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Gajendra Chauhan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth10 October 1956

Age68 Years

BirthplaceDelhi, India

ProfessionActor, Politician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseHabiba Rehman

FamilyOne son

Gajendra Chauhan Biography

Gajendra Singh Chauhan is an Indian actor and politician best known for portraying Yudhishthira in B.R. Chopra’s television epic Mahabharat (1988). Born in

Early life and background

Gajendra Singh Chauhan was born on 10 October 1956 in Delhi, India. He grew up in a middle-class family and completed his schooling at Ramjas Sr. Sec. School No.-2 in Delhi. Chauhan pursued a diploma in radiography from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) before training in acting under Roshan Taneja’s acting school.

Career

Chauhan began his on-screen career in the early 1980s. His television debut came with the series Paying Guest in 1983, and he went on to appear in several TV serials during the decade, including Rajni (1985), Air Hostess (1986) and Adalat. He earned wide recognition for playing the role of Yudhishthira in the 1988 television adaptation of Mahabharat, a part that remains his most famous.

His film debut is recorded as Main Chup Nahi Rahungi (1985). Over the years he appeared in a range of films, including Dancer, Jungle Ki Rani, Janam Se Pehle, Dil Ka Sauda and Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet, and he also acted in a number of lower-budget titles described in contemporary coverage as B- and C-grade films.

Politics and public appointments

Chauhan entered politics in 2004 when he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In June 2015 he was appointed chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), a post he held until October 2017.

Public profile

Chauhan’s portrayal of Yudhishthira shaped how audiences recognized him, and he has recounted instances where the character influenced public reaction to him. Physically, his height is listed at approximately 167 cm (5 ft 6 in), with black hair and black eyes. He practices Hinduism and is identified with the Rajput caste in public records.

Personal life

Chauhan is married to Habiba Rehman and the couple have one son. His hometown and birthplace are both recorded as Delhi. He has mentioned hobbies such as watching films and travelling. His listed educational credentials include the diploma from AIIMS and training at Roshan Taneja’s acting school.

Controversies

Public discussion around Chauhan has included controversy related to his FTII appointment, which drew criticism from student groups. Another public incident cited in media reporting involved a social media post in 2021 concerning a trophy he presented as the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2021; the claim attracted considerable commentary online.

Latest updates

As of 2024, Chauhan is 68 years old and continues to be identified for his long-running presence in Indian television and film as well as his association with the BJP. His career highlights remain the television role of Yudhishthira and his tenure as FTII chairman.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Mahabharat

Television series in which Chauhan played the role of Yudhishthira

1988
Paying Guest

Television series; Chauhan's early TV debut

1983
Main Chup Nahi Rahungi

Listed as Chauhan's film debut

1985
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Career Highlights

  1. Best known for portraying Yudhishthira in Mahabharat (1988)
  2. Television debut with Paying Guest (1983)
  3. Film debut with Main Chup Nahi Rahungi (1985)
  4. Appointed chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) from June 2015 to October 2017
  5. Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gajendra Chauhan born?

10 October 1956

What is Gajendra Chauhan known for?

Actor, Politician

What is Gajendra Chauhan’s marital status?

Married

Who is Gajendra Chauhan married to?

Habiba Rehman