Rajeev Pillai

Rajeev Govinda Pillai
Rajeev Govinda Pillai during CCL photoshoot
Born Rajeev Govinda Pillai
(1982-02-18) 18 February 1982 Vallamkulam, Thiruvalla, Kerala
Residence Kochi, Kerala
Mumbai
Nationality India
Occupation Film Actor, Model , Cricketer , Dentist
Years active 2009–present
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)

Rajeev Govinda Pillai (Malayalam: രാജീവ്‌ ഗോവിന്ദ പിള്ള; born 18 February 1982) is an Indian film actor from Malayalam cinema.[1] Rajeev rose to stardom with Celebrity Cricket League.[2][3] His acting debut was in the movie City of God (2011).

Pillai is originally a dentist, the fashion bug bit him while doing his masters in London. After leaving dentistry he left for Mumbai to follow a career in fashion. His successful run in the fashion industry motivated many Kerala youth to take up modelling as he is still considered as one of the pioneers in the industry from Kerala. In 2011 he debuted in movies with Lijo Jose Pellissery's City of God (2011 film) as one of the leads. It was his 32nd audition which eventually gave him success.[4]..He respresnted Kerala Strikers Cricket team in CCL and was the Captain before. Of the six seasons Kerala Strikers played, he top scored five times winning ten "Man of the match" awards and the most coveted best batsman of tournament in 2017. He also represented Kerala twice in Celebrity Badminton League.

Early life

Born in a village called Nannoor in the south of Kerala, Rajeev had the childhood of any village kid. His father worked in Muscat and mother worked as Sanskrit teacher in the school he studied. After finishing his 10th grade from National high school as topper of the school, he moved to NSS Hindu College, Changanassery for his pre degree. He joined Bachelor of Dental Surgery in KVG Dental College, Sullia [5]

Career

In 2011, Rajeev made his acting debut as the lead role in the film City of God, which was directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery.

Before making the debut in movies he had a successful run in all the major fashion weeks in India and did model for a few international brands as well. After a stint in the theatre in Mumbai he decided to try his luck in movies .[6][7][8]

Rajeev Pillai has played for Kerala Strikers team in the 2012 and 2013 seasons of the Celebrity Cricket League.[9]

Rajeev's mantra for health is that there are no shortcuts to ‘get fit quick’, and encourages enthusiasts to take up mixed martial arts (MMA). His fitness regimen involves jiujitsu, capoeira, karate, boxing and CrossFit. He underlines the fact that his workout mantra also involves a healthy and controlled diet. Whenever he hits the gym, he focuses on 45 minutes of weight training to keep his body fat content below 10 per cent. <http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2016/dec/22/eat-sleep-party-repeat-1552084.html>

Rajeev's dedication to fitness has resulted in his sculpted physique and chiselled abs, winning him accolades and a considerable fan following. As a result, he has figured in the "Kochi Most Desirable" list published by The Times of India, in their polls for 5 consecutive years, from 2012 to 2016.

Awards

Asiavision Awards

Filmography

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2011City of GodSony VadayattilMalayalamDebuted in a lead role
2011Bombay March 12MushrufMalayalamGuest Appearance
2012Veendum KannurMohit NambiarMalayalam
2012KaashhSarathMalayalam
2012Kamaal Dhamaal MalamaalGogoHindi
2012Karma YodhaACP K. TonyMalayalam
2013My Fan RamuAbhiramMalayalam
2013Oru YathrayilMalayalam
2013ThalaivaaRajuTamil
2013D CompanySanjayMalayalamSegment "Gangs of Vadakkumnathan"
2013Second InningsManu MadhavMalayalam
2013Guru DakshinaHindi
2015AambalaPasupathy's sonTamil
2015Bhaskar The RascalInspectorMalayalamCameo Appearance
2016AviyalGarudanTamilSegment "Eli"
2016The LegendMalayalam
2016Oru Muthassi GadhaMilindMalayalam
20177 NaatkalSiddharth RaghunathTamil
2018Diwanjimoola Grand PrixGunman PP ShibuMalayalam
2018Angarajyathe JimmanmarMalayalam
2018WhoVinod BharveEnglish, MalayalamPost Production
2019ShakeelaArjunHindiFilming

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  2. ↑ "RAJEEV GOVINDA PILLAI PROFILE". Filmiparadise.com. Filmiparadise.com. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  3. ↑ http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/107643
  4. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Rajeev-Pillai-in-Oru-Muthassi-Gada/articleshow/51571714.cms
  5. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Sreesanth-is-not-my-cousin-Rajeev-Pillai/articleshow/20427065.cms
  6. ↑ "Mollywood reluctant to cast me: Rajeev Pillai". The Times Of India. 6 September 2011.
  7. ↑ http://samsbloginess.blogspot.com/2011/12/csb-xclusive-rajeev-govinda-pillai.html
  8. ↑ "'Clinical' catwalk". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 28 October 2010.
  9. ↑ http://keralastrikers.in/the-team
  10. ↑ http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/asiavision-awards-2016/%7Cdate=14 November 2016

Other references

1. http://migpeg.com/kerala-strikers-beat-mumbai-heroes-in-kochi/%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20120126062834/http://stats.cclt20.in/Players/1199/1199133/1199133.html 3. http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Rajeev%20Govinda%20Pillai-2516%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D 4. http://indianterminal.com/forum/chillujalakam/91729-hottie-on-the-ramp-interview-with-model-and-upcoming-actor-rajeev-govinda-pillai.html 5. http://ccl5.com/runs-scorer-celebrity-cricket-league-ccl/ 6. http://smartcriclive.com/ 7. http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2016/dec/22/eat-sleep-party-repeat-1552084.html

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