Rajeev Govinda Pillai
| Rajeev Govinda Pillai | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Rajeev Govinda Pillai 18 feb (34 years) Vallamkulam, Thiruvalla, Nannoor, Kerala, India |
| Residence |
Vallamkulam, Thiruvalla, Kerala Kochi, Kerala/Mumbai |
| Nationality | India |
| Occupation | Film Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Rajeev Govinda Pillai (Malayalam: രാജീവ് ഗോവിന്ദ പിള്ള) is an Indian film actor from Malayalam cinema.[1] Rajeev rose to stardom with Celebrity Cricket League.[2][3] His acting debut was in the movie City of God (2011).
Pillai is originally a dentist, the fashion bug bit him while doing his masters in London. After leaving dentistry he left for Mumbai to follow a career in fashion. His successful run in the fashion industry motivated many Kerala youth to take up modelling as he is still considered as one of the pioneers in the industry from Kerala. In 2011 he debuted in movies with Lijo Jose Pellissery's City of God (2011 film) as one of the leads. It was his 32nd audition which eventually gave him success. His upcoming films are Oru Muthassi Gada and Tamil movie 7 naatkal.[4]
Early life
Born in a village called Nannoor in the south of Kerala, Rajeev had the childhood of any village kid. His father worked in Muscat and mother worked as Sanskrit teacher in the school he studied. After finishing his 10th grade from National high school as topper of the school, he moved to NSS Hindu College, Changanassery for his pre degree. He joined Bachelor of Dental Surgery in KVG Dental College, Sullia [5]
Career
In 2011, Rajeev made his acting debut as the lead role in the film City of God, which was directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery.
Before making the debut in movies he had a successful run in all the major fashion weeks in India and did model for a few international brands as well. After a stint in the theatre in Mumbai he decided to try his luck in movies .[6][7][8]
Rajeev Pillai has played for Kerala Strikers team in the 2012 and 2013 seasons of the Celebrity Cricket League.[9]
Awards
- 2016 – Asiavision Movie Awards - special Jury Award, Oru Muthassi Gadha [10]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | City of God | Sony Vadayattil | Malayalam | Debuted in a lead role |
| 2011 | Bombay March 12 | Mushruf | Malayalam | Guest Appearance |
| 2012 | Veendum Kannur | Mohit Nambiar | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Kaashh | Sarath | Malayalam | [11] |
| 2012 | Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | Gogo | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Karma Yodha | ACP K. Tony | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | My Fan Ramu | Abhiram | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Oru Yathrayil | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | Raju | Tamil | |
| 2013 | D Company | Sanjay | Malayalam | Segment "Gangs of Vadakkumnathan" |
| 2013 | Second Innings | Manu Madhav | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Guru Dakshina | Hindi | ||
| 2014 | 1983 | Mohith | Malayalam | Guest Appearance |
| 2015 | Aambala | Pasupathy's son | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Bhaskar The Rascal | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Aviyal | Garudan | Tamil | Segment "Eli" |
| 2016 | The Legend | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Oru Muthassi Gadha | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | 7 Naatkal | Tamil |
References
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/391645/
- ↑ "RAJEEV GOVINDA PILLAI PROFILE". Filmiparadise.com. Filmiparadise.com. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ↑ http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/107643
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Rajeev-Pillai-in-Oru-Muthassi-Gada/articleshow/51571714.cms
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Sreesanth-is-not-my-cousin-Rajeev-Pillai/articleshow/20427065.cms
- ↑ "Mollywood reluctant to cast me: Rajeev Pillai". The Times Of India. 6 September 2011.
- ↑ http://samsbloginess.blogspot.com/2011/12/csb-xclusive-rajeev-govinda-pillai.html
- ↑ "'Clinical' catwalk". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 28 October 2010.
- ↑ http://keralastrikers.in/the-team
- ↑ http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/asiavision-awards-2016/|date=14 November 2016
- ↑ "Rajeev Pillai Getting Busy …". Theater Balcony. theaterbalcony.com. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
Other references
1. http://migpeg.com/kerala-strikers-beat-mumbai-heroes-in-kochi/ 2. http://stats.cclt20.in/Players/1199/1199133/1199133.html 3. http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Rajeev%20Govinda%20Pillai-2516 4. http://indianterminal.com/forum/chillujalakam/91729-hottie-on-the-ramp-interview-with-model-and-upcoming-actor-rajeev-govinda-pillai.html 5. http://ccl5.com/runs-scorer-celebrity-cricket-league-ccl/ 6. http://smartcriclive.com/