Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay, born on January 31, 1949, in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, was a distinguished Indian actor recognized for his contributions to film and television. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Ancient History and Archaeology from T.D. Degree College, Jaunpur, and received acting training at the National School of Drama. Rajesh Vivek was married to Gayatri Vivek Upadhyay. He passed away on January 14, 2016, in Hyderabad, Telangana, due to a heart attack.