Rajeev Govinda Pillai
| Rajeev Govinda Pillai | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Rajeev Govinda Pillai Vallamkulam, Pathanamthitta, India |
| Residence | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | India |
| Occupation | Model, Film Actor, Cricketer, Dentist |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Rajeev Govinda Pillai (Malayalam: രാജീവ് ഗോവിന്ദ പിള്ള, Rajeev Govinda Pillai ?) is an Indian film actor from Malayalam Cinema.[1] Rose to stardom with Celebrity Cricket League[2][3]
Career
In 2011, Rajeev made his debut as the leading man 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 also walked on the ramps 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,Leconet Hemanth etc. ‘Hard work and a lot of perseverance', is his prescription for what he has managed to do.Originally a dentist by profession,the fashion bug bit him in london while doing his masters[6] Rajeev Pillai has also played for Kerala Strikers team in 2012 and 2013 seasons of the Celebrity Cricket League and top Scored for them in both the Seasons.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tiger | Malayalam | ||
| 2010 | Anwar | Terrorist | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | City of God | Sony Vadayattil | Malayalam | Debuted in a lead role |
| 2011 | Bombay March 12 | Mushruf | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | Sanjay | Malayalam | |
| 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 | Second Innings | Manu Madhav | Malayalam | Filming[9] |
| 2013 | Guru Dakshina | Hindi | Filming | |
| 2013 | Aajavan | Tamil | Filming | |
| 2014 | 1983 | Malayalam | Player |
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.
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/turning-a-new-leaf/article4605811.ece
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://www.kochukeralam.in/sports/rajeev-govinda-pillai