Rajiv Lakshman

Rajiv Lakshman Ambadapudi (born 15 April 1975) 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, who was also involved in the show. Rajiv has also worked in other productions as an actor.[4][5] They both studied at the Woodstock School in Landour, Uttarakhand. They later attended the University of Delhi in Delhi. In the first year, both were students of Deshbandhu College, but in the second year, they joined Sri Venkateswara College.[6]

Rajiv Lakshman
Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman (L-R)
Born
Rajiv Lakshman Ambadapudi

(1975-04-15) 15 April 1975[1]
Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Occupations
Years active2000–present
Known forMTV Roadies
SpouseSusan Lakshman

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.[7] 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.[8] He starred in 2010 alongside brother Raghu in the film Tees Maar Khan.[9]

Rajiv has appeared in Comedy Nights Bachao.[10]

In 2016, Rajiv appeared in a movie called "Dhanak", which garnered acclaim.[11]

Pairing with his brother Raghu again, Rajiv is seen in MTV Dropout Pvt Ltd, a reality television show for budding entrepreneurs.[12]

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
  1. "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.
  2. "Why We Love Rajiv Lakshman More than Raghu Ram". MensXP.com. March 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  3. Forbes India (8 February 2012). "MTV Roadies teaches you how to win friends". CNBC-TV18. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  4. "Nagesh Kukunoor's Dhanak Impresses..." IB Times. 30 May 2016.
  5. "Tees Maar Khan Movie Review". Glamsham.com. 7 August 2021.
  6. "Facts of Raghu and Rajiv which will shock you!". BuddyBits. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  7. Kapoor, Jaskiran (20 March 2011). "Twin Whips". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  8. "The Idea works, not the show's genre: Rajiv". Times of India. 26 July 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  9. "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.
  10. "Comedy Nights Bachao To See Raghu, Rajiv..." Bollywood Helpline.
  11. "Nagesh Kukunoor's film impresses Bollywood..." IB Times. 16 June 2016.
  12. "Droom is the title sponsor for MTV Dropout". The Times of India. 18 April 2017.
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