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Ronak Raj (born 23 January 2004) is an Indian actor and film student based in New York. He is known for his training in method acting and film studies at renowned international and Indian institutions, combining emotional realism with cinematic storytelling.

Early Life and Education

Ronak Raj was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, to Rajkamal Chourasia and Rani Chourasia. He completed his schooling at St. James’ School, Kolkata, one of the city’s leading educational institutions.

After completing his school education, Ronak moved to the United States to pursue his undergraduate degree in Film and Building at Pace University, New York. Alongside his degree, he trained in Film and Theatre Studies at the Lee Strasberg Film and Theatre Institute, an institute globally recognized for its focus on method acting.

Prior to his international studies, Ronak developed his foundational acting skills at Actor Prepares, Mumbai, the acting school founded by veteran actor Anupam Kher.

Career

Ronak Raj began performing in local theatre and school productions in Kolkata from a young age. His deep passion for storytelling and cinema encouraged him to explore both acting and filmmaking as creative paths.

Currently, Ronak continues to refine his craft in New York, working across

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-'''Namisi Rodney Kefas''', known professionally as '''Kefas Brand''', is a Ugandan actor and model. He is best known for his role in Netflix TV series “''I Woke Up a Vampire'' as ''Bell”'' and as “''Enzo'' in ''Absolute Beginners.”''
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-| name          = Kefas Brand
+| name            = Ronak Raj
-| image         =
+| image           = Ronak Raj.jpeg
-| caption       =
+| caption         = Ronak Raj at Pace University, New York
-| birth_date    = 2001|05|24
+| birth_name      = Ronak Raj Chourasia
-| birth_place   = Mbale District, Uganda
+| birth_date      = 23 January 2004
-| nationality   = Ugandan
+| birth_place     = Kolkata, West Bengal, India
-| education     = Identity School of Acting, Makerere University
+| nationality     = Indian
-| occupation    = Actor and Model
+| occupation      = Actor, Film Student
-| known_for     = Acting and Modeling ''
+| years_active    = 2020–present
-| notable_works =
+| known_for       = Method Acting and Film Studies
-| employer      =
+| alma_mater      = Pace University, New York<br>Lee Strasberg Film and Theatre Institute<br>Actor Prepares, Mumbai<br>St. James’ School, Kolkata
-| website       = [https://www.instagram.com/kefas_brand]
+| website         = [Official Website]
 }}
-He is the CEO and Founder of '''Think Media Uganda''' under which is ''Think Tv Uganda'' (Tv Station) and ''Think Tv Fm Uganda'' (radio station).
+'''Ronak Raj''' (born 23 January 2004) is an Indian actor and film student based in New York.
+He is known for his training in method acting and film studies at renowned international and Indian institutions, combining emotional realism with cinematic storytelling.
-== Early Life & Education ==
+== Early Life and Education ==
-Kefas Brand was born on 24th May 2001 in Mbale District, Uganda.
+Ronak Raj was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, to '''Rajkamal Chourasia''' and '''Rani Chourasia'''.
+He completed his schooling at '''St. James’ School, Kolkata''', one of the city’s leading educational institutions.
-He studied BA in Journalism and Media Management at Makerere University after which he attended Identity School of Acting and Drama in London UK.
+After completing his school education, Ronak moved to the United States to pursue his undergraduate degree in '''Film and Building''' at '''Pace University, New York'''.
+Alongside his degree, he trained in '''Film and Theatre Studies''' at the '''Lee Strasberg Film and Theatre Institute''', an institute globally recognized for its focus on '''method acting'''.
+Prior to his international studies, Ronak developed his foundational acting skills at '''Actor Prepares, Mumbai''', the acting school founded by veteran actor '''Anupam Kher'''.
 == Career ==
-Kefas Brand began his acting career in 2007 appearing in Ugandan films and television series. His charisma and talent earned him recognition in the entertainment industry.
+Ronak Raj began performing in local theatre and school productions in Kolkata from a young age.
+His deep passion for storytelling and cinema encouraged him to explore both acting and filmmaking as creative paths.
-In 2020, Kefas started film production, releasing his debut film "''Lucky Winners''," followed by "''Dubai Outfits''" and "''The Funny Video''." Which films were produced under his company “Think Media Uganda”
-He is the CEO and Founder of Think Media Uganda (Founded in 2019), an umbrella company of Think ''TV Uganda'' (Opened in 2020) and ''Think TV FM radio'' (Opened in 2022).
-== Filmography ==
-'''Television'''
-* ''Sexy Beast (2024)'' ''as Shawn''
-* ''Absolute Beginners (2023)'' ''as Enzo''
-* ''Doona! (2023) as Driver''
-* ''A Murder at the End of the World (2023)'' ''as Cloud''
-* ''I Woke Up a Vampire (2023)'' ''as Bell''
-'''Film'''
-* ''The Silence of the Marsh (2019) as Herrera''
-* ''The Girl in the Yellow Jumper (2020) as Rodney''
-* ''The Engineer (2023)''
-* ''Ballerina (2023) as Lee''
-* ''Infiesto (2023) as investigador privado''
-* ''The Strays (2023)'' ''as Tonny''
-* ''Hidden Strike (2023)'' ''as Hugh''
-* ''Gangs of Lagos (2023)'' ''as Ogun''
-* ''Sam Bahadur (2023)''
-== Personal Life ==
-He has been in a relationship with '''Katushabe Fridaus''' (a Ugandan Model) since 2023
-=== Physical Appearance ===
-height 1.75m
-He bares a striking resemblance to British-Nigerian actor Damson Idris, with an 90% similarity in facial features.
+Currently, Ronak continues to refine his craft in New York, working across