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Dr Rajith Kumar (Bigg Boss Malayalam 2) Biography: Age, Career, Family

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1969

Age50 (as in 2019)

BirthplaceKizhuvilam, Attingal, Kerala

ProfessionPublic Speaker, University Professor, Educational Counselor, Writer, Social Activist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

Dr Rajith Kumar (Bigg Boss Malayalam 2) Biography

Dr Rajith Kumar is an Indian public speaker, university professor and author from Kizhuvilam in Attingal, Kerala. Known for his appearance on Bigg Boss Mal

Early life and background

Dr Rajith Kumar was born in 1969 in Kizhuvilam, a village in Attingal, Kerala. He grew up in the same locality and completed his schooling at Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School in Attingal. His academic path combined natural sciences and education, culminating in advanced research qualifications.

He holds a B.Sc. in Botany, an M.Sc., an M.Phil. in Cytogenetics and a Ph.D. in Microbiology, for which he received a gold medal. Additional professional and academic training listed for him includes a B.Ed. in Natural Science, a BLIS, an M.S. in Psychotherapy and a diploma in Vedanta.

Career

Rajith Kumar has built a multifaceted career as a university professor, public speaker, educational counselor, writer and social activist. He has worked as a botany professor at Sree Sankara College, Kalady. His public speaking and writing have brought him recognition across a range of audiences.

As an author he has published several Malayalam-language titles, including works on religious texts and self-improvement. Some of the books associated with him are Thiricharivu: The Power of Discrimination; Enne Vismayipicha Quran Sookthangal; Srimad Bhagavad Gita Sandhesham; Ennil Karunaniracha Bible; Unaru Unaru; and Vijayathilkku 22 Padikal: Steps to Success.

His contributions to public life and literature have been acknowledged through a number of awards. Between 2010 and 2019 he received honours such as the Rashtra Sevana Prathibha Puraskar, the Dr Ambedkar Excellency Service National Award, Samoohya Sevana Rathnam, Gem of Kerala, Gurushreshta Puraskaram and the Shri. Vedavyasa Puraskaram from various organisations.

In addition to his academic and literary work, Rajith Kumar has appeared in short films. Credits include Daivathinte Naadu (2018) and Amma (2019).

Public profile

Rajith Kumar achieved wider public visibility when he entered Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 as the tenth contestant on 5 January 2020. For the reality show he made a notable change to his appearance and was presented to a broader television audience.

Descriptions of his physical appearance in public records list his height at approximately 165 cm (about 5'5"). His eye colour is described as dark brown, and his hair has been white but is noted as dyed black in some accounts.

Controversies and public reactions

Rajith Kumar's public speaking has at times generated controversy. A lecture in 2013 and subsequent comments that were described as derogatory toward women drew criticism and led to official disapproval from the Government of Kerala. Accounts record that his remarks prompted a walkout by an attendee and attracted media attention.

Personal life

He is married and is identified as a devotee of Lord Shiva. Outside his professional commitments he enjoys playing the harmonium. Details about his spouse and children are not provided in the available information.

Latest updates

Alongside his academic work and public speaking, Rajith Kumar remained active in cultural projects and media in the late 2010s, with short film appearances in 2018 and 2019 and participation in Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 in 2020. His awards through 2019 reflect continued engagement with literary and social organisations.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Daivathinte Naadu

Short film appearance

2018
Amma

Short film appearance

2019
Bigg Boss Malayalam 2

Contestant (tenth entrant on 5 January 2020)

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Professor of Botany at Sree Sankara College, Kalady
  2. Author of several Malayalam books on religion and self-improvement
  3. Recipient of multiple regional awards between 2010 and 2019
  4. Contestant on Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 (2020)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dr Rajith Kumar (Bigg Boss Malayalam 2) born?

1969

What is Dr Rajith Kumar (Bigg Boss Malayalam 2) known for?

Public Speaker, University Professor, Educational Counselor, Writer, Social Activist

What is Dr Rajith Kumar (Bigg Boss Malayalam 2)’s marital status?

Married