G. V. N. Raju

G. V. N. Raju
Born (1964-03-28) March 28, 1964
Bobbili, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Nationality Indian
Occupation Ventriloquist, Puppeteer, Mimicry artist, Writer, Speaker
Notable work 101 Sins on Public Speaking
Upanyasa Kala
Website www.gvnraju.com

G. V. N. Raju (born 26 March 1964) is an Indian ventriloquist, puppeteer, mimicry artist,[1][2][3][4][5] author[6] and soft skill trainer.[7][8] He is the Vice President of Icon HRD, a human resource development company based in Hyderabad.[9][10][11][12] He is Limca Book of Records holder in ventriloquism.[13]

Early Life and education

GVN Raju is a post-graduate in Sociology and Business Management, a law graduate and has also other postgraduate diplomas to his credit.

Career

G. V. N. Raju was invited to perform his ventriloquism show during the visit of Diana, Princess of Wales, as he performed a show for UNICEF for getting awareness on Universal Immunisation.[13]

Raju, who worked in postal department of Central Government of India, has been performing mimicry and ventriloquism since 1982 and so far held 5000 shows in India and abroad including United States, Canada, Thailand, China, Nepal, the Netherlands, Switzerland, London, Belgium, Italy, Germany, France, Dubai and Abu Dhabi .[13] He is disciple of Padmasree Dr. Nerella Venumadhaved

Record

G. V. N. Raju holds a record in Limca Book of Records in 2002 for conducting a 12-hour nonstop show on April 17, 2001 with his puppet, before the audience at Thyagaraya Gana Sabha from 7:20 AM to 7:20 PM. Raju's show focused on importance of adopting safe practice and shedding misconception about AIDS. Although the message was serious but was delivered in a simple way, to keep the session lively he imitated the voice of many cine actors and personalities.[13]

Books

  • 101 Sins on Public Speaking (2013)[14]
  • Upanyasa Kala[15]

Recognition

References

  1. ↑ "Kathi Karthika With Telangana Mimicry Artist GVN Raju - V6 Exclusive Interview" (in Telugu). V6 News. June 25, 2013.
  2. ↑ "ఉపన్యాసాలు ఆలోచింపచేయాలి" (in Telugu). Andhra Jyothy. September 27, 2012.
  3. ↑ "International Ventriloquist GVN Raju Special Mimicry Show" (in Telugu). TV5 News. January 14, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Celebrity Talk: G.V.N. Raju - Mimicry Artist in Coffee With Sowjanya". Mahaa News. February 22, 2015.
  5. ↑ "G.V.N. Raju - Mimicry Artist" (in Telugu). 99TV Telugu. August 18, 2014.
  6. ↑ Books from Author: G.V.N. Raju. Kinige.com. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  7. ↑ "A revealing and refreshing counselling session for students taking up higher education". The Hindu. December 30, 2015.
  8. ↑ "'Have role models'". The Hindu. February 22, 2016.
  9. ↑ Reddy, R. Ravikanth (June 22, 2015). "Oral communication is a mandatory skill". the Hindu.
  10. ↑ "ఈనాడు-ఈతరం క్లబ్ ఆద్వర్యంలో వాక్పటిమపై శిక్షణ" (in Telugu). Eenadu. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  11. ↑ Devalla, Rani (May 23, 2016). "Summer camp focuses on skill development". Visakhapatnam: The Hindu.
  12. ↑ "'Infatuation with safe jobs is why country lacks entrepreneurs'". Kalaburagi: the Hindu. February 16, 2015.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 Ghosh, Vijaya. "Did you say something" (2002 ed.). Limca Book of Records. p. 113. ISBN 978-81-901148-5-1.
  14. ↑ 101 Sins on Public Speaking (2013) by GVN Raju. Sree Chandana. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  15. ↑ ఉపన్యాస కళ ( ఉత్తమ వక్త గా ఎదగడానికి ఉన్నత ప్రమాణాలు) Upanyasa Kala. Jayanthi Publications. Retrieved March 22, 2017.


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