Rajinikanth born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on 12th December 1950 is a legendary actor, screenwriter, and film producer who prominently works in Tamil films. He has won many awards including Filmfare awards for best Tamil actor. He has also been awarded with Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. He is said to be one of the most popular and legendary actor in history of Indian cinema. Rajinikanth is a strong believer of spirituality and visits temples before his film release.
Biography / Wiki :-
| Real Name | Shivaji Rao Gaekwad |
| Nickname | Rajinikanth, Thalaiva, Superstar |
| Known Name | Rajinikanth |
| Date of Birth | 12 December 1950 |
| Age | 73 years ( as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Current Residence | Mumbai , Maharashtra , India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Screenplay Writer, Philanthropist |
| Martial Status | Married |
| Girlfriend/ Affairs | Silk Smitha (Actress) Latha (Producer, Singer) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Education, Family , Ethnicity :-
| School Name | • Acharya Paathshala in Basavanagudi, Bangalore • Vivekananda Balaka Sangha |
| College / University | M.G.R Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Acting |
| Ethnicity | Hindu |
| Father Name | Ramoji Rao Gaekwad (Worked as a police constable) |
| Mother Name | Jijabai (Homemaker) |
| Brother Name | Satyanarayana Rao (Elder), Nageshwara Rao (Elder) |
| Sister Name | Aswath Balubhai (Elder) |
| Spouse / Husband Name | Latha (M.1981-present) |
| Childrens ( Kids) Name | Son- None Daughters- Aishwarya (born in 1982), Soundarya (born in 1984) |
Rajinikanth worked as a bus conductor and while working in Bangalore he met Nirmala and their relationship started. After she saw his talent on a stage show Nirmala encouraged him to try acting. After he started his acting career he lost all his contacts with her post which Rajinikanth married Latha Rangachari in 1981. They have two daughters named Aishwarya Rajinikath and Soundarya Rajinikanth.
Career / Awards & Achievements :-
| Awards & Achievements | 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 |
Net Worth, House & Cars :-
| Net Worth | $55 million |
| Monthly Salary / Income | ₹40-45 crore/film |
| House Address | A bungalow in Poes Garden, Chennai |
| Cars | Premier Padmini Fiat, Chevrolet Tavera, Toyota Innova, Ambassador, Honda Civic, Lamborghini Urus |
Favourites :-
| Favorite Food | Masala Dosa |
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Sylvester Stallone |
| Favorite Actress | Rekha, Hema Malini |
| Favorite Color | Black |
| Favorite Hobbies | Travelling, Reading, Gardening |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favourite Destination | The Himalayas |
| Favorite Singer | Ilayaraja |
| Favorite Book | Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki, Amma Vanthal by T. Janakiraman |
Figure Measurements ,Chest Size ,Height & Weight :-
| Hair Color | White (Semi-bald) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 8 inches |
| Meters – 1.73 m | |
| Centimeters – 173 cm | |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 75 Kg |
| Figure Measurements | Chest Size – 40 |
| Waist Size – 33 Inches | |
| Bicep Size – 12 Inches | |
| Figure Measurements – 40-33-12 |
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