'Mother is no more': 'Delhi Crime' star Rajesh Tailang pens emotional tribute after his mother passes away

Actor Rajesh Tailang is grieving the loss of his mother. On Wednesday, the actor took to Instagram to inform fans about her passing and shared a throwback photograph of her. The emotional post quickly drew messages of support from followers and colleagues in the film and television industry.Expressing his grief in the caption, he wrote, “Whoever brought into this world, left this world today. Mother is no more.” The brief but poignant note reflected the deep loss the actor is currently experiencing.

Known for powerful performances in ‘Delhi Crime’

Rajesh Tailang is widely recognised for his role in the International Emmy-winning series ‘Delhi Crime’. In the show, he portrayed Inspector Bhupendra Singh, a disciplined and grounded officer working alongside the team led by Vartika Chaturvedi.

The role brought him considerable appreciation for the realism and restraint he brought to the character.Having started acting at a young age, Tailang first built his foundation in theatre before moving to screen projects. Over time, he carved a niche for himself by portraying layered, realistic characters rather than typical commercial lead roles.

Memorable Appearances in ‘Mirzapur’, ‘Bandish Bandits’ and Films

Apart from ‘Delhi Crime’, the actor has appeared in popular web series such as ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Bandish Bandits’, further establishing his presence in the streaming space.

His performances in these projects have often been noted for their depth and authenticity. In films, Tailang has featured in titles like ‘Mangal Pandey: The Rising’ and ‘Mukkabaaz’. Known for his disciplined approach to acting, he has built a reputation as a dependable supporting performer in contemporary Indian cinema as well as OTT content.

Rajesh Tailang once spoke about wanting to explore different roles

During the promotions of ‘Delhi Crime’, the actor had spoken about his desire to step beyond the kind of roles he is often associated with.

While he has portrayed morally upright characters in several projects, he expressed interest in experimenting with different shades.Speaking earlier to IANS, he said, “Now I am a little bored, that is why I am doing something different. I have done comedy and I am doing a negative character as well, but yes, but many times I feel that doing a positive character is more difficult, because it is more difficult to keep an interest in the character”.In ‘Delhi Crime’, Rajesh plays Inspector Bhupendra Singh, part of a police team led by Vartika Chaturvedi. The series follows intense investigations carried out under immense public scrutiny and political pressure, with the cast delivering performances that contributed to the show’s international recognition.