Raj Babbar was born on June 23, 1952 in Agra, India. He is a Hindi and Punjabi film actor since 1980. He is also an alumnus of the 1975 batch of National School of Drama. Raj Babbar is an actor known for his superb style of acting. He has done several commendable films in Bollywood. Despite his refined acting capability, he didn`t earn much of the super-star image in Indian cinema.

The debut film of Raj Babbar was Sau Dina Saas Ke (100-days of mother-in-law), opposite one of the leading actresses of that time; Reena Roy. Later he went forward to play the horrific negative role in B.R. Chopra`s Insaaf Ka Tarazu (Balance of justice), where he acted opposite highly acclaimed female stars Zeenat Aman and Padmini Kohlapure. He was a constant actor in B.R. Chopra`s films, namely the Aaj Ki Aawaz with Smita Patil, Nikaah with Deepak Parashar and Salma Agha and so on. He worked with leading stars and directors of his era. He also achieved immense success in Punjabi cinema. His remarkable performance in Chan Pardesi (1980) and Long Da Lishkara (1986) was remembered by the audience for a long time. He also starred in several hit Punjabi films, some of them being Aasra Pyar Da (1983), Mahaul Theek Hai (1999), Marhi Da Diva (1989), Yaaran Naal Baharaan (2005), Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000) and Ek Jind Ek Jaan (2006). It has been known that Babbar often does Punjabi films for free and thus delivers an act of generosity to Punjabi cinema.

Raj Babbar is a Sikh, but he married Nadira Zaheer, daughter of Sajjad Zaheer and Razia Zaheer. Smita Patil was his second wife. Arya Babbar and Juhi Babbar are two children he has from Nadira Babbar. After the birth of son Prateek Babbar, Smita Patil died within few days. After her death Raj Babbar started to live with his first wife Nadira Babbar. However, Prateek Babbar grew up with the parents of Smita Patil.

Juhi Babbar did her debut in 2003 in a film entitled "Kaash...Aap Hamare Hote" opposite singer-turned-actor Sonu Nigam. However, the film did not go well in the box office and thus she left the career in acting. Prateek Babbar recently deid his debut in Aamir Khan`s production and Abbas Tyrewala`s direction Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. He played the character of Amit Mahant, the quirky brother of the female protagonist, Aditi. Both the general public and critics have very well received his role. Another son, Arya Babbar has also done few films, one of them being `Ab k Baras`.

Raj Babbar joined Samajwadi Party and became Member of Parliament of India three consecutive times from his native constituency of Agra. Raj Babbar was suspended from the party because of the open criticism of Amar Singh. Raj Babbar highlighted socialism as publicized by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia and formed the basis of formation of Samajwadi Party.








Filmography of Raj Babbar

Qissa Kursi Ka -1977	Naukar Biwi Ka -1983	Sansar -1987	Badi Bahen -1993
Asha -1980	Panchwin Manzil -1983	Andha Yudh -1988	Aankhen -1993
Aap To Aise Na The -1980	Rishta Kagaz Ka -1983	Hum Farishte Nahin -1988	Maya -1993
Jazbaat -1980	Aaj Ki Awaz -1984	Kabzaa -1988	Janam Se Pehle -1994
Saajan Mere Mein Saajan Ki -1980	Anand Aur Anand -1984	Kanwarlal -1988	Mr. Azaad -1994
Sau Din Saas Ke -1980	Inteha -1984	Mahaveera -1988	God and Gun -1995
Nazrana Pyar Ka -1980	Jeene Nahin Doonga -1984	Mera Farz -1988	Sarhad: The Border of Crime -1995
Insaaf Ka Tarazu -1980	Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein -1984	Mera Muqaddar -1988	Barsaat -1995
Kalyug -1981	Maati Maange Khoon -1984	Namumkin -1988	Yaraana -1995
Hum Paanch -1981	Pet Pyar Aur Paap -1984	Rama O Rama -1988	Maahir -1996
Raaz -1981	Shapath -1984	Vijay -1988	Gupt: The Hidden Truth -1997
Poonam -1981	Aitbaar -1985	Waaris -1988	Itihaas -1997
Prem Geet -1981	Durga -1985	Zakhmi Aurat -1988	Qahar -1997
Yeh Rishta Na Toote -1981	Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari -1985	Paanch Fauladi -1988	Ziddi -1997
Umrao Jaan -1981	Haqeeqat -1985	Asmaan Se Ooncha -1989	Achanak -1998
Tajurba -1981	Hum Do Hamare Do -1985	Aakhri Gulam -1989	Maharaja -1998
Armaan -1981	Jawab -1985	Hisaab Khoon Ka -1989	Prem Aggan -1998
Dulha Bikta Hai -1982	Avaab -1985	Hum Bhi Insaan Hain -1989	Daag: The Fire -1999
Daulat -1982	Maha Shaktimaan -1985	Mohabat Ka Paigham -1989	Baaghi -2000
Bheegi Palken -1982	Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche -1985	Suryaa: An Awakening -1989	Shaheed Uddham Singh -2000
Aapas Ki Baat -1982	Ulta Seedha -1985	Amiri Garibi -1990	Indian -2001
Jeevan Dhaara -1982	Yaar Kasam -1985	Ghayal -1990	Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa -2002
Lakshmi -1982	Angaarey -1986	Shadyantra -1990	The Legend of Bhagat Singh -2002
Nikaah -1982	Gehri Chot -1986	Qurbani Jatt Di -1990	Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani -2002
Awam -1982	Dahleez -1986	Gunehgar Kaun -1991	LOC Kargil -2003
Arpan -1983	Kirayedar -1986	Dharam Sankat -1991	Police Force: An Inside Story -2004
Agar Tum Na Hote -1983	Teesra -1986	Swarg Jaisaa Ghar -1991	Sheen -2004
Jhooti -1985	Triveni -1986	Waqt Ka Badshah -1992	Shikaar -2004
Achcha Bura -1983	Awaam -1987	Karm Yodha -1992	Bunty Aur Babli -2005
Main Awara Hoon -1983	Inasaaniyat Ke Dushman -1987	Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj -1992	Corporate -2005
Mazdoor -1983	Jaan Hatheli Pe -1987	Kal Ki Awaz -1992	Ek Jind Ek Jaan -2006
Kalka -1983	Mirch Masala -1987	Sadhna -1993	Aap Kaa Surroor: The Movie -2007
Mehandi -1983	Muqaddar Ka Faisla -1987	Rudaali -1993