J. Rajiv Choudhry

J.Rajiv Choudhry is an Indian actor, director, corporate trainer and race car driver.

J.Rajiv Choudhry
Born (1959-04-12) 12 April 1959
OccupationActor, Director, Corporate Trainer
Years active1969–present
Websitewww.efactor.biz

Choudhry is associated with The Madras Players[1] and has appeared in TV commercials and Tamil movies.

Choudhry uses theatre, film, art, craft, sports, adventure, simulations and other creative tools to train corporate groups and young adults in behavioural skills using experiential learning methodologies.[2]

Career

Choudhry was born in Chennai to a Punjabi family. His father, Shri Jaidevji, was an educationist and Vedic scholar.[3][4]Rajiv Choudhry attended D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School in Gopalapuram, serving as a first school captain in 1975.

Choudhry has appeared in over 300 TV commercials, corporate films, print ads, theatre productions and feature films.[5][6][7] His films include Minnale, Ullam Ketkumae, and Mayakkam Enna.[8]

Choudhry serves as consultant to FICCI for its annual Best Animated Frames [BAF] Awards held during the FICCI FRAMES Festival.[9][10][11] He has also served as Advisor, Moderator & Speaker Coach for TedX Chennai for 2018 & 2019.[12][13]

Choudhry started rallying at the age of 18 and participated in several national rallies as part of the JK Tyres team. He placed in the top three consistently and won the national championship. Choudhry served as a Committee member, Director of the Races and also as Steward of the Madras Motor Sports Club from 1985 to 2000.

Choudhry is currently honorary Vice-President of TN Arya Samaj Educational Society which runs the D.A.V Group of schools, Chennai.

Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2001MinnaleRajiv's father
2005Ullam KetkumeIrene's father
2011Mayakkam EnnaSunder Ramesh's father
2013SettaiMadhumitha's father

References
  1. Shonali Muthalaly (1 August 2007). "Director's cut=The Hindu". Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  2. "Retailer internships that aim to make a difference". Business Line on Campus. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  3. "D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School-History". Wikipedia. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  4. "Co-founder of DAV group of schools dies". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  5. Divya Kumar (30 December 2006). "Taking theatre forward=The Hindu". Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  6. Geeta Padmanabhan (20 October 2005). "Artists, attitude, appreciation=The Hindu". Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  7. Akhila Krishnamurthy (1 August 2015). "Between the Lines=aalaap". Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  8. "Rajeev Choudhry is crafting creativity". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  9. AnimationXpress Team (31 March 2006). "BAF 2006: A great experience!=Animation Xpress.com". Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  10. M. Ramesh (25 October 2004). "Where's Mr Spark?=The Hindu Business Line". Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  11. AnimationXpress Team (2 September 2004). "Toonskool promises 'industry ready' animators=Animation Xpress.com". Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  12. "We need to talk about *&#". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  13. "TEDxChennai to enthrall audience with exciting line of speakers". News Today. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
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