Rajinikanth (Shivaji Rao Gaikwad)
Actor · Sagittarius
About
Rajinikanth, born Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Known for his distinctive style and screen presence, he is one of the most popular and successful figures in Indian cinema. He worked as a bus conductor before entering films in the 1970s.
Family
Parent
- Ramoji Rao Gaekwad not in the catalogue yet
- Jijabai Shahaji Bhosale not in the catalogue yet
Spouse
Child
- Aishwarya R. Dhanush not in the catalogue yet
Soundarya Rajinikanth
Personal details
- Full name
- Shivaji Rao Gaekwad
- Also known as
- Super Star, Thalaivaa, Rajanikanth, Sivaji Rao Gaikwad, Rajini kanth
- Born
- December 12, 1950
- Birthplace
- Bengaluru
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- Adyar Film Institute, Acharya Pathasala Public School
- Years active
- 1975–present
Known for
- Baasha (1995)
- Sivaji (2007)
- Enthiran (2010)
- Muthu (1995)
Awards
- Padma Vibhushan
- Padma Bhushan
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Trivia & fun facts
- He worked as a bus conductor in Bangalore before entering cinema.
- He trained at the Madras Film Institute.
