Rajinikanth Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Caste, Biography
Rajinikanth Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Caste, Biography
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Quick Infoā
Marriage Date: 26 February 1981
Age: 74 Years
Wife: Latha
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Shivaji Rao Gaekwad |
| Nickname(s) | Rajinikanth, Thalaiva, Superstar |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Producer, Screenplay Writer, Philanthropist |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 75 Kg (165 lbs) |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 40 Inches - Waist: 33 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | White (Semi-bald) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 12 December 1950 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 74 Years |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| School | ā¢ Acharya Paathshala in Basavanagudi, Bangalore ā¢ Vivekananda Balaka Sangha |
| College | M.G.R Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Acting check sources DC |
| Debut | Tamil Film: Apoorva Raagangal (1975)  Kannada Film: Katha Sangama (1976)  Telugu Film: Anthuleni Katha (1976)  Bollywood Film: Andha Kanoon (1983)  |
| Family | Father- Ramoji Rao Gaekwad (Worked as a police constable) Mother- Jijabai (Homemaker)  Brothers- Satyanarayana Rao (Elder), Nageshwara Rao (Elder)  Sister- Aswath Balubhai (Elder) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | A bungalow in Poes Garden, Chennai  |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading, Gardening |
| Awards/Honours | 2000: Padma Bhushan 2014: Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year 2016: Padma Vibhushan 2021: On 1 April 2021, the Government of India announced the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Rajinikanth. |
| Controversies | ā¢ 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.' ā¢ 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.'  ā¢ 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. ā¢ In March 2024, Rajinikanth drew backlash for reportedly asking his house help to step aside while posing for paparazzi at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant 's pre-wedding event in Jamnagar, Gujarat. check sources The Times of India |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Masala Dosa |
| Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan , Kamal Haasan , Sylvester Stallone |
| Actresses | Rekha , Hema Malini |
| Film | Veera Kesari (Kannada) |
| Musician | Ilayaraja |
| Colour | Black |
| Book(s) | Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki, Amma Vanthal by T. Janakiraman |
| Politician | Lee Kuan Yew (Former Prime Minister of Singapore) |
| Social Activist | Anna Hazare |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Destination | The Himalayas |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Silk Smitha (Actress)  Latha (Producer, Singer) |
| Wife/Spouse | Latha (M.1981-present)  |
| Marriage Date | 26 February 1981 |
| Children | Son- None Daughters- Aishwarya (born in 1982), Soundarya (born in 1984) |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | ā¢ Premier Padmini Fiat ā¢ Chevrolet Tavera ā¢ Toyota Innova ā¢ Ambassador ā¢ Honda Civic ā¢ Lamborghini Urus  ā¢ BMW X7  Note: In September 2023, Kalanithi Maran , the chairman of Sun Pictures production house, celebrated the success of the film 'Jailer' by presenting Rajinikanth with a BMW X7 as a gift. He brought both a BMW X7 and a BMW i7 EV to Rajinikanth's residence and asked him to choose between the two. Rajinikanth ultimately opted for the BMW X7. check sources Hindustan Times |
| Bikes Collection | Suzuki Hayabusa, Suzuki Intruder M1800 RZ |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary | Rs. 40-45 crore/film |
| Net Worth | Rs. 400 Crore (as of 2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Rajinikanth
Does Rajinikanth smoke?:Ā No (Quit)
Does Rajinikanth drink alcohol?:Ā Yes
Rajnikanth is a Maharashtrian by birth and not a Tamilian, though his ancestors hailed from both Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
HeĀ lost his mother at a young age after which he was raised by his father and his elder brothers.
Rajinikanth childhood photo
He was a very naughty kid in his childhood.
Before becoming an actor he didĀ odd jobs in Chennai and Bengaluru such as a carpenter, a coolie, and a bus conductor for the Bangalore Transport Service (BTS). As a bus conductor, he used to get ā¹750/month.
His friend, Raj Bahadur, used to give him funds to learn acting in a film institution in Chennai.
Rajinikanth in younger days
As he was keen on acting, he joined the Madras Film Institute, and during one of his stage performances, he met the director, K Balachander, who offered him a role in his Tamil film. Until that time, he was not good at speaking Tamil, but he quickly learned it and master the language.
Rajinikanth with K Balachander
He made his acting debut alongside Kamal Haasan in Tamil film āApoorva Raagangalā (1975).
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in Apoorva Raagangal
For the initial two years of his acting career, he got recognised for his negative roles, until he got the lead role in the Telugu film āChilakamma Cheppindiā (1977).
His first commercial success was āBillaā (1980), a remake of Amitabh Bachchanās āDonā (1978).
Rajinikanthās Billa is a remake of Don
He met his wife Latha, when a group of college girls came to take his interview, where Latha was leading the group. Rajinikanth got so much attracted to Latha that he proposed her on the same day.
In hisĀ 100thĀ film, he played the role of a Hindu saint āRaghavendra Swamiā in the film āSri Raghavendraā (1985).
Rajinikanth played the role of Raghavendra Swami
In 1988, Rajinikanth did his first and only English film āBloodstone,ā an Indian-American action-adventure film.
Rajinikanth acted in Bloodstone
His film āRaaja Chinna Rojaā (1989), was the first Tamil film to use animation.
Rajinikanth starred in Raaja Chinna Roja
His only film that was released with a U/A certificate was āThalapathiā (1991).
In 2002, he did a day-long fast to protest the Karnataka Governmentās decision not to release water from the river Kaveri into Tamil Nadu. Also in 2008, he participated in a day-long fast with other Tamil film personalities, demanding that the Sri Lankan government must end the civil war and give Sri Lankan Tamils their rights.
Rajinikanth fast in 2002
In 2007, he became the highest paid Asian actor after Jackie Chan , when he was paid ā¹26 crore forĀ the film āSivaji.ā
HisĀ science fiction film āEnthiranā (English ā Robot) was supposed to be done by Kamal Haasan.
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Rajinikanth was named as the Most Influential Indian of 2010, by Forbes India.
He made a special appearance in Shah Rukh Khan ās Sci-Fi film, āRa.Oneā (2011).
In 2011, he supported social activist Anna Hazareās anti-corruption movement and offered him to use of his marriage hall, Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam in Chennai.
Since 1995, he goes to the Himalayas afterĀ every film.
Rajinikanth in the Himalayas
He doesnāt meet people after 9 pm.
Rajinikanth is very punctual and reaches all his shootings before time.
He is known for his humble nature, simplicity, and down to earth personality.
Rajinikanth lives a very simple life
He has aĀ God-like stature in South India.
Rajinikanth is worshipped by his fans
In 2023, a person named Karthi, residing in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, constructed a temple at his home which he dedicated to Rajinikanth. This temple was a testament to Karthiās profound admiration and respect for Rajinikanth. The temple showcased a 250 kg idol of the actor.
The temple of Rajinikanth built by Karthi, a fan of Rajinikanth, at his house in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Meena is the only actress who has worked with him as a child actor and as his heroine.
Rajinikanth with Meena
His fans celebrate his birthday (12 December) as āWorld Style Dayā or āInternational Style Day.ā
His spiritual guru was, Swami Satchidananda, the founder of Integral Yoga.
Rajinikanth with Swami Satchidananda
He has acted alongside Sripriya in more than 27 movies, the most with any actress.
Rajinikanth and Sripriya
He paid the losses of his distributors when his films āBabaā (2002), and āKuselanā (2008), failed at the box office.
He is the owner ofĀ Raghavendra Mandapam marriage hall in Chennai.
Rajinikanth owns Raghavendra Mandapam marriage hall in Chennai
His much famous style of tossing cigarette came from an incidence when he wanted to join a gang in his school days, as they were his seniors so they refused, after which he thought he would impress the guys with this trick. He used to practice this trick in the bushes of the school.
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He is the first Indian actor to have featured in black & white, coloured, animated, and 3D film.
Rajinikanth in 4 different forms of filming
On 25 October 2021, he was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award by the Government of India. The award was presented to him by the Ā Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu . The actor dedicated his award to his mentor K Balachander, his brother Sathyanarayana Rao Gaikwad and his bus driver-friend Raj Bahadur. After receiving the award, in a short speech, he said,
I dedicate this award to my guru and mentor K Balachander sir, and I remember him with gratitude. I also dedicate this to my my brother Thiru Sathyanarayana Rao Gaikwad, who was a father figure to me, and raised me with great values instilling spirituality in me. Raj Bahadur was the first person to identify the acting talent in me when I was a bus conductor, and encouraged me to enter the world of cinema. Iād also like to thank all my producers, directors, technicians, co-artistes, distributors, media and the press. They are the Gods who keep me living.ā
Rajinikanth receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award
In 2023, Rajinikanth again became Indiaās highest-paid actor. As per reports, he received a total payment of Rs. 210 crores for his leading role in the film āJailerā which included Rs. 100 crores for his involvement in the project. check sources The Times of India
Info coming in that, the envelope handed over by Kalanithi Maran to superstar #rajinikanth contains a single cheque amounting ā¹1ā£0ā£0ā£ cr from City Union Bank, Mandaveli branch, Chennai.
This is a #Jailer profit sharing cheque which is up & above the already paidā¦ pic.twitter.com/I6TF6p4SvL
ā Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) August 31, 2023
He has reportedly got his voice insured and also holds a copyright for his voice.
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