Ritesh Rajan Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Stitchers, Bhangra Dance, Career

Ritesh Rajan is an Indian-American actor and producer best known for playing Linus Ahluwalia in Stitchers (2015–2017) and Mowgli’s father in Disney’s The Jungle Book (2016).

His career spans television, film, and voice work, including roles in Russian Doll (2019) and Star Wars Rebels (2016–2017).

With a background in musical theater and Bhangra dance, he is also an advocate for greater diversity and representation in Hollywood.

Profile

• Full Name: Ritesh Rajan
• Stage Name: Ritesh Rajan
• Born: 23, October 1988
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: White Plains, New York, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Producer, Voice Actor
• Height: 1.75m
• Parents: Mr. Rajan and Mrs. Rajan
• Siblings: 2
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Ritesh Rajan was born on 23, October 1988, in White Plains, New York, to Indian immigrant parents, both doctors, whose names are not publicly disclosed.

The middle child of three, he grew up with an older brother and a younger sister in Mahopac, New York, about an hour from New York City.

Rajan attended Mahopac High School, graduating in 2006, where he developed an interest in performing arts.

He pursued a BFA in Drama at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, training at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting.

During college, he joined NYU Pandemonium, a hip-hop and Bhangra fusion dance team, becoming co-captain and competing nationally and internationally.

His Indian heritage and experiences as a first-generation American shape his perspective on representation in media.

He does not publicly discuss his religious beliefs.

Career

Ritesh Rajan began his career behind the scenes as an office assistant on M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening (2008) while still a student.

His on-screen debut came in 2010 as Mustafa in an episode of Law & Order, followed by small roles in All My Children (2011) and A Gifted Man (2011–2012) as Samir Patel.

He also appeared as a Fire Nation Soldier in Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender (2010).

His early work included musical theater, notably playing Otto in Spring Awakening at Theatre of Arts Arena Stage in Los Angeles.

Rajan’s dance background shone in his role as co-captain of NYU Pandemonium, and he now teaches Zumba classes in Los Angeles, blending Bhangra with hip-hop.

Rajan’s breakout role came in 2015 as Linus Ahluwalia, a quirky bioelectrical engineer, in Stitchers (2015–2017), a Freeform sci-fi drama where he starred alongside Emma Ishta and Kyle Harris for 31 episodes.

His performance as the lovable, socially awkward tech genius earned him a following, particularly for his comedic charm.

In 2016, he played Mowgli’s father in Disney’s live-action The Jungle Book, a role that brought him to a global audience.

His voice acting includes Tristan Wren in Star Wars Rebels (2016–2017) and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (2017), as well as roles in video games like Far Cry 4 (2014) and The Walking Dead: The Final Season (2018).

Rajan’s recent projects include playing Farran in Netflix’s Russian Doll (2019), a role that garnered attention for its cultural impact and earned him praise as a “thirst trap” in a Buzzfeed article, highlighting his role in redefining Asian-American representation.

He starred in Definition Please (2020), Barbie: Epic Road Trip (2022), and You, Me & Her (2023), and is set to appear in Cognaitive (2025).

Rajan also featured in the comedic Asian Bachelorette YouTube spoof (2018) as a dentist from Edison, New Jersey, addressing diversity in media.

His advocacy for authentic South Asian representation, inspired by shows like The Night Of, underscores his commitment to challenging stereotypes in Hollywood.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @riteshrajan
• Twitter Handle: @RiteshRajan

Personal Life

Ritesh Rajan keeps his personal life private, with no confirmed spouse, romantic partners, or children, preferring to maintain focus on his career and creative pursuits.

Based in Los Angeles, he leads an active and health-conscious lifestyle, teaching Zumba classes that integrate his expertise in Bhangra, reflecting both his cultural heritage and passion for fitness.

Filmography

• The Happening (2008, office assistant)
• The Last Airbender (2010)
• Law & Order (2010)
• All My Children (2011)
• A Gifted Man (2011–2012)
• Campus Life (2013)
• Stitchers (2015–2017)
• The Jungle Book (2016)
• Star Wars Rebels (2016–2017)
• Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (2017)
• Russian Doll (2019)
• Definition Please (2020)
• Barbie: Epic Road Trip (2022)
• You, Me & Her (2023)
• Cognaitive (2025)

Net Worth

Ritesh Rajan holds an estimated net worth of $1 million.

His primary sources of income include his acting roles in Stitchers, The Jungle Book, and Russian Doll, as well as voice work in Star Wars Rebels and video games like Far Cry 4 and The Walking Dead: The Final Season.