Last updated on June 4th, 2024 at 01:32 am
Mahesh Babu, born on August 9, 1975, in Chennai, India, is a famous Indian actor. He is the son of veteran actor Krishna. Mahesh made his acting debut as a child artist in the film “Needa” in 1979. He later entered the Telugu film industry as a lead actor with the movie “Rajakumarudu” in 1999.
Mahesh quickly became one of the most popular actors in Telugu cinema. His charming looks and acting skills earned him a huge fan base. Some of his hit movies include “Okkadu,” “Pokiri,” and “Srimanthudu.” He has won several awards for his performances, including Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards.
Apart from acting, Mahesh Babu is also a successful producer. He owns a production house called G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. He is married to former actress Namrata Shirodkar, and they have two children, Gautam and Sitara.
Mahesh is known for his philanthropic activities. He supports various charitable causes, especially in healthcare and education. Despite his busy schedule, he remains dedicated to his family and social work.
Mahesh Babu Full Biography
| Wikiintro / Biography | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mahesh Babu |
| Real Name | Mahesh Ghattamaneni |
| Nick Name | Naani, Prince, and Navataram Superstar |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Media personality, and Philanthropist |
| Debut | Film- Raja Kumarudu (1999) |
| Language Known | Telugu, English, and Tamil |
| First Movie | Telugu: Film Needa -1997 |
| Famous for | Acting |
| Personal Life | |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 9 August 1975 |
| Age | 48 |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home Town | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hobbies | Reading, jogging, and playing video games |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Chowdhary (Kamma caste) |
| Controversies | • His two fans filed a complaint in Human Rights Commission( HRC) alleging that the hero was encouraging the sales of alcoholic products and their consumption. 1 |
| Career in Film and TV | |
| Most popular movies: | • Srimanthudu (2015) • Bharat Ane Nenu (2018) • Dookudu (2011) • 1: Nenokkadine (2014) • Maharshi (2019) • Athadu (2005) • Pokiri (2006) |
| Net Worth | |
| Net worth (Approx) as of 2023 | $33 million (Rs. 256 Crore) |
| Salary Per Episode/Movie | 20 Crore/film (INR) |
| Income of source | Movie and Brand endorsement |
| Educational Qualification | |
| School/High School | St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College / Institute / University | Loyola College, Chennai, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in commerce |
| Acting Course | 4 months acting classes from the Telugu director L. Satyanand in Vishakhapatnam |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | Mirchi bhaji with masala ginger tea, fish soup, Hyderabadi biryani, and idli-sambhar |
| Book | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
| Location | London |
| Music | Telugu and Hindi film music, classic rock, and jazz |
| Movie | The Shawshank Redemption |
| Color | Blue |
| Sports | Cricket |
| Actor | Robert De Niro, Krishna Ghattamaneni |
| Filmmaker | Mani Ratnam |
| Actresses | Meryl Streep, Sridevi and Trisha |
| Car | • Range Rover • Lamborghini • AUDI A8 • Toyota Land Cruiser V8 • Mercedes-Benz E Class • BMW |
| Physical status | |
| Height | in centimeters- 188 cm in meters- 1.88 m in Feet Inches- 6’ 2” |
| Weight | in Kilograms- 70 kg in Pounds- 154 lbs |
| Waist Size | |
| Body Measurement | Chest: 40 Inches Waist: 34 Inches Biceps: 14 Inches |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Family and Parent’s Details | |
| Father | Krishna |
| Mother | Indira |
| Sister | • Padmavathi (Elder) • Manjula (Elder) • Priyadarshini (Younger) |
| Brother | • Ramesh Babu • Naresh (Step-brother) |
| Wife | Namrata Shirodkar (10 February 2005) |
| Daughter | Sitara (born on 20 July 2012) |
| Son | Gautam Krishna (born on 31 August 2006) |
| Partner, Girlfriend, and Affairs | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Relationship/Affairs | Namrata Shirodkar (actress) |
| Social Media Account and Contact Details | |
| Residence Address | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India |
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Some exciting and lesser-known facts about Mahesh Babu
- He is a trained martial artist and has a black belt in karate.
- He is a huge fan of cricket and is a close friend of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
- He is a philanthropist and donates 30% of his earnings to charitable causes.
- He is fluent in Telugu, English, and Tamil.
- He is married to actress Namrata Shirodkar and they have two children together.
