Rajat Tokas was born in Delhi to a middle-class family. |
In 1999, he began acting as a child artist in the TV show "Bongo." |
He gained fame by portraying young Prithviraj Chauhan in the historical drama "Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj" on Star Plus. |
He also portrayed Tantya, the brother of Shirdi's Sai Baba, on Star Plus's serial Sai Baba. |
As a child, Rajat aspired to become a film director. |
His portrayal of 'Akbar' in Zee TV's "Jodha Akbar" was well-received by viewers. |
Rajat has appeared in TV shows like "Dharam Veer," "Keshav Pandit," "Tere Liye," and "Bandini." |
In an interview, Rajat mentioned that he is naturally shy and has a small circle of friends. |
He played 'Chandragupta Maurya' in Star Plus's TV show "Chandra Nandini." |
Rajat also featured in the supernatural series "Naagin," playing a 'wishful mongoose' in the first season and a 'wishful serpent' in the third season. |
He has appeared in movies such as "Kathputli," "W.H.O.," "Prerna," and "Stumped," though they were not successful at the box office. |
Rajat is a dog lover and has a pet dog named Leo. |
In an interview, he mentioned that if not an actor, he would have pursued a career in business. |
Initially, Avinesh Rekhi was chosen for the role of 'Akbar' in "Jodha Akbar" but Rajat eventually got the role. |
Originally planned for a few episodes, Rajat's role as young Prithviraj Chauhan was extended due to audience popularity. |
For his role as 'Chandragupta Maurya' in "Chandra Nandini," Rajat trained in weaponry, horse riding, gait, and voice modulation to match the character. He also studied Maurya Empire documentaries and literature. |
After "Jodha Akbar," Ekta Kapoor asked Rajat to remain available for a new project. He trusted her, which led to his role in "Chandra Nandini." |