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Anil Rastogi (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 23, 2026 • 3 min read

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BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionRetd. Scientist, Actor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

FamilySon - Anurag Rastogi; Brother - Chandra Kishore Rastogi

Anil Rastogi (Actor) Biography

Veteran Lucknow-born actor and retired scientist known for a long theatre career, TV debut in 1989 and film work.

Early life and background
Anil Kumar Rastogi was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and grew up connected to the city that remains at the center of his personal and professional life. He completed advanced studies at the University of Lucknow, earning an M.Sc. in Biochemistry followed by a Ph.D. in Microbiology. Before turning full attention to the performing arts, Rastogi built a parallel professional life as a scientist at the Central Drug Research Institute in Chattar Manzil, Lucknow, from which he later retired.

Career
Rastogi’s name is closely associated with theatre in Lucknow. He has served as secretary of the Darpan Theatre company since the 1970s and, over several decades, established himself as a prolific stage actor. By 2018 he had performed in more than 800 plays, including titles such as Panchhi Jaa, Panchhi Aa, Rustam Sohrab, Taj Mahal Ka Tender and Panch Kanya, reflecting a wide-ranging repertoire in Hindi and Urdu dramatic traditions.

His screen career began on television: he made an early impact in 1989 playing SSP Bashir Ahmed in the serial Udaan. That small-screen debut led to further work in films; his first film credit came in 2005 with Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh. Later, Rastogi appeared in the 2018 political biographical drama The Accidental Prime Minister, portraying the Indian politician Shivraj Patil.

Rastogi’s contributions to theatre and performing arts have been recognized with numerous honours. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi award from the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy in 1984, and continued to earn awards from a variety of cultural organizations over the years, including the Utpal Dutt Award from the Fankar Society of India and other regional recognitions. In 2026 he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, one of the nation’s civilian honours.

Public profile
Rastogi’s work spans stage, television and film, and his long association with Darpan Theatre positions him as a mentor and administrator as well as a performer. He speaks multiple languages — including Hindi, Urdu, English and German — which has supported his versatility on stage and screen. Physically, available records list his height at 170 cm (5'7") with brown eyes and salt-and-pepper hair.

Personal life
Anil Rastogi is married and has a son named Anurag Rastogi. He comes from a family in Lucknow; one sibling named in public records is his brother Chandra Kishore Rastogi. Details such as his spouse’s name and his parents’ names have not been publicly listed in the source material. Outside of work, Rastogi enjoys reading.

Latest updates
In recognition of his longstanding service to theatre and the performing arts, Rastogi received the Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2026. His profile through 2018 also highlights continued stage activity and notable screen roles, including his portrayal of Shivraj Patil in The Accidental Prime Minister.

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Recent Work

The Accidental Prime Minister

Portrayed Shivraj Patil in the 2018 political biographical drama film.

2018
Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh

Film debut credit listed from 2005.

2005
Udaan

Television debut role as SSP Bashir Ahmed in the 1989 serial.

1989
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Career Highlights

  1. Longtime secretary of Darpan Theatre, Lucknow since the 1970s
  2. Performed in over 800 theatre plays by 2018
  3. Recipient of the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy award (1984) and multiple theatre honours
  4. Awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India (2026)
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