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: राकेश) is a

masculine Masculinity (also called manhood or manliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with men and boys. Masculinity can be theoretically understood as socially constructed, and there is also evidence that some beh ...

given name of Indian origin. It is derived from the

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language.

Notable people with the given name

* Chaudhary Rakesh Singh Chaturvedi, Indian politician *

Mohan Rakesh Mohan Rakesh (8 January 19253 December 1972) was one of the pioneers of the ''Nai Kahani'' ("New Story") literary movement of the Hindi literature in India in the 1950s. He wrote the first modern Hindi play, '' Ashadh Ka Ek Din'' (One Day in Aa ...

, literary movement activist * Rakesh Asthana, Indian Police Service officer of the 1984 batch of Gujarat cadre who served as the Special Director at the

Central Bureau of Investigation The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the domestic crime investigating agency of India. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Originally set up to investigate bribery and gover ...

, Police Commissioner of Delhi *

Rakesh Bapat Raqesh Bapat is an Indian actor and model. He is known for his work in films like '' Tum Bin'' (2001), '' Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai'' (2005), '' Vrundavan'' (2016) and '' Savita Damodar Paranjape'' (2018) and television shows like '' Saat Phere – ...

, Indian actor *

Rakesh Bedi Rakesh Bedi (born 1 December 1954) is an Indian film, stage and television actor. He is known for his iconic comic roles in films such as ''Mera Damaad'' and ''Chashme Buddoor (1981 film), Chashme Buddoor'' (1981). He has also appeared in tele ...

, Indian actor *

Rakesh Gangwal Rakesh Gangwal (born July 1953) is an Indian-American billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder IndiGo Airlines alongside Rahul Bhatia. He is the former chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of US Airways Group. From June 2003 to Au ...

, former CEO and chairman of US Airways Group *

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Rakesh Radheyshyam Jhunjhunwala (5 July 1960 – 14 August 2022) was an Indian billionaire investor, stock trader, and Chartered Accountant. He began investing in 1985 with a capital of , with his first major profit in 1986. At the time of his ...

, Indian investor and trader *

Rakesh Khurana Rakesh Khurana (born November 22, 1967) is an Indian-American academic and university administrator. He is a professor of sociology at Harvard University, a professor of leadership development at Harvard Business School, and the dean of Harvard Co ...

, professor at Harvard Business School * Rakesh Kumar (kabaddi), Indian professional kabaddi player *

Rakesh Madhavan Rakesh Madhavan (born 23 February 1977) is a Malaysian cricketer. A left-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler, he has played for the Malaysia national cricket team since 1997. Biography Born in Negeri Sembilan in 1977, Madhavan mad ...

, Malaysian cricketer * Rakesh Maria, Indian Police Service officer *

Rakesh Masih Rakesh Masih (born 18 March 1987) is an Indian football player who currently plays for Tollygunge Agragami in the Calcutta Football League. Career Masih spent four years at the Tata Football Academy and was regarded as one of the best cadets o ...

, Indian international football player * Rakesh Patel, Indian cricketer * Rakesh Pandey, Indian writer and author *

Rakesh Roshan Rakesh Roshan (born 6 September 1949) is an Indian film producer, director, screenwriter and actor who works in Bollywood, Hindi films. He appeared in 84 films in the 1970s and 1980s. As an actor, he is mostly known for his supporting roles in ...

, Indian producer, director and actor * Rakesh Satyal, American novelist * Rakesh Sethi, Indian banker *

Rakesh Sharma Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC (born 13 January 1949) is an Indian cosmonaut and a former Indian Air Force officer. He flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme. He is the first Indian citizen to ...

, first Indian in space * Rakesh Sharma (cricketer), Omani cricketer * Rakesh Sharma (filmmaker), Indian filmmaker *

Rakesh Singh (politician) Rakesh Singh (born 4 June 1962; ) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bhartiya Janata Party. He is serving as the Minister of Public works department in the Government of Madhya Pradesh. He is the Member of legislative assembly represe ...

(born 1962), Indian politician * Rakesh Singh (soldier) (1970–1993), Indian Army soldier * Rakesh Yankaran, musician from Trinidad and Tobago * Rakesh Raxstar, British Punjabi rapper * Rakesh Bhuyan, Software Developer

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