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 1973[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | MTV Roadies |
| Spouse | Susan Lakshman |
Rajiv Lakshman Ambadapudi (born 15 April 1973) is a creator and former presenter of the television series, MTV Dropout Pvt Ltd and MTV Roadies.[2][3] He is the twin brother of Raghu Ram.
Lakshman studied at the Woodstock School in Landour, Uttarakhand, and later attended the University of Delhi in Delhi, Deshbandhu College, and Sri Venkateswara College.[4]
Career
[edit]Lakshman has been involved in the show MTV Roadies since 2001. He is also involved in production work of the Stunt reality program Jaanbaaz.[5] He starred in 2010 alongside brother Raghu in the film Tees Maar Khan.[6]
Rajiv has appeared in Comedy Nights Bachao.[7]
In 2016, Rajiv appeared in a movie called "Dhanak", which garnered acclaim.[8]
Pairing with his brother Raghu again, Rajiv is seen in MTV Dropout Pvt Ltd, a reality television show for budding entrepreneurs.[9]
In 2019, he and his brother Raghu, starred in Amazon Prime's Skulls and Roses. The show received negative reviews and therefore it was not continued for a second season.
In 2021, he starred in the Tamil film Doctor as Alvin, with his twin Raghu playing Melvin.
References
[edit]- ^ "Take risks in your life. If you win you can lead ! If you loose, you can guide". The Economic Times. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Why We Love Rajiv Lakshman More than Raghu Ram". MensXP.com. March 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ Forbes India (8 February 2012). "MTV Roadies teaches you how to win friends". CNBC-TV18. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ "Facts of Raghu and Rajiv which will shock you!". BuddyBits. 23 June 2013. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 23 December 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ "Comedy Nights Bachao to see Raghu, Rajiv and Geeta Kapur in it". Bollywood Helpline. 9 September 2015. Archived from the original on 10 September 2015.
- ^ "Nagesh Kukunoor's film impresses Bollywood celebs". IB Times. 30 May 2016.
- ^ "Droom is the title sponsor for MTV Dropout". The Times of India. 18 April 2017.