Ranjith Raj
Ranjith Raj | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–2023 |
| Known for | Autograph |
| Spouse |
Dhanya (m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
Ranjith Raj is an Indian actor, known for his work in Malayalam television soap operas and films. He is recognised for his role as James Albert in the Asianet teen drama serial Autograph (2009–2012).
Early and personal life
[edit]Ranjith was born in the Kannur district of Kerala, India.[1] His mother, Usha, was a former actress in the Malayalam film and television industry.[2][3] He lost his father at the age of two.[1] After studying marine technology, Ranjith worked in the merchant navy for few years before leaving the profession due to malaria.[4]
Ranjith married Dhanya on 8 May 2017, and they have a daughter.[5]
Career
[edit]Ranjith's acting career began in 2004 with the Surya TV serial Kanyadhanam, in which he played the character Nandhu.[1] His breakthrough came in 2009 with the portrayal of James Albert in the teen drama serial Autograph aired on Asianet.[6] In addition to television, he acted in Malayalam films such as Akashangalil (2015), Ariyathe Ishtamai (2015), and Priyapettavar (2019).[7]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Akashangalil | Leo | [7] | |
| Ariyathe Ishtamai | Manu | [7][8] | ||
| 2019 | Priyapettavar | Sudhi | [7][9] |
Television
[edit] |
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kanyadhanam | Nandhu | Surya TV | Debut | [10][1] |
| 2008 | Kudumbayogam | — | |||
| 2009–2012 | Autograph | James Albert | Asianet | Lead role | [10] |
| 2012 | Sree Padmanabham | Rama | Amrita TV | [4] | |
| 2012 | Chandralekha | Soorya Prakash | Asianet | [4] | |
| 2012 | Hridayam Sakshi | — | Mazhavil Manorama | [4] | |
| 2014–2015 | Aniyathi | — | |||
| 2015 | Meghasandesam | — | Kairali TV | [11] | |
| 2016–2017 | Mangalyapattu | Denny Mathew | Mazhavil Manorama | [12][13] | |
| 2016–2018 | Rathri Mazha | Saji | Flowers TV | [14] | |
| 2017 | Chempattu | — | Asianet | ||
| 2017–2021 | Kasthooriman | Dhyan | |||
| 2018 | Makkal | Raj | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| 2019–2020 | Kabani | Varun | Zee Keralam | [15] | |
| 2019–2020 | Classmates | Sethu | Flowers TV | [16] | |
| 2019–2021 | Sathya Enna Penkutty | Abhijith | Zee Keralam | [17] | |
| 2021 | Ente Bharya | Rahul | Flowers TV | Lead role | [17] |
| 2021–2023 | Sasneham | Sajan | Asianet | ||
| 2022 | Kaliveedu | Jeevan | Surya TV | ||
| 2023 | Sukhamo Devi | Sethu | Flowers TV |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Nakul, V. G. (10 July 2019). "ഓട്ടോഗ്രാഫിലെ പ്ലസ് ടു 'പയ്യൻ' അച്ഛനായി; പ്രാർഥന പോലെ ജീവിതത്തിലേക്ക് ഇസബെൽ" [The 'plus two boy' in Autograph becomes a father; Izabel enters life like a prayer]. Vanitha (in Malayalam). Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "'നിങ്ങളുടെ കൂട്ടത്തിലെ ഒരു മാലഖയെ ഞാൻ അടിച്ചുമാറ്റീട്ടുണ്ട് കേട്ടോ'; കുറിപ്പുമായി പ്രേക്ഷകരുടെ 'ജെയിംസ്"" [I've stolen a queen from your group; note from audience's James]. Asianet News Malayalam (in Malayalam). 14 May 2020. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Network, Karma News (11 November 2021). "അവന്റെ മരണശേഷം ആ വീട്ടിലേക്ക് ഞാന് പോകാറില്ല, രഞ്ജിത്ത് രാജ് പറയുന്നു" [I won't go to that house after his death, says Ranjith Raj]. Karma News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d Chat with Ranjith Raj (Malayalam Serial Actor) (Video) (in Malayalam). 17 May 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "ഇവൾ എന്റെ ഇസ, അച്ഛനായ സന്തോഷം പങ്കുവച്ച് രഞ്ജിത്ത് രാജ്" [This is my Iza, Ranjith Raj shares his joy of becoming a father]. ഇവൾ എന്റെ ഇസ, അച്ഛനായ സന്തോഷം പങ്കുവച്ച് രഞ്ജിത്ത് രാജ് (in Malayalam). 11 July 2019. Archived from the original on 1 August 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Autograph fame Ranjith Raj: Most of the viewers don't know my real name, they still call me James". The Times of India. 23 April 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "രഞ്ജിത് രാജ്" [Ranjith Raj]. M3DB (in Malayalam). Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Ariyaathe Ishtamaay [2015]". en.msidb.org. Archived from the original on 21 May 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Priyappettavar [2018]". en.msidb.org. Archived from the original on 22 April 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Autograph fame Ranjith Raj blessed with a baby girl, shares first picture with the newborn". The Times of India. 11 July 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Meghasandesham- New Serial on Kairali TV launched on 9 November 2015". Vinodadarshan. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Mangalyapattu Serial- Actors and Actress | Cast&Crew of Mazhavil Manorama Serial". Vinodadarshan. Archived from the original on 23 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Mangalyapattu all episodes by Mazhavil Manorama". kazhchapetty.com. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Rarthrimazha Serial Cast& Crew| Flowers TV Serial Actors and Actresses". Vinodadarshan. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "From making Dalgona coffee to parotta, Kabani actor Ranjith is honing his culinary skills during the lockdown; take a look". The Times of India. 9 April 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ K. S., Anish (11 November 2019). "Classmates flowers tv serial launching on 18th November at 6.30 P.M". Kerala TV. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Autograph stars Ranjith and Ambarish reunite in 'Ente Bharya'". The Times of India. 23 March 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Ranjith Raj at IMDb
