Rajesh Touchriver Age, Wiki and Bio

Rajesh Touchriver

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Production Designer, Scriptwriter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth6/03/1972
Age52 years
BirthplaceArakulam, Idukki District, Kerala

Bio/Wiki

Real NameM. S. Rajesh
Famous ForWinning three National Awards for the Telugu film 'Naa Bangaaru Talli' (2013)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGovt. High School, Moolamattom, Kerala
College/University
  • School of Drama, Thrissur, Kerala
  • University of Calicut, Kerala
  • Wimbledon College of Arts, Wimbledon, United Kingdom
Educational Qualification
  • BTA in Direction
  • Masters in Visual language, Scenography & Direction

Personal Life

Zodiac signPisces
NationalityIndian
HometownArakulam, Idukki District, Kerala
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

WifeSunitha Krishnan (Social-Activist)
Parents
FatherSiva Sankaran Nair (Kathakali Actor)
MotherRukmini Amma
Siblings
BrotherName Not Known (PhD in Theater)

Career

DebutFilm, Director: In the Name of Buddha (2002)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Indie Gathering International Film Festival, Ohio, USA 2017: Array
  • National Film Awards 2013: Array
  • Nandi Awards (Govt of Andhra Pradesh State Awards) 2013: Array
  • International Awards: Array

Some Lesser Known Facts

He is skilled in Kathakali and Kalaripayattu training.
To aid distributors with pronunciation, he altered his last name to Touchriver.
In 1995, he collaborated with the National School of Drama in New Delhi.
By 1998, he had directed over 30 plays in Malayalam, Telugu, and English languages.