Rajesh Vivek is a Theater Actor who is best known to Hindi movie audiences for his role of the astrologer Guran in Lagaan or as the Postman/Postmaster in Swades. He had also played role of Veda Vyasa, author of the Mahabharata in the popular Indian Series Mahabharat (TV series). He made his mark as a villain in the beginning with films like Veerana and Joshilay, often playing roles of henchman- but later on he started doing comedic/supporting roles. His other credits include Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, What's Your Raashee? (as the Astrologer/Detective)and Bunty aur Babli. Rajesh also is noted for his roles in the historic series Bharat Ek khojRajesh was born on January 31,1949 to Raj Bahadur Upadhyay (1904–1980) & Prem Kumari Upadhyay (1912–1992). He completed his M.A. in Ancient history & Archaeology from T.D.Degree College, Jaunpur(Uttar Pradesh). Shri Shyam Benegal first introduced him in his film Junoon(1978).