Rajeev Pillai

Rajeev Pillai
  

Rajeev Govinda Pillai is an Indian actor from Malayalam cinema. His acting debut was in the movie City of God directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery (2011) where he played one of the heroes. His popularity further increased with the stellar performances in Celebrity Cricket League where he single-handedly carried his state team to many victories .

Pillai is originally a dentist, the fashion bug bit him while doing his masters in London. After leaving dentistry he left for Mumbai to follow a career in fashion. His successful run in the fashion industry motivated many Kerala youth to take up modelling as he is still considered as the pioneer in the industry from Kerala. He still remains the only model from Kerala who has worked in Paris, the fashion capital of the world. In 2011 he debuted in movies with Lijo Jose Pellissery's City of God (2011 film) as one of the leads. It was his 32nd audition which eventually gave him success. He represented Kerala Strikers Cricket team in CCL and was the Captain before. Of the six seasons Kerala Strikers played, he top scored five times winning ten "Man of the match" awards and the most coveted best batsman of tournament in 2017. He also represented Kerala twice in Celebrity Badminton League.


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