Biography
Rajesh Khattar is one of India's most versatile actors and the country's most iconic voice dubbing artist. With a career spanning over three decades, he has left an indelible mark across Bollywood, television, OTT platforms, and the Hindi dubbing industry — lending his voice to global icons like Iron Man, Captain Jack Sparrow, and Berlin from Money Heist.
Early Life & Beginnings
Born on September 24, 1966, Rajesh Khattar grew up with a deep passion for the performing arts. From an early age, he was drawn to the world of cinema and theatre, nurturing a dream that would eventually see him become one of India's most recognizable voices — both on screen and behind the microphone.
The Silver Screen Debut
Rajesh Khattar made his Bollywood debut with 'Nagin Aur Lootere' in 1992, marking the beginning of a prolific career in Hindi cinema. This was followed by appearances in films like 'Aaina' (1993) and the iconic 'Sooryavansham' (1999) alongside the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, where he portrayed the memorable role of Varun Thakur.
Bollywood Journey
Through the 2000s and 2010s, Rajesh established himself as a reliable and compelling presence in Bollywood. His filmography includes blockbusters like 'Don: The Chase Begins Again' (2006), 'Don 2' (2011), 'Khiladi 786' (2012), 'Race 2' (2013), and 'Action Jackson' (2014). He also showcased his writing talent as the screenplay writer for 'Fun2shh' (2003) and penned the Hindi script for the Hollywood film 'Lion of the Desert' (2004).
The Voice Behind Legends
Perhaps Rajesh Khattar's most celebrated contribution to Indian entertainment is his extraordinary voice dubbing work. He is the definitive Hindi voice of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark/Iron Man across the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Pedro Alonso's Berlin in Netflix's Money Heist, and has dubbed for Hollywood legends including Tom Hanks, Nicolas Cage, Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, Lambert Wilson, Jack Black, and John Turturro.
Television Powerhouse
Rajesh's television career showcased his range as an actor. His portrayal of Harshvardhan Hooda in 'Bepannaah' (2018, Colors TV) won him the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role. He also delivered memorable performances as Ashwin Mehrotra in 'Beyhadh' (2016, Sony TV) and Rishaan Malik in 'Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka?' (2017, &TV).
The OTT Evolution
Embracing the digital revolution, Rajesh transitioned seamlessly to OTT platforms. His notable web series include 'Duranga' (ZEE5, 2022-23) as Dr. Manohar Patel, 'Karm Yuddh' (Disney+ Hotstar, 2022) as Vardan Roy, 'Jee Karda' (Amazon Prime Video, 2023), 'Murder in Mahim' (JioCinema, 2024), and the voice role of Raktadeva in the animated series 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' (Disney+ Hotstar, 2024).
Beyond the Screen
Beyond performing, Rajesh Khattar is an entrepreneur who owns Wide Span Entertainment, an events and production company based in Mumbai. He is also a vocal advocate for fair compensation for voice artists in India, actively pushing for royalty structures and contractual protections against AI voice replication. He has publicly stated that he has updated his contracts to explicitly prohibit the use of his voice for training AI models.
Awards & Honors
Indian Telly Award
Best Actor in a Negative Role (Male)
For Bepannaah (Colors TV) — 2019
“I keep my voice closer to the original characters, retaining their characteristics while bringing in my input as well.”
— On the art of voice dubbing