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Rajesh is an Indian actor who has performed in Tamil and Malayalam films and serials. He has completed more than 47 years in films and appeared as lead roles and supporting roles in over 150 films.[2] He has done roles ranging from a hero to character actor.

Not to be confused with Rajesh (Kannada actor).

Rajesh
Born (1949-12-20) 20 December 1949 (age 72)
Mannargudi, (old Thanjavur district, present Tiruvarur district), Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActor & Head of M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute
Years active1974 - Present
Spouse(s)Joan Sylvia
(m.1983; died in 2012)
FamilyMahendran (Cousin)[1]

Biography


Rajesh was born in 1949 to Williams Nattar and lily Grace Mankondar at Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district,[3] but his family hails from Anaikkadu, in Thanjavur district.[2][4] He studied in Dindigul, Vadamadurai, Melanatham Aanaikadu and Chinnamanur Theni district. After finishing his PUC in Karaikudi Alagappa College, he joined Pachaiappas College, but unfortunately did not complete his college education. He worked as a teacher in St Paul's High School, Purasawalkam and later at Kellett Higher Secondary School, Triplicane from 1972 to 1979.[2]

In 1974, he got a chance to act in the film Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, but he only did a small role in it.[2] His first film as a hero was Kanni Paruvathile (1979), produced by Rajkannu.[4] Rajesh acted in Achamillai Achamillai, by K. Balachander. Later, he moved into playing character roles, and acted in movies with Kamal Haasan like Sathya, Mahanadhi and Virumandi.

Now he is into the hotel and real estate business and he is a leading builder in the city.[2] He also wrote biographies of Hollywood actors in Tamil.

He is a Christian, later he was active in Periyaar's ideologies then he involved himself in Astrology. He had written many books and articles about Astrology.


Personal life


In 1983, he married Joan Sylvia Vanathirayar, who is the grand daughter of the famous social reformist and Dravidian leader Pattukottai Davis Vanathirayar. They have one daughter Divya[5] and one son Deepak, who made his acting debut in 2014.[6] His wife died on 6 August 2012.[7]

He was the first Tamil actor to build a bungalow for the purpose of movie shooting in 1985 near KK Nagar, Chennai, which was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran.[8] Many Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi movie shootings were completed in that house. He later sold it in 1993, while starting his real estate business. In the early 90s, as advised by his friend Jeppiaar, he started a Real Estate business, then he started hotel and construction business. He was active in politics from 1987 to 1991, supporting Janaki. He is also a follower of Karl Marx; he visited UK and paid his tribute to the great leader.


Filmography



As actor



As dubbing artist


Actor Films Notes
MuraliDumm Dumm Dumm (2001),
Joot (2003),
Majaa (2005),
Ullam Ketkume (2005),
Raam (2005)		[9]
Nedumudi VenuPoi Solla Porom (2008)[9]

Television


Year Title Role Channel Language
2000Micro Thodargal-Azhukku VettiRaj TVTamil
Micro Thodargal-Savvukadi
2001–2003AlaigalKrishnaSun TV
2004–2006Kanavarukaaga
2005Swami AyyapanAsianetMalayalam
2012Aan PaavamGopalaswamySun TVTamil
2013DhayamKalaignar
2014Mudivalla ArambamVendhar
AkkaJaya TV
2015–2016Kalathu VeeduVijay TV
2018–PresentRojaTiger ManickamSun TV
2020SuryavamsamSelva Ganapathy (Special Appearance)Zee Tamil
Poove UnakkagaTiger Manickam (Special Appearance)Sun TV
2021Sillunu Oru KaadhalSivaraman Zamindar (Special Appearance)Colors Tamil
2022Kana Kaanum KaalangalShakthivelDisney+Hotstar

References


  1. "பாக்யராஜ் படத்தில் நடிக்கத் தயங்கினேன் - Actor Rajesh Chai With Chithra Part - 1". YouTube. Touring Talkies. 20 September 2020. Relationship mentioned at 4:42. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  2. "Tamil Nadu News : From schoolteacher to character artiste". The Hindu. 29 August 2006. Archived from the original on 1 September 2006. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  3. "Entertainment Chennai / Interview : Veteran on a rewind". The Hindu. 18 March 2005. Archived from the original on 4 May 2005. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  4. "ஆசிரியராக இருந்து நடிகரான ராஜேஷ்: 'கன்னிப் பருவத்திலே' படத்தின் கதாநாயகன் ஆனார்" [Teacher-turned-actor Rajesh: Became lead actor with 'Kanni Paruvathile']. Maalai Malar. 13 June 2012. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012.
  5. "Wedding Bells At This Actor's House - Rajesh - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  6. IANS (19 September 2013). "Never forced my son to act: Rajesh". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  7. "Actor Rajesh's Wife Passes Away - Rajesh - Mahanadi - Billa - Red - Joan Sylvia Rajesh - Tamil Movie News - Behindwoods.com". www.behindwoods.com.
  8. "ராஜேஷ் வாழ்க்கையில் எதிர்பாராத சோதனை: கட்டிய வீட்டை விற்று கடனை அடைத்தார்!" [Unexpected tribulation in Rajesh's life: Sold off his home to pay debts]. Maalai Malar. 15 June 2012. Archived from the original on 18 June 2012.
  9. Kumar, S. r Ashok (23 April 2020). "'Life has come full circle for me,' says veteran TV and film actor Rajesh". The Hindu.




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