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'''Jeevan''' (born '''Vickey Rangaraj''') is an Indian [[Tamil people|Tamil]] [[film actor]] in the Tamil film industry. He first appeared in the film ''[[University (film)|University]]'' (2002). However, this was followed by greater success ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' (2003). Following a 3-year sabbatical, he returned as an actor in the main role with [[Susi Ganesan]]'s ''[[Thiruttu Payale]]'' (2006), which earned him praise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/jul/23/south-jeevans-krishna-leelai.htm|title=First look: Jeevan's Krishna Leelai|website=Rediff|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref> He signed up for the remake of the [[Naan Avanillai (1974 film)|1974 film]] ''[[Naan Avanillai (2007 film)|Naan Avanillai]]'' (2007), and post-release gained even more praise for helping it become a success.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/jeevan/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #Jeevan and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat}}</ref> | '''Jeevan''' (born '''Vickey Rangaraj''') is an Indian [[Tamil people|Tamil]] [[film actor]] in the Tamil film industry. He first appeared in the film ''[[University (film)|University]]'' (2002). However, this was followed by greater success ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' (2003). Following a 3-year sabbatical, he returned as an actor in the main role with [[Susi Ganesan]]'s ''[[Thiruttu Payale]]'' (2006), which earned him praise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/jul/23/south-jeevans-krishna-leelai.htm|title=First look: Jeevan's Krishna Leelai|website=Rediff|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24|archive-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125141904/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/jul/23/south-jeevans-krishna-leelai.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> He signed up for the remake of the [[Naan Avanillai (1974 film)|1974 film]] ''[[Naan Avanillai (2007 film)|Naan Avanillai]]'' (2007), and post-release gained even more praise for helping it become a success.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/jeevan/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #Jeevan and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=12 April 2019|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412120204/https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/jeevan/biography.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
He graduated from the [[St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School|St Bede's School]] in [[Chennai]]. One of his classmates was actor [[Surya Sivakumar]]. He took up [[B. A.|BA]] in Theatre Arts. He studied Theatre in [[London]], and then took a 2½ years training in acting at the [[Stella Adler Studio of Acting]] in [[Hollywood]]. He worked as a [[bartender]] in a [[pub]] in [[East London]] called 'Weatherspoons'.<ref name="auto"/><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030302162024/http://www.chennaionline.com | He graduated from the [[St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School|St Bede's School]] in [[Chennai]]. One of his classmates was actor [[Surya Sivakumar]]. He took up [[B. A.|BA]] in Theatre Arts. He studied Theatre in [[London]], and then took a 2½ years training in acting at the [[Stella Adler Studio of Acting]] in [[Hollywood]]. He worked as a [[bartender]] in a [[pub]] in [[East London]] called 'Weatherspoons'.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/interviews/jeevan.asp |title=Meeting with Jeevan (hero of 'University') |website=www.chennaionline.com |access-date=2 March 2003 |archive-date=2 March 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030302162024/http://www.chennaionline.com/interviews/jeevan.asp |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
He first appeared in the film ''[[University (film)|University]]'' but remained largely unnoticed due to poor public opinion of the film. However, this was followed by greater success as Pandyaa in ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]''.<ref>{{Cite | He first appeared in the film ''[[University (film)|University]]'' but remained largely unnoticed due to poor public opinion of the film. However, this was followed by greater success as Pandyaa in ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/winsome-villains/article28445537.ece|title=Winsome Villains|newspaper=The Hindu|date=14 August 2003|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=31 August 2019|archive-date=27 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927115032/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/winsome-villains/article28445537.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite winning critical acclaim and receiving several offers to play the antagonist in Tamil films, Jeevan waited two years and opted against signing any more films since he wanted to play lead characters. In March 2005, he was offered the film ''[[Thotta]]'' directed by [[Selva (director)|Selva]] and accepted to work on the film, though delays meant he had starred in other films as protagonist before it released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jeevan-is-back-news-tamil-kkfv7zefgfasi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716111754/http://www.sify.com/movies/jeevan-is-back-news-tamil-kkfv7zefgfasi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-07-16|title=Jeevan is back|website=Sify}}</ref> | ||
Following a three-year hiatus, he returned as an actor in the main role with Susi Ganesan's ''[[Thiruttu Payale]]'', which earned him praise. He signed up for the remake of the 1974 film ''[[Naan Avanillai (2007 film)|Naan Avanillai]]'', and post-release gained even more praise for helping it become a success. His recent releases include ''[[Thotta]]'' (co-starring [[Priyamani]]) and ''[[Machakaaran]]'' (opposite [[Kamna Jethmalani]]).His other ventures include ''[[Jeyikkira Kuthira]] and Asariri'' which are yet to be released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/07/jeevan-makes-a-comeback-1667890.html|title=Jeevan makes a comeback|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/03/actor-jeevans-next-a-sci-fi-thriller-titled-asariri-11993.html|title=Actor Jeevan's next, a sci-fi thriller titled Asariri|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref> Paambattam is the recent film in his career which is still under production.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mallika-sherawat-is-back-in-tamil-with-jeevan-s-paambattam-1642501-2020-02-02|title=Mallika Sherawat is back in Tamil with Jeevan's Paambattam|date=February 2, 2020|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref> | Following a three-year hiatus, he returned as an actor in the main role with Susi Ganesan's ''[[Thiruttu Payale]]'', which earned him praise. He signed up for the remake of the 1974 film ''[[Naan Avanillai (2007 film)|Naan Avanillai]]'', and post-release gained even more praise for helping it become a success. His recent releases include ''[[Thotta]]'' (co-starring [[Priyamani]]) and ''[[Machakaaran]]'' (opposite [[Kamna Jethmalani]]).His other ventures include ''[[Jeyikkira Kuthira]] and Asariri'' which are yet to be released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/07/jeevan-makes-a-comeback-1667890.html|title=Jeevan makes a comeback|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-03-24|archive-date=24 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324125426/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/07/jeevan-makes-a-comeback-1667890.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/03/actor-jeevans-next-a-sci-fi-thriller-titled-asariri-11993.html|title=Actor Jeevan's next, a sci-fi thriller titled Asariri|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-03-24|archive-date=24 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324125422/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/03/actor-jeevans-next-a-sci-fi-thriller-titled-asariri-11993.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Paambattam is the recent film in his career which is still under production.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mallika-sherawat-is-back-in-tamil-with-jeevan-s-paambattam-1642501-2020-02-02|title=Mallika Sherawat is back in Tamil with Jeevan's Paambattam|date=February 2, 2020|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24|archive-date=24 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324125425/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mallika-sherawat-is-back-in-tamil-with-jeevan-s-paambattam-1642501-2020-02-02|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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|rowspan="1"| 2006 || ''[[Thiruttu Payale]]'' || Manickam || | |rowspan="1"| 2006 || ''[[Thiruttu Payale]]'' || Manickam || | ||
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|rowspan="2"| 2007 || ''[[Naan Avanillai (2007 film)|Naan Avanillai]]'' || Joseph Fernandez || | |rowspan="2"| 2007 || ''[[Naan Avanillai (2007 film)|Naan Avanillai]]'' || Joseph Fernandez and more || | ||
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| ''[[Machakaaran]]'' || Vicky || | | ''[[Machakaaran]]'' || Vicky || | ||
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|rowspan="1"| 2008 || ''[[Thotta]]'' || Shanmugham || | |rowspan="1"| 2008 || ''[[Thotta]]'' || Shanmugham || | ||
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|rowspan="1"| 2009 || ''[[Naan Avanillai 2]]'' || Joseph Fernandez || | |rowspan="1"| 2009 || ''[[Naan Avanillai 2]]'' || Joseph Fernandez and more || | ||
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|rowspan="1"| 2015 || ''[[Adhibar]]'' || Siva || | |rowspan="1"| 2015 || ''[[Adhibar]]'' || Siva || | ||
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Jeevan | |
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 Jeevan at the Adhibar Press Meet | |
| Born | Vijayabaskar Rangaraj 6 July 1975 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–2010; 2015-present |
Jeevan (born Vickey Rangaraj) is an Indian Tamil film actor in the Tamil film industry. He first appeared in the film University (2002). However, this was followed by greater success Kaakha Kaakha (2003). Following a 3-year sabbatical, he returned as an actor in the main role with Susi Ganesan's Thiruttu Payale (2006), which earned him praise.[1] He signed up for the remake of the 1974 film Naan Avanillai (2007), and post-release gained even more praise for helping it become a success.[2]
Biography
He graduated from the St Bede's School in Chennai. One of his classmates was actor Surya Sivakumar. He took up BA in Theatre Arts. He studied Theatre in London, and then took a 2½ years training in acting at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in Hollywood. He worked as a bartender in a pub in East London called 'Weatherspoons'.[2][3]
Career
He first appeared in the film University but remained largely unnoticed due to poor public opinion of the film. However, this was followed by greater success as Pandyaa in Kaakha Kaakha.[4] Despite winning critical acclaim and receiving several offers to play the antagonist in Tamil films, Jeevan waited two years and opted against signing any more films since he wanted to play lead characters. In March 2005, he was offered the film Thotta directed by Selva and accepted to work on the film, though delays meant he had starred in other films as protagonist before it released.[5]
Following a three-year hiatus, he returned as an actor in the main role with Susi Ganesan's Thiruttu Payale, which earned him praise. He signed up for the remake of the 1974 film Naan Avanillai, and post-release gained even more praise for helping it become a success. His recent releases include Thotta (co-starring Priyamani) and Machakaaran (opposite Kamna Jethmalani).His other ventures include Jeyikkira Kuthira and Asariri which are yet to be released.[6][7] Paambattam is the recent film in his career which is still under production.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | University | Gandhi | Debut film in Tamil |
| 2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Pandiya | Filmfare Award for Best Villain ITFA Best Villain Award |
| 2006 | Thiruttu Payale | Manickam | |
| 2007 | Naan Avanillai | Joseph Fernandez and more | |
| Machakaaran | Vicky | ||
| 2008 | Thotta | Shanmugham | |
| 2009 | Naan Avanillai 2 | Joseph Fernandez and more | |
| 2015 | Adhibar | Siva | |
| TBA | Jeyikkira Kuthira | Post Production | |
| Asariri | Viswamithran | Filming | |
| Pambattam | Filming | ||
| Krishna Leelai | IAS Officer |
References
- ↑ "First look: Jeevan's Krishna Leelai". Rediff. Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Exclusive biography of #Jeevan and on his life". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ↑ "Meeting with Jeevan (hero of 'University')". www.chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2003. Retrieved 2 March 2003.
- ↑ "Winsome Villains". The Hindu. 14 August 2003. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Jeevan is back". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 July 2018.
- ↑ "Jeevan makes a comeback". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ↑ "Actor Jeevan's next, a sci-fi thriller titled Asariri". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ↑ "Mallika Sherawat is back in Tamil with Jeevan's Paambattam". India Today. 2 February 2020. Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
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