Rajesh Nair is an Indian film director and film producer, who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for directing the Malayalam films Escape from Uganda (2 013), Salt Mango Tree (2015) and Kalyanam (2018).
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Rajesh Nair, also known as Rajesh Mohanan, was born on Saturday, 12 August 1978 (age 45 years; as in 2023) in Thiruvananthapuram taluk, Kerala. His zodiac sign is Leo. Rajesh attended the University of British Columbia, Canada, to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from 1996 to 1999. Meanwhile, he also obtained Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering from Aptech Computer Education. Rajesh earned a Master of Business Administration in International Marketing from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda from 2007 to 2009. After this, he did a one-year course in film production and direction at the New York Film Academy, New York.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
Rajesh Mohan’s father’s name is C Mohanan Nair. Rajesh Nair has a sister, Anu Ratheesh Vega, who is a doctor. Anu is married to music director Ratheesh Vega.
Rajesh Nair’s father
Rajesh Nair with his mother
Rajesh Nair with his sister and brother-in-law
wife and children
Rajesh Nair married Usha Rajesh Nair on 30 May 2002. Usha is a lawyer, filmmaker, fashion choreographer and pageant groomer. She is a Director at Via Films and National Director at Miss India Worldwide Pageant. The couple has two daughters, Medha Rajesh Nair and Daksha Rajesh Nair.
Rajesh Nair with his wife
Rajesh Nair with his daughter Medha Rajesh Nair
Rajesh Nair with his daughter Daksha Rajesh Nair
Rajesh Nair with his family
livelihood
Before venturing into the film industry, Rajesh Nair had a successful career as the CEO of Tembo Steel Limited, a leading company in East Africa specializing in manufacturing hot and cold rolled profiles. He devoted eight consecutive years to Tembo Steel Limited and held two key corporate positions: Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. During his tenure, Nair’s professional contributions were instrumental in the company becoming the second largest exporter of steel products in Uganda. Following his tenure at Tembo Steel Limited, Nair took on another influential role as Chief Marketing Manager at Roofings Limited, a major player in the Ugandan steel industry. He remained with Roofings Ltd. for an additional six years, further strengthening his expertise and experience in the field. However, Nair decided to switch gears about a decade ago and pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He took up the role of Managing Director at Impresario Uganda Limited, marking his entry into the world of show business. Through this position, he became the franchise holder of Miss India Worldwide in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, as well as one of the key organizers of the Indian lifestyle TV program Zee Mantra. Nair’s background in business administration and international marketing proved invaluable to his rapid success in this new line of work. In the entertainment industry, Nair finally got the opportunity to explore his lifelong passion for films, fulfilling his personal dream.
the creator
Rajesh Nair made his debut as a producer in 2018 with the Malayalam film Kalyanam. Subsequently, he produced the Malayalam films Eighteen Hours (2021) and These (2022).
Rajesh Nair working on a film in his studio
Since 2012, he has been the company director of two production houses, Via Films Limited and Meru Motion Pictures.
director
Rajesh Nair made his debut as a film director in 2013 with the Malayalam film Escape from Uganda.
Rajesh Nair during the shooting of the film Escape from Uganda
The same year, he directed the Malayalam film Enum Enum Enum. Subsequently, he directed the Malayalam films Salt Mango Tree (2015), Kalyanam (2018), Kalyanam (2018), Thrissur Pooram (2019), Eighteen Hours (2021), and These (2022). He has also directed the Bhojpuri film Mahadev Ka Gorakhpur. Later the film became popular all over India and was released in 6 languages.
Rajesh Nair is working on a film project
Rajesh Nair has also directed advertisement shoots for various brands like Samsung, SABMiller and Chinmoy University.
Author
He has worked as a writer for some Malayalam films such as Escape from Uganda (2013), Enum Enum Enum (2013), and Kalyanam (2018).
pony
Rajesh Nair has a tattoo on his right arm.
Rajesh Nair’s tattoo
car collection
Rajesh Nair owns a Mahindra Alturas.
Rajesh Nair with his Mahindra Alturas
Facts/General Knowledge
- He likes to play cricket in his spare time.
- Rajesh Nair is fluent in four languages: English, Hindi, Tamil and Swahili.
- He is often seen consuming alcohol on many occasions.
Rajesh Nair enjoying a drink with friends
- Rajesh Nair is an avid dog lover and has a pet dog named Snoopy.
Rajesh Nair with his pet dog Snoopy
- He has been based in Uganda since 2000.
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