Raj Kalesh

Raj Kalesh is an Indian magician, chef,[1] TV host, stage choreographer and performer, from the city of Trivandrum, Kerala. He is best known for his cookery shows and magic shows on television. He has been the host of various shows for national channels, but almost all channels in Malayalam. He has also appeared in films, with notable roles in movies such as Sapthamashree Thaskaraha, Ustad Hotel and Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi.

Raj Kalesh
Born20/02/1971
Nedumparambu, Kilimanoor, Kerala
NationalityIndian
EducationBachelor of Arts in English, SN College
OccupationMagician, chef, stage choreographer
Spouse(s)Divya Kalesh
Children2

Childhood and personal life

Kalesh and his younger brother Raj Mahesh were born in Nedumparambu, Kilimanoor a suburban town near Thiruvananthapuram, in the state of Kerala. They were raised by their father Divakaran, who worked as a postmaster and their mother, Sarasamma. Attending school at Nagaroor Nedumparambu Government Higher Secondary School, he went on to complete his pre-degree in English at Sree Narayana College, Varkala. Shortly thereafter he graduated with an English degree from Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy.

During his schooling, he won an award for best actor at the State School Youth Festival.

Kalesh is married to Divya Kalesh. She is the producer of TV shows such as Taste of Kerala, Hot and Spicy, Little World and Mathrubhumi Award Night. They have two children.

Early career

Kalesh's career[2] took the turn into the entertainment industry when he joined a course in cinematography at the Southern Film Institute. He had been a part of Challenge Arts, an arts promotion club at Nagaroor, where he performed in some amateur theatre performances including dramas by G.Sankarapilai, Kavalam Narayana Panickker, Onam Thuruththu Rajasekharan and Chembur Zakir. On completion, he joined Asianet as an assistant director for programmes such as Sayahnam and Suprabhatham. He also assisted in the making of promotional videos and films. When he was not working on his many other projects, he worked as a stage choreographer for the magician Gopinath Muthukad, who inspired him to study magic. In 1999, Kalesh sought his tutelage.

The making of Raj Kalesh
Television Career
Year Title Role Channel Notes
1999-2001N/AAssistant directornetwork television
2002-2005SuprabhathamAssistant directorAsianet
2002-2005SayahnamAssistant directorAsianet
2005Kudumba MelaMagicianAsianetFirst independent magic mow
2006-2011Taste of KeralaHostAmrita TVThe highest rated cookery show in Kerala
2007-2011Hello DubaiHostAmrita TVTravelogue[3]
2009Taste of ArabiaHostAmrita TVTravelogue
2010 Hello AmericasHostAmrita TVTravelogue[4]
2012FoodpathHostAsianet Middle East / Asianet PlusReturned to Asianet with an international food travelogue, covering 17 countries in Europe, Africa, North America and Asia.
2013Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi KaregaContestantSony TVHindi multi-talent reality show. He performed magic acts like making the famous Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor into thin air and turning around the head of Imran Khan, thus making a name in North India as well. He won the winner's cup for this show.
2013-2014Indian Voice JuniorCo-HostMazhavil ManoramaHe made the national award winner KS Chithra sing in mid-air.
2015AvialHostSurya TVCookery show
2015Venal PachaMagicianAsianet News
2015Uggram UjjwalamPerformerMazhavil ManoramaSpecial appearance
2016-2017De RuchiHostMazhavil ManoramaCookery show[5]
2016-2017Vismaya SanchaaramHostDD MalayalamA magic-centric show
2017-2018The TreatHostMedia OneVery popular show in the Middle East.
2017-2018Udan PanamCo-Host with MathukkuttyMazhavil ManoramaQuiz show with an automated teller machine that delivers cash with each correct answer , was the number one rated programme.
2018The Grand Magical CircusHostAmrita TVShow which promotes and encourages Indian magicians and circus artists.
2018Comedy CircusHost (skit)Mazhavil ManoramaSpecial appearance
2018-2019Udan Panam season 2 Co-Host with MathukkuttyMazhavil Manorama
2018-2019Europpil Parannu ParannuCo-Host with MathukkuttyMazhavil ManoramaTravelouge
2019-PresentRuchi MalayalamHostDD MalayalamCookery show
2020Star MagicMagicianFlowers TV
2020–PresentLet's Rock and RollCo-Host with MathukkuttyZee KeralamMusical game show

Writing

Ruchi Vattam[2] was publishe in Malayalam by DC Book, Kottayam. Raj Kalesh joined the illustrious ranks of authors. He had earlier published food oriented articles in various Malayalam periodicals like Vanitha, Grihalakshmi, Mathrubhoomi Yathra, Kanyaka, Vanitha Paachakam and Madhyamam Ruchi.

Rewards and recognitions
  • 2007 & 2009: Award for best TV anchor from the State Government
  • 2007: Frame Media Award for Best Anchor
  • 2008: Asian Television Award for Best Anchor[6]
  • 2009: JC Award for the best cooking show of the year
  • 2010: Winner of the reality show Entertainment Ke Liye - Kuch Bhi Karega
  • 2016: Best Performer award from Mantra International Magic Convention.

References
  1. "After food and magic, Raj Kalesh found his third love". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  2. M, Athira (7 October 2015). "Blend of the best". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  3. "Hello Dubai Mon-Fri 11.30 P.M IST on Amrita TV". Keralatv.in. 28 January 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  4. "Amrita TV New Programs - Hello Americas". Keralatv.in. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  5. "'Dhe Ruchi' on Mazhavil Manorama". Times of India. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  6. "2008 Winners - Asian Television Awards". Asian TV Awards. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
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