Rajiv Lakshman

Rajiv Lakshman
Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman (L-R)
Born Rajiv Lakshman Ambadapudi
(1975-04-15) 15 April 1975[1]
Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation
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

  1. ↑ "Take risks in your life. If you win you can lead ! If you loose, you can guide". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  2. ↑ "Why We Love Rajiv Lakshman More than Raghu Ram". MensXP.com. March 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  3. 1 2 Forbes India (2012-02-08). "MTV Roadies teaches you how to win friends". CNBC-TV18. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  4. ↑ "Nagesh Kukunoor's Dhanak Impresses..." IB Times.
  5. ↑ "Tees Maar Khan Movie Review". Glamsham.com.
  6. ↑ Kapoor, Jaskiran (2011-03-20). "Twin Whips". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  7. ↑ "The Idea works, not the show's genre: Rajiv". Times of India. 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  8. ↑ "It's Tees Mar Khan vs. Toonpur Ka Superhero This Friday". Sify. Indo-Asian News Service. 2010-12-20. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  9. ↑ "Comedy Nights Bachao To See Raghu, Rajiv..." Bollywood Helpline.
  10. ↑ "Nagesh Kukunoor's film impresses Bollywood..." IB Times. 2016-06-16.
  11. ↑ "Droom is the title sponsor for MTV Dropout". The Times of India. 2017-04-18.
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