Vinod Raj is a Kannada film actor, who is widely recognized and illustrious for his dancing skills. He has acted along with various major co-stars like Arjun Sarja, Ramesh Arvind, Srinivas Murthy in his short film career and is choosy in selecting films, he also likes to experiment in his roles..
He has recently depicted his singing skills through his latest album Bhaktanjali, which is a Devotional Album. He has also sung some songs in his movies. He had once asserted that Michael Jackson as his inspiration for both singing and dancing.
Film career
Renowned Actor, Producer Dwarkish introduced him to the Film Industry. In his first two films, he acted under Dwarkish Chitra, and later he acted several movies in his home banner. His dances in Dance Raja Dance is popular in YouTube, which was also used in video game Grand Theft Auto:III. Apart from which, he even acted under various producers too.
Many artists of his time had moved on to other language films. Even Vinod Raj was called by K. Balachander to act in other language films. But, he had rejected the offer.
He, along with his mother Dr.Leelavathi, has been involved in many charitable works. He was the only actor to donate for TV9 Kannada's Flood relief fund. He also joined Anna Hazare's movement supporting Jan Lokpal Bill against corruption. They have build a hospital near Nelamangala.
Since from 50 years Dr.M.Leelavathi acted in nearly 550 films. Other than Kannada she acted in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Tulu language films with all prominent stars like Dr.Rajkumar, N.T.Rama Rao, Shivaji Ganeshan and Chiranjeevi.
Dr.M.Leelavathi hails from South Kanara Dist., Karnataka, entered films through professional theatre group headed by veteran artist late. Subbaiah Naidu, after completing a
Veteran artist Dr.M.Leelavathi has her own unique style of acting and has won hearts of Kannada film fans. From heroine to “Amma” she portrayed varities of roles in her acting career.
Dr.M.Leelavathi won national awards for 2 times for her performance in “Maduve Maddi Nodu” and “Santha Thukaram” and she won state awards for 6 times for films “Thumbida Koda”, “Mahatyaga”,”Bhakta Kumbara”,”Sipayi Ramu” and “Gejje Pooje”. Also she won the best supporting artist Film Fare award for her performance in “Kannadada Kanda”.
As a producer she produced films called “College Hero”,“Nanjunda", "Kannadada Kanda“ and “Shukra“ with her son dance king Vinod Raj in main lead under her own banner Leelavathi Combines.
Apart from acting profession Dr.M.Leelavathi being a lover of agricultural activities took up farming in her own farmlands near Soladevanahalli and Nelamangala near Bangalore city. Also she is involved in social activities and being lover of animals. She built a Veterinary hospital and a hospital for village public in Soladevanahalli
Dr.M.Leelavathi hails from South Kanara Dist., Karnataka, entered films through professional theatre group headed by veteran artist late. Subbaiah Naidu, after completing a
Veteran artist Dr.M.Leelavathi has her own unique style of acting and has won hearts of Kannada film fans. From heroine to “Amma” she portrayed varities of roles in her acting career.
Dr.M.Leelavathi won national awards for 2 times for her performance in “Maduve Maddi Nodu” and “Santha Thukaram” and she won state awards for 6 times for films “Thumbida Koda”, “Mahatyaga”,”Bhakta Kumbara”,”Sipayi Ramu” and “Gejje Pooje”. Also she won the best supporting artist Film Fare award for her performance in “Kannadada Kanda”.
As a producer she produced films called “College Hero”,“Nanjunda", "Kannadada Kanda“ and “Shukra“ with her son dance king Vinod Raj in main lead under her own banner Leelavathi Combines.
Apart from acting profession Dr.M.Leelavathi being a lover of agricultural activities took up farming in her own farmlands near Soladevanahalli and Nelamangala near Bangalore city. Also she is involved in social activities and being lover of animals. She built a Veterinary hospital and a hospital for village public in Soladevanahalli
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