Joe Rajan
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Joe Rajan | |
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| Occupation(s) | Director, Businessmen |
| Spouse | Rochelle D'Souza |
| Children | 2 |
Joe Rajan is an Indian film director and producer.[1] He is CEO and founder of Harvey World Destinations, an Indian travel company. He is appointed as the working President of the Maharashtra State Human Rights Protection Mission. (Regd. under Govt of India NO.302/2012)[citation needed]
Early life and background
[edit]Raja was born in Thrissur, Kerala to Mr. V. K. Rajan and Annie Rajan.[citation needed]
Rajan began his career as an employee in a travel company in Mahim, Mumbai, eventually becoming a vice-president (sales and marketing).[citation needed] In 2005, he started his own travel company, Harvey India.[2][failed verification]
Films career
[edit]In 2013, Rajan ventured into the Indian Film Industry – producing and directing his debut film, Luv U Soniyo,[3] which released on 26 July 2013. The film, a romantic comedy, was bought by media giant Network 18 and had a fair run at the box office and was the launch of Rati Agnihotri's son Tanuj Virwani and Miss India 2010 Neha Hinge.[4][5][6] Recently, he co-produced the critically acclaimed Marathi Movie Kanha along with Zee studios.[citation needed] He is currently producing the Marathi Movie Ranangan along with Viacom 18 motion pictures and Karishma Jain.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Rajan is married to Rochelle D'Souza and has two children.[citation needed]
Philanthropist
[edit]Rajan has been actively involved in several charities and he regularly sponsors various church events in Mumbai.[citation needed] He and his wife Rochelle host an annual Christmas brunch where prominent names of the hospitality industry, politics and fashion rubbed shoulders with people in the entertainment field.[7][8][9]
Achievements
[edit]Rajan is the Founder and CEO of Harvey India Pvt Ltd.,[2] a travel and tour organization established in 2005 with branch and associate offices all over India and an International office in Chicago.[citation needed] He incorporated Harvey India Holidays Pvt. Ltd. in the year 2012, which has flexible packages to popular destinations like Kerala, Goa, Himachal, Rajasthan, the Southern Hill stations and more... In addition, niche options include wildlife, Ayurveda and spas, soft adventure, Honeymoons, Pilgrimages and educational tours for students. He also incorporated Harvey India Productions in 2011, with his first directorial Debut - Luv U Soniyo.[10][11][12][13]
He was also a guest Columnist for Absolut India (travel specialist).[citation needed] Harvey India gets the award for one of the top five performers' 2013-2014 travel company from Oberoi Hotels.[citation needed] India's Top producers' award from OTM, highest Average rate global Market India From Marriott hotels worldwide.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Movie | Industry | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Page 3 | Bollywood | He made a special appearance as an actor |
| 2007 | Traffic Signal | Bollywood | He made a special appearance as an actor |
| 2013 | Luv U Soniyo | Bollywood | He made his Directorial Debut for Viacom 18 |
| 2016 | Kanha | Marathi language | He co-produced the movie with Purvesh Sarnaik and Zee studios |
| 2017 | Ranangan | Marathi language | Producer |
| 2017 | Ashi hi Aashiqui-Aha | Marathi language | Produced with T-series, Moving pictures and Supriya Pilgaonkar |
| 2018 | Kolhapur Diaries | Marathi language | currently directing the remake of Malayalam super hit Angamalay Diaries |
References
[edit]- ^ Press Trust of India (19 July 2013). "Guwahati siblings set for Bollywood debut with Luv U Soniyo". NDTV Movies. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Harvey India". Archived from the original on 18 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- ^ "Joe Rajan". Desimartini. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Acting is no 'cake' walk!". 25 June 2013.
- ^ desitube (7 July 2013). "Luv U Soniyo Music Launch- director Joe Rajan introduce his team of film "Luv U Soniyo"" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Sonu Nigam at 'Pyaar Tera' song launch from LUV U SONIYO - photo 9 : glamsham.com". 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Joe Rajan Rochelle's Pre-Christmas Brunch: Gulshan Grover, Atul Agnihotri, Abbas-Mustan show up".
- ^ "Hindi Movies, Latest Movie Wallpapers, Trailers, Events, News, Showtimes - Sulekha".
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Celebs grace Joe Rajan's Christmas Brunch". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013.
- ^ "Joe Rajan". IMDb.
- ^ "Joe Rajan Archives - Box Office India : India's premier film trade magazine".
- ^ "Luv U Soniyo (2012) - IMDbPro".
- ^ "Joe Rajan - Movies, Videos, Songs, Profile, Playlist, Jukebox, Awards - Bollywood MuVyz".