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Raqesh Vashisth (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth1 September 1978

Age45 Years

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseRiddhi Dogra

FamilyFather served in the army; mother was a school principal

Raqesh Vashisth (Actor) Biography

Raqesh Vashisth is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi television and film, who began his screen career with the 2001 Bollywood film Tum Bin and is

Early life and background

Raqesh Vashisth was born on 1 September 1978 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He grew up in the city that has been both his birthplace and hometown. He completed higher education at the University of Mumbai and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

From an early age he pursued creative interests alongside other activities. He is reported to be a painter and sculptor — winning a national award at the junior level for painting and routinely creating a Ganpati idol for his home. He has also expressed interest in further study in sculpting techniques involving bronze and glass.

Career

Raqesh began his acting career in 2001 with a role in the Bollywood film Tum Bin. He later worked in television, gaining attention for performances in serials such as Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar and for playing Aditya Jakhar in Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? from 2010 to 2012. He has worked in both Hindi and Marathi-language projects and made his Marathi film debut in Aayna Ka Bayna (2012).

Before turning to acting he participated in pageants and modeling: in 1999 he was the first runner-up in the Grasim Mr. India contest and previously won the title of Mr. Pune. His screen work has also included appearances in television commercials for brands such as Colgate and Wrigley’s.

In 2013 he took part in the dance reality series Nach Baliye Season 6 alongside then-wife Riddhi Dogra.

Physical profile and interests

Raqesh is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall (about 178 cm) and his weight is listed around 75 kg (165 lbs). Reported body measurements include a 40-inch chest, 32-inch waist and 12-inch biceps. He has black eyes and black hair.

Beyond his visual art and sculpting, he pursues hobbies such as painting, horse-riding, tennis, singing and playing musical instruments including the flute and sitar.

Public profile

Raqesh is Indian by nationality and his religious background is reported as Hinduism. His zodiac sign is Virgo. Family details in public records note that his father served in the army and his mother worked as a school principal. Siblings are mentioned but not detailed.

Personal life

Raqesh married actress Riddhi Dogra on 29 May 2011; the couple later divorced. He has been publicly linked to actresses in the industry, and in 2021–2022 was associated with Shamita Shetty; public statements in 2022 confirmed that relationship had ended. He does not have publicly listed children.

Latest updates

Recent public mentions include his participation in Marathi cinema and continued visibility through television work and reality television appearances. Details about current projects are not specified in the available material.

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Recent Work

Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?

Television serial in which he played Aditya Jakhar (2010-2012)

2010-2012
Tum Bin

Bollywood film debut, role of Amar Shah (2001)

2001
Aayna Ka Bayna

Marathi film appearance (2012)

2012
Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar

Television serial (2005-2008)

2005-2008
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Career Highlights

  1. Made film debut in Tum Bin (2001)
  2. Portrayed Aditya Jakhar in Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? (2010–2012)
  3. Worked in both Hindi and Marathi-language projects
  4. First runner-up at Grasim Mr. India (1999)
  5. Participated in Nach Baliye Season 6 (2013)
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