Raj Zutshi Biography: Net Worth, Wife, Parents, Movies, Ethnicity, Awards, Age, Children

Rajendranath Zutshi, professionally known as Raj Zutshi, is an Indian actor who earned widespread recognition through his memorable character performances across film and television.

He first gained national prominence after portraying Shyam in the landmark romantic drama Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, a role that introduced him to mainstream audiences and established him as a reliable supporting actor in Hindi cinema.

His profile expanded further with his performance as Guran in the Academy Award-nominated epic Lagaan, one of the most celebrated films in Indian cinema history.

Raj Zutshi
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Rajendranath Zutshi
Stage Name:	Raj Zutshi
Born:	February 4, 1961 (age 65 years old)
Place of Birth:	Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Kashmiri Pandit
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Narinder Nath Zutshi and Anuradha Zutshi
Siblings:	Shabnam Zutshi Hora
Spouse:	Nuzhat Khan
Relationship:	Divorced
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	₹10 Crore INR

Early Life and Education

Rajendranath Zutshi is now at the age of 65 years old and was born on February 4, 1961, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He was raised in a culturally rich Kashmiri Pandit family that valued education, literature, and the performing arts.

His father, Narinder Nath Zutshi, worked as a journalist, while his mother, Anuradha Zutshi, was a teacher. He grew up alongside his sister, Shabnam Zutshi Hora, and was greatly influenced by his grandfather, Dina Nath Zutshi, a respected theatre and radio performer.

He attended The Scindia School in Gwalior and completed his education before briefly working in advertising. His interest in acting eventually led him to theatre, where he began developing the skills that would launch his professional acting career.

Personal Life

Raj Zutshi was married to costume designer Nuzhat Khan, the daughter of legendary filmmaker Nasir Hussain.

Through the marriage, he became connected to one of Bollywood’s most prominent film families and played an important role in the upbringing of actor Imran Khan during his childhood years.

The marriage later ended in divorce. He has no publicly known biological children and has largely kept his personal life away from media attention since then.

Career

Raj Zutshi began his acting career with Holi in 1984 before gaining nationwide recognition through his role as Shyam in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988.

The film became a major commercial success and significantly elevated his profile within the Hindi film industry.

Throughout the 1990s, he appeared in notable productions such as Shiva, Maachis, Chachi 420, and Hu Tu Tu. His career reached another major milestone in 2001 when he joined the cast of Lagaan, which received international acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

He continued to work steadily in films including Lakshya, Gandhi, My Father, Slumdog Millionaire, Love Aaj Kal, and Stanley Ka Dabba. His television appearances further strengthened his popularity among audiences.

In recent years, he has remained active in both mainstream and independent cinema, appearing in projects such as Article 370, Mirai, Dhurandhar, and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, introducing his work to a new generation of viewers.

Awards

• Filmfare Awards (2002) – Best Supporting Actor for Lagaan (Nominee)
• Screen Awards (2002) – Best Ensemble Cast for Lagaan (Nominee)

Net Worth

Raj Zutshi has an estimated net worth of ₹10 Crore INR. His earnings have been accumulated through a long-running career in films, television productions, theatre performances, and other entertainment-related projects spanning more than four decades.

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Filmography

• Holi (1984)
• Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
• Shiva (1990)
• Maachis (1996)
• Chachi 420 (1997)
• Hu Tu Tu (1999)
• Lagaan (2001)
• Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula (2003)
• Lakshya (2004)
• Zinda (2006)
• Just Married (2007)
• Gandhi, My Father (2007)
• Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
• Dasvidaniya (2008)
• Love Aaj Kal (2009)
• Stanley Ka Dabba (2011)
• Kya Dilli Kya Lahore (2014)
• Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015)
• Brothers (2015)
• The Wishing Tree (2017)
• Family of Thakurganj (2019)
• Koi Jaane Na (2021)
• Article 370 (2024)
• Mirai (2025)
• Dhurandhar (2025)
• Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story (2025)
• Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026)