Kelly Dorji is a Bhutanese actor, model and artist who appears mainly in Indian films. He is known for his role as the main villain in the film Tango Charlie (2005).
Wiki/Biography
Kelly Dorji was born Kalden “Kelly” Sonam Dorji (52 years; until 2022) on Monday, January 4, 1971 in Thimphu, Thimphu District, Bhutan. His zodiac sign is Capricornus. He is a descendant of the Sikkim royal family and a member of the Dorje family of Bhutan. Kelly attended St. Paul’s School in Darjeeling and Sherubtse College in eastern Bhutan. He pursued a degree in history from St. Xavier’s College, Bombay, graduating with honors.
During Kelly Dorji’s initial modeling career
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 78kg
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
Kelly Dorji during the Mountain Echoes Festival event
family
Kaili Dorje was born in the royal family of Bhutan and is a descendant of the royal family of Sikkim.
Parents and siblings
Kelly’s father, Lynpo Paljor Dorji, commonly known as Dasho Benji, is a permanent advisor to the National Environment Council of Bhutan. His mother is Louise Dorji, a children’s book author and a founding member of Broadcasting Service Bhutan (BBS).
Kelly Dorji and his father Dasho Paljor Dorji
wife and children
Kylie married a model named Maya in a private ceremony in 2019.
Kelly Dorje and his wife
Relationships/Affairs
Dorjee dated Bollywood actress Lara Dutta for nine years before they split in 2007. After their separation, Kelly met model Maya and had a private wedding in Bhutan in 2019.
Religion/Religious Views
Kelly has believed in Buddhism since he was a child, and believes that Buddhism can bring spiritual comfort.
Profession
models and tv
Kelly Dorji rose to fame in India as a fashion model in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He has worked as a runway model in India for popular designers such as Shahab Durazi, JJ Valaya, Arun Khanna, Rohit Bal and Tarun Tahiliani. He also worked as a print model for Models Out of Town in London. Dorje co-hosts Star TV’s English-language television show “Star Biz” with co-host Lisa Ray.
Kelly Dorji played for Gladrags in 1994
Movie
Kelly Dorji has appeared in nearly 30 films during his career. In 2005, he made his debut in Mani Shankar’s Tango Charlie as the main villain, opposite Ajaye Deugan and Bobby Del.
Poster for Kelly Dorje’s debut film Tango Charlie
Throughout his career, he has acted in many supporting and villain roles in films such as Khamosh- Khauff Ki Raat (2005), Chocolate (2005), Fareeb (2005), Ek Ajnabee (2005), Mukhbir (2008) , Drona (2009) ), Lahore (2010), The Khan’s Lost Gold (2011), Rebel (2012), Power (2014) and many more.
Movie “Chocolate” poster
Dorji entered the Telugu film industry in 2008 with films Don (2007 action film Don (Hindi title Don No. 1) starring Nagarjuna) and Ek Ka Dum ” (Ek Ka Dum) – starring Mahesh Babu. Dorje’s 2011 Dzongkha film “Sem Gawai Tasha” was also instrumental in raising the profile of Bhutanese cinema in his home country. The visibility made a difference.
Poster of Telugu movie Don
Dorji is famous for his film stunts, many of which he choreographed himself. He also created the pageant scenes and assisted in the choreography of Lubna Adam. Kelly took a break from film stunt work in 2013 after a near-fatal bicycle accident, but he’s still acting.
Art
Kelly Dorji is a photographer and painter. Elsie Evans, Sidharth and Karma Wangdi were among the artists he interned and learned the art of painting. He also studied photography under the guidance of the famous fashion photographer Chien-Wien Lee. Works by Kelly Dorji are on display at Gray Area, a modern art gallery in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Kelly Dorji Art Museum, Thimphu, Bhutan
other companies
Kelly owns a luxury travel company called Terton Travel Bhutan in Thimphu, Bhutan. He also has his own art gallery in Bhutan. Kelly is co-director of the Mountain Echo Literary Festival. In 2020, he published his first book, “The Hidden Rainbow”, about spirituality, Buddhism and peace. It was a successful venture for him.
hidden rainbow book cover
social work
Kelly is an advisor to the Board of Thimphu Volunteer Artists Studio (VAST), which promotes the Bhutanese contemporary art industry more broadly on a wider platform. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of Talayana Foundation and is actively involved in social and welfare work.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- MAA Film Award – Best Villain for the Telugu film Don.
Facts / Trivia
- Kelly Dorji’s grandfather is Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigme Palden Dorji.
- Kelly has been selected as Bhutan’s Global Ambassador for Indian Art.
- Kelly is an avid motocross rider who participates in charity rides for a motorcycle club called the Tarayana Dragons.
Kelly Dorji at a charity event for motorcycle club The Thunder Dragon
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Source: HIS Education