Padmaraj Rajgopal Nair
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
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Padmaraj Rajagopal Nair is an Indian filmmaker, actor, writer, director, producer, and acting mentor. He is the Founder and Mentor of SRM Film School, a well-established acting and filmmaking institute in Mumbai, where he has been training aspiring actors and filmmakers through practical, camera-oriented education for over two decades.
Over the past two decades, he has trained thousands of aspiring actors through practical, camera-oriented education, with many alumni pursuing careers across films, television, advertisements, web series, and OTT platforms.
Awards & Recognition . Bharat Excellence Award 2022 Honored for Outstanding Service, Achievement, and Contribution to Educational Excellence. . Mumbai City Icon Award 2019 Awarded for Excellence in Acting and Filmmaking Education in Thane. . Global Excellence Award 2019 Received from Madhuri Dixit in recognition of SRM Film School's contribution to acting education. . World Education Conclave Award 2021 Recognized for excellence in acting education and contribution to the field of performing arts. . Global Excellence Award 2025 Received from Kajol Devgan, recipient of the Padma Shri, in recognition of excellence in acting and filmmaking education.
Over the years, Padmaraj Rajagopal Nair has been recognized by various national and industry organizations for his contributions to acting education, filmmaking, and the development of aspiring talent. He is best known for the Marathi feature film Majhi Prarthana, in which he served as the Writer, Director, Producer, and Lead Actor. For the lead role, he underwent a remarkable 53-kilogram physical transformation, reflecting his extraordinary commitment to authentic storytelling and immersive character portrayal. The transformation received significant media attention, earning recognition as one of the most remarkable physical transformations in Indian cinema. Alongside his filmmaking career, he has dedicated himself to mentoring aspiring actors and filmmakers through SRM Film School, contributing to practical acting education and industry-oriented training.
Awards & Recognition . Bharat Excellence Award 2022 Honored for Outstanding Service, Achievement, and Contribution to Educational Excellence. . Mumbai City Icon Award 2019 Awarded for Excellence in Acting and Filmmaking Education in Thane. . Global Excellence Award 2019 Received from Madhuri Dixit in recognition of SRM Film School's contribution to acting education. . World Education Conclave Award 2021 Recognized for excellence in acting education and contribution to the field of performing arts. . Global Excellence Award 2025 Received from Kajol Devgan, recipient of the Padma Shri, in recognition of excellence in acting and filmmaking education.
Over the years, Padmaraj Rajagopal Nair has been recognized by various national and industry organizations for his contributions to acting education, filmmaking, and the development of aspiring talent. He is best known for the Marathi feature film Majhi Prarthana, in which he served as the Writer, Director, Producer, and Lead Actor. For the lead role, he underwent a remarkable 53-kilogram physical transformation, reflecting his extraordinary commitment to authentic storytelling and immersive character portrayal. The transformation received significant media attention, earning recognition as one of the most remarkable physical transformations in Indian cinema. Alongside his filmmaking career, he has dedicated himself to mentoring aspiring actors and filmmakers through SRM Film School, contributing to practical acting education and industry-oriented training.
