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John Dhanraj

Indian television host, poet and lyricist

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John Dhanraj was an Indian television presenter, lyricist and songwriter.

John Dhanraj (Tamil:ஜான் தன்ராஜ்) is an Indian television host. He hosted DD Podhigai from 2010 to 2013. As of 2014 he is the host of Kalaignar TV's Nenju Porukkuthillaiye, which discusses social problems. He is the recipient of Edison Awards (India) for the best Anchor for Kaara Saram.

Early life

Dhanraj was born in Chennai district Tamil Nadu, India. He pursued his law degree at Madras Law College, Chennai.

Career

Dhanraj began his career in 1992 on the Sun TV (India) program kavidhai Kelungal, an on spot poem show. He later hosted kaara saram program(2010-2013) for DD Podhigai, a social awareness program. He is currently hosting Nenju Porukkuthillaiye, broadcast on Kalaignar TV.

Lyricist

Dhanraj wrote several songs for the movie Manadhil our maargazhi (Tamil) and Lillies of March (Malayalam)

Television works Title ChannelYear Kavidhai kelungal Sun TV (India) 1992 Kaarasaram DD Podhigai 2010-2013 Nenju Porukkuthillaiye Kalaignar TV 2013–present

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Important facts

Born
Chennai
Nationality

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Dhanraj?

Indian television host, poet and lyricist

When was John Dhanraj born?

John Dhanraj was born in Chennai.

What was John Dhanraj's occupation?

John Dhanraj was a television presenter, lyricist and songwriter.

What nationality was John Dhanraj?

John Dhanraj was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Dhanraj

· Wikidata: Q17612245

· DBpedia: John Dhanraj

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