Sri. RAKESH P

Experience & Activities

M.Phil. in Theatre Arts and Film Aesthetics for Education

6 years teaching experience as Asst. Prof. in Visual & Performing Arts at KUCTE.

M.A. In Public Administration and M.Phil. in Theatre Arts & Film Aesthetics for Education under the guidance of Dr. Vayala Vasudevan Pillai. Working at Kerala University College of Teacher Education, Adoor for the past six years (since October 2015).

He has acted in more than hundred theatre productions all over India including National and International Festivals like Bharath Rang Maholsav, ITFOK, Rangayan Festival etc.

He worked as the lead actor in the movie Sexy Durga which won the famous Hivos Tiger award in 2017 and many more.

He had acted in more than 25 movies in prominent roles which include Cold Case, Pathinettam Padi, Finals, Pada, Lilli etc.

Acted in around Seventy short films  which won many national and international awards    .

B Grade Drama Artist of Akashavani.

Worked as theatre trainer at  Jawahar balabhavan, Trivandrum.

Worked as theatre trainer at  Sai Krishna Public school, Trivandrum.

Guest Faculty on Acting at Amrutha Nritha Kalabhavan, Kumily.

Guest Faculty on Theatre Trainer at Thonnakkal Ashan Smarakam , Trivandrum.

Had  conducted many workshops for actors, directors, script writers, theatre technicians under the banner of Kanal Theatre Group.

He is also working as the treasurer of Kanal Samskarika Vedhi which is a cultural organization by the alumni students of Centre for Performing and Visual Arts, University of Kerala formed to promote the cultural and artistic talents of youth and interested persons.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Diamond  Jubilee Fellowship of  Kerala State Cultural Department.

Best Actor Award at Reliance India Film Fest, Mumbai 2016

Best Actor Awards at Manorama Revathy Kalamandir Fest for three consecutive  years (2016-2018)

Best Actor Award at Adoor Bhasi Cultural Fest 2016

Best Actor Award at Padmarajan Fountation 2015

Best Actor Award at Terumo Penpaul fest 2017

Best Actor Award at Nizhalattam Fest 2015