Rudra Kaushish aka Gajendra Ojha is recognized for the TV shows ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain’ (2012), ‘Ek Boond Ishq’, ‘Balika Vadhu’, and ‘Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala’(2018). Before pursuing his career in acting he worked as a Sub Inspector in the Central Reserve Police Force for nearly a decade from 1997 to 2007. One of his major releases includes Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012). In 2018 he tried to explore the world of web series with the ALT Balaji series Gandii Baat.
Personal Details
The original name of Rudra Kaushish is Gajendra Ojha. He was born on 25 May 1973 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. As of January 2024, he is 50 years old. He has been passionate about acting and dancing since his childhood. However, the financial condition of his family forced him to leave his dream and pursue his career as a government employee. After serving the role of a sub-inspector in CRPF for 12 years he finally decided to quit his job in 2007 and shifted to Mumbai to fulfil his dream of becoming an actor.
| Real Name/ Full Name | Gajendra Ojha |
| Birthplace | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Model, Producer |
| Years Active | 2010 – Present |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Birthday | 25 May 1973 |
| Age | 50 years (As of January 2024) |
| Hometown | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobby | Swimming |
Education
Rudra Kaushish completed his early education from Government Senior Secondary School, Bhinmal, Rajasthan. He pursued his graduation from Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
| Qualification | Graduate |
| School | Government Senior Secondary School, Bhinmal, Rajasthan |
| High School | Not Known |
| College | Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Extra Qualification | Not Known |
Family & Relationship
Rudra Kaushish’s father, Jagdish Chandra Ojha is a retired principal and his mother’s name is unknown. But it is known that his mother is a retired lecturer. He has a brother named Chandra Ojha who is an NRI. Rudra Kaushish has been married to Rekha Ojha since 4 December 1998. His wife is a Government officer. They have a son named Hardik Ojha who is pursuing an IIT course.
| Father Name | Jagdish Chandra Ojha ( Retired Principal) |
| Mother Name | Unknown ( Retired Lecturer) |
| Children | Son: Hardik Ojha ( Pursuing IIT course) |
| Siblings | Brother: Chandra Ojha ( NRI) |
| Marital Status | Married since 4 December 1998 |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Husband/ Wife | Rekha Ojha ( Government Officer) |
Career
Rudra Kaushish became popular after appearing in his first TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain (2012). He is also featured in numerous films and a few web series. Besides that, he is a successful producer. Let’s delve deep into the entire career of Rudra Kaushish.
TV Shows & Reality Shows
In the early stage of his acting career, Rudra Kaushish appeared in the most popular television show CID (2005) starring Shivaji Satam, Dinesh Phadnis, Dayanand Shetty, etc. Later he made his television debut as Ranjan (Lalita’s husband) in Star Plus’s superhit show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain (2012). In the same year, he appeared in another TV show entitled Adalat alongside Ronit Roy, Romit Raj, Anand Goradia, etc.
Rudra has also won the hearts of thousands of people with his performance in TV shows like Aapke Aa Jaane Se (2018), Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala (2018), Dadi Amma Dadi Amma Maan Jao! (2020), Teri Laadli Main (2021), Thapki Pyaar Ki 2 (2021), Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na (2022).
Films
Rudra Kaushish made his film debut with Lahore (2010) in which he played the role of a judge. He came into the limelight after appearing as Samar’s father in the movie Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012) which starred Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherji, and Kareena Kapoor Khan in lead roles.
Some of his other notable works include Bhadaas (2013), Overtime (2012), and Ranbanka (2015).
He was last seen in the movie Shamitabh (2015) as Rudra alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush, and Akshara Haasan.
Web Series
Rudra Kaushish explored the OTT platforms also. Gandii Baat (2018) is his first web series in which he portrayed the character of Chandiram. This is an ALT Balaji web series that featured Avantika Mishra, Vanya Singh Rajput, and many more.
Production
Besides acting, Rudra Kaushish has tried his hand at production too. He has a movie production house. Agent Mona 1.0 (2020) is the first web series produced by Rudra Kaushish. In the same year, he worked as a producer in a short film entitled Anokhi.
He has produced several web series including Family (2020), Ambition (2020), The Last Truth (2020), Chuuppee Rustom (2021), and Atrangi Ishq (2021).
| Debut | Film: Lahore (2010) TV show: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain (2012) Web Series: Gandii Baat (2018) Production: Agent Mona 1.0 (2020) |
| Superhit Movies | Lahore (2010), Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012), Bhadaas (2013), Ranbanka (2015), Shamitabh (2015) |
| Web Series | Gandii Baat (2018) |
| Popular TV Shows | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain (2012), Aapke Aa Jaane Se (2018), Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala (2018), Dadi Amma Dadi Amma Maan Jao! (2020), Thapki Pyaar Ki 2 (2021) |
| TV Advertisement | Colgate, Dettol |
| Popular Production | Agent Mona 1.0 (2020), Family (2020), Ambition (2020), The Last Truth (2020), Chuuppee Rustom (2021), |
| Latest Web Series | Not Known |
| Latest Movies | Not Known |
| Latest TV show | Not Known |
Awards & Achievements
Rudra Kaushish’s awards and achievements are yet to be updated.
Earning, Net Worth
Rudra Kaushish’s earnings and net worth are yet to be updated.
| Salary ( approx) | Not Known |
| Income Source | Acting, Film Production |
| Net Worth | Not Known |
| House | Not Known |
| Car | Not Known |
| Other Property | Not Known |
Facts
- Rudra Kaushish was born and brought up in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
- He does jogging, swimming, and running regularly along with gym to keep himself fit and fine.
- Rudra Kaushish started to work as a model in 8th grade.
- The actor shared in an interview that he wanted to share the screen with Bollywood diva Alia Bhatt once in his life.
- Before entering the film industry he did a police job for 12 years and business.
- Swimming is his hobby.
- Besides acting, he has also appeared in various advertisements such as Colgate, Dettol, etc.
- He has a massive number of Instagram followers.
FAQs
Who is Rudra Kaushish’s wife?
Rekha Ojha is Rudra Kaushish’s wife. She is a Government officer.
Who is Rudra Kaushish’s son?
Hardik Ojha is Rudra Kaushish’s son.
What is Rudra Kaushish’s weight?
The approximate weight of Rudra Kaushish is 75 kg.
