Raj Arjun is a talented Indian actor. He shines in Hindi films mostly. He also works in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies. On December 7, 2025, fans talk about his strong roles in new films like Article 370 and Yudhra. Born on February 8, 1972, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, he turns 53 this year. His story shows hard work pays off after many years.
Early Life
Raj Arjun grew up in Bhopal. This city shaped his love for acting. He did theatre plays there for many years. Theatre taught him how to act with real feelings. He felt the stage was his first home. People in Bhopal still remember his stage shows. Young Raj dreamed big. He wanted to act in big films one day.
He joined Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. This school is famous for training actors. There, he learned acting skills. He studied how to show emotions on screen. Pune changed his life. He got ready for Mumbai's tough film world. Friends say he worked day and night. His training made him strong.
Family Background
Raj Arjun is married to Sanya Arjun. She teaches dance. They make a happy couple. Sanya supports his acting dream always. They have two children. Daughter Sara Arjun is an actress too. She acts in South Indian films. Sara makes her dad proud. Son Suhaan also likes arts. The family lives close to each other.
Home is important for Raj. He says family gives him strength. After long shoots, he comes back to them. Sanya helps with dance moves for roles sometimes. Sara shares acting tips with dad. This art family inspires many. Their bond looks strong in interviews.
Raj Arjun Age, Height, Wikipedia, Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Family
Career
Raj started in 2002 with Company. It was a small role. But he felt excited. Then came Black Friday in 2004. He played Akram and Nasir. This film gave him notice. Anurag Kashyap saw his talent. Mumbai welcomed him slowly. Roles came but not big ones. He did D in 2005 as Bhupesh. Then Kaalo in 2010. Shabri and Khap in 2011. He kept working hard. Tamil debut was Thaandavam in 2012. He played Kenny Thomas. Telugu came later. [1] Each film taught him new things. He never stopped trying.
Struggle lasted 18 years. He says Secret Superstar changed everything. Before that, small roles only. He waited for the right chance. Patience made him better actor.
Rise to Fame
Secret Superstar came in 2017. Raj played Farookh Malik. This negative role won hearts. People hated his character but loved his acting. He got Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in Negative Role. Film showed a girl's dream against odds. His part made it real.
This film gave right direction. Work poured in after that. Raees and Daddy also in 2017. He played Ilyas and Rafique. Fans noticed him now. He says it was like a dream. Hard work met luck at last.
Notable Work
Raj acts in many languages. Tamil films like Thalaivaa in 2013. He was Bhima's henchman. Watchman in 2019 as terrorist. Telugu Dear Comrade in 2019. Ramesh Rao role got praise. [1] Gam Gam Ganesha and Razakar in 2024. He played Kasim Razvi there. Hindi hits keep coming. Rowdy Rathore in 2012. Satyagraha in 2013. BHK Bhalla in 2016. Shershaah in 2021 as Subedaar Raghunath. Thalaivii same year as R.N. Veerappan. Love Hostel in 2022. DCP Sushil Rathi role. Article 370 in 2024 as Khawar Ali. Yudhra same year as Firoz.
Upcoming films excite fans. Match Fixing in 2025 as Col. Imam. Khajuraho Dreams in Malayalam. Rush too. He keeps busy always.
Television Work
Raj did TV early. Kumkum in 2004 as Jagannath. Durgesh Nandinii in 2007 as Chandu. Encounter in 2014 as Dr. Roshan Lal. These shows built his base. Web series now popular. Karenjit Kaur in 2018. Sabka Sai in 2021 as Sai Baba. He won Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor. Dr. Arora in 2022 as Firangi Baba. Jhansi in Telugu as Caleb. Digital world loves his acting.
Short films also. Misha in 2010. Natkhat in 2020. Pilibhit in 2021 won award. The Miniaturist of Junagadh in 2022 got IFFSA Toronto Best Actor.
Awards
Awards show his skill. Zee Cine for Secret Superstar in 2018. ITA for Sabka Sai in 2021. IFFSA for short film in 2021. Chitra Bharati for Pilibhit in 2022. Filmfare nomination for Thalaivii Best Supporting Actor. These wins make him happy. He thanks fans always. Awards push him to do better.
Life Lessons
Raj struggled 17-18 years. From Bhopal to Mumbai. Small roles tested him. But he never quit. Theatre kept him going. Family stood by. Now he tells youngsters: Keep working hard. His net worth is about 5 million USD in 2025. From films, series and more. He lives simple life. Supports charity for education and arts.
