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Raj Rajesh (born Rajesh Panda) is a prominent Odia actor from Jagatsinghpur, Odisha. Trained at the Biju Patnaik Film & Television Institute in Bhubaneswar, he stepped into the spotlight as runner-up on Colors Odia's dance reality show Mitha Mitha Jodi before pivoting fully to acting.
His TV breakout — as the antagonist in To Aganara Tulasi Mun (Zee Sarthak) — brought him industry-wide recognition overnight. He went on to lead Chakhyu Bandhan, star in Rajasthan Film Festival award-winner Raati Sari Sari Jauchi, and front the first Odia web series Saheb Biwi aur Sala.
"Hard work always pays — I truly believe that. Every struggle was worth it." — Raj Rajesh, OrissaPost Interview
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010203040506070809Raj Rajesh's intensity in dramatic roles and his screen presence have drawn consistent audience praise. His role in Durga earned an 8.9 / 10 audience rating on BookMyShow.
His portrayal of the antagonist in To Aganara Tulasi Mun gave him immense popularity — offers started pouring in immediately after the show aired on Zee Sarthak.
Raati Sari Sari Jauchi received 8 nominations at the Rajasthan Film Festival, with Raj Rajesh declared co-winner in the Best Actor category — a rare honour for an Odia regional film.
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