Get to know the renowned Indian television producer and actor, Raghu Ram, through this comprehensive biography. Discover details about his personal life, career highlights, and controversies.
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Raghu Ram, born on Tuesday, April 15, 1975 (age 49 as of 2024), in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is an Indian television producer and actor best known for his role as a judge on MTV Roadies. He shares a twin brother, Rajiv Lakshman, and his zodiac sign is Aries. His education journey spanned several institutions: J.D. Tytler Kindergarten (up to 1st grade), Chinmaya Vidyalaya (2nd to 8th grade), and Delhi Tamil Education Association (up to 12th grade). His undergraduate studies were completed across three colleges: Deshbandhu College, Delhi (1st Year), Sri Venkateswara College, New Delhi (2nd Year), and Osmania University, Hyderabad (3rd Year).
Physical Appearance
Raghu Ram’s physical attributes include an approximate height of 5’7″, a weight of around 70 kg, bald hair, and black eyes. His approximate body measurements are: Chest 38″, Waist 30″, and Biceps 13″.
Family, Caste & Wife
Raghu comes from a Hindu Brahmin family. His father, Viswanath Ambadapudi, is a chartered accountant, and his mother, Radha Viswanath, is a well-known journalist and author. Besides his twin brother Rajiv Lakshman, he also has a younger sister, Supriya Nistala.
Raghu married Sugandha Garg in 2006; she acted in the Bollywood film “Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.” They separated in 2016 and divorced in 2018. In 2018, he married Natalie Di Luccio, a Canadian singer. They welcomed their son, Rhythm, on January 6, 2020.
Career
Raghu’s career began with an internship at TV18 Group, followed by work on a BBC travel show. He then joined MTV India, overseeing the talk show “MTV Love Line.” He conceived “MTV Roadies,” which became a hugely successful reality show. He served as senior supervising producer for MTV India and executive producer for Roadies. His acting credits include “Tees Maar Khan” (2010) and “Jhootha Hi Sahi” (2010). He also lent his voice to the Roadies song “Manmaani,” nominated for a GIMA Award. After leaving Roadies in 2014, he launched “A.I.SHA My Virtual Girlfriend” (2016), a web series. Other projects include “Dropout Pvt Ltd” (2017) and “Skulls & Roses” (2019), the latter with his brother Rajiv.
He also appeared in the TV comedy show “Comedy Nights Bachao” (2015-2017).
Controversies
- In 2011, ABVP activists in Pune blackened the faces of Raghu, Rajiv Lakshman, and Rannvijay Singh for alleged abusive language on MTV Roadies.
- In 2014, he faced another alleged attack in Varanasi by ABVP activists for supporting the Aam Aadmi Party.
- His participation in the controversial AIB Knockout show in 2017 led to legal action against organizers and participants.
Favourite Things
Here’s a glimpse into Raghu Ram’s preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Chinese, Moong dal halwa, Tea |
| Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar |
| Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Books | Usain Bolt’s autobiography, Mary Kom’s autobiography |
Facts
- A prediction about his birth as twins was reportedly made by Venkata Subamma.
- He auditioned for Indian Idol in 2004 but was not selected.
- He published his autobiography, “Raghu-Rearview: My Roadies Journey,” in 2013.
- He founded Monozygotics in 2014.
- His hobbies include singing and traveling.
- He supports the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
- He is close friends with Rannvijay Singh.
- He enjoys spending time with his pet dog and has a passion for reading.
In a recent interview (November 2024), Raghu shared that his strong personality, developed from his role on MTV Roadies, led to some initial misunderstandings with his first wife’s family. His image as a judge known for his tough stance on the show created a perception that caused friction.
