Rajeev Khandelwal is an Indian actor, host and singer. He was born on 16 October 1975 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. His zodiac sign is Libra. He completed his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jaipur. He earned a degree in Chemistry from St Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad. 

His father, CL Khandelwal is a retired Indian Army Colonel. His mother, Vijayalakshmi Khandelwal is a homemaker. He has two brothers, Rahul Khandelwal and Sanjeev Khandelwal. 

He is married to Manjiri Kamtikar. They have a daughter, Swati. 

Rajeev’s favourites

His hobbies include horse riding, reading books, cooking food, exercising in gym, playing tennis and squash, and swimming. 

He likes to eat scrambled eggs. His favourite hot beverage is green tea. 

His favourite actors are Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, and Waheeda Rehman. 

His favourite films are, Shakti (1982), and Hachiko (2009).

His favourite book is ‘The Fountainhead’ by Ayn Rand. 

His favourite fashion designers are Rahul Agasti and Narendra Kumar. 

His favourite travelling destinations are Leh, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai. 

Interesting facts about Rajeev Khandelwal

During his school days, Rajeev Khandelwal was an active and bright student. He often participated in various co-curricular activities. 

After performing in a school stage show, Rajeev developed his passion for acting.

In grade 9, he auditioned for a role in a show for Punjab Doordarshan. He was selected for the role; however, his father did not permit him to be a part of the show.

During his final years of college, he had an argument with his parents. He moved to Delhi and started living with one of his friends. 

In Delhi, Rajeev Khandelwal formed connections with filmmakers, and worked for a few documentary projects.

After receiving his first salary, he bought a cordless phone and gifted that to his parents. 

Rajeev’s TV debut

In the year 1998, he worked in his first television show called ‘Banphool.’ The show was televised on DD National. 

He auditioned for a role in Ekta Kapoor’s show ‘Kahin To Hoga’ and was selected for the role. He played the character of ‘Suraj Garewal’ and garnered popularity as an actor. 

Rajeev’s Bollywood debut

In 2008, Rajeev starred in his first Bollywood film ‘Aamir.’

In 2009, he hosted a reality TV show ‘Sach Ka Samna.’ 

Rajeev’s marriage

In 2007, Rajeev adopted a five-year-old girl child, Swati. 

On 7 February 2011, Rajeev married his longtime girlfriend Manjiri Kamtikar. 

Rajeev’s shows and web series

Some of the television shows and web series that Rajeev has worked in are, Left Right Left (2006), Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat (2002), Hongey Judaa Na Hum (2012), Deal Ya No Deal (2005), Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala (2019), Haq Se (2018), Juzz Baat (2018), Naxalbari (2020), and Rag Rag Mein Ganga (2019).

Rajeev’s films

Rajeev’s popular films are, Table No 21 (2013), Fever (2016), Aamir (2008), Shaitan (2011), Bloddy Daddy (2023), Pranaam (2019), Ateet (2020), and Court Martial (2020).