Rajneesh Duggal Biography: Wife, Age, Daughter, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows

Rajneesh Askari Duggal is famously known as Rajneesh Duggal is a versatile Indian actor, model, and television performer known for his dynamic roles in Bollywood films and TV shows.

Rising to fame with his debut in Vikram Bhatt’s horror thriller 1920, he has showcased his talent across genres, from action to romance, and on reality TV, winning Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5.

Profile

• Full Name: Rajneesh Askari Duggal
• Stage Name: Rajneesh Duggal
• Born: November 19, 1979
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Delhi, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Model, Television Performer
• Height: 6’2″ (1.88 m)
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Pallavi Duggal
• Children: Teeyaa Duggal
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Rajneesh Duggal, an acclaimed Indian actor and model, was born on November 19, 1979, in Delhi, India, into a Punjabi Hindu family. Raised in Delhi, he excelled in academics and sports, particularly judo, where he was a national-level champion, and also played squash, cricket, and football.

During college, he managed his father’s ball bearing business in Kashmiri Gate, Delhi, while pursuing dual degrees: a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Honors) from Apeejay School of Management, New Delhi, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University, graduating in 2002. His entry into modeling began at a family wedding when choreographer Rashmi Virmani spotted him, leading to over 150 fashion shows in a year. His ethnicity is Indian (Punjabi), and his religion is Hinduism.

Career

Rajneesh Duggal, a distinguished Indian actor, model, and television performer, started as a model, winning the Grasim Mr. India title in 2003 and placing first runner-up at Mr. International 2003 in London. He also secured the Kingfisher Model of the Year award in 2005.

His modeling portfolio includes TV commercials for brands like Raymond Suitings, KitKat, Monte Carlo, Wagon R, Yamaha, Videocon, and Clinic All Clear, as well as the 2004 Bombay Vikings music video Chhod Do Aanchal. Spotted by director Vikram Bhatt via a Raymond hoarding, Rajneesh debuted in Bollywood with the horror thriller 1920 (2008), playing Arjun Rathod opposite Adah Sharma, earning critical and commercial success.

He reunited with Bhatt and Sharma for Phhir (2011) and starred with Karisma Kapoor in Dangerous Ishq (2012). Other notable films include Samrat & Co. (2014), Laal Rang (2016) with Randeep Hooda, Ek Paheli Leela (2015) and Beiimaan Love (2016) with Sunny Leone, Wajah Tum Ho (2016) as an antagonist, and Mandali (2023).

His Tamil and Telugu debut was This Weekend (2012), released as Kattu Puli (Tamil) and Aranyam (Telugu). On television, he played Ram in Life OK’s Ramleela – Ajay Devgn Ke Saath (2012), won Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 (2014), portrayed Varundev in Aarambh (2017), Lord Krishna in Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran (2019–2020), and hosted 100 Days in Heaven (2022) with Nikita Sharma. His diverse roles and reality TV success highlight his adaptability.

Awards and Nominations

• 2003: Won, Grasim Mr. India
• 2003: First Runner-Up, Mr. International, London
• 2005: Won, Kingfisher Model of the Year
• 2014: Won, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @rajnieshduggall
• Facebook Handle: Rajniesh Duggall

Personal Life

Rajneesh Duggal, a celebrated Indian actor and model, is 45 years old and resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Married to Pallavi Duggal since December 10, 2005, the couple has a daughter, Teeyaa Duggal, born on November 11, 2009 (some sources cite 2010). Unlike many actors, Rajneesh openly shared his marital status early in his career, emphasizing his commitment to being recognized for his acting skills.

A fitness enthusiast, he practices yoga and gym workouts, and is an avid animal lover, owning a pet dog named Magus. He enjoys swimming, traveling to destinations like California, and writing poetry, with a keen interest in social welfare campaigns. Rajneesh is often spotted consuming alcohol and smoking at events, and he admires actors Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Al Pacino, and actresses Karisma Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. His spiritual side, influenced by numerology, led him to spell his name as “Rajniesh” for some projects.

Filmography

• 1920 (2008) – Arjun Rathod (Hindi)
• Phhir (2011) – Kabir Malhotra (Hindi)
• Dangerous Ishq (2012) – Supporting role (Hindi)
• This Weekend (2012) – Supporting role (Hindi/Tamil/Telugu as Kattu Puli/Aranyam)
• Main Krishna Hoon (2013) – Supporting role (Hindi)
• Samrat & Co. (2014) – Deepak (Hindi)
• Spark (2014) – Supporting role (Hindi)
• Creature 3D (2014) – Guest appearance (Hindi)
• Ek Paheli Leela (2015) – Shravan (Hindi)
• Laal Rang (2016) – Inspector Gajraj Singh (Hindi)
• Direct Ishq (2016) – Vicky (Hindi)
• Beiimaan Love (2016) – Raj (Hindi)
• Wajah Tum Ho (2016) – Antagonist (Hindi)
• Saansein (2016) – Lead role (Hindi)
• Udanchhoo (2018) – Supporting role (Hindi)
• Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle (2018) – Supporting role (Hindi)
• Mushkil (2019) – Supporting role (Hindi)
• Life Mein Time Nahi Hai Kisi Ko (2019) – Supporting role (Hindi)
• Mandali (2023) – Supporting role (Hindi)

Television:

• Ramleela – Ajay Devgn Ke Saath (2012) – Ram (Life OK)
• Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 (2014) – Winner (Colors TV)
• Aarambh (2017) – Varundev (Star Plus)
• Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran (2019–2020) – Lord Krishna (Colors TV)
• 100 Days in Heaven (2022) – Host (Zee TV)
• Inspector Avinash (2023) – Supporting role (JioCinema)

Net Worth

Rajneesh Duggal, an accomplished Indian actor and model, has an estimated net worth of $2 million to $5 million USD. His income is derived from acting in Bollywood films, television shows, and reality TV, with notable earnings from 1920 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 5.