Arav is an Indian actor and model who works primarily in the Telugu film industry. He is known for his performance in several films including Saithan (2016), Market Raja MBBS (2019), and Kalaga Thalaivan (2022).
Wiki/Biography
Arav was born as Nafeez Kizar (34 years old; as of 2022) on Monday, October 31, 1988, in Nagarkovil, Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. Arav’s parents moved to Trichy when Arav was very young. He attended Kamalaniktan Montessori School in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. He graduated from Hindustan University in Chennai with a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering.
Araf with his mother as a child
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 75kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: hazel
Body Measurements (Approximately): Bust: 40″, Waist: 28″, Biceps: 13″
family
He comes from a Muslim family in Tamil Nadu.
Parents and siblings
His father, Dr. K. Nilamudeen, is a professor at the Government College of Law, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. K. Nilamudeen was diagnosed with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 2020 and passed away on December 20, 2020. Arav has a brother and a sister.
Araf with his parents and wife
wife and children
On September 6, 2020, he married actor Raahei N. On November 24, 2021, the couple welcomed a baby boy.
Arav and Raahei N. on their wedding day
Relationships/Affairs
According to reports, Aarav had a close encounter with his co-star Oviya during the first season of Bigg Boss Tamil in 2017. Although the two said in interviews that they were just friends, reports claimed that Ovia left the show midway because Arav ignored her. Arav admitted in front of everyone that he kissed her to calm her down after she left.
Arav and Oviya in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1 (2017)
Profession
After completing his studies, Arav appeared for the civil service examinations; however, he could not clear them.
There was a time when I had no idea what to do with my life, so I decided to give the Civil Service Exam a try. I stayed up late for almost two years pursuing my dream of becoming an IPS officer. “
He later worked with Daimler Commercial Vehicles India and later with Apollo Tires.
Model
While he was a college student, he enjoyed theater and modeling. According to Arav, his talent was first recognized by celebrity photographer VS Anandhakrishna, who introduced him to the modeling world. Araf met him through Facebook and was contacted by a German clothing company within a week of the photo being taken. Later, Arav appeared in more than 300 TV commercials and print ads for various brands.
actor
Movie
Initially, Aarav acted in several films, including O Kadhal Kanmani (2015), directed by Mani Ratnam. In this film, he played the role of a colleague of Durgai Salman. He came into limelight for his role as Nataraj in the movie Saithan (2016). In 2017, he played an army officer in the horror film Meendum Vaa Arugil Vaa. In 2017, Arav appeared as a contestant and won the Tamil reality TV show Bigg Boss (Tamil Season 1) aired on Star Vijay. In 2022, he played the villain Arjun in the action thriller Kalaga Thalaivan.
Poster of the movie Kalaga Thalaivan (2022)
He plays the role of the same name in the movie Market Raja MBBS (2019).
Poster of the movie Market Raja MBBS (2019)
short film
In 2015, he starred in a short film called Oru Cup Coffee.
Aarav in a still from the short film Oru Cup Coffee (2015)
Awards
- After winning the reality show Bigg Boss (Tamil Season 1), Arav received a cash prize of Rs 100. 50 lacs and a winning trophy.
Arav wins the 2017 reality show Bigg Boss (Tamil Season 1)
- In 2017, he won the Vijay TV Channel Man of the Year Award.
Arav wins Vijay Television Award 2017
bicycle collection
H owns a BMW.
Araf and his children in his BMW
car collection
He owns a 2022 Ducati SuperSport 953.
Arav poses with his bike
Favorites
- Director: Sanjay Thirumeni
- Travel location: Goa, Kerala
Facts/Trivia
- As a young man, he earned a black belt in martial arts.
Photos of Arav when he was young
- In an interview, Arav described how one day he received a call from Vijay Antony’s office asking him to meet with them to complete a project. As Vijay’s team was looking for a physically fit candidate, Arav was chosen for the role of Arjun in the film Saithan (2016). Although the role required no dialogue, Arav was selected in an audition and he received positive reviews after the film’s release.
One day I got a call from Mr. Vijay Antony’s office asking me to go to Setan and meet them. They saw my picture on my Facebook page and thought I would be perfect for the role of Natraj, whose skin tone is gray. They wanted a Steele from Setan, with a good physique and face, and I was chosen after an audition. It was challenging because I had no dialogue and could only act with my facial expressions. It’s proof of my work. “
- Arav said in an interview that he and Indian actress Bindu Madhavi are close friends.
- His hobbies include traveling and driving.
- Arav said that unlike some of the characters he has played in films, he has a quiet personality.
- Arav has a keen interest in interior design. In 2019, JFW Just for Women featured his home in the magazine and on their YouTube channel.
- Arav’s favorite place at home is his balcony, where he likes to drink black coffee while spending time in nature.
- He was the first actor in his family.
- Arav in an interview expressed his desire to become an IPS officer while preparing for the Civil Services Examination and said:
I would dress like a police officer and sweat it out in the gym, believing that one day I would wear a police uniform. Then I realized that the police force was not my cup of tea. Then, I decided to try my hand at modeling and acting. Yet, after all these years, the love and respect for uniforms and police officers remains the same. During the 21 days of filming, not once did I want to take off my uniform. “
- Arav is known for his advocacy against animal cruelty. During the lockdown of 2021, Aarav urged his fans and encouraged them to provide food and water to stray animals.
Araf’s charitable activities were featured in newspapers in 2021
- He considers Indian actor Ajith Kumar as his role model.
- Arav in an interview talked about how he essayed the role of Arjun in the Tamil film Kalaga Thalaivan (2022) and said:
I love Sanjay Thirumeni’s movies. I have a connection with him. Suddenly one day, I received a call from Red Star. They asked, “You have become a hero, will you take action?” I was very hesitant, playing a villain is not easy. No one can be fooled. So, I was afraid of being able to get things done. As soon as I heard it, I said I would take action immediately. His belief in me, the advice he gave me and the work he provided me were all strengths of this role. “
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