K.K. Raina Age, Wiki and Bio

K.K. Raina

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Screenwriter, Theatre Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/10/1952
Age71 years
BirthplaceSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameK. K. Raina
Famous RoleAs Ajit Kumar Banerji in the 1993 Doordarshan's detective series Byomkesh Bakshi

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm (5’ 7”)
Weight65 kg (143 lbs)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorGrey

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signLibra
HometownJammu and Kashmir, India
SchoolNot Known
College/UniversityNational School of Drama, Delhi
ReligionHinduism
Caste/EthnicityKashmiri
HobbiesReading, Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusNot Known
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherNames not known
MotherNames not known
Siblings
BrotherM.K. Raina
SisterNone
SpouseNot Known

Career

Debut
Film (Actor)Vijeta (1982)
TV (Actor)Tamas (1988)
Film (Scriptwriter)Ghatak: Lethal (1996) – associate screenplay
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Filmfare AwardBest Dialogue for China Gate (1998)

Some Lesser Known Facts

K.K. Raina is an experienced actor, writer, and producer in the entertainment industry.
In the '90s, he portrayed Ajit Kumar Banerji in the popular series Byomkesh Bakshi.
Initially, his parents disapproved of his choice to pursue acting.
Under the guidance of his mentor Mr. M.P. Sharma, he transitioned from being an auditor to studying at the National School of Drama.
His aspiration came true when he successfully passed the interview for the National School of Drama and was awarded a scholarship.
He has appeared in well-known movies like Rang De Basanti, Delhi-6, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and more.
After a hiatus of 22 years, he made a comeback to television in 2012 with the series Upanishad Ganga.
He favors working in films as he receives scripts in advance, unlike television productions.
His appreciation for acting deepened while collaborating with Ben Kingsley on the film Gandhi.
Ben Kingsley's commitment to portraying Gandhi left a lasting impact on K.K. Raina.