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Raj Kiran

Known For
Acting
Born
February 4, 1949 in Bombay, Bombay State, India
Age
77
Active Years
1975–2002 (28 Years)
Total Credits
60 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 4, 1949 Bombay, Bombay State, India 60 credits
60
Total Credits
1975–2002
28 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Raj Kiran, born Raj Kiran Mahtani, is a former Indian actor recognized for his work in Bollywood. Born into a Sindhi family in Mumbai, his career spanned several decades, during which he appeared in more than 100 films. He made his professional acting debut in 1975 in the film Kaagaz Ki Nao, appearing opposite Sarika in a production directed by B. R. Ishara. He achieved the height of his career during the 1980s. Notable credits in his filmography include the 1980 film Karz, the 1982 film Arth, and the 1988 film Ek Hi Maqsad. According to database records, he is credited with 60 known acting roles. He was born in Bombay, Bombay State, India.

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Career

Career overview

Raj Kiran is an Indian actor recognized for his work in Bollywood. Born in Mumbai to a Sindhi family, he made his professional acting debut in 1975 in the film Kaagaz Ki Nao, appearing opposite Sarika in a production directed by B. R. Ishara. Throughout his career, he appeared in more than 100 films, with his professional activity reaching its peak during the 1980s.

His filmography includes notable roles in several prominent productions from that decade. He is recognized for his performances in the 1980 film Karz, the 1982 film Arth, and the 1988 film Ek Hi Maqsad. According to archival records, he holds 60 known credits in his capacity as an actor. While sources provide varying birth information, with one record noting February 4, 1949, and another citing June 19, 1949, he remains a documented figure in the history of Indian cinema.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Rang Mahal
Dulhan Banoo Main TeriPutlibaiChudail No. 1
Agnichakra
BirjooZakhmi Rooh
Naach Govinda Naach
Karz Chukana HaiGhar Parivaar
Ghar Ho To AisaPyar Ka DevtaPolice Public
Paanch PapiAag Se KhelengeJung BaazApna Ghar
Charanon Ki SaugandhHatyaDariya DilWaarisEk Naya Rishta
Tera Karam Mera DharamHimmat Aur MehanatAhsaanAajWoh Din Aayega
Ilzaam
Teri MeherbaniyanFaasleAaj Ka DaurSautela Pati
Raaj TilakGhar Ek Mandir
Humse Na Jeeta KoiMazdoorHip Hip HurrayChatpatiJustice Chaudhury
Farz Aur KanoonBezubaanStarTeri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar DoonArth
DhuanBaseraaNakhudaBulundi
KarzNazrana Pyar KaYeh Kaisa Insaf?Manokaamnaa
Prem Jaal
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Kaagaz Ki Nao

Full Filmography

60 titles
  • Rang Mahal (2002)
  • Dulhan Banoo Main Teri (1999) as Koushi
  • Putlibai (1999)
  • Chudail No. 1 (1999)
  • Agnichakra (1997) as Police Inspector Suryaveer
  • Birjoo (1993)
  • Zakhmi Rooh (1993) as Rocky
  • Naach Govinda Naach (1992) as Anand
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  • Karz Chukana Hai (1991) as Vijay Mathur
  • Ghar Parivaar (1991) as Balwant
  • Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990) as Vijay
  • Pyar Ka Devta (1990) as Advocate Gopal
  • Police Public (1990)
  • Paanch Papi (1989)
  • Aag Se Khelenge (1989)
  • Jung Baaz (1989) as Inspector Jwala Prasad
  • Apna Ghar (1989)
  • Charanon Ki Saugandh (1988) as Laxmi's husband
  • Hatya (1988) as Inspector Ashok Gupta
  • Dariya Dil (1988) as Vijay Kumar
  • Waaris (1988) as Sharvan Singh
  • Ek Naya Rishta (1988) as Rajiv 'Raju' S. Tandon
  • Pyar Ka Mandir (1988) as Collector Ajay Kumar
  • 7 Bijliyan (1988)
  • Ek Hi Maqsad (1988)
  • Tera Karam Mera Dharam (1987)
  • Himmat Aur Mehanat (1987) as Advocate Raja
  • Ahsaan (1987)
  • Aaj (1987) as Sumit
  • Woh Din Aayega (1987) as Ravi - Kapil
  • Mera Lahoo (1987) as Dharam Singh
  • Ghar Ka Sukh (1987)
  • Ilzaam (1986) as Satish Singh
  • Teri Meherbaniyan (1985) as Gopi
  • Faasle (1985) as Shivraj Gupta
  • Aaj Ka Daur (1985) as Rambabu Dard
  • Sautela Pati (1985) as Rajkiran
  • Raaj Tilak (1984) as Shamsher Singh
  • Ghar Ek Mandir (1984) as Dr. Vicky
  • Humse Na Jeeta Koi (1983) as Inspector Vijay Singh, Chhotu
  • Mazdoor (1983) as Ramesh Saxena
  • Hip Hip Hurray (1983) as Sandeep Chowdhary
  • Chatpati (1983)
  • Justice Chaudhury (1983) as Gopal
  • Farz Aur Kanoon (1982) as Ravi
  • Bezubaan (1982) as Raman
  • Star (1982) as Shiv Kumar Verma
  • Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982) as Lord Kunwar Anand Kumar Singh
  • Arth (1982) as Raj
  • Dhuan (1981) as Self
  • Baseraa (1981) as Sagar Kohli
  • Nakhuda (1981)
  • Bulundi (1981) as Vikram "Vicky" Teja
  • Karz (1980) as Ravi Verma
  • Nazrana Pyar Ka (1980)
  • Yeh Kaisa Insaf? (1980) as Shankar
  • Manokaamnaa (1980) as Vikas Kashyap
  • Prem Jaal (1979) as Kishen
  • Kissaa Kursee Kaa (1978) as Gopal
  • Kaagaz Ki Nao (1975)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Raj Kiran best known for?

Raj Kiran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Faasle (1985), Nakhuda (1981).

When and where was Raj Kiran born?

Raj Kiran was born on February 4, 1949 in Bombay, Bombay State, India.

How many credits does Raj Kiran have?

Raj Kiran has 60 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1975 and 2002.

What is Raj Kiran's background in cinema and television?

Raj Kiran, born Raj Kiran Mahtani, is a former Indian actor recognized for his work in Bollywood. Born into a Sindhi family in Mumbai, his career spanned several decades, during which he appeared in more than 100 films. He made his professional acting debut in 1975 in the film Kaagaz Ki Nao, appearing opposite Sarika i...

Raj Kiran by the numbers

60credits
60films
0TV series
1975–2002active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Nakhuda (1981) — aged about 32
  • Faasle (1985) as Shivraj Gupta — aged about 36

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