Rajiv Lakshman
 | This article may be written from a fan's point of view, rather than a neutral point of view. (April 2012) |
Rajiv Lakshman | |
|---|---|
 Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman (L-R) | |
| Born | Rajiv Lakshman Ambadapudi 15 April 1975[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Known for | MTV Roadies |
Rajiv Lakshman Ambadapudi (born 15 April 1975) is a creator and former presenter of the television series MTV Roadies.[2][3] He is the twin brother of Raghu Ram, who was also involved in the show. Rajiv has also worked in other productions as an actor.[4][5]
Career
Rajiv and Raghu have been involved in the show MTV Roadies since 2001. The Indian Express described them as "television's famous angry twins" as they have a reputation for being outspoken. The twin brothers studied at the Woodstock School in Landour, Uttarakhand.[6] In February 2012, CNBC-TV18 wrote that the twins "play the evil bullies to perfection".[3]
Rajiv is also involved in production work of the Stunt reality program Jaanbaaz.[7] He starred in 2010 alongside brother Raghu in the film Tees Maar Khan.[8]
Rajiv has appeared in Comedy Nights Bachao.[9]
In 2016, Rajiv appeared in a movie called "Dhanak", which garnered acclaim.[10]
Pairing with his brother Raghu again, Rajiv is seen in MTV Dropout Pvt Ltd, a reality television show for budding entrepreneurs.[11]
References
- ^ "Take risks in your life. If you win you can lead ! If you loose, you can guide". The Economic Times. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Why We Love Rajiv Lakshman More than Raghu Ram". MensXP.com. March 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ a b Forbes India (8 February 2012). "MTV Roadies teaches you how to win friends". CNBC-TV18. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ "Nagesh Kukunoor's Dhanak Impresses..." IB Times.
- ^ "Tees Maar Khan Movie Review". Glamsham.com.
- ^ Kapoor, Jaskiran (20 March 2011). "Twin Whips". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ "The Idea works, not the show's genre: Rajiv". Times of India. 26 July 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ "It's Tees Mar Khan vs. Toonpur Ka Superhero This Friday". Sify. Indo-Asian News Service. 20 December 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ "Comedy Nights Bachao To See Raghu, Rajiv..." Bollywood Helpline.
- ^ "Nagesh Kukunoor's film impresses Bollywood..." IB Times. 16 June 2016.
- ^ "Droom is the title sponsor for MTV Dropout". The Times of India. 18 April 2017.