Sanjay Batra is an Indian actor who is best known for being cast as Kamal Kishore Sharma in Jyoti (2009-2010), Het Singh in Balika Vadhu (2010-2014), Shashi Gupta in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? (2011-2012), and as Tauji in Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai. He is also noted for starring in several other hit shows such as Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan (2008-2010), Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein (2011-2013), Paanch 5 Wrongs Make A Right (2013-2014). He has also starred in many hit films like Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Barsaat (1995), Mela (2000), Supari (2003), and The Killer (2006).
Born Name
Sanjay Batra
Nick Name
Sanjay
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Raipur, Chattisgarh, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Sanjay graduated with a Master of Arts from Durga Mahavidyalaya, Raipur. He also trained at the Indian People’s Theatre Association, Raipur.
Occupation
Actor
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- High forehead
- He has a thick mustache
Religion
Hinduism
Best Known For
- Starring in several films such as Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Mammo (1994), Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000), Supari (2003), Dhamkee (2005), The Killer (2006), Kala Sach: The Black Truth (2014)
- His character as Alok in Dil Hi Toh Hai, Tauji in Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai, Pushkar Kharbanda in Paanch 5 Wrongs Make A Right (2013-2014), Shashi Gupta in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? (2011-2012), Het Singh in Balika Vadhu (2010-2014), Kamal Kishore Sharma in Jyoti (2009-2010), Susheel Purohit in Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan (2008-2010), and Ranbeer Mallya in Kesar (2004-2007)
First Film
Sanjay made his debut theatrical film appearance as Babulal in Andaz Apna Apna in 1994.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance in Yarana in 1996.
Sanjay Batra Facts
- He was raised in Raipur.
- Sanjay found his passion for acting at a very early age.
- Prior to becoming an actor, Sanjay worked with All India Radio in Raipur. However, he gave up his job to move to Bhopal to work in theater, but found no luck there. Later, he moved to Delhi and found his place as a supporting actor in a play titled Jayaz Najayz by .
- He worked in theater for almost 8 years, before earning recognition.
- Sanjay has often taken up roles as a father. A few shows to name are Dil Hi Toh Hai, Jyoti (2009-2010), Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? (2011-2012), Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein (2011-2013), and in Baawre (2014).
- He enjoys eating Vada and samosas at a place in Baijnathpara.
- Sanjay loves spending his free time with friends and roaming the streets of Raipur on his bicycle.
- In Sony Entertainment Television‘s hit show Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai, he plays the role of actress ‘s husband and ‘s Tauji.
- Sanjay does not seem to be active on social media.
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Facts of Sanjay Batra
- full nameSanjay Batra
- Date of Birth August 30, 1965
- Age 59 years 2 months
- Horoscope Virgo
- Lucky Number 5
- Lucky Stone Sapphire
- Lucky Color Green
- Best Match for Marriage Taurus, Capricorn
- weight70 kg
- height5 ft 8 in