Personal Information

Full Name: Raj Babbar

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1952-06-23

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Punjabi

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Reading, theater (trained in method acting), spending time with family, political discussions

Education

School: Mufid E Aam Inter College, Agra; Faiz-E-Aam Inter College, Agra

College: Agra College, Agra; National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi (trained in acting)

Degrees Obtained: Graduate (from Agra College); Diploma in Acting from NSD

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 75 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Kushal Kumar Babbar Mother: Shobha Babbar

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Nadira Babbar

Children: 3

Career

Current Position: Actor, Politician (veteran character actor in Hindi/Punjabi films; senior Indian National Congress leader; former MP)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹27-30 crore (from elections affidavits; includes assets like properties, minus liabilities)

Awards & Achievements: Known for powerful performances in films like Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980), Nikaah (1982), Prem Geet (1981), Aaj Ki Awaaz (1984) National Film Award nominations/recognition for roles Over 150 films in Hindi and Punjabi; bridged mainstream and parallel cinema Political career: Multiple-term MP (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha); served as Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President (past)

Biography Details

Raj Babbar (born June 23, 1952, in Tundla, Uttar Pradesh) is a veteran Indian actor and politician. Trained at the National School of Drama, he debuted in films with intense roles in Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980) and gained acclaim in Nikaah, Prem Geet, and socially relevant films. He balanced commercial and art-house cinema across Hindi and Punjabi.

Married to Nadira Babbar since 1975 (after Smita Patil's death in 1986), he is father to actors Juhi, Arya, and Prateik Babbar. Entering politics with Samajwadi Party then Indian National Congress, he served multiple terms as MP and led UP Congress. At 73, he remains active in Congress affairs and occasional acting, known for his dramatic intensity and political commitment.

• January 2026: Raj Babbar hailed the Supreme Court's ruling on Aravalli mining and called for scrutiny of existing leases to protect the environment (December 2025 statement carried into 2026 discussions).
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• January 2026: He appeared as a guest at events like NAVRAS 2025 cultural program in Dholpur (with dignitaries including Union Minister S.P. Singh Baghel).
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• Ongoing 2026: As senior Congress leader, he commented on UP politics, civic issues in Gurugram, and national matters (e.g., Kashmir tourism discussions in late 2025).
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• November 2025 carryover: Family celebrated Raj and Nadira Babbar's 50th wedding anniversary with heartfelt posts from Juhi and Arya sharing nostalgic photos.
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• No major film releases or controversies early 2026; focus on political statements, family tributes, and legacy as a character actor-politician.

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