Raj Babbar

Raj Babbar (born June 23, 1952, Agra, India) is a Hindi & Punjabi fim actor since 1980. He is an alumnus of the 1975 batch of National School of Drama.

Acting Life

He is an actor known for his style of actingFact|date=April 2008. There are various movies are under his name. Despite his acting capability, he didn't earn the super-star image in Indian cinema. He started opposite one of the well known actress of that time; Reena Roy in Hindi film Sau Dina Saas Ke (100-days of mother-in-law). Later he nailed the stake in ground by a very well played horrific negative role in B.R. Chopra's "Insaaf Ka Tarazu" (Balance of justice), which starred highly acclaimed female stars: Zeenat Aman and Padmini Kohlapure. He became a consistent player on B.R. Chopra's films; "Nikaah" with Deepak Parashar and Salma Agha, "Aaj Ki Aawaz" with Smita Patil whom he married despite being married with two children. He worked with top banners and top stars of his era. He also achieved success in Punjabi cinema as he gave remarkable performances in "Chan Pardesi" (1980) and "Long Da Lishkara" (1986). He also starred in the hit Punjabi films "Aasra Pyar Da" (1983), "Marhi Da Diva" (1989), "Mahaul Theek Hai" (1999), "Shaheed Uddham Singh" (2000), "Yaaran Naal Baharaan" (2005), and "Ek Jind Ek Jaan" (2006). It has been said that Babbar often does Punjabi films for free, as an act of generosity to Punjabi cinema.

Personal life

Although, he is a Sikh, he married Nadira Zaheer (daughter of Sajjad Zaheer and Razia Zaheer) and also late Smita Patil. Arya Babbar and Juhi Babbar are two children from Nadira Babbar. After the birth of son Prateek Babbar, Smita Patil died after few days. After her death Raj Babbar patched up with his first wife Nadira Babbar. Although Prateek Babbar lives with the parents of Smita Patil.

Juhi Babbar tried her hand at acting in 2003 in a film entitled "Kaash...Aap Hamare Hote" opposite singer-turned-actor Sonu Nigam. She has not acted in any films since. She is now married.

Prateek Babbar recently debuted in Aamir Khan's production and Abbas Tyrewala's direction Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na where he plays the role of Amit Mahant, the quirky brother of the main female character, Aditi . His role has been very well received by both the general public and critics.

Politics

He joined Samajwadi Party and became Member of Parliament of India three times from his native constituency of Agra. Due to open criticism of Amar Singh, Raj Babbar was suspended from the party. Raj Babbar emphasized socialism as propagated by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, the basis of formation of Samajwadi Party, however Amar Singh has connections with industrialists and various celebrities in Hindi cinema, which brings influence and money-power essential for survival in India's political system. Now he functions with former Prime Minister of India V. P. Singh who functions under an outfit named Jan Morcha.

On 5th October, 2008 he joined the Congress Party.

Selected filmography

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Title = Qissa Kursi Ka
Year = 1977
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Title = Asha
Year = 1980
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Title = Aap To Aise Na The
Year = 1980
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Title = Jazbaat
Year = 1980
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Title = Saajan Mere Mein Saajan Ki
Year = 1980
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Title = Sau Din Saas Ke
Year = 1980
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Title = Nazrana Pyar Ka
Year = 1980
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Insaaf Ka Tarazu
Year = 1980
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Title = Kalyug
Year = 1981
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Title = Hum Paanch
Year = 1981
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Title = Raaz
Year = 1981
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Title = Poonam
Year = 1981
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Title = Prem Geet
Year = 1981
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Title = Yeh Rishta Na Toote
Year = 1981
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Title = Umrao Jaan
Year = 1981
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Title = Tajurba
Year = 1981
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Title = Armaan
Year = 1981
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Title = Dulha Bikta Hai
Year = 1982
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Title = Daulat
Year = 1982
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Title = Bheegi Palken
Year = 1982
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Title = Aapas Ki Baat
Year = 1982
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Title = Jeevan Dhaara
Year = 1982
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Title = Lakshmi
Year = 1982
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Title = Nikaah
Year = 1982
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Awam
Year = 1982
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Title = Arpan
Year = 1983
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Title = Agar Tum Na Hote
Year = 1983
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Title = jhooti
Year = 1985
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Title = Achcha Bura
Year = 1983
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Title = Main Awara Hoon
Year = 1983
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Title = Mazdoor
Year = 1983
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Title = Kalka
Year = 1983
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Mehandi
Year = 1983
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Naukar Biwi Ka
Year = 1983
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Panchwin Manzil
Year = 1983
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Rishta Kagaz Ka
Year = 1983
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Title = Aaj Ki Awaz
Year = 1984
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Anand Aur Anand
Year = 1984
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Title = Inteha
Year = 1984
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Title = Jeene Nahin Doonga
Year = 1984
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Title = Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
Year = 1984
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Title = Maati Maange Khoon
Year = 1984
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Title = Pet Pyar Aur Paap
Year = 1984
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Title = Shapath
Year = 1984
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Title = Aitbaar
Year = 1985
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Title = Durga
Year = 1985
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Title = Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari
Year = 1985
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Title = Haqeeqat
Year = 1985
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Hum Do Hamare Do
Year = 1985
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Title = Jawab
Year = 1985
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Avaab
Year = 1985
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Title = Maha Shaktimaan
Year = 1985
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Title = Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche
Year = 1985
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Title = Ulta Seedha
Year = 1985
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Title = Yaar Kasam
Year = 1985
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Title = Angaarey
Year = 1986
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Gehri Chot
Year = 1986
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Title = Dahleez
Year = 1986
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Title = Kirayedar
Year = 1986
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Title = Teesra
Year = 1986
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Title = Triveni
Year = 1986
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Awaam
Year = 1987
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Inasaaniyat Ke Dushman
Year = 1987
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Jaan Hatheli Pe
Year = 1987
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Mirch Masala
Year = 1987
Role =ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Muqaddar Ka Faisla
Year = 1987
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Sansar
Year = 1987
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Andha Yudh
Year = 1988
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Hum Farishte Nahin
Year = 1988
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Kabzaa
Year = 1988
Role =ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Kanwarlal
Year = 1988
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Mahaveera
Year = 1988
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Title = Mera Farz
Year = 1988
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Mera Muqaddar
Year = 1988
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Namumkin
Year = 1988
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Rama O Rama
Year = 1988
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Vijay
Year = 1988
Role =ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Waaris
Year = 1988
Role =ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Zakhmi Aurat
Year = 1988
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Paanch Fauladi
Year = 1988
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Asmaan Se Ooncha
Year = 1989
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Aakhri Gulam
Year = 1989
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Hisaab Khoon Ka
Year = 1989
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
Year = 1989
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Mohabat Ka Paigham
Year = 1989
Role =

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Title =
Year = 1989
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Amiri Garibi
Year = 1990
Role =ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Ghayal
Year = 1990
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Shadyantra
Year = 1990
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Qurbani Jatt Di
Year = 1990
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Gunehgar Kaun
Year = 1991
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Dharam Sankat
Year = 1991
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Swarg Jaisaa Ghar
Year = 1991
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Waqt Ka Badshah
Year = 1992
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Karm Yodha
Year = 1992
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj
Year = 1992
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Kal Ki Awaz
Year = 1992
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Sadhna
Year = 1993
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Rudaali
Year = 1993
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Badi Bahen
Year = 1993
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Aankhen
Year = 1993
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Maya
Year = 1993
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Janam Se Pehle
Year = 1994
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Mr. Azaad
Year = 1994
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Title = God and Gun
Year = 1995
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Title =
Year = 1995
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Barsaat
Year = 1995
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Yaraana
Year = 1995
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Maahir
Year = 1996
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Title =
Year = 1997
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Itihaas
Year = 1997
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Qahar
Year = 1997
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Ziddi
Year = 1997
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Achanak
Year = 1998
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Maharaja
Year = 1998
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Prem Aggan
Year = 1998
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Title =
Year = 1999
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Baaghi
Year = 2000
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Shaheed Uddham Singh
Year = 2000
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Indian
Year = 2001
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa
Year = 2002
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Year = 2002
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Title =
Year = 2002
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = LOC Kargil
Year = 2003
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title =
Year = 2004
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Sheen
Year = 2004
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Shikaar
Year = 2004
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Bunty Aur Babli
Year = 2005
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Corporate
Year = 2005
Role = ActingFilmography-movie
Title = Ek Jind Ek Jaan
Year = 2006
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Title =
Year = 2007
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