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Rajesh Tailang is an Indian actor known for his work in films and web series. He received a nomination for Best Actor at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards for his performance in the film Siddharth. "Canadian Screen Awards 2014: Nominees Announced For TV And Movie Honours". . 13 January 2014.

In addition to acting, Tailang is also a poet. He is the brother of the late cartoonist .


Early life
Tailang was born in , , to Shrikrishna Tailang. His brother, the late Sudhir Tailang, was a noted political cartoonist and a recipient of the . Tailang is an alumnus of the National School of Drama.


Career

Early work (1994–2007)
Tailang began his acting career in 1994 with 's first daily soap, Shanti – Ek Ghar Ki Kahani. His first film appearance was in 's Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa. He went on to appear in films such as Jayate, , Dev, , and Amal, along with several television serials and telefilms.


Mainstream success (2013–present)
In 2013, Tailang gained mainstream recognition with the film Siddharth, directed by Richie Mehta, for which he received a nomination for Best Actor at the Canadian Screen Awards. The film received positive reviews from international critics, who particularly praised Tailang's performance.

In 2015, he appeared in several notable projects, including , The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and Phantom.

He further expanded his filmography with roles in Omerta, , , and . His portrayal of Ramakant Pandit in the web series Mirzapur, Mohan Kumar in Selection Day, Bhupendra Singh in , and Rajendra Rathore in brought him wide recognition in the OTT space.

He later appeared in films such as Commando 3, Panga, , , , Chhatriwali, and .

Tailang has also featured in several web series, including Rangbaaz, Dahan, Crackdown, and Trial by Fire.


Book
Tailang authored the poetry collection Chaand Pe Chai, published by in 2022.


Filmography

Films
1997…JayateAdvocate Nayyer
1998Hazaar Chaurasi Ki MaaSomu's Father
1999Randheer
2004DevACP Waman Bhonsle
2005Brahmin Sepoy of India
2007AmalDhaba Owner
2013SiddharthMahendra Saini
2015Postman
The Second Best Exotic Marigold HotelBabul
PhantomRaw Agent Alok
2017Advocate Shyam Keswani
2018OmertaGeneral Mahmood
Shravan's Father
Brigadier K Srinivas
2019Commando 3Roy
2020PangaNational Coach Sinha
Comedy CoupleMukesh
2021Tarun Release
AndamanUPSC Interview panel chairmanOpen Theater
2022TV News Reporter Ravi Kumar
2023ChhatriwaliRajan Kalra
2024KookiDhanajay Mishra
Salim Sayeed


Short films
2015Mast QalandarMasterDivij Roopchand
2016Zoya (Short)ZoologistSahirr Sethhi
2024Ek KadamMahendra SolankiRajeev Upadhyay


Web series
1995Manu
2018–presentMirzapurRamakant PanditAmazon Prime Video
2018Selection DayMohan Kumar
2019–presentBhupender Singh
2020CrackdownAshvini Rao
RajendraAmazon Prime Video
2021Parshad
2022Parimal SinghDisney+ Hotstar
RangbaazMukul KumarZee5
2023Trial By FireVeer Singh
2024Gaanth Chapter 1 - Jamnaa PaarTrilok Mishra
2025Bada Naam KarengeRajesh Jaiswal
DCP Uday KumarZEE5
Sanjay KatariaZEE5


Awards and nominations
2014Canadian Screen AwardsSiddharthActor in a Leading Role
2022Filmfare OTT AwardsRangbaazBest Supporting Actor (Drama)


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