G. V. N. Raju

G. V. N. Raju
Born (1964-03-28) 28 March 1964 (age 60)
Bobbili, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Ventriloquist, puppeteer, mimicry artist, writer, speaker
Notable work101 Sins on Public Speaking
Upanyasa Kala
Websitewww.gvnraju.com

G. V. N. Raju (born 26 March 1964) is an Indian ventriloquist, puppeteer, mimicry artist,[1][2][3][4][5] author[6] and soft skill trainer.[7][8] He is the Vice President of Icon HRD, a human resource development company based in Hyderabad.[9][10][11][12] He is Limca Book of Records holder in ventriloquism.[13]

Early life and education

GVN Raju is a post-graduate in Sociology and Business Management, a law graduate and has also other postgraduate diplomas to his credit.

Career

G. V. N. Raju was invited to perform his ventriloquism show during the visit of Diana, Princess of Wales, as he performed a show for UNICEF for getting awareness on Universal Immunisation.[13]

Raju, who worked in postal department of Central Government of India, has been performing mimicry and ventriloquism since 1982 and so far held 5000 shows in India and abroad including United States, Canada, Thailand, China, Nepal, the Netherlands, Switzerland, London, Belgium, Italy, Germany, France, Dubai and Abu Dhabi .[13] He is disciple of Padmasree Dr. Nerella Venumadhaved

Record

G. V. N. Raju holds a record in Limca Book of Records in 2002 for conducting a 12-hour nonstop show on 17 April 2001, with his puppet, before the audience at Thyagaraya Gana Sabha from 7:20 am to 7:20 pm. Raju's show focused on importance of adopting safe practice and shedding misconception about AIDS. Although the message was serious but was delivered in a simple way, to keep the session lively he imitated the voice of many cine actors and personalities.[13]

Books

  • 101 Sins on Public Speaking (2013)[14]
  • Upanyasa Kala[15]

Recognition

References

  1. ^ "Kathi Karthika With Telangana Mimicry Artist GVN Raju – V6 Exclusive Interview" (in Telugu). V6 News. 25 June 2013.
  2. ^ "ఉపన్యాసాలు ఆలోచింపచేయాలి" (in Telugu). Andhra Jyothy. 27 September 2012.
  3. ^ "International Ventriloquist GVN Raju Special Mimicry Show" (in Telugu). TV5 News. 14 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Celebrity Talk: G.V.N. Raju – Mimicry Artist in Coffee With Sowjanya". Mahaa News. 22 February 2015.
  5. ^ "G.V.N. Raju – Mimicry Artist" (in Telugu). 99TV Telugu. 18 August 2014.
  6. ^ Books from Author: G.V.N. Raju. Kinige.com. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  7. ^ "A revealing and refreshing counselling session for students taking up higher education". The Hindu. 30 December 2015.
  8. ^ "Have role models". The Hindu. 22 February 2016.
  9. ^ Reddy, R. Ravikanth (22 June 2015). "Oral communication is a mandatory skill". the Hindu.
  10. ^ "ఈనాడు-ఈతరం క్లబ్ ఆద్వర్యంలో వాక్పటిమపై శిక్షణ" (in Telugu). Eenadu. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  11. ^ Devalla, Rani (23 May 2016). "Summer camp focuses on skill development". The Hindu. Visakhapatnam.
  12. ^ "Infatuation with safe jobs is why country lacks entrepreneurs". the Hindu. Kalaburagi. 16 February 2015.
  13. ^ a b c d e Ghosh, Vijaya. Did you say something (2002 ed.). Limca Book of Records. p. 113. ISBN 978-81-901148-5-1.
  14. ^ 101 Sins on Public Speaking (2013) by GVN Raju. Sree Chandana. January 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  15. ^ ఉపన్యాస కళ ( ఉత్తమ వక్త గా ఎదగడానికి ఉన్నత ప్రమాణాలు) Upanyasa Kala. Jayanthi Publications. Retrieved 22 March 2017.


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