Born on 27th July 1967, Rahul, a 'self-professed half Bengali, one-fourth Punjabi, and one-fourth Maharashtrian' had his first brush with acting at the age of six when he played the lead in a school play, Tom, the Piper's Son. He then worked in advertising. But he soon left the job to become a full-time actor after the release of his first film, English, August. Rahul's first mainstream Bollywood film was 'Thakshak'. Remember Tabu's iconic 'Rang De' song? Yes, that film! Since then, there's no looking back.

The actor was a part of the first Indian national rugby team to play the Asian Rugby Football Union Championship. Apart from acting in films, Rahul has penned, directed and produced films like 'Everybody Says I'M Fine' and 'Poorna: Courage Has No Limit'.

Rahul is associated with several charitable organizations such as Teach For India, Citizens For Justice And Peace, Teach For India, Akshara Centre and the Spastics Society of India.

Here's wishing the man a very happy birthday and looking forward to more such impressive acts from his end!