Raju Shrestha (born Fahim Ajani; 15 August 1966), known by his stage name Master Raju or Master Rajoo, is an Indian film and television actor, who started his film career as a child actor, in the 1970s.
Raju has acted in films like Gulzar's Parichay, Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Bawarchi (1972), Yash Chopra's Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), Basu Chatterjee's Chitchor (1976) and Gulzar's Kitaab (1977).
Over the years, he has acted in around 200 films and a few television series.
He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role in Chitchor (1976).
He was seen in the youth show Ziddi Dil Maane Na where he played Prem Deshpremi.
Filmography
Film
Shart (1969) Amar Prem (1972) Bawarchi (1972) Parichay (1972) Nafrat (1973) Daag: A Poem of Love (1973) Abhimaan (1973) Deewaar (1975) Khushboo (1975) Chitchor (1976) Jeevan Jyoti (1976) Kitaab (1977) Inkaar (1977) Kasum Khoon Ki (1977) Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977) Khatta Meetha (1978) Tumhari Kasam (1978) Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) Chakravyuha (1978) Badalte Rishtey (1978) Nalayak (1978) Aatish (1979) Dhan Daulat (1980) Krodhi (1981) Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) Khud-Daar (1982) Nastik (1983) Woh Saat Din (1983) Love in Goa (1983) Charanon Ki Saugandh (1988) Baaghi (1990) Afsana Pyar Ka (1991) Saathi (1991) Paayal (1992) Balwaan (1992) Anari (1993) Phool (1993) Shatranj (1993) as Dinky's friend Rang (1993) as Jojo (Yogi & Kajal's college friend) Khuddar (1994) Aag (1994) Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) as Shyam's friend Dil Tera Diwana (1996) Diljale (1996) Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000) as Raju Maseeha (2002) Inth Ka Jawab Patthar (2002) Brij Kau Birju (2000) (Brajbhasha Movie) Pati Ho To Aisa (2004) Ek Aur Prem Kahani (2004) Jaago (2004) Black Friday (2004) Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005)
Television Year Serial Role Channel 1987 Chunauti - DD National https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0557625/ 1994 Zee Horror Show - Zee TV 1995 Chhodo Baat Purani (TV) - 1997 Byomkesh Bakshi (Episode: Vansh Ka Khoon) Satyakam Das DD National Aaha Special appearance Jai Hanuman Sage Narada DD National 1999 Dam Dama Dam Dance master Zee TV 2008 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai – Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche (Episode 72 & 73) STAR One Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai – Divyaastra (Episode 96 & 97) Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai – Khooni Aankade (Episode 124 & 125) 2009 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai – Qayamat Damroo (Episode 166–173) 2011-2013 Adaalat Jaggi Malhotra/Pappu Padwal/Abhigyan Rohra Sony TV 2011-2013 CID Various character roles Sony TV 2013-2014 Bani – Ishq Da Kalma Kuljeet Singh Bhullar Colors TV 2013-2015 Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap Mia Tansen Sony TV 2015 Badii Devrani Swaroop Chand (Mausa) &TV 2016 Saab Ji DD National 2017TV Biwi Aur MainChannel head, new bossSony SAB2020 Nazar 2 Randeep Parekh (Randeep Mama) StarPlus 2021–2022Ziddi Dil Maane NaPrem Deshpremi (Prem Ji)Sony SAB
Dubbing career Raju has dubbed for Suraj Sharma's role as the 16-year-old "Pi" in the Hindi dubbed version of the film, Life of Pi.
Dubbing roles Live action films Film title Actor Character Dub Language Original Language Original Year Release Dub Year Release Notes Life of Pi Suraj Sharma Pi (Age 16) Hindi English 2012 2012
References
External links http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-going-back-in-time-with-master-raju/20140724.htm