Raj Kiran

Raj Kiran Mahtani (born 17 June 1949) is an Indian former actor, who is best known for his work in Bollywood films. He made his debut in B. R. Ishara's Kaagaz Ki Nao in 1975 and appeared in more than 100 films, until the 1990s. In 1980, he appeared in 8 films and he started to get noticed. He appeared in leading roles in films such as Shikshaa, Maan Abhiman (1980) and Ek Naya Rishta (1988). He also had supporting roles in films such as Karz (1980), Baseraa (1981), Arth (1982) and Raaj Tilak (1984). While Kiran was often cast as a kind-hearted romantic hero because of his chocolate boy good looks he also played some roles with grey shades, as in Justice Chaudhury (1983). His film career started to slow down in the 1990s. He also appeared in the acclaimed TV series Reporter (1994–1995) which also started Shekhar Suman.

Personal life Kiran was born in Bombay to a Sindhi Hindu family.

Filmography

List of Shelved films

Television Amrita (1987 – 1988) Apariita (1993 – 1994) Reporter (1994 – 1995) Indrajaal (1995 – 1996) Aakhir Kaun (1996) Aahat (1997 – 1998) Yeh Hain Raaz (1998 – 1999)