5 reasons why we love RK

Here is a lowdown on why people are gaga about Rajeev

One of the best actors and best looking men of the TV industry, actor Rajeev Khandelwal turns 39 today. He might be one short of 40 but he still has women from the age of 15 to 40 swooning over him. He sets new standards in the industry with his lover boy act of Sujal in Kahin Toh Hoga and left us equally impressed as Kabir in the recently concluded Reporters. On his birthday, we list down reasons why we love Rajeev Khandelwal...

What a looker

Which girl won't go crazy over those expressive eyes, winning smile and luxuriant mane. Though Rajeev is not the quintessential hunk, he is athletic and has an ageless quality about him. From a classic white shirt and denims combo to a formal suit, he rocks all outfits with flair.

Risk-taker

There are zillions of actors in the TV industry who stuck to a set role after achieving success from a particular show. However, Rajeev has always been a risk-taker. After enjoying immense success as a lover boy in Kahin Toh Hoga, he quit the show to do a Time Bomb on Zee and Left Right Left. Even his first film, Aamir was an offbeat one. He was quoted as saying, "I am not a businessman who thinks of replicating his success wherever he goes. I don't think about my career from the point of view of success." Though he was a bit shy, he did not hesitate from locking lips with Tena Desae in Table No. 21.

Great performer

Rajeev always gives cent per cent to a role. He has done limited work so far but every performance of his has been recognized. Like Sujal, Captain Rajveer Singh Shekhawat of Left Right Left was also loved by all. At a young age, the actor played the role of an Army man and mentor with perfection. His histrionics in films like Rajkumar Gupta's Aamir, Bejoy Nambiar's Shaitan and Aditya Datt's Table No.21 also earned good reviews from critics.

Loves outdoors

In an era, when guys swear by the gym and being metrosexual, Rajeev has that bit of rugged masculinity about it. The actor is known for his passion for love drives and camping. He has made long trips to Ladakh and Lahaul and Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh and swears by his camping gear. Adventurous, resourceful and a nomad at heart...don't these add up to his sex appeal.

Keeps it private

Though it was rumoured that Aamna Sharif and he were dating during Kahin Toh Hoga both parties denied it. Rajeev laughed off the gossip saying that he and Aamna enjoyed rumours. However, he has been more forthcoming with information on his wife, Manjiri Kamtikar whom he married after two years of courtship. He is not too active on Twitter or Facebook as well. A star is one who has that aura of mystery...right?

Romantic at heart

Rajeev is a romantic at heart. After Kahiin Toh Hoga, the actor said he wants to do an epic romance (something we are dying for!) on TV or film. The actor after marriage once confessed to Bollywoodlife that he still finds women hot but doesn't ask them out as he's hitched

What is your reason?😊