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| Rajinikanth |
Shivaji Rao Gaekwad was born on December 12, 1950. His Indian actor and politician, Rajinikanth, is an independent political actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He started playing in plays while working for the Bangalore bus service as a bus driver. In 1973, he joined the Madras Film Institute to obtain a degree in performance. After his debut in K. Balachander’s drama Apoulva Raagangal (1975), his acting career began with a brief phase of portraying antagonistic characters in Tamil films.
After winning 26 crores of rupees (the equivalent of 56 crores of rupees or 7.8 million dollars in 2017) for his role in Sivaji (2007), he was the highest paid actor in Asia after Jackie Chan at ‘time. While working in other regional film industries in India, Rajinikanth also appeared in cinemas in other countries, including the American film Bloodstone (1988). In 2018, Rajinikanth won six Tamil Nadu Film Awards, four Best Actor Awards and two Best Actor Special Awards, as well as a Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor. In addition to acting, he also worked as a producer and scriptwriter. In addition to his film career, he is also a philanthropist, spiritualist and influences Dravidian politics.
The Indian government awarded him Padma Bhushan in 2000 and Padma Vibhushan in 2016 for his contributions to the arts. At the 45th International Film Festival in India (2014), he received the “Centennial Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year”.
Rajinikanth married Latha Rangachari, a student at Ethiraj College for Women, who interviewed him for her university magazine. The wedding took place on February 26, 1981 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The couple has two daughters named Aishwarya Rajinikanth and Soundarya Rajinikanth. Latha runs a school called “The Ashram”.
Aishwarya married actor Dhanush on November 18, 2004 and they have two sons, Yathra and Linga. Soundarya, her youngest daughter, works in the Tamil film industry as a director, producer and graphic artist. She married the industrialist Ashwin Ramkumar on September 3, 2010 and has a son, Ved Krishna.
Rajinikanth Biodata and Biography |
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Name
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Shivaji Rao Gaekwad
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Nick-name
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Rajinikanth, Thalaiva, Superstar
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Sex
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Male
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Date Of Birth
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12 December 1950
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Age
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70 Years (as in 2020)
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Profession / Occupation
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Actor, Producer, Screenplay Writer, Philanthropist (Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada)
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Mother Tongue
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Kannada
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Religion
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Hindu
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Nation
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Indian
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Caste
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Not Known
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Zodiac Sign
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Sagittarius
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Height / Weight
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5′ 8” / 75kg
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| First Movie |
Apoorva Raagangal (1975, Tamil)
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| First Debut Movie |
Apoorva Raagangal (1975, Tamil)
Katha Sangama (1976, Kannada)
Anthuleni Katha (1976, Telugu)
Andha Kanoon (1983, Hindi)
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| Money Factor |
Rs. 40-45 Crores/film
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Rajinikanth Family and Relatives |
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Father
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Ramoji Rao Gaekwad (Worked as a police constable)
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Mother
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Jijabai (Homemaker)
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Brothers
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Satyanarayana Rao (Elder), Nageshwara Rao (Elder)
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| Sisters |
Aswath Balubhai (Elder)
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Marital Status
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Married (26 February 1981)
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| Wife |
Latha (m.1981-present)
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| Daughters |
Aishwarya (born in 1982), Soundarya (born in 1984)
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| Sons | None |
| Uncle | Not Known |
| Aunties | Not Known |
| Girlfriends/ Affairs | Silk Smitha (Actress), Latha (Producer, Singer) |
Rajinikanth Height, Weight and Body Measurements |
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Height in Centimeters
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173 cm
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Height in Meters
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1.73 m
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Height in Feet Inches
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5′ 8”
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Weight
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75kg |
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Body Measurement
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40-33-12 |
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Chest Size
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40 inches |
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Waist Size
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33 inches |
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Biceps Size
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12 inches |
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Eye Colour
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Dark Brown |
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Hair Colour
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White (Semi-bald) |
Rajinikanth Favorites |
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Favorite Colour
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Black
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Favorite Actor
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Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Sylvester Stallone
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Favorite Actress
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Rekha, Hema Malini |
| Favorite Food | Masala Dosa |
| Hobbies | Reading, Photography, Drawing, Collecting antique things |
| Favorite Music Director | Ilayaraja |
| Favorite Movies | Veera Kesari (Kannada) |
| Favorite Book | Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki, Amma Vanthal by T. Janakiraman |
| Favorite Politician | Lee Kuan Yew (Former Prime Minister of Singapore) |
| Favorite Social Activist | Anna Hazare |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Destination | The Himalayas |
Rajinikanth Education School and Colleges |
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Education Qualification
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Diploma in Acting
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School
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Acharya Paathshala in Basavanagudi, Bangalore Vivekananda Balaka Sangha |
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College / University
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M.G.R Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu |
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Others
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Not Known |
Rajinikanth Residence and Contact Address |
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Birth Place
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Bengaluru, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
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Home Town
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
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Present Residence
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A bungalow in Poes Garden, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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House Address
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Phone No / Mobile No
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Not Known |
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Email ID
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Not Known |
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Website
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Not Known |
Rajinikanth Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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Civilian Awards
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2000: Padma Bhushan 2014: Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year 2016: Padma Vibhushan |
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National Honours
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Not Known |
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National Film Awards
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Not Known |
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Controversies
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In 2014, Rajinikanth got the stay from the Madras High Court to stop the release of Bollywood film ‘Main Hoon Rajinikanth.’ Later, the name of the film was changed to ‘Main Hoon Part-Time Killer.
In 2015, the Madras High Court issued a notice to Rajinikanth, on a plea by a financier to take action against the director, Kasthuri Raja, father of actor Dhanush. The financier also claimed that he gave money to Kasthuri Raja after he had used Rajinikanth’s name. He wanted Rajinikanth to ‘initiate action against his relative for misusing his name without his consent.’ In 2017, Lyca Productions announced that Rajinikanth will unveil a housing scheme by its charity wing ‘Gnanam Foundation’ for displaced Tamils in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. After this announcement, the pro-Tamil protested against Rajinikanth’s visit. |
Rajinikanth Social Media |
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Twitter
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Facebook
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Not Known
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Instagram
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| Wikipedia | @Rajinikanth_Actress |
