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Neeraj Kabi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 12, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 March 1968

Age57 Years

BirthplaceJamshedpur, Jharkhand

ProfessionFilm and Theatre Actor, Theatre Director, Acting Coach, Corporate Trainer, Workshop Conductor for Children

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseDeepali Kosta

FamilyDaughter - Saptakshi Kabi; Father - Tushar Kabi; Mother - Zarin Kabi; Brother - Partha

Neeraj Kabi Biography

Neeraj Kabi is an Indian theatre and film actor, director and acting coach known for his theatre leadership and character work in films and web series. A J

Early life and background

Neeraj Kabi was born on 12 March 1968 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Raised in that city, he attended Loyola School, Jamshedpur, and later studied at Symbiosis College in Pune. His early interests included film and performance, though he only began acting seriously while participating in college theatre.

Kabi trained himself in multiple movement and performance disciplines, learning various dance forms and martial arts to support his work as an actor. A formative setback came in 1990 when he was not selected by the National School of Drama; he then developed his craft largely through self-directed study and stage practice.

Career

Kabi’s stage work predates his on-screen career. He founded Pravah Theatre Laboratory in 1996 and has served as its artistic director. From the 1990s onward he organized theatre workshops for actors, animators, schools, colleges, corporate groups and teachers, and has worked as an acting coach and corporate trainer. His theatre credits include productions such as Macbeth (1998), The Game of Love and Chance (2001), Lady with Lapdog (2003), Gates to India Song (2013) and The Father (2017).

His screen debut came with the National Award-winning film Shesha Drushti (The Last Vision) in 1997. Kabi returned to broader attention with the 2012 film Ship of Theseus, in which he played an Indian monk; for that role he significantly changed his physical appearance. The film received national and international recognition, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.

On television and in streaming work, Kabi has portrayed a range of historical and fictional figures. He played Mahatma Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha TV series Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India (2014). He has appeared in the English-language film Gandhi of the Month (2014) opposite Harvey Keitel and was part of the cast of Viceroy’s House (2016) and The Hungry (2017). In 2015 he appeared in Talvar, playing the father of the central character.

Kabi reached a wider mainstream audience through high-profile Indian web series and international projects. His credits include Sacred Games (2018), The Final Call (2019), Taj Mahal (2019) and Paatal Lok (2020). He also appeared in the films Hichki (2018) and The Field (2018). In the 2023 feature Sam Bahadur he portrayed Jawaharlal Nehru.

Public profile

Neeraj Kabi is known for a discipline-oriented approach to acting and for extensive work in theatre education. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his performances, including Best Actor honours at the Jagran Film Festival and at the Sakhalin International Film Festival, and a Newsmakers Achievers’ Award acknowledging his contribution to theatre and cinema.

Personal life

Kabi is married to fashion designer Deepali Kosta. The couple have a daughter, Saptakshi Kabi. His parents are listed as Tushar Kabi and Zarin Kabi, and he has a brother named Partha. He is commonly known by the nickname Mickey. Hobbies and interests noted in his profile include singing, dancing, yoga and travel.

Latest updates

In the 2023 film Sam Bahadur, Neeraj Kabi portrayed India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Reports indicated he was paid around Rs. 30 lakh for that role.

Kabi continues to balance stage work, screen acting and workshop-led teaching, maintaining an active presence in Indian theatre and contemporary film and streaming projects.
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Recent Work

Sam Bahadur

Portrayed Jawaharlal Nehru (2023); reported fee ~Rs. 30 lakh

2023
Paatal Lok

Web series appearance

2020
Taj Mahal

Web series appearance

2019
The Final Call

Web series appearance

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Founder and artistic director of Pravah Theatre Laboratory (est. 1996)
  2. Lead role in Ship of Theseus (2012), a film that won national and international awards
  3. Portrayed Mahatma Gandhi in Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India (2014)
  4. Multiple Best Actor awards at film festivals and a Newsmakers Achievers' Award
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neeraj Kabi born?

12 March 1968

What is Neeraj Kabi known for?

Film and Theatre Actor, Theatre Director, Acting Coach, Corporate Trainer, Workshop Conductor for Children

What is Neeraj Kabi’s marital status?

Married

Who is Neeraj Kabi married to?

Deepali Kosta