Rajat Barmecha
| Rajat Barmecha | |
|---|---|
 Rajat Barmecha at the premiere of The Forest in 2015 | |
| Born |
Rajat Barmecha 24 April 1989 Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Rajat Barmecha (born 24 April 1989) is an Indian film actor who is best known for his lead role in the 2010 Bollywood film Udaan.[1]
Childhood
Rajat Barmecha was born in Ladnun, Rajasthan, and grew up in Delhi. He did his schooling and higher education from Bal Bharati Public School, Brij Vihar, Ghaziabad. He has had a passion for acting since childhood. Though his father comes from a business background, he supported Rajat to take up his dream. Rajat's elder brother Vicky Barmecha was supportive of his brother's dream and encouraged him.[2]
Career
His debut film Udaan follows 17-year-old Rohan (played by Barmecha) who has been expelled from boarding school after being caught watching an adult film. He is forced to return home to an authoritarian father and a half-brother whose existence he had previously been unaware of. For his role in the film, he was nominated for a Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male.[3] He then made a cameo appearance in Shaitan. He will next star in a film tentatively titled Leader which will be presented by Imtiaz Ali and directed by his associate Rajesh Tibrewal. The film is expected to release by the end of this year.
Personal life
Barmecha admits to bunking classes with his friends, but their results "used to make them happy, as we always got good marks". He initially went to Mumbai to be a jewellery designer, but quit after a week or two. Barmecha is a Hindu and has described himself as "spiritual". Barmecha is an avid Traveller and a massive Into The Wild fan. He mostly Travels Solo. He says "Travelling helps your soul grow and there is no bigger learning than Travel." His sister Ritu Barmecha is also an actor and brother Vicky Barmecha is a Film Director who assisted Anurag Kashyap on Bombay Velvet.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Udaan | Rohan | Award for Best Male Debut |
| 2011 | Shaitan | Shomu | Cameo |
| 2011 | Gulmohar | Nima | Short film |
| 2011 | The Finish Line | Ayaan | Won a National Award(Short Film) |
| 2012 | Disco Valley | Dhruv | Ready[5] |
| 2016 | Girl In The City | Kartik (Special Appearance) | Web Series |
| 2017 | Leader (Tentative Title) | Romi | Post production |
| 2017 | Girl In The City (Chapter 2) | Kartik (Special Appearance) | Web Series |
References
- ↑ Sharma, Garima (11 May 2011). "It's weird when people stare: Rajat Barmecha". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ↑ Dutta, Sauvik (26 April 2013). ""Udaan of Determination"-Rajat Barmecha at TEDx BITS-Pilani". Cool Age. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
- ↑ "Rajat Barmecha plays a cameo in Shaitan". Indian Express. 11 February 2011.
- ↑ "I miss you Delhi: Rajat Barmecha". Jagran Post. 5 October 2012.
- ↑ "Udaan star has 'babe' for buddy". India Today. 28 March 2012.