Last updated on September 25th, 2023 at 04:10 am
| Wikiintro / Biography | |
|---|---|
| Name | Rajikanth |
| Real Name | Shivaji Rao Gaikwad |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Screenplay Writer, Philanthropist |
| Personal Life | |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 72 |
| Birth Place | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Career in Film and TV | |
| Most Popular Movies: | • Sivaji: The Boss (2007) • Enthiran (2010) • Baasha (1995) • Padayappa (1999) • Kabali (2016) • 2.0 (2018) |
| Most popular TV Series: | • Chitthi (1989) • Makkal Thilagam (1992) |
| Net Worth | |
| Net worth (Approx) as of 2023 | $55 million (Rs 430 crore) |
| Educational Qualification | |
| School/High School | Gavipuram Government Kannada Model Primary School |
| College / Institute / University | Acharya Pathasala Public School |
| Acting Course/Class | Madras Film Institute |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | South Indian Cuisine, Dosas, Idlis, and Vadas. Chinese food and Pizza. |
| Movie | Sholay, Deewar, Zanjeer, The Godfather, The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight. |
| TV Shows | Margazhi, Ramayana |
| Sports | Cricket and Football |
| Physical status | |
| Height | in centimeters- 176 cm in meters- 1.76 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 8” |
| Weight | in Kilograms- 75 kg in Pounds- 165 lbs |
| Body Measurement | 40-33-12 inches |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | White |
| Body Type | Athletic |
| Family and Parent’s Details | |
| Father | Ramojirao Gaekwad |
| Mother | Jijabai |
| Sister | Aswath Balubhai |
| Brother | • Satyanarayana Rao • Nageshwara Rao |
| Wife | Latha Rangachari |
| Daughter | • Aishwarya • Soundarya |
| Grandchildren | Yathra and Linga (They are the children of Aishwarya and Dhanush) |
| Partner, Girlfriend, and Affairs | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 1981 |
| Social Media Account and Contact Details | |
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Some exciting and lesser-known facts about Rajinikanth
- Shivaji Rao Gaekwad is his true name.
- He was born in the Indian city of Bangalore.
- He began his profession as a bus driver.
- In 1975, he made his cinematic debut in Kannada with the film Katha Sangama.
- He is well-known for his distinct demeanor and stylized line delivery.
- He is one of India’s most successful performers, and his films have generated over 20 billion rupees (US$260 million) globally.
- He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s highest civilian honour.
- He has two daughters with his wife, Latha Rajinikanth.
- He practices Hinduism and believes strongly in spirituality.
