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Rajesh Jais Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth6 September 1969

Age53 Years

BirthplaceRanchi, Jharkhand

ProfessionTV & Film Actor, Theatre Artist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAmrit Jais

FamilySons: Ahaan Jais and Vyaan Jais

Rajesh Jais Biography

Rajesh Jais is an Indian actor and theatre artist from Ranchi, Jharkhand, known for supporting roles across film, television and web series. Trained at the

Early life and background

Rajesh Jais was born on 6 September 1969 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He grew up in Ranchi and attended local schools including a government school in Kantatoli, Shradhanand Seva Ashram and Gauri Dutt Mandelia High School. He completed his graduation at Marwari College, Ranchi, and went on to pursue a postgraduate course in English Journalism at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC, JNU, New Delhi). He also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Acting at the National School of Drama, New Delhi.

Jais’s family has links to performance and service: his father served in the Indian Air Force and his parents were associated with the theatre group Minoo Mumtaz. While at school and college he trained in NCC as an Airforce cadet and undertook a range of military-style courses and attachments, including an Airforce Attachment Course with No. 02 Bihar Air Squadron NCC, Ranchi. He earned President’s Scout recognition and at one point commanded a contingent that performed for then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Career

Jais began his professional life with varied work experiences including a period as an announcer with All India Radio’s Yuvwani programme (1987–1988), journalism with the Ranchi Express and freelancing for other publications. He also worked odd jobs such as accounting at a tailor’s shop and tutoring school students while building his theatre and acting credentials.

His stage work includes productions guided by his professor Ajay Malkani, among them adaptations and plays such as Mughal-e-Azam, Summerfolk, Yahudi Ki Ladki, Hiroshima, My Love and Different Stories. After formal training at the National School of Drama, he transitioned into screen acting. His film debut came in the 1995 Hindi film Oh Darling Yeh Hai India, and his early television work included the role of Nanu in the 1994 DD National serial Shanti.

Across television and film Jais has built a steady career as a character and supporting actor. His television credits include serials such as Kya Mast Hai Life (2009), Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon (2011), Shastri Sisters (2014) and Crime Patrol (2015). He has appeared in a number of Hindi films including Gandhi The Mahatma (2010), Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), Kalank (2019), Indoo Ki Jawani (2020) and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023). He also worked in regional cinema, appearing in the Nagpuri film Dhumkkudiya (2019), and has been part of several short films including The Last Supper (2020), Kuchch Sapne Udhaar Ke (2021) and Unresolved (2021).

In the digital space Jais has credits in prominent web series such as Panchayat (2020), Paatal Lok (2020), Scam 1992 (2020), Jehanabad – Of Love & War (2023) and SK Sir Ki Class (2023). He has also been featured in television commercials for brands including Saffola, Dollar, Whirlpool and Pepsodent.

Accolades

Over the years Jais has been recognized at a number of festivals and award events. His honours include awards across 2016–2020 such as recognition at Bollywood on AIR Awards & Rewards (2016); Best Supporting Actor at Hissar Film Festival (2017) for Brina; Best Supporting Actor at Rajasthan International Film Festival (2018) for Kareem Mohammed; Best Supporting Actor at JIFFA (2018) for Ajab Singh ki Ghazab Kahani; Best Actor at Rajasthan International Film Festival (2019) for The Last Supper & Gandhi The Mahatma; and Best Acting Ensemble at the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (2020) for Dhumkkudiya. In 2018 he also received an Honorary Doctorate from the National Virtual University for Peace and Education.

Public profile

Physically, Jais is listed with a height of 171 cm (5'8") and a weight of 69 kg (152 lbs). His eye colour is described as grey-green and his hair as salt-and-pepper. He maintains a public presence that has included magazine cover features and speaking engagements; he appeared as a guest speaker on the Josh Talks platform and has been photographed for editorial coverage.

Personal life

Rajesh Jais is married to Amrit Jais; the couple have two sons, Ahaan and Vyaan. He has described himself as spiritual and has indicated that simple living and high thinking is a guiding sentiment. He has pursued musical training in Indian classical music under Vinod Pathak.

Latest updates

As of 2023 Jais was listed as a member of the Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited and continued to work across film, television and streaming projects, with recent credits on major web series and the 2023 film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. His recent festival recognition and ensemble awards reflect ongoing activity in regional and independent cinema as well as mainstream Hindi productions.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar

Feature film appearance

2023
Jehanabad – Of Love & War

Web series (SonyLIV)

2023
SK Sir Ki Class

Web series (TVF)

2023
The Last Supper

Short film

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut in Hindi film Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995)
  2. Role of Nanu in the TV serial Shanti (1994)
  3. Regular supporting roles in television serials and films
  4. Awards for supporting and ensemble performances between 2016 and 2020
  5. Honorary Doctorate from National Virtual University for Peace and Education (2018)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rajesh Jais born?

6 September 1969

What is Rajesh Jais known for?

TV & Film Actor, Theatre Artist

What is Rajesh Jais’s marital status?

Married

Who is Rajesh Jais married to?

Amrit Jais