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Gajendra Chauhan

Gajendra Chauhan Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 10 October 1956
  • Place of Birth Delhi
  • Occupation Actor, Television Actor
  • Spouse Habiba Rehman
  • Years active 1984-present

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  • Mahabharat Tv Series
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ABOUT Gajendra Chauhan

Gajendra Chauhan: From Yudhishthira to Controversy and Back Gajendra Chauhan, predominantly known for his portrayal of Yudhishthira in the iconic 1988-90 television series Mahabharat, has had a career marked by both recognition and controversy. His role as the eldest Pandava remains his most significant achievement, establishing him as a familiar face in Indian television. While he has appeared in several B-movies and cameos, his filmography largely revolves around his early television success. Chauhan's appointment as chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in 2015 ignited widespread student protests and controversy, ultimately leading to his resignation in October 2017. This period significantly shaped public perception of his career. More recently, in 2021, he assumed the role of Vice-Chancellor at Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts. His career trajectory highlights the complexities of navigating the Indian entertainment industry, showcasing a blend of early success, subsequent controversies, and a continued presence in the field of higher education related to performing arts. While his on-screen presence may have diminished, his impact on Indian television and the subsequent controversies remain noteworthy aspects of his career.

Gajendra Chauhan FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Six Nine Five (695)
  • Six Nine Five (695)

    ( 2024 )

  • Jap Tap Vrat
  • Jap Tap Vrat

    ( 2000 )

  • Parshuram
  • Parshuram

    ( 2022 )

  • Nancy
  • Nancy

    ( Not Final )

  • Swaraj: Bharat ke Swatantrata Sangram Ki Samagra Gatha
  • Swaraj: Bharat ke Swatantrata Sangram Ki Samagra Gatha

    ( 2022–2024 )

  • Kamasutra - The Revenge
  • Kamasutra - The Revenge

    ( Not Final )

  • Antaryatri Mahapurush (The Walking God)
  • Antaryatri Mahapurush (The Walking God)

    ( 2022 )

  • Jaane Anjaane
  • Jaane Anjaane

    ( Not Final )

  • Sher Gujjar
  • Sher Gujjar

    ( 2022 )

  • Gumnam Hai Koi
  • Gumnam Hai Koi

    ( Not Final )

  • Gunwali Dulhaniya
  • Gunwali Dulhaniya

    ( 2019 )

  • Maa Purnagiri
  • Maa Purnagiri

    ( 2019 )

  • Saanjhi Saanjh
  • Saanjhi Saanjh

    ( 2019 )

  • Vighnaharta Ganesha
  • Vighnaharta Ganesha

    ( 2018 )

  • Ik Onkaar
  • Ik Onkaar

    ( 2018 )

  • Danga the Riot
  • Danga the Riot

    ( 2018 )

  • Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman
  • Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman

    ( 2015–2017 )

  • Ik Onkar
  • Ik Onkar

    ( 2017 )

  • 1920 London
  • 1920 London

    ( 2016 )

  • Agent Raghav
  • Agent Raghav

    ( 2015–2016 )

  • Kahin Hai Mera Pyar
  • Kahin Hai Mera Pyar

    ( 2014 )

  • Adaalat
  • Adaalat

    ( 2013 )

  • Mahabharat Aur Barbareek
  • Mahabharat Aur Barbareek

    ( 2013 )

  • Savdhaan India: Crime Alert
  • Savdhaan India: Crime Alert

    ( 2012–2018 )

  • Vidhata - Tere Khel Hain Nirale
  • Vidhata - Tere Khel Hain Nirale

    ( 2012 )

  • Insaaf
  • Insaaf

    ( 2011 )

  • Bhojpuriya Don
  • Bhojpuriya Don

    ( 2010 )

  • Isi Life Mein...!
  • Isi Life Mein...!

    ( 2010 )

  • Nakshatra
  • Nakshatra

    ( 2010 )

  • Kumkum: Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan
  • Kumkum: Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan

    ( 2003–2008 )

  • Miss Anara
  • Miss Anara

    ( 2007 )

  • Barrister Roy
  • Barrister Roy

    ( 2006–2007 )

  • Viraasat
  • Viraasat

    ( 2006–2007 )

  • Dhadkanein
  • Dhadkanein

    ( 2006 )

  • Mere Jeevan Saathi
  • Mere Jeevan Saathi

    ( 2006 )

  • A Sublime Love Story: Barsaat
  • A Sublime Love Story: Barsaat

    ( 2005 )

  • Detective Karan
  • Detective Karan

    ( 2004–2005 )

  • Jaise Karni Vaisi Bharni
  • Jaise Karni Vaisi Bharni

    ( 2005 )

  • Joshiley
  • Joshiley

    ( 2004 )

  • Pati Ho To Aisa
  • Pati Ho To Aisa

    ( 2004 )

  • Baghban
  • Baghban

    ( 2003 )

  • Parwana
  • Parwana

    ( 2003 )

  • Andaaz
  • Andaaz

    ( 2003 )

  • Aavishkaar: Ek Rakshak
  • Aavishkaar: Ek Rakshak

    ( 2003 )

  • Ramayan
  • Ramayan

    ( 2002 )

  • Maa Shakti
  • Maa Shakti

    ( 2002 )

  • Sabse Badhkar Hum
  • Sabse Badhkar Hum

    ( 2002 )

  • Hello Inspector
  • Hello Inspector

    ( 2002 )

  • Suraag: The Clue
  • Suraag: The Clue

    ( 2000–2002 )

  • Jungle Hero
  • Jungle Hero

    ( 2002 )

  • Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
  • Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

    ( 2002 )

  • Mahal
  • Mahal

    ( 2002 )

  • Ab Kya Hoga
  • Ab Kya Hoga

    ( 2002 )

  • Jai Jai Jai Tridev
  • Jai Jai Jai Tridev

    ( 2001–2002 )

  • Khoj
  • Khoj

    ( 2001 )

  • Jaayan Kahan
  • Jaayan Kahan

    ( 2001–2003 )

  • Rupa Rani Ramkali
  • Rupa Rani Ramkali

    ( 2001 )

  • Ramgadh Ki Ramkali
  • Ramgadh Ki Ramkali

    ( 2001 )

  • Billa No. 786
  • Billa No. 786

    ( 2000 )

  • Sabse Bada Be-Imaan
  • Sabse Bada Be-Imaan

    ( 2000 )

  • Suspense Every Week
  • Suspense Every Week

    ( 2000 )

  • Dushman
  • Dushman

    ( 2000–2001 )

  • Jai Jwala Maa
  • Jai Jwala Maa

    ( 2000 )

  • Aaj Ka Ravan
  • Aaj Ka Ravan

    ( 2000 )

  • Sant Gyaneshwar
  • Sant Gyaneshwar

    ( 2000 )

  • Yeh Hai Prem Janjaal
  • Yeh Hai Prem Janjaal

    ( 2000 )

  • Saamri
  • Saamri

    ( 2000 )

  • Tapish
  • Tapish

    ( 2000 )

  • Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet
  • Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet

    ( 1999 )

  • International Khiladi
  • International Khiladi

    ( 1999 )

  • Mahabharat Katha
  • Mahabharat Katha

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Om Namah Shivay
  • Om Namah Shivay

    ( 1997 )

  • Dharma Karma
  • Dharma Karma

    ( 1997 )

  • Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
  • Uff! Yeh Mohabbat

    ( 1997 )

  • Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat
  • Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat

    ( 1997 )

  • Mahayoddha
  • Mahayoddha

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Vishwavidhaata
  • Vishwavidhaata

    ( 1997 )

  • Sangeet Samrat Tansen
  • Sangeet Samrat Tansen

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Police Station
  • Police Station

    ( 1997 )

  • Sabak
  • Sabak

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Himmatvar
  • Himmatvar

    ( 1996 )

  • The Zee Horror Show
  • The Zee Horror Show

    ( 1994–1995 )

  • Kanoon
  • Kanoon

    ( 1993–1995 )

  • Mohini
  • Mohini

    ( 1995 )

  • Hum Sab Chor Hain
  • Hum Sab Chor Hain

    ( 1995 )

  • Kaala Sach
  • Kaala Sach

    ( 1995 )

  • Reshma
  • Reshma

    ( 1995 )

  • Pathreela Raasta
  • Pathreela Raasta

    ( 1994 )

  • Vaade Iraade
  • Vaade Iraade

    ( 1994 )

  • Janam Se Pehle
  • Janam Se Pehle

    ( 1994 )

  • Jai Maa Vaishno Devi
  • Jai Maa Vaishno Devi

    ( 1994 )

  • Watan
  • Watan

    ( 1994 )

  • Khoon Ka Sindoor
  • Khoon Ka Sindoor

    ( 1993 )

  • Mulaquat
  • Mulaquat

    ( 1993 )

  • Aakanksha
  • Aakanksha

    ( 1993 )

  • Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare
  • Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare

    ( 1992 )

  • Shiv Mahima
  • Shiv Mahima

    ( 1992 )

  • Jawani Janeman
  • Jawani Janeman

    ( 1992 )

  • Son of the Jungle
  • Son of the Jungle

    ( 1992 )

  • Dancer
  • Dancer

    ( 1991 )

  • Vasna
  • Vasna

    ( 1991 )

  • Jungle Queen
  • Jungle Queen

    ( 1991 )

  • Naagmani
  • Naagmani

    ( 1991 )

  • Mahabharat
  • Mahabharat

    ( 1988–1990 )

  • Awara Zindagi
  • Awara Zindagi

    ( 1989 )

  • Khuli Khidki
  • Khuli Khidki

    ( 1989 )

  • Ilaaka
  • Ilaaka

    ( 1989 )

  • Lallu Ram
  • Lallu Ram

    ( 1985 )

  • Sinhasan Battisi
  • Sinhasan Battisi

    ( 1985 )

  • Main Chup Nahi Rahungi
  • Main Chup Nahi Rahungi

    ( 1985 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

GAJENDRA CHAUHAN NEWS

'Kapil Sharma sat next to me for 10 minutes, ignored me throughout': Mukesh Khanna slams comedian for having 'no courtesy', calls his show 'obscene'

December 14, 2024 10:17 pm

Mukesh Khanna expressed his disappointment at Kapil Sharma's behaviour towards him at an award function, saying that Sharma didn't even acknowledge him or say hello, despite sitting next to him for 10 minutes.

Ex-FTII chairperson Gajendra Chauhan on Payal Kapadia's win at Cannes: 'Big difference between being talented and disciplined'

May 28, 2024 4:30 pm

Payal Kapadia was one of the students who opposed Gajendra Chauhan's appointment as FTII Chairperson.

Mahabharat actor Gajendra Chauhan says he didn’t watch Adipurush even after buying a ticket to watch the film: ‘I don’t want to compromise my beliefs’

June 22, 2023 8:40 pm

After Mukesh Khanna, Mahabharat actor Gajendra Chauhan has reacted on Adipurush controversy.

Gajendra Chauhan to star in a film inspired by Narendra Modi, titled Ek Aur Naren

March 04, 2021 10:37 pm

Ek Aur Naren will have two strands in its story - one dealing with the life of Swami Vivekanada who was born Narendranath Dutta and the other projecting the vision of Narendra Modi.

Gajendra Chauhan, team wanted extension at FTII, I&B ministry said no

February 26, 2020 4:27 pm

Gajendra Chauhan told The Indian Express that it was the Governing Council’s decision to write to the Ministry.

Gajendra Chauhan: Padmavati was not a dancer, she was a queen

November 17, 2017 4:01 pm

Gajendra Chauhan said that the team is not calling Padmavati fictional, so it means that they are going with what has been written in the history and showing Padmavai as a dancer is not appropriate.

Ex-FTII chief Gajendra Chauhan to play Syama Prasad

November 17, 2017 4:20 am

The film’s trailer is replete with communal violence and has dialogues containing allegations against Jawaharlal Nehru.

I’m on your side, Anupam Kher tells students during his surprise visit to FTII campus

October 17, 2017 1:06 am

Unlike his predecessor Gajendra Chauhan, Anupam Kher did not meet with any resistance when he visited the campus. He also had a small interaction with students of 2016 batch who are protesting over academic issues.

Why appointing the redoubtable Anupam Kher as FTII head is a smart move

October 16, 2017 11:21 am

Unlike his predecessor Gajendra Chauhan, no one can point a finger at Anupam Kher’s credentials. But before expressing relief or congratulating Smriti Irani for making the right choice, we should also ask who the other FTII Society members are and why their names haven’t been made public.

Anupam Kher appointed new FTII chairman, replaces Gajendra Chauhan

October 12, 2017 12:20 pm

Actor Anupam Kher was on Wednesday appointed as the chairman of Film and Television Institute of India. The 62-year-old Bollywood actor replaces Gajendra Chauhan who took charge in 2015.

GAJENDRA CHAUHAN VIDEOS

FTII chairman supports action taken in JNU issue

February 14, 2016 5:21 pm

Kanpur, Feb 14 (ANI): Film and television Institute of India (FTII) Chairman Gajendra Chauhan on Sunday openly said that any activities highlighting anti-national feeling will not be tolerated. Chauhan added that freedom of speech is a right in India but it does not mean that one can say anything and it would be accepted. He further said that the investigation is on and the innocents should not worry. He further attacked Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s visit to JNU, saying that it was a mere step to politicise the issue,

Over 20 FTII students detained

January 07, 2016 9:04 am

PUNE, Jan 07 (ANI): The police detained around 20 students, who were staging a protest against Film and Television Institute (FTII) chairman Gajendra Chauhan, outside the institute’s campus here on Thursday. The students had blocked the entrance of the institute to prevent Chauhan from entering the campus. One of the students who was detained said the protest is against the wrongful appointment of Gajendra Chauhan. He further told that it was a peaceful protest but still they were manhandled and beaten by the police officials. Another detained student described the intervention of police as nothing but dictatorship.

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