The role 'Govinda' I have done in 'My Autograph' is very similar to real life says Yethiraj who is shining not only in journalism but also in sundry roles given to him. I have seen penury, stark realities in life. The day my wife Laxmi saw me in 'My Autograph' at PVR cinema she collected tears for the appreciation I have received. I have struggled the last 13 years in my married life. The first day I went to act in a small role in 1999 my father stopped me going to acting. When I did not hear his words and went ahead two hours later I received a lethal blow from the almighty. That was the news of my father's death. That is how the pain and penury started traveling with me says Yethiraj addressing his colleagues at Green House Restaurant.

Yethiraj married to Lakshmi with a chubby cheek cute son Prithviraj has reasons to smile today. He is making it big in small screen too. He started off from 'Ithihasa' acted in Kavyanjali, Bagirathi, Kanyadhana, Kalyanamasthu, Kathe, Anandasagara, Kshana Kshana, Bhoomika, Yadwa Tadwa, Dum Dum Dum, Kuberappa and sons etc.

In silver screen Yethiraj got noticed from 'Rowdy Aliya' Kannada cinema where is rapes actress Priyanka (wife of Upendra). He later got good roles in Yeshwanth, played inspector in blockbuster 'Jogi', played touch and go roles in Green Signal, Sakha Sakhi, Mourya, Rama Shama Bhama and now he is having a positive role in Thirupathi.

It is the patience and perseverance that has given me good going in life in the last seven years says Yethiraj. He knows he has a long way to go in life. The future is tough in this competitive life. I have to sail in journalism, acting in films and television he concludes.