Raj Ghatak, an award-winning actor of great versatility, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his extensive credits in stage, screen, and hundreds of voice overs and audio work. His ethnically ambiguous appearance has enabled him to play a wide range of nationalities, including Puerto Rican, Latino, Afghan, Mexican, and individuals from various South Asian countries.
Notably, Raj took on the lead role in the theatrical production of the critically acclaimed "The Kite Runner," where he played the character of an Afghan. His outstanding performance earned him a Best Actor award, a testament to his exceptional acting skills.
Raj has been at the forefront of the British Asian talent wave in the UK, working in both independent and commercial films, as well as television. He played the series regular role of Grayson in the BAFTA-winning series "Dead Set" and appeared in the BAFTA-winning series "Taboo" alongside Tom Hardy.
Raj's extensive list of credits includes two seasons of the RTS-winning series "Ackley Bridge," the BAFTA-nominated series "Ghosts," a semi-regular role as love rat Aashiq Sawney in the popular medical drama "Doctors," and a role in the Disney production "Christopher Robin."
Raj's impressive career trajectory continued with his casting in the lead role of double-Oscar winner A.R. Rahman's "Bombay Dreams," produced by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber. He received nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical, and was shortlisted as one of the top 50 British Asian artists in the United Kingdom.
Throughout his career, Raj has worked internationally numerous times and has been involved in award-winning and nominated projects on both stage and screen.
