Rajesh (Tamil actor)
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2008) |
Rajesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 December 1949 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978 - present |
| Spouse | Joan Sylvia |
| Awards | Kalaimaamani |
Rajesh is an Indian actor who has performed in Tamil, Malayalam films. He has completed more than 25 years in films and appeared in over 150 films.[1] He has done roles ranging from a hero to a character actor.
Biography
Rajesh was born in 1949 in Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district,[2] but his family hails from Anaikkadu, in Thanjavur district.[1] He studied in Dindigul, Vadamadurai, Melanatham and Aanaikadu. After finishing his PUC in Karaikudi Alagappa College, he graduated from Pachaiappas College. He worked as a teacher in Sacred Paul's High School, Purasawalkam and later at Kellett Higher Secondary School, Triplicane from 1972 to 1979.[1]
In 1974, he got a chance to act in the film Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, but he only did a small role in it.[1] His first film was Kanni Paruvathile (1979) produced by Rajkannu. Rajesh acted in Achamillai Achamillai by K. Balachander. Later he moved into playing character artist role, and acted in many movies with Kamal Hassan.
Now he is into Hotel, Real Estate business and he is a leading builder in the city.[1] He also wrote biographies of Hollywood actors in Tamil[citation needed].
Personal life
In 1983, he married Joan Sylvia who is the grand daughter of the famous social reformist and Dravidian leader Pattukottai Davis. They have one daughter Divya [3] and one son Deepak, who will be making his acting debut in 2014.[4] His wife died on 6 August 2012.[5]
Filmography
As Actor
- Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
- Kanni Paruvathile (1979)
- Thani Maram (1980)
- Thaipongal (1980),
- Naan Naanethaan (1980)
- Billa (1980),
- Antha Ezhu Naatkal (1981),
- Oruthi Mattum Karaiyinile (1981),
- Mayil (1981)
- Velichathukku Vaanga (1981)
- Kannodu Kan (1982),
- Sivantha Kangal (1982),
- Thanikattu Raja (1982),
- Deviyin Thiruvilayadal (1982),
- Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982),
- Mettee (1982),
- Vetri Namathe (1982),
- Avanukku Nigar Avane (1982),
- Kadhoduthan Naan Pesuven (1982),
- Analkaatru (1983)
- Kan Sivandhaal Man Sivakkum (1983)
- Thai Veedu (1983),
- Oru Indian Kanavu
- Yaamirukka Bhayamen (1983)
- Yugadharmam (1983)
- Achamillai Achamillai (1984)
- Aalayadeepam (1984)
- Ezhuthatha Sattangal (1984)
- Kuzhandai Yesu (1984),
- Sanga Natham (1984)
- Simmasoppanam (1984)
- Sirai (1984)
- Nanayam Illatha Nanayam (1984),
- Nee Thodum Bodhu (1984)
- Ponnu Pudichirukku (1984),
- Mudivilla Arambam (1984),
- Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye (1985)
- Idhu Engal Raajiyam (1985)
- Uthamee (1985)
- Golusu (1985)
- Santhosha Kanavugal (1985)
- Samayapurathale Saatchi (1985)
- Chithirame Chitirame (1985)
- Chain Jayapaal (1985)
- Melmaruvathur Aadhi Parasakthi (1985)
- Rajathi Rojakilli (1985)
- Veli (1985)
- Sarvam Sakthimayam (1986)
- Nilave Malare (1986),
- Mahasakthi Maariamman (1986)
- Mannukkul Vairam (1986)
- Mana Kanakku (1986),
- Melmaruvathur Arpudhangal (1986)
- Yaro Ezhudhia Kavithai (1986)
- Ilangeswaran (1987)
- Kaalam Maaruthu (1987)
- Murugane Thunai (1987)
- Aval Potta Kolam (1987)
- Thaali Dhaanam (1987)
- Makkal En Pakkam (1987),
- Sathya (1988),
- Pattikattu Thambi (1988),
- Sattathin Thirappu Vizha (1989),
- Dharma Devan (1989),
- Penbutthi Munbutthi (1989),
- Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai (1989),
- Kavalukku Kettikaran (1990),
- Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar (1990),
- Nalla Kalam Porandhachu (1990),
- Pudu Pudu Ragangal (1990),
- Murugane Thunai (1990),
- Nalladhai Naaduketkum (1991),
- Paadhai Maariya Payanam (1991),
- Perumpulli (1991),
- Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen (1992),
- Thambi Pondatti (1992),
- Mudhal Seedhanam (1992)
- Vaaname Ellai (1992),
- Kathirukka Neramillai (1993),
- Chinna Jameen (1993),
- Ponnumani (1993),
- Varam Tharum Vadivelan (1993),
- Ravanan (1994),
- Jai Hind (1994),
- Thamarai (1994),
- Mahanadhi (1994),
- Mannathottu Kumbidanum (1995),
- Aruva Velu (1996),
- Iruvar (1997),
- Pongalo Pongal (1997),
- Nerrukku Ner (1997),
- Thaali Pudhusu (1997),
- Mannava (1997),
- En Uyir Needhane (1998),
- Ooty (1999),
- Kudumba Sangili (1999),
- Budget Padmanabhan (2000)
- Dheena (2001)
- Love Channel (2001)
- Citizen (2001)
- Ramana (2002)
- Red (2002)
- Saamy (2003)
- Anjaneya (2003)
- Sindhamal Sitharamal (2003)
- Parasuram (2003)
- Ji (2004)
- Udhaya (2004)
- Kovil (2004)
- Chatrapathy (2004)
- Dreams (2004)
- Virumaandi (2004)
- Autograph (2004 film) (2004)
- Jananam (2004)
- Aayudham (2005)
- Sivakasi (2005)
- Mazhai (2005)
- E (2006)
- Dharmapuri (film) (2006)
- Thirupathi (2006)
- Theenda Theenda (2006)
- Paramasivan (2006)
- Varalaaru (2006)
- 18 Vayasu Payale (2007)
- Marudhamalai (2007)
- Arai En 305-il Kadavul (2008)
- Kannum Kannum (2008)
- Seval (2008)
- Anthony Yaar? (2009)
- Porkkalam (2010)
- Siddhu +2 (2010)
- Ochaayee (2010)
- Doo (2011)
- Kantha (2013)
- Jannal Oram (2013)
- Thirudan Police (2014)
As dubbing artist
References
- ^ a b c d e "Tamil Nadu News : From schoolteacher to character artiste". The Hindu. 29 August 2006. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ "Entertainment Chennai / Interview : Veteran on a rewind". The Hindu. 18 March 2005. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ "Wedding Bells At This Actor's House - Rajesh - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ IANS (19 September 2013). "Never forced my son to act: Rajesh - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-01/rajesh-mahanadi-06-08-12.html