Ranjith Raj is an Indian actor, known for his work in

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television

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and films. He is recognised for his role as James Albert in the

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teen drama serial ''

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'' (2009–2012).

Early and personal life

Ranjith was born in the

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, India. His mother, Usha, was a former actress in the

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and television industry. He lost his father at the age of two. After studying marine technology, Ranjith worked in the merchant navy for few years before leaving the profession due to

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. Ranjith married Dhanya on 8 May 2017, and they have a daughter.

Career

Ranjith's acting career began in 2004 with the

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serial ''Kanyadhanam,'' in which he played the character Nandhu''.'' His

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came in 2009 with the portrayal of James Albert in the teen drama serial ''

'' aired on

. In addition to television, he acted in Malayalam films such as '' Akashangalil'' (2015)'','' ''Ariyathe Ishtamai'' (2015), and ''Priyapettavar'' (2019)''.''

Filmography

Films

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Raj, Ranjith Living people Male actors from Kannur Male actors in Malayalam cinema Male actors in Malayalam television 20th-century Indian male actors