Joe Rajan
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Joe Rajan | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Businessmen |
| Spouse | Rochelle D'Souza |
| Children | 2 |
Joe Rajan is an Indian film director and producer.[1] He is CEO and founder of Harvey World Destinations, an Indian travel company. He is appointed as the working President of the Maharashtra State Human Rights Protection Mission. (Regd. under Govt of India NO.302/2012)[citation needed]
Raja was born in Thrissur, Kerala to Mr. V. K. Rajan and Annie Rajan.[citation needed]
Rajan began his career as an employee in a travel company in Mahim, Mumbai, eventually becoming a vice-president (sales and marketing).[citation needed] In 2005, he started his own travel company, Harvey India.[2][failed verification]
Films career
In 2013, Rajan ventured into the Indian Film Industry – producing and directing his debut film, Luv U Soniyo,[3] which released on 26 July 2013. The film, a romantic comedy, was bought by media giant Network 18 and had a fair run at the box office and was the launch of Rati Agnihotri's son Tanuj Virwani and Miss India 2010 Neha Hinge.[4][5][6] Recently, he co-produced the critically acclaimed Marathi Movie Kanha along with Zee studios.[citation needed] He is currently producing the Marathi Movie Ranangan along with Viacom 18 motion pictures and Karishma Jain.[citation needed]
Personal life
Rajan is married to Rochelle D'Souza and has two children.[citation needed]
Philanthropist
Rajan has been actively involved in several charities and he regularly sponsors various church events in Mumbai.[citation needed] He and his wife Rochelle host an annual Christmas brunch where prominent names of the hospitality industry, politics and fashion rubbed shoulders with people in the entertainment field.[7][8][9]