Personal Information
- Full Name
- Rajeshwari Sachdev
- Birthplace
- Mumbai
- Date of Birth
- April 14, 1974
- Religion
- Punjabi Sikh (from father's side) and a Tamilian Hindu (from mother's side)
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 168 cm
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Hair Color
- Brown
Education & Qualifications
Highest Degree
MA in English Literature at the University of Mumbai, Mumbai [2] Facebook – Rajeshwari Sachdev [3] YouTube – Sansad TV
Schools
Little Angels High School, Mumbai
Colleges / Universities
Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Inderjeet Singh Sachdev (associated with the theatre group Indian People’s Theatre Association, Mumbai)
- Mother
- Meenakshi Sachdev
- Spouse / Partner
- Varun Badola
- Child
- Devagya Badola (born on 10 May 2010 image in husband's section)
- Sibling
- Jagmohan Sachdev (works at a customer’s transformational solutions company named Prime Focus Technologies in Mumbai)
Career Milestones & Awards
Awards & Honors
1997: Won Best Supporting Actress by National Film Awards for the Urdu film Sardari Begum 1998: Won Best Actress by Screen Awards for the Hindi TV show Margarita 2011: Won Best Actress by Maharashtra State Film Awards for the Marathi film Aayatya Gharat G
Favorites & Preferences
Film
Guide (1965) Padosan (1968) Pyar Kiye Jaa (1986)
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 11. Rajeshwari Sachdev is an accomplished Indian actor and singer who won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in the Hindi film ‘Sardari Begum.’
- 22. Her father’s involvement in the Mumbai-based Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) introduced her to acting, sparking her interest at a young age.
- 33. She initiated her training in Bharatanatyam at Sri Rajarajeswari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir in Mumbai when she was just 5 years old, dedicating 14 years to honing her skills.
- 44. During her school days, Rajeshwari excelled in athletic and dancing competitions, earning accolades such as the Best School Athlete award.
- 55. Known for her performances in Hindi theatre plays like Shabd Leela and Gauhar, she has also appeared in notable Hindi films and TV serials.
- 66. Rajeshwari Sachdev has showcased her talent in Hindi films like ‘Mammo,’ ‘Hari-Bhari,’ and ‘Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero,’ and TV serials such as ‘Balika Vadhu’ and ‘Shaadi Mubarak.’
- 77. She co-hosted the popular Zee TV musical show ‘Antakshari’ from 1994 to 2001 alongside Annu Kapoor.
- 88. An accomplished singer, Rajeshwari released the Punjabi music album ‘Mukhda Piya Ka’ in 2000.
- 99. She met her spouse, actor Varun Badola, during the filming of ‘Antakshari’ and they married after a brief courtship.
- 1010. Her diverse talents also extended to music, with the release of the album ‘Ummang,’ featuring folk songs from different Indian states.
- 1111. Rajeshwari appeared in various projects, including the Hindi TV film ‘Phir Se’ and the reality show ‘Nach Baliye’ with Varun Badola.
- 1212. She hosted the contest ‘K for Kishore’ on Sony TV in 2007 and acted in the English film ‘7 Days in Slow Motion’ in 2009.
- 1313. In addition to Hindi projects, Rajeshwari has showcased her acting prowess in Marathi films like ‘Runh: The Debt’ and ‘Firebrand.’
- 1414. She was a guest speaker at TEDx MICA in 2017 and has appeared in Hindi short films like ‘Taxi… an Uncertain Conversation’ and ‘Stories on the Next Page.’
- 1515. Rajeshwari Sachdev adores dogs and has two beloved pets, Sargeant and Sadhu.
- 1616. She graced the cover of Femina magazine with Indian actress Neha Dhupia.
