Raghava Lawrence

Raghava Lawrence is an Indian dance choreographer, film actor, director, composer and philanthropist in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He has starred in Tamil films such as Parthale Paravasam, Muni and Pandi. He also directed several Telugu films such as Mass, Style and Don. Lawrence is moreover known for his intricate hip-hop and westernized dance moves.

Lawrence is known for his philanthropic activities. He runs a disability home for the youth with physical disabilities and uses most of his film income for the home's budget. In the dance competition show Masthaana Masthaana Part 2, several episodes had 15 minutes of its time showing Lawrence introducing a few talented disabled individuals and families on screen. He also announces his relief efforts for the families he introduces. In 2015, after the death of former Indian president A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Lawrence set up a charity trust in his name and donated 1 crore to it.