Rajesh Singh
Rajesh Kumar Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Rajesh Singh |
| Alma mater | Lucknow University |
| Occupations |
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| Notable work | Fareb (2005), Anwar (2007) |
| Awards | Mahatma Gandhi Award |
Rajesh Kumar Singh (born 1968) is an Indian businessperson and movie producer. He is the founder and managing director of Dayal Group. He is noted for producing Hindi movies, Fareb (2005) and Anwar (2007).[1] Singh received the Mahatma Gandhi Award in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom.[1] The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh state Yogi Adityanath awarded him the Uttar Pradesh Ratna Award in 2020.[2]
Biography[change | change source]
He was born in 1968 in Varanasi, India and was raised in Lucknow. He ventured into business in 1997 and founded his company, Dayal Group of Companies, which is into real estate, education and movie production.[1]
In 2005, Singh produced the Bollywood movie, Fareb, starring Manoj Bajpayee. He produced the romantic thriller Anwar in 2007. He founded Kunwar's Global School in Lucknow, which is run by Kunwar's Education Foundation, where Singh serves as the chairman.[3][4][5]
Filmography[change | change source]
| Year | Movie | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Fareb | Producer |
| 2007 | Anwar | Producer |
Awards[change | change source]
- In January 2022, he was given the Uttar Pradesh Ratna by Smriti Irani, the Minister of Women and Child Development in the Union Cabinet of India, for his contribution to education.[6]
- Rajesh Singh was awarded the Uttar Pradesh Ratna Award 2020 by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his contribution to the field of education.[2]
- He was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Lucknow University in 2018. The award was given by UP Governor Ram Naik.[1]
- He was given the Mahatma Gandhi Award by the NRI Association of India in the House of Commons in London, United Kingdom.[1]
- In 2018, Singh was awarded the World Icon Award by the Prime Minister of Thailand in Bangkok.[7]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Film production to education, Rajesh's journey an inspiration". The Pioneer. March 25, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "यूपी रत्न सम्मान से सम्मानित हुई 37 विभूतियां" (in Hindi). Livehindustan.com. 2020-01-07.
- ↑ "Rajesh Singh, Chairman Of Kunwar's Global School Announces 25 Percent Rebate In Tuition Fees". India Education Diary. May 1, 2020.
- ↑ "स्कूलों में जिंदगी का ककहरा सीखते हैं छात्र, ऑनलाइन परिचर्चा में बोले शिक्षाविद राजेश". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). January 5, 2021.
- ↑ "Education insurers need to be worthy of their image, says Rajesh Kumar Singh, Chairman of Kunwar Global School". Newsx.com. August 6, 2020.
- ↑ Badar, Mohd (January 4, 2022). "कुंवर्स ग्लोबल स्कूल के चेयरमैन राजेश सिंह को यूपी रत्न से नावाज़ा गया, केंद्रीय मंत्री स्मृति ईरानी ने दिया अवार्ड". Bhn News. (in Hindi).[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "World Icon Awards 2018 – Huge Success In Bangkok". Babendude. 2018.