Raj Babbar
Raj Babbar Biography
Raj Babbar was born on June 23, 1952, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, to Kushal Kumar Babbar and Shobha Babbar.
With a career stretching over many years, Raj Babbar has left a lasting mark on Indian cinema and has been actively involved in politics.
Starting his acting journey in the late 1970s, Raj Babbar gained recognition with notable roles in movies like 'Insaaf Ka Taraazu' and 'Nikaah,' where his performances were praised by critics for their depth and emotional resonance.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he remained a prominent figure in Bollywood, appearing in films such as 'Aaj Ki Awaaz,' 'Jeetendra,' and 'Dilwale.' His on-screen presence and ability to portray characters authentically earned him respect within the industry.
He entered politics by joining Janata Dal in 1989, which was led by V. P. Singh. He later joined the Samajwadi Party (SP) and was elected as a Member of Parliament consistently three times. He was a member of Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 1999. He was re-elected in the 14th Lok Sabha elections for his second term in 2004. He was suspended from the SP in 2006.
Later he joined the Indian National Congress in 2008 and was elected for his fourth term as a Member of Parliament in 2009, by defeating Dimple Yadav, wife of Akhilesh Yadav and daughter-in-law of Mulayam Singh Yadav, the founder of SP. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, he contested from Ghaziabad and lost to General V. K. Singh.
He has been appointed as the president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC), where the Congress Party has been on the opposition side for the last couple of decades.
The Congress party has chosen him to run for the Gurugram seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, where he'll compete against the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rao Inderjit Singh.
He's involved with organizations dedicated to preventing AIDS, tackling drug addiction, and supporting people with disabilities and mental challenges.
In his personal life, he's married to Nadira Babbar and has three children with her. His net worth is Rs 29,91,44,010.
Raj Babbar Personal Life
| Full Name | Raj Babbar |
| Date of Birth | 23 Jun 1952 (Age 73) |
| Place of Birth | Distt. Agra (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Party Name | Indian National Congress |
| Education | Graduate |
| Profession | Actor |
| Father's Name | Kushal Kumar Babbar |
| Mother's Name | Shobha Babbar |
| Spouse's Name | Nadira, Zaheer Babbar |
| Children | 2 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s) |
| Religion | Hindu |
Raj Babbar Net Worth
Interesting Facts about Raj Babbar
Controversy:
Raj Babbar created controversy in 2013, by stating that Rs.12 is sufficient for a common man to get a full meal in Mumbai, which drew severe criticism.He also said that a poor person in India can get full meals two times a day, within Rs. 28 to 32 and opposition parties termed Raj Babbar's statement laughable.
Political Timeline of Raj Babbar
- 2024: He is a Congress candidate from the Gurugram seat in the 18th Lok Sabha election.
- 2019: Contested from Fatehpur Sikri in Lok Sabha elections as a Congress candidate but faced defeat to BJP's Rajkumar Chahar.
- 2015 : Elected as a Rajya Sabha MP.
- 2014 : Contested from Ghaziabad in Lok Sabha elections but faces defeat to BJP candidate General BK Singh.
- 2012 : He served as a member of the Standing Committee on Information Technology. Additionally, he was appointed as a member of the MPLADS. Furthermore, he was appointed as a chairperson for the Standing Committee on Defence.
- 2009 : Contested and won a bye-election from Firozabad Lok Sabha seat.
- 2008 : He joined the Congress Party.
- 2007 : He was made a member of the Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law & Justice. He was suspended from the Samajwadi Party due to differences.
- 2004 : Wins Agra Lok Sabha seat again as a Samajwadi Party candidate. During this tenure, he served as a member of the Committee on Petitions and member of the Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture.
- 1999: Contested from Agra Lok Sabha seat on Samajwadi Party ticket, wins and becomes MP. He was appointed as a member of the Committee on Defence, Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture and Committee on Environment.
- 1994 : Becomes a Rajya Sabha MP for the first time. Soon, became a member of the Committee on Home Affairs, the Committee on Rules, and a member of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- 1989 : Raj Babbar enters Indian politics with Janata Dal.
Raj Babbar Achievements
In 1984 Nomination for: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Agar Tum Na Hote
In 1985 Nomination for: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Aaj Ki Awaaz
In 1994 Nomination for: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Dalaal
In 1996 Nomination for: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Yaraana
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