Rajiv Krishna
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15 January 1972
- Actor
- screenplay writer
- author
Rajiv Krishna | |
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| Born | Rajiv Gopalakrishnan 15 January 1972 |
| Other names | Rajiv Krishna, Rajiv, Rajiv G. Menon |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Dimple Varma |
| Children | 1 |
Rajiv Krishna (born 15 January 1972) is an Indian actor from Bangalore. He has appeared in Tamil films in leading and supporting roles.
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]
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 was assistant director to Revathy on Mitr, My Friend (2002) and Phir Milenge (2004). 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]
Menon is also a screenwriter, having written for Dus Kahaniyaan and Dhaakad. He also played the lead in Zen Katha, a play by Lilette Dubey.