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'''Jiiva''' (born '''Amar B. Choudry''' on 4 January 1984) is an Indian film actor who predominantly appears in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]]. Son of film producer R. B. Choudry, he started his career as a child actor in his father's films in 1996.
'''Jiiva''' (born '''Amar B. Choudry''' on 4 January 1984) is an Indian film actor who predominantly appears in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]]. Son of film producer R. B. Choudry, he started his career as a child actor in his father's films in 1996.


He performed his first lead role in the 2003 romance film''[[Aasai Aasaiyai]]'', before rising to fame with his breakthrough performance in ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' (2005), for which he won the [[Cyprus International Film Festival|Best Actor Award at the Cyprus International Film Festival]].<ref name="cyiff1">{{cite web|url=http://www.cyiff.com/ciff2006/winners2006.html|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080417043442/http://www.cyiff.com/ciff2006/winners2006.html|archivedate=2008-04-17 |title=1st Cyprus International Film Festival −2006 |publisher=Cyiff.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-11}}</ref> Since, he became known for his versatility, essaying distinctly different roles in his subsequent films, such as a stuntman in ''[[Dishyum]]'' (2006), a slum dweller in ''[[E (film)|E]]'' (2006) and a psychopath in ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' (2007), and garnered high critical acclaim for his performances,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/15slde3.htm |title='I am being realistic in films' |publisher=Specials.rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> while also achieving commercial success with ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]'' (2009), ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011) and ''[[Nanban (film)|Nanban]]'' (2012).
After making his debut in the production''[[Aasai Aasaiyai]]'', he went on to feature in many films, which include''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' (2005), for which he won the [[Cyprus International Film Festival|Best Actor Award at the Cyprus International Film Festival]].<ref name="cyiff1">{{cite web|url=http://www.cyiff.com/ciff2006/winners2006.html|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080417043442/http://www.cyiff.com/ciff2006/winners2006.html|archivedate=2008-04-17 |title=1st Cyprus International Film Festival −2006 |publisher=Cyiff.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-11}}</ref>,''[[Dishyum]]'' (2006), ''[[E (film)|E]]'' (2006), ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' (2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/15slde3.htm |title='I am being realistic in films' |publisher=Specials.rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> while also achieving commercial success with ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]'' (2009), ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011) and ''[[Nanban (film)|Nanban]]'' (2012).


==Career==
==Career==
===Early career: 2003–2008===
===Early career: 2003–2008===
Jiiva had first appeared as a child artist in minuscule roles in two of his father's productions. He made his feature film debut as a lead actor in 2003 with ''[[Aasai Aasaiyai]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.chennaionline.com/interviews/jeeva.asp|title=Interview with Jeeva|publisher=chennaionline|date= |accessdate=2011-06-06}}</ref> following which he essayed the lead role in ''[[Thithikudhe]]'' (2003). Both the ventures, being romance films, were produced by his father R. B. Choudry as well, and failed to succeed at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jiivaonline.com/v2/know-me.html |title=Know Me |publisher=Jeeva Online |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> His subsequent release, [[Ameer Sultan|Ameer's]] mystery thriller ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' (2005) eventually gained him recognition in the film industry.<ref name="rediff2006">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/01jeeva.htm |title=Jeeva: I risked my life for Dishyum |publisher=Rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> Jiiva played an [[autistic]] teenager, who is highly attached to his mother, but is suspected of having murdered her. The film received critical acclaim and garnered Jiiva positive remarks, with a ''[[Sify]]'' critic claiming that "as an actor Jiiva has arrived, as he exudes menace with his expressive body and eye language as Ram".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13687741&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=Movie Review:Raam |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> ''Raam'' also earned accolades on international platform, being screened at the International Film Festival in Goa and later at the [[Cyprus International Film Festival]], where it won two awards, with Jiiva being chosen as the Best Actor, while its music director, [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], was awarded for the film's score.<ref name="cyiff1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/9406.html |title=Events – Actor Jeeva Felicitated |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2006-03-31 |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref>
Jiiva had first appeared as a child artist in minuscule roles in two of his father's productions. He made his feature film debut as a actor in 2003 with ''[[Aasai Aasaiyai]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.chennaionline.com/interviews/jeeva.asp|title=Interview with Jeeva|publisher=chennaionline|date= |accessdate=2011-06-06}}</ref> and ''[[Thithikudhe]]'' (2003).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jiivaonline.com/v2/know-me.html |title=Know Me |publisher=Jeeva Online |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> His subsequent release, [[Ameer Sultan|Ameer's]] mystery thriller ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' (2005).<ref name="rediff2006">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/01jeeva.htm |title=Jeeva: I risked my life for Dishyum |publisher=Rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13687741&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=Movie Review:Raam |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> ''Raam'' also earned accolades on international platform, being screened at the International Film Festival in Goa and later at the [[Cyprus International Film Festival]], where it won two awards, with Jiiva being chosen as the Best Actor, while its music director, [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], was awarded for the film's score.<ref name="cyiff1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/9406.html |title=Events – Actor Jeeva Felicitated |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2006-03-31 |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref>


Jiiva next starred in ''[[Dishyum]]'' (2006) directed by [[Sasi (director)|Sasi]], which portrayed him as a [[stuntman]], who falls in love with a sculptor ([[Sandhya (actress)|Sandhya]]). The film, too, carried favorable reviews,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14132268&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=Movie Review:Dishyum |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref><ref name="indiaglitz1">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7795.html |title=Dishoom Tamil Movie Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2006-02-02 |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> emerging commercially successful, whilst Jeeva's performance was lauded, with a review by ''Indiaglitz'' citing that he "seems to have taken off from where he had left in Ram" and was "impressive".<ref name="indiaglitz1"/> Jeeva later quoted that he had risked his life in many of the stunts he performed in the film.<ref name="rediff2006"/> Later that year, Jeeva made his debut in [[Malayalam cinema]] with [[Major Ravi]]'s war film ''[[Keerthi Chakra]]'', which saw a dubbed release as ''[[Aran (film)|Aran]]'' in Tamil Nadu. The film, again produced by Jeeva's home banner, featured him as an Indian army soldier alongside [[Mohanlal]]. While the original version opened to positive reviews <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/05mal.htm |title=Keerthichakra: commendable |publisher=Rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> and was declared a financial success,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/24407.html |title=Keerthi Chakra declared a winner – Telugu Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> its Tamil version, which had additional footage of Jeeva, comedy tracks with [[Ganja Karuppu]] and song montages featuring Jeeva and the lead actress [[Gopika]], bombed at the box-office, with the additional scenes being lamented as the reason for the failure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://imsports.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/09mohan.htm |title=Mohanlal disowns Aran |publisher=Imsports.rediff.com |date=2006-08-09 |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> His final 2006 release was [[S. P. Jananathan]]'s ''[[E (film)|E]]'' alongside [[Nayantara]] which saw him in an unusual slum dweller role and the movie was a success. He then starred in ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' (2007), directed by [[Ram (director)|Ram]], opposite then newcomer [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]]. The film, which was shot for over a year across [[Maharashtra]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Kerala]] and [[Chennai]],<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14536296&cid=2408 |title=`A path breaking film`: Jeeva |publisher=Sify.com |date=2007-01-20 |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> featured him as a lower middle class post-graduate degree holder in [[Tamil literature]], who gradually turns a psychopath, frustrated by the inequality in the social structure. Whilst the film opened to rave reviews,<ref name="behindwoods1">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-06/kattradhu-tamil-review.html |title=Kattradhu Tamil – A Kurinji flower in Indian cinema |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=2006-11-26 |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref><ref name="rediff2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/05kt.htm |title=Katrathu Thamizh review |publisher=Rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> Jeeva's portrayal as Prabhakar was unanimously praised by critics and widely termed as the best in 2007;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/15slde1.htm |title=rediff.com: Jeeva, the best Tamil actor of 2007! |publisher=Specials.rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> a ''Behindwoods'' review labelled it as "a performance of his lifetime",<ref name="behindwoods1"/> while ''[[Rediff]]'' wrote that he was "endearing as the young, vulnerable Prabha, [...] perfect as the ganja-smoking near-lunatic [...] and freaking brilliant as the frustrated Tamil graduate".<ref name="rediff2007"/> "He was, in a nutshell, simply superb".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/18sl2.htm |title=rediff.com: The top Tamil heroes of 2007 |publisher=Specials.rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> Jeeva had grown a full length beard for the character and cited the hardships during the shoots of the film, which he considered as his most painful experience and a "torturous affair".<ref name="autogenerated1"/><ref name="rediffint">{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/15slde4.htm |title='I had to undergo therapy to come out of the character' |publisher=Specials.rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> He revealed that he even had to undergo therapy to "come out of the character" as it was "too emotional".<ref name="rediffint"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/15slde5.htm |title='The whole film was too emotional for me' |publisher=Specials.rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> He was highly anticipated to win several awards for his performance, but eventually failed to garner a single nomination, since the film ended up as a commercial failure and went unnoticed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-on-nov-30-news-tamil-kkfusfgicec.html |title=Friday fury on Nov:30! |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref>
Jiiva next starred in ''[[Dishyum]]'' (2006)<ref name="indiaglitz1">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7795.html |title=Dishoom Tamil Movie Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2006-02-02 |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref><ref name="indiaglitz1"/> Jeeva later quoted that he had risked his life in many of the stunts he performed in the film.<ref name="rediff2006"/> Later that year, Jeeva made his debut in [[Malayalam cinema]] with [[Major Ravi]]'s war film ''[[Keerthi Chakra]]'', which saw a dubbed release as ''[[Aran (film)|Aran]]'' in Tamil Nadu<ref>{{cite web|url=http://imsports.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/09mohan.htm |title=Mohanlal disowns Aran |publisher=Imsports.rediff.com |date=2006-08-09 |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref> His final 2006 release was ''[[E (film)|E]]''. He then starred in ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' (2007). Jeeva's portrayal as Prabhakar was unanimously praised by critics and widely termed as the best in 2007;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/15slde1.htm |title=rediff.com: Jeeva, the best Tamil actor of 2007! |publisher=Specials.rediff.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref>. He won several awards for his performance, but eventually failed to garner a single nomination, since the film ended up as a commercial failure and went unnoticed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-on-nov-30-news-tamil-kkfusfgicec.html |title=Friday fury on Nov:30! |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref>

[[File:Bergen - Ko film shooting4.jpg|right|thumb|250px|During the filming of ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' at [[Bergen]] in 2010]]
Following another financially as well critically successful film ''[[Thenavattu]]'' (2008), in which he was cast alongside [[Poonam Bajwa]].


===2009–present===
===2009–present===
He appeared in director [[M. Rajesh (director)|M. Rajesh]]'s maiden venture, the comedy film ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]'' (2009). His performance was highly praised by critics and the film became a commercial success. In 2010, he starred alongside Poonam again in ''[[Kacheri Arambam]]'' a failure. ''[[Singam Puli]]'', which for the first time features him in dual roles, was his first 2011 release, following which [[K. V. Anand]]'s political thriller ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011) released. The latter, which featured him as a brave photojournalist, became a commercial success upon release, while his performance received favorable reviews. ''Rediff'' noted that the role was a "cake-walk for Jiiva: he's had a ball with the camera, clicking shots in almost impossible situations and making sure his trademark effervescence is present at all times",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-ko/20110422.htm |title=Review: Ko is a spicy ride - Rediff.com Movies |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |date=2011-04-22 |accessdate=2011-09-15}}</ref> while ''Sify'' cited that with this performance he was "going to be a force to reckon with in Tamil cinema".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14968101&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=Movie Review:Ko-Review |publisher=[[Sify]] |date= |accessdate=2011-09-15}}</ref> His next two films ''[[Rowthiram]]'' and ''[[Vandhaan Vendraan]]'' by [[R. Kannan]] released in quick succession; both opened to mixed critical reception.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/7850/tamil/vanthaan-ventraan/3329/review.htm |title=Vandhaan Vendraan Review - Tamil Movie Review by Rohit Ramachandran |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=2011-09-16 |accessdate=2011-09-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14979221&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=Movie Review:Vandhan Vendraan |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/sep-11-03/vandhaan-vendraan-review.html |title=Vandhaan Vendraan Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=3 November 2011 |accessdate=14 April 2012}}</ref> Jiiva is called "Ezhuchi Thalapathy" by his fans. A title coined since the success of KO. <ref>http://www.supergoodmovies.com/27966/kollywood/jeeva-fans-call-him-as-ezhuchi-thalapathy-news-details </ref>
He appeared in director [[M. Rajesh (director)|M. Rajesh]]'s maiden venture, the comedy film ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]'' (2009). His performance was highly praised by critics and the film became a commercial success. In 2010, he starred alongside Poonam again in ''[[Kacheri Arambam]]'' a failure. ''[[Singam Puli]]'', which for the first time features him in dual roles, was his first 2011 release, following which [[K. V. Anand]]'s political thriller ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011) released. The latter, which featured him as a brave photojournalist, became a commercial success upon release, while his performance received favorable reviews. ''Rediff'' noted that the role was a "cake-walk for Jiiva: he's had a ball with the camera, clicking shots in almost impossible situations and making sure his trademark effervescence is present at all times",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-ko/20110422.htm |title=Review: Ko is a spicy ride - Rediff.com Movies |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |date=2011-04-22 |accessdate=2011-09-15}}</ref> while ''Sify'' cited that with this performance he was "going to be a force to reckon with in Tamil cinema".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14968101&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=Movie Review:Ko-Review |publisher=[[Sify]] |date= |accessdate=2011-09-15}}</ref> His next two films ''[[Rowthiram]]'' and ''[[Vandhaan Vendraan]]'' by [[R. Kannan]] released in quick succession; both opened to mixed critical reception.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/7850/tamil/vanthaan-ventraan/3329/review.htm |title=Vandhaan Vendraan Review - Tamil Movie Review by Rohit Ramachandran |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=2011-09-16 |accessdate=2011-09-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14979221&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=Movie Review:Vandhan Vendraan |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/sep-11-03/vandhaan-vendraan-review.html |title=Vandhaan Vendraan Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=3 November 2011 |accessdate=14 April 2012}}</ref> Jiiva is called "Ezhuchi Thalapathy" by his fans. A title coined since the success of KO. <ref>http://www.supergoodmovies.com/27966/kollywood/jeeva-fans-call-him-as-ezhuchi-thalapathy-news-details </ref>


In 2012, he was first seen in [[S. Shankar]]'s comedy-drama ''[[Nanban (film)|Nanban]]'', which featured him as part of an ensemble cast including [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[Srikanth (actor)|Srikanth]] and [[Ileana D'Cruz]] released to highly positive reviews and become a big blockbuster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/225308/a-whole-look.html/ |title=A whole new look |publisher=Deccanherald |date=8 February 2012 |accessdate=26 Ma7 2012}}</ref> His upcoming projects include [[Mysskin]]'s superhero film ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' and [[Gautham Menon]]'s next directorial titled ''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-11/news-interviews/30504117_1_jiiva-mugamoodi-rumours |work=The Times Of India |title=Jiiva's Mugamoodi starts from tomorrow |date=11 December 2011|accessdate=26 May 2012}}</ref> After that, he is to work on [[Bejoy Nambiar]]'s ''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]'', in which he worked alongside [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3367208.ece |publisher=The Hindu |title=Shot Cuts: Helping heart |date=29 April 2012 |accessdate=26 May 2012}}</ref> Furthermore, he has confirmed that he would be part of [[S. P. Jananathan]]'s untitled forthcoming project as well, co-starring [[Jayam Ravi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68339.html |title=Jiiva and 'Jayam' Ravi in Jananathan's next |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=6 July 2011}}</ref> and also [[Endrendrum Punnagai]] with [[Trisha Krishnan]] and director [[I. Mueenuddin Ahmed|Ahmed]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73458.html |title=Jiiva - Ahmed project: Status quo |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref>
In 2012, he was first seen in [[S. Shankar]]'s comedy-drama ''[[Nanban (film)|Nanban]]''. His upcoming projects include [[Mysskin]]'s superhero film ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' and [[Gautham Menon]]'s next directorial titled ''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-11/news-interviews/30504117_1_jiiva-mugamoodi-rumours |work=The Times Of India |title=Jiiva's Mugamoodi starts from tomorrow |date=11 December 2011|accessdate=26 May 2012}}</ref> After that, he is to work on [[Bejoy Nambiar]]'s ''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]'', in which he worked alongside [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3367208.ece |publisher=The Hindu |title=Shot Cuts: Helping heart |date=29 April 2012 |accessdate=26 May 2012}}</ref> Furthermore, he has confirmed that he would be part of [[S. P. Jananathan]]'s untitled forthcoming project as well, co-starring [[Jayam Ravi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68339.html |title=Jiiva and 'Jayam' Ravi in Jananathan's next |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=6 July 2011}}</ref> and also [[Endrendrum Punnagai]] with [[Trisha Krishnan]] and director [[I. Mueenuddin Ahmed|Ahmed]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73458.html |title=Jiiva - Ahmed project: Status quo |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref>


==Other work==
==Other work==

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This article is about the Tamil film actor. For other uses, see Jeeva (disambiguation).
Jiiva
Jiiva in a press meet for education sponsor for a student
Born
Amar B. Choudry

(1984-01-04) 4 January 1984 (age 40)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActor
Years active1996; 2003–present
SpouseSupriya (2007–present)
ParentR. B. Choudary
RelativesJithan Ramesh (Brother)

Jiiva (born Amar B. Choudry on 4 January 1984) is an Indian film actor who predominantly appears in Tamil films. Son of film producer R. B. Choudry, he started his career as a child actor in his father's films in 1996.

After making his debut in the productionAasai Aasaiyai, he went on to feature in many films, which includeRaam (2005), for which he won the Best Actor Award at the Cyprus International Film Festival.[1],Dishyum (2006), E (2006), Kattradhu Thamizh (2007)[2] while also achieving commercial success with Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009), Ko (2011) and Nanban (2012).

Career

Early career: 2003–2008

Jiiva had first appeared as a child artist in minuscule roles in two of his father's productions. He made his feature film debut as a actor in 2003 with Aasai Aasaiyai,[3] and Thithikudhe (2003).[4] His subsequent release, Ameer's mystery thriller Raam (2005).[5][6] Raam also earned accolades on international platform, being screened at the International Film Festival in Goa and later at the Cyprus International Film Festival, where it won two awards, with Jiiva being chosen as the Best Actor, while its music director, Yuvan Shankar Raja, was awarded for the film's score.[1][7]

Jiiva next starred in Dishyum (2006)[8][8] Jeeva later quoted that he had risked his life in many of the stunts he performed in the film.[5] Later that year, Jeeva made his debut in Malayalam cinema with Major Ravi's war film Keerthi Chakra, which saw a dubbed release as Aran in Tamil Nadu[9] His final 2006 release was E. He then starred in Kattradhu Thamizh (2007). Jeeva's portrayal as Prabhakar was unanimously praised by critics and widely termed as the best in 2007;[10]. He won several awards for his performance, but eventually failed to garner a single nomination, since the film ended up as a commercial failure and went unnoticed.[11]

2009–present

He appeared in director M. Rajesh's maiden venture, the comedy film Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009). His performance was highly praised by critics and the film became a commercial success. In 2010, he starred alongside Poonam again in Kacheri Arambam a failure. Singam Puli, which for the first time features him in dual roles, was his first 2011 release, following which K. V. Anand's political thriller Ko (2011) released. The latter, which featured him as a brave photojournalist, became a commercial success upon release, while his performance received favorable reviews. Rediff noted that the role was a "cake-walk for Jiiva: he's had a ball with the camera, clicking shots in almost impossible situations and making sure his trademark effervescence is present at all times",[12] while Sify cited that with this performance he was "going to be a force to reckon with in Tamil cinema".[13] His next two films Rowthiram and Vandhaan Vendraan by R. Kannan released in quick succession; both opened to mixed critical reception.[14][15][16] Jiiva is called "Ezhuchi Thalapathy" by his fans. A title coined since the success of KO. [17]

In 2012, he was first seen in S. Shankar's comedy-drama Nanban. His upcoming projects include Mysskin's superhero film Mugamoodi and Gautham Menon's next directorial titled Neethaane En Ponvasantham.[18] After that, he is to work on Bejoy Nambiar's David, in which he worked alongside Vikram.[19] Furthermore, he has confirmed that he would be part of S. P. Jananathan's untitled forthcoming project as well, co-starring Jayam Ravi[20] and also Endrendrum Punnagai with Trisha Krishnan and director Ahmed.[21]

Other work

Jiiva was a judge on STAR Vijay's reality dance competition Jodi Number One in its third season along with Sangeetha and Aishwarya Rajinikanth. In mid-2011, he announced that he would start a film production company called Spiral Dreams with his brother Jithan Ramesh in order to promote new directors like his father.[22]

Personal life

Jiiva was born as Amar to film producer R. B. Choudary and Mahjabeen on 4 January 1984 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is the youngest of four brothers. His eldest brother B. Suresh is a co-producer in their home banner Super Good Films, while his second brother Jeevan is an entrepreneur in the steel industry. His third brother is Jithan Ramesh, an actor in the Tamil film industry. On 21 November 2007, Jiiva married his childhood friend Supriya in New Delhi.[23] They have a son named Sparsha born 14 October 2010.[24]

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
2003 Aasai Aasaiyai Vinod Tamil
2003 Thithikudhe Venu Tamil
2005 Raam Rama Krishna Tamil Cyprus International Film Festival Award for Best Actor
2006 Dishyum Bhaskar Tamil
2006 Keerthi Chakra Havildar Jaikumar Malayalam Asianet Film Award for Best Star Pair (shared with Gopika)
2006 E Easwaran (E) Tamil
2007 Pori Hari Tamil
2007 Kattradhu Thamizh Prabhakar Tamil Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Actor
2007 Rameswaram Jeevan Tamil
2008 Thenavattu Kottaisami Tamil
2009 Siva Manasula Sakthi Siva Tamil
2010 Kacheri Arambam Paari Tamil
2010 Boss Engira Bhaskaran Shiva Tamil Cameo appearance
2011 Singam Puli Ashok Kumar,
Shiva		 Tamil
2011 Ko Aswin Kumar Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Actor
2011 Rowthiram Siva Tamil
2011 Vandhaan Vendraan Arjun Tamil
2012 Nanban Sevarkodi Senthil Tamil
2012 Mugamoodi Anand / Bruce Lee Tamil
2012 Neethaane En Ponvasantham Varun Krishnan Tamil
2012 Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu Telugu Special appearance
2013 David David Tamil
2013 Endrendrum Punnagai Tamil Filming
2013 Yaan Tamil Filming

References

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  21. ^ "Jiiva - Ahmed project: Status quo". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  22. ^ Jeeva's Spiral Dreams – Tamil Movie News. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2011-08-29.
  23. ^ Events – Jeeva – Supriya Wedding Reception. IndiaGlitz (2007-12-08). Retrieved on 2011-08-29.
  24. ^ Jiiva-Supriya blessed with a baby boy. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2010-10-18). Retrieved on 2011-08-29.

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