Raaj Vishwakarma, born as Chandra Shekhar on March 28, 1995, is an Indian actor, YouTuber. He hails from Rajapur, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, and belongs to a Vishwakarma Hindu family. Raaj grew up in a middle-class household, with his father, Awadhesh Kumar, and mother, Usha Devi. He has two sister, Lata Vishwakarma and Shashi Vishwakarma. Raaj shares a strong bond with his family. Raaj's paternal grandfather, Badri Prasad Vishwakarma, and paternal grandmother, Kamla Devi, were significant figures in his life. His great-grandfather on his paternal side, Gokul Prasad Vishwakarma, also played an important role in his family history. On his maternal side, his grandfather is Lakshmi Prasad, and his maternal grandmother is Sanvariya Devi. Raaj has always felt connected to his roots and cherishes the guidance and influence of his family, particularly his grandparents, in shaping his values. Raaj completed his schooling at Tulsi Inter College in Rajapur in 2012, and then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany from Indradev Tripathi Degree College, Kanpur, graduating in 2015. He is proficient in three languages: Hindi, Bundeli (Bundelkhandi), and English. Raaj started his career on YouTube in 2016, creating short films under the channel name "VBro Production." However, his channel was shut down in 2017. That same year, he made his Bollywood debut with a small role in the comedy film Running Shaadi. He continued to expand his acting career, appearing in films like Atrangi Re (2021) and Tadap (2021). Raaj gained widespread recognition in 2022 with his role as Abhay in Gangubai Kathiawadi, a biographical drama. His performance was praised by critics and helped solidify his position as a rising star in the industry. Raaj is known to be private about his personal life, but it is well-known that he has been in a relationship with Aanchal since 2018. Despite keeping their relationship relatively low-key, the couple has been together for several years.
