Rajeev Pillai
Rajeev Govinda Pillai | |
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| File:Rajeev Pillai during a shoot.jpg | |
| Born | Rajeev Govinda Pillai 18 feb (32 years) |
| Nationality | India |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Film Actor, Cricketer, Dentist |
| 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).
He is a dentist by profession but stopped practicing dentistry to focus on his acting and cricket career. He is best known by his acting in City of God. He is currently shooting his first Hindi movie as hero Gurudakshina in Mumbai.
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.
He is regular in Lakme Fashion week, the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week and then the Couture Week as well.[4] He has walked on the catwalk for Tommy Hilfiger[5] and for designers such as Rohit Bal, Rocky S, Varul Bahl, Arjun Khanna, Digvijay Singh, Abdul Halder, Chaitanya, Abhishek, Tarun Tahiliani, and Leconet Hemanth. Originally a dentist, the fashion bug bit him in London while doing his masters.[6]
Rajeev Pillai has played for Kerala Strikers team in the 2012 and 2013 seasons of the Celebrity Cricket League.[7]
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 |
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | Sanjay | Malayalam | Guest appearance |
| 2012 | Veendum Kannur | Mohit Nambiar | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Kaashh | Sarath | Malayalam | [8] |
| 2012 | Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | 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 | |||
| 2013 | Guru Dakshina | Hindi | Filming | |
| 2014 | 1983 | Mohith | Malayalam | Guest Appearance |
| 2015 | Aambala | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Bhaskar The Rascal | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | Style (2015 film) | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Aviyal | Tamil | Segment "Eli" | |
| 2016 | The Legend | Malayalam |
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
- ^ "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
- ^ "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/