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Pattimandram Raja
Born
Simson Raja

(1959-05-01) 1 May 1959 (age 65)[1]
CitizenshipIndian
EducationThe American College, Madurai
Occupation(s)Banker, Actor, debate speaker
TelevisionVaanga Pesalam
SpouseLeela Raja
Children2

Simson Raja, popularly known as Pattimandram Raja, is an Indian television personality popular for his speeches in Tamil-language talk shows (Pattimandram). His speeches in the debate talk shows, moderated by Solomon Pappaiah, made him famous among the Tamil households around the world. He used to anchor a daily talk show called Vaanga Pesalaam broadcast in Sun TV. His way of humble speech, presence of mind and humour along with information has gained him a lot of popularity. Raja is a banker by profession. He graduated from The American College in Madurai and has acted in the few popular Tamil movies Sivaji, Guru En Aalu, Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, Mappillai and Ko.

Career

'Pattimanram' Raja' was born in a village called Keezhamathur near Madurai. His parents were teachers in a school in the village. He completed his school studies from St. Britto Higher school in Madurai. After pursuing B.com., degree from American College, Madurai, Raja studied M.A.,(Journalism and Mass communications) in Madurai Kamaraj University. He worked for United Bank of India from 1984 to 2019. Raja has travelled with Solomon Pappaiah to many countries and became popular as a debate speaker. He rose to fame by his witty, intelligent and humorous speeches throwing light of information on various areas in the famous Pattimandram show telecasts during festival times on Sun TV. He also gave valuable current affair information through the talk shows like Vaanga Pesalam aired in Sun TV. [2] Raja has staged more than 8000+ shows across the world including United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka.

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2007 Sivaji: The Boss Ramalingam
2009 Guru En Aalu Guru's father
2010 Guru Sishyan
2011 Mappillai Saravanan's father
2011 Ko Jayaraman
2012 Mayilu
2013 Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Shiva's father
2013 Pattathu Yaanai Rajaram
2013 Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Kumudha's father
2013 Vathikuchi Saravana
2015 Nannbenda Preethi's father
2015 Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga Balakrishnan
2015 Soan Papdi
2016 Bangalore Naatkal Raghavan
2016 Vaaliba Raja Astrologer
2016 Thodari Tamilselvan
2016 Kaashmora Yamini's father
2016 Azhahendra Sollukku Amudha Murugan's father
2018 Tea Kadai Bench
2019 50/50 Madhu's father

References

  1. ^ "Profile of Raja| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra |". Lakshman Sruthi. 14 September 2007. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  2. ^ a b "A man of wits". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 December 2016.