Rajiv Krishna

Rajiv Krishna is a film actor from Bangalore, India. He has appeared in Tamil films in leading and supporting roles.

Rajiv G Menon
Born
Rajiv Gopalakrishnan
Other namesRajiv Krishna, Aahaa Rajiv, 'Rajiv G Menon
OccupationFilm actor, Screenplay writer, novelist
Years active1996-2015

He also wrote the screenplay for the Hindi films Woodstock Villa and Soundtrack. He is the nephew of producer Suresh Menon.[1][2] In 2013, he wrote a novel called Thundergod — Ascendence of Indra.[3]

Career

Rajiv Krishna made his Tamil debut with Aahaa..! (1997). Regarding his performance, one critic noted that "Rajiv's role is such that there is much scope for him to display his acting skills and he has utilised the opportunity well".[4] Following the success of Aahaa, Rajiv Krishna received several other offers to continue appearing in lead roles. He signed on to a film titled Kai Vilakku featuring him alongside Sangita, but the film failed to release despite entering production.[5] He made his Bollywood debut Bas Yun Hi (2003) under the name Rajiv Gopalakrishnan.[6] In the film, he starred opposite Nandita Das; however, the film failed to make a mark.[6][7] He played negative roles in Newtonin Moondram Vidhi (2009) and Aasal (2010).[8][9] He portrayed a mill owner in Krishnaveni Panjaalai (2012).[10]

Filmography
Actor
YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
1996DevaraagamParthasarathyMalayalam
1997Aahaa..!SriramTamil
1999Manam Virumbuthe UnnaiPrakashTamil
2002Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke!BharathTamil
2003Bas Yun HiRohanHindi
2009Newtonin Moondram VidhiJaiprakash Narayanan (JP)Tamil
2010AasalVicky JeevanandhanTamil
2012The King & the CommissionerMajor Abdul Jalal RanaMalayalam
Krishnaveni PanjaalaiKrishnamoorthyTamil
2015En Vazhi Thani VazhiDanveerTamil
Writer

References
  1. "Jointscene - Tamil actor Rajiv Krishna". Jointscene. Archived from the original on 31 October 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
  2. "1997-98 Kodambakkam babies page". Indolink Tamil. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  3. Velayanikal, Malavika (2 December 2012). "Giving new life to old myths". DNA India.
  4. "Google Groups". groups.google.com.
  5. "Google Groups". groups.google.com.
  6. "Bas Yun Hi is cut too thin". Rediff.
  7. "Nandita Das: Bus yun hi miffed again? - Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. "Technical snag in Ajith's Asal - Times of India". The Times of India.
  9. "Ajith approves Asal villain - Behindwoods.com - Tamil Movie News - Rajiv Krishna Ajith Asal". www.behindwoods.com.
  10. Rangarajan, Malathi (9 June 2012). "Krishnaveni Panjaalai - Foibles and consequences" – via www.thehindu.com.
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