Rajesh Kumar aka 'Rosesh' returns to the small screen with a new fun show; a look at lesser-known facts about this underrated comedy king

Television actor Rajesh Kumar has been entertaining the audience for several years now. The actor is known for his comic timing and has an excellent face value. Rajesh recently tested positive of COVID-19. He was shooting for his upcoming show, Excuse Me, Madam. In an interaction with BT, Rajesh said that he is asymptomatic but has lost his sense of taste and smell. Now, that the actor is being talked about, let's take a look at some of the lesser-known facts about him. (Photo: Instagram)

Rajesh Kumar hails from Patna and graduated from a college in Delhi. The actor, later shifted to Mumbai to pursue further studies but destiny had something else in store for him. (Photo: Instagram)

Rajesh Kumar shifted to Mumbai to graduate in Mass Communication. Upon reaching the maximum city, he reportedly got a call from his scriptwriter-friend, who was looking for an artist. He suggested that Rajesh audition for the part and got selected for the role. That's how acting happened to Rajesh Kumar. (Photo: Instagram)

Rajesh made his debut in the television industry in 1999 with the show, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, and went on to do back-to-back shows with an active career in the telly world. (Photo: Instagram)

Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai deserves a special mention here, as Rajesh Kumar became prominent after playing the character of Rosesh Sarabhai. His peculiar and amusing voice would leave the audience in splits. Rosesh was an aspiring theatre actor and a writer. His poems were bad but funny. He was the youngest child of Maya and Indravadhan,thee most pampered one. Rajesh Kumar has a never-ending list of shows to his credit but it was only after playing Rosesh that his popularity increased multifolds. (Photo: Instagram)

Rajesh Kumar made his debut in films in the year 2011 with the film, Men Will Be Men. He played the role of a boss in the show. (Photo: Instagram)

Did you know Rajesh loves cricket, reading books and his favourite film is Once Upon a Time in Bihar (2015)? (Photo: Instagram)

Rajesh Kumar is a seasoned actor and has a commendable comic timing. The actor has received several awards and recognition for this particular category. (Photo: Instagram)

Rajesh's new show Excuse Me Madam's promo was released recently. He features in the show alongside Nyra Banerjee and Sucheta Khanna. Rajesh Kumar plays the male lead in 'Excuse Me Madam' and ‘Divya Drashti’ actress Nyra Banerjee plays the role of his boss. Actress Sucheta Khanna is enacting the role of Rajesh’s wife on the show, who keeps a constant eye on her husband. (Photo: Instagram)