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John Dhanraj

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John Dhanraj
Dhanraj hosting Nenju Porukkuthillaiye
Birth nameJohn Dhanraj
BornChennai District, Tamil Nadu, India
MediumTelevision, Film
NationalityIndian
Years active1992- present
Notable works and rolesHost of Nenju Porukkuthillaiye
Websitewww.johndhanraj.com

John Dhanraj (Tamil:ஜான் தன்ராஜ்) is an Indian television host. He hosted DD Podhigai from 2010 to 2013. As of 2014 he is the host of Kalaignar TV's Nenju Porukkuthillaiye,[1] which discusses social problems. He is the recipient of Edison Awards (India) for the best Anchor for Kaara Saram.

Early life

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Dhanraj was born in Chennai district Tamil Nadu, India. He pursued his law degree at Madras Law College, Chennai.

Career

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Dhanraj began his career in 1992 on the Sun TV (India) program kavidhai Kelungal,[2] an on spot poem show. He later hosted kaara saram program(2010-2013) for DD Podhigai,a social awareness program. He is currently hosting Nenju Porukkuthillaiye, broadcast on Kalaignar TV.

Lyricist

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Dhanraj wrote several songs for the movie Manadhil our maargazhi (Tamil)[3] and Lillies of March (Malayalam)[4]

Television works

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Title Channel Year
Kavidhai kelungal Sun TV (India) 1992
Kaarasaram DD Podhigai 2010-2013
Nenju Porukkuthillaiye Kalaignar TV 2013–present

References

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  1. ^ "எக்ஸ்பிரஸ் சேனல்". cinemaexpress.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  2. ^ "பிரபலமான நிகழ்சிகள்", Kumudam, 19 October 1995.
  3. ^ "மனதில் ஒரு மார்கழி". www.maalaisudar.com. Archived from the original on 18 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  4. ^ "John dhanraj Albums(malayalam)". www.raaga.com. Retrieved 22 August 2014.