Raj Babbar
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| Date of Birth: | June 23, 1952 |
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| Place of Birth: | Dharan, Nepal |
| Member of parliament | |
| Tenure Order: | Re-elected to 14th Lok Sabha |
| Political party: | SP |
| First Term | |
| Took Office: | 1999 MP Lok Sabha Agra |
| Second Term | |
| Took Office: | 2004 MP Lok Sabha Agra |
| Member Rajya Sabha | |
| Took Office | 1994-1999 |
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.
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[edit] Acting Life
He is an actor known for his style of acting[citation needed]. 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 Amaan 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.
[edit] Personal life
He married Nadira Babbar (nee 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. Raj Babbar was also linked with Rekha soon after the death of Smita Patil.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Selected filmography
| Acting Filmography | ||
| Qissa Kursi Ka (1977) |
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| Asha (1980) |
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| Aap To Aise Na The (1980) |
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| Jazbaat (1980) | ||
| Saajan Mere Mein Saajan Ki (1980) | ||
| Sau Din Saas Ke (1980) | ||
| Nazrana Pyar Ka (1980) | ||
| Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980) | ||
| Kalyug (1981) | ||
| Hum Paanch (1981) | ||
| Raaz (1981) | ||
| Poonam (1981) | ||
| Prem Geet (1981) | ||
| Yeh Rishta Na Toote (1981) | ||
| Umrao Jaan (1981) | ||
| Tajurba (1981) | ||
| Armaan (1981) | ||
| Dulha Bikta Hai (1982) | ||
| Daulat (1982) | ||
| Bheegi Palken (1982) | ||
| Aapas Ki Baat (1982) | ||
| Jeevan Dhaara (1982) | ||
| Lakshmi (1982) | ||
| Nikaah (1982) | ||
| Awam (1982) | ||
| Arpan (1983) | ||
| Agar Tum Na Hote (1983) | ||
| Achcha Bura (1983) | ||
| Main Awara Hoon (1983) | ||
| Mazdoor (1983) | ||
| Kalka (1983) | ||
| Mehandi (1983) | ||
| Naukar Biwi Ka (1983) | ||
| Panchwin Manzil (1983) | ||
| Rishta Kagaz Ka (1983) | ||
| Aaj Ki Awaz (1984) | ||
| Anand Aur Anand (1984) | ||
| Inteha (1984) | ||
| Jeene Nahin Doonga (1984) | ||
| Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein (1984) | ||
| Maati Maange Khoon (1984) | ||
| Pet Pyar Aur Paap (1984) | ||
| Shapath (1984) | ||
| Aitbaar (1985) | ||
| Durga (1985) | ||
| Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari (1985) | ||
| Haqeeqat (1985) | ||
| Hum Do Hamare Do (1985) | ||
| Jawab (1985) | ||
| Avaab (1985) | ||
| Maha Shaktimaan (1985) | ||
| Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche (1985) | ||
| Ulta Seedha (1985) | ||
| Yaar Kasam (1985) | ||
| Angaarey (1986) | ||
| Gehri Chot (1986) | ||
| Dahleez (1986) | ||
| Kirayedar (1986) | ||
| Teesra (1986) | ||
| Triveni (1986) | ||
| Awaam (1987) | ||
| Inasaaniyat Ke Dushman (1987) | ||
| Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987) | ||
| Mirch Masala (1987) | ||
| Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) | ||
| Sansar (1987) | ||
| Andha Yudh (1988) | ||
| Hum Farishte Nahin (1988) | ||
| Kabzaa (1988) | ||
| Kanwarlal (1988) | ||
| Mahaveera (1988) | ||
| Mera Farz (1988) | ||
| Mera Muqaddar (1988) | ||
| Namumkin (1988) | ||
| Rama O Rama (1988) | ||
| Vijay (1988) | ||
| Waaris (1988) | ||
| Zakhmi Aurat (1988) | ||
| Paanch Fauladi (1988) | ||
| Asmaan Se Ooncha (1989) | ||
| Aakhri Gulam (1989) | ||
| Hisaab Khoon Ka (1989) | ||
| Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989) | ||
| Mohabat Ka Paigham (1989) |
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| Suryaa: An Awakening (1989) | ||
| Amiri Garibi (1990) | ||
| Ghayal (1990) | ||
| Shadyantra (1990) | ||
| Qurbani Jatt Di (1990) | ||
| Gunehgar Kaun (1991) | ||
| Dharam Sankat (1991) | ||
| Swarg Jaisaa Ghar (1991) | ||
| Waqt Ka Badshah (1992) | ||
| Karm Yodha (1992) | ||
| Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj (1992) | ||
| Kal Ki Awaz (1992) | ||
| Sadhna (1993) | ||
| Rudaali (1993) | ||
| Badi Bahen (1993) | ||
| Aankhen (1993) | ||
| Maya (1993) | ||
| Janam Se Pehle (1994) | ||
| Mr. Azaad (1994) | ||
| God and Gun (1995) | ||
| Sarhad: The Border of Crime (1995) | ||
| Barsaat (1995) | ||
| Yaraana (1995) | ||
| Maahir (1996) | ||
| Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) | ||
| Itihaas (1997) | ||
| Qahar (1997) | ||
| Ziddi (1997) | ||
| Achanak (1998) | ||
| Maharaja (1998) | ||
| Prem Aggan (1998) | ||
| Daag: The Fire (1999) | ||
| Baaghi (2000) | ||
| Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000) | ||
| Indian (2001) | ||
| Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (2002) | ||
| The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) | ||
| Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) | ||
| LOC Kargil (2003) | ||
| Police Force: An Inside Story (2004) | ||
| Sheen (2004) | ||
| Shikaar (2004) | ||
| Bunty Aur Babli (2005) | ||
| Corporate (2005) | ||
| Ek Jind Ek Jaan (2006) | ||
| Aap Kaa Surroor: The Moviee (2007) | ||
