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{{short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = J. Rajiv Choudhry
| image = J Rajiv Choudhry.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|4|12|df=y}}
| birth_place =
| occupation = Actor, Director, Corporate Trainer
| yearsactive = 1969–present
| spouse =
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| website = www.efactor.biz
}}
'''J. Rajiv Choudhry''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] actor, director, corporate trainer and race car driver.

Choudhry is associated with [[The Madras Players]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Shonali Muthalaly | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/directors-cut/article2251370.ece | title=Director's cut|work=The Hindu |date=2007-08-01 |access-date=2015-09-09}}</ref> and has appeared in TV commercials and [[Tamil movies]].

Choudhry uses theatre, film, art, craft, sports, adventure, simulations and other creative tools to train corporate groups and young adults in behavioural skills using experiential learning methodologies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bloncampus.thehindubusinessline.com/people-at-work/retailer-internships-that-aim-to-make-a-difference/article27796444.ece|title=Retailer internships that aim to make a difference|website=Business Line on Campus|date=11 June 2019 |access-date=2019-06-11}}</ref>

==Career==
Choudhry was born in [[Chennai]] to a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] family. His father, Shri Jaidevji, was an educationist and [[Vedas|Vedic]] scholar.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Co-founder-of-DAV-group-of-schools-dies/articleshow/53998835.cms|title=Co-founder of DAV group of schools dies|website=The Times of India|date=4 September 2016 |access-date=2019-08-27}}</ref> Rajiv Choudhry attended [[D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School]] in [[Gopalapuram, Chennai|Gopalapuram]], serving as a first school captain in 1975.

Choudhry has appeared in over 300 TV commercials, corporate films, print ads, theatre productions and feature films.<ref>{{cite web|author=Divya Kumar | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/taking-theatre-forward/article3205483.ece | title=Taking theatre forward|work=The Hindu |date=2006-12-30 |access-date=2015-09-09}}</ref><ref name="Artists">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/artists-attitude-appreciation/article28210357.ece|title=Artists, attitude, appreciation|date=20 October 2005|last=Padmanabhan|first=Geeta|newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=11 November 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20211110070637/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/artists-attitude-appreciation/article28210357.ece#selection-1119.1-1119.32|archive-date=10 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Krishnamurthy | url=https://theaalaap.com/site/magazine/August2015#lg=1&slide=47 | title=Between the Lines |date=2015-08-01 |access-date=2015-09-09}}</ref> His films include ''[[Minsara Kanavu]]'', ''[[Minnale]]'', ''[[Ullam Ketkumae]]'', and ''[[Mayakkam Enna]]''.<ref name="Artists"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article255455.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603083206/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article255455.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 June 2016|title=Rajeev Choudhry is crafting creativity|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref>

Choudhry serves as consultant to FICCI for its annual Best Animated Frames [BAF] Awards held during the FICCI FRAMES Festival.<ref>{{cite web |author=AnimationXpress Team |url=http://anx01.animationxpress.com/index.php/animation/baf-2006-a-great-experience |title=BAF 2006: A great experience! |work=Animation Xpress.com |date=2006-03-31 |access-date=2015-09-09 |archive-date=9 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509205056/http://anx01.animationxpress.com/index.php/animation/baf-2006-a-great-experience |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=M. Ramesh | url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/ew/2004/10/25/stories/2004102500080100.htm | title=Where's Mr Spark?|work=The Hindu Business Line |date=2004-10-25 | access-date=2015-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=AnimationXpress Team | url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/animation/toonskool-promises-industry-ready-animators | title=Toonskool promises 'industry ready' animators|work=Animation Xpress.com |date=2004-09-02 | access-date=2015-09-09}}</ref> He has also served as Advisor, Moderator & Speaker Coach for TedX Chennai for 2018 & 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thread/entertainment-variety/we-need-to-talk-about/article26291517.ece|website=The Hindu|title=We need to talk about *&#|date=16 February 2019 |access-date=2019-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newstodaynet.com/index.php/2019/02/28/tedx-chennai-to-enthrall-audience-with-exciting-line-of-speakers/|website=News Today|title=TEDxChennai to enthrall audience with exciting line of speakers|date=28 February 2019 |access-date=2019-08-27}}</ref>

Choudhry started rallying at the age of 18 and participated in several national rallies as part of the JK Tyres team. He placed in the top three consistently and won the national championship. Choudhry served as a Committee member, Director of the Races and also as Steward of the [[Madras Motor Sports Club]] from 1985 to 2000.

Choudhry is currently honorary vice-president of TN Arya Samaj Educational Society which runs the D.A.V Group of schools, Chennai.

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f5f5f5;"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
!class=unsortable| Notes
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Minsara Kanavu]]'' || Amalraj's doctor and friend ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Minnale]]'' || Rajiv's father ||
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Kanavu Meippada Vendum]]'' || Nandita's boss ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Ullam Ketkume]]'' || Irene's father ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]]'' || Aradhana's father ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2011 || ''[[Mayakkam Enna]]'' || Sunder Ramesh's father ||
|-
| ''[[Engeyum Kadhal]]'' || Kamal's father || Special appearance in the song "Dhimu Dhimu"
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Settai (2013 film)|Settai]]'' || Madhumitha's father ||
|}

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