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Rajiv Lakshman | |
|---|---|
 Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman (L-R) | |
| Born | Rajiv Lakshman Ambadapudi 15 April 1973 [1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | MTV Roadies |
| Spouse | Susan Lakshman |
Rajiv Lakshman Ambadapudi (born 15 April 1973) is a creator and former presenter of the television series, MTV Dropout Pvt Ltd and MTV Roadies . [2] [3] He is the twin brother of Raghu Ram.
Rajiv Lakshman was born into a Telugu family in New Delhi, along with his twin brother, Raghu Ram. [4] [5] He also has sister, Supriya.
Lakshman studied at the Woodstock School in Landour, Uttarakhand, and later attended the University of Delhi in Delhi, Deshbandhu College, and Sri Venkateswara College. [6]
Lakshman has been involved in the show MTV Roadies since 2001. He is also involved in production work of the Stunt reality program Jaanbaaz. [7] He starred in 2010 alongside brother Raghu in the film Tees Maar Khan . [8]
Rajiv has appeared in Comedy Nights Bachao . [9]
In 2016, Rajiv appeared in a movie called "Dhanak", which garnered acclaim. [10]
Pairing with his brother Raghu again, Rajiv is seen in MTV Dropout Pvt Ltd, a reality television show for budding entrepreneurs. [11]
In 2019, he and his brother Raghu, starred in Amazon Prime's Skulls and Roses. The show received negative reviews and therefore it was not continued for a second season.
In 2021, he starred in the Tamil film Doctor as Alvin, with his twin Raghu playing Melvin.
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