Shiva Rajkumar, whose real name is Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy, is an Indian actor, producer, and TV host. He mainly works in Kannada films and has acted in more than 120 films in his career spanning over 30 years.
Actor Shiva Rajkumar Biography
Shiva Rajkumar was born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu. He is the eldest of five children of actor Rajkumar and filmmaker Parvathamma. His native language is Kannada. He has two brothers: Raghavendra, who is a filmmaker, and Puneeth, who is also an actor. Shiva studied in T. Nagar, Chennai, and later graduated from New College, Chennai in 1983.
After finishing college, he joined an acting school in Chennai and also took training in Kuchipudi dance from Vempet Chinni Satyam. He started his career in Kannada films with the film Anand.
Shiva Rajkumar is married to Geetha, daughter of former Karnataka Chief Minister Sarkoppa Bangarappa. They have two daughters, Niveditha and Nirupama.
He was the brand ambassador of Royal Challengers Bangalore during the 11th season of the IPL and now represents Nandini Milk Products. Interestingly, when the Maruti 800 car was first launched in 1983, he was the second Kannada actor to buy it.
| Category | Details |
| Birth Name |
Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy
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| Nickname | Shivanna |
| Profession(s) |
Actor, Playback Singer, Film Producer
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| Father | Dr. Rajkumar |
| Mother | Parvathamma |
| Date of Birth |
12 July 1962 (Thursday)
|
| Age (as of 2024) | 62 Years |
| Birthplace |
Madras (now Chennai)
|
| School |
A school in T. Nagar, Chennai
|
| College/University |
New College, Chennai
|
|
M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, Chennai
|
|
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
|
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Community | Ediga |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 19 May 1986 |
| Wife/Spouse |
Geetha Shivarajkumar (politician)
|
| Children |
Daughters: Niveditha and Nirupama
|
| Son: None | |
| Social Media |
Career Journey Of Shiva Rajkumar
1974
- Made his debut as a child artist in Sri Srinivasa Kalyana.
1986
- Started his acting career with the movie Anand.
1990s
- Delivered iconic films like Om (directed by Upendra), which set a trend for gangster movies.
- He played a praised role in Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (1998), where his performance as Karna received great appreciation.
2000s
- Starred in notable films like Don (2003), where his role as a lawyer-turned-serial-killer was widely appreciated.
- Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu was shot at the Seven Wonders of the World.
- His 100th movie, Jogayya (2011), was the sequel to the blockbuster Jogi.
2017
- Starred in Mufti as Bhairathi Ranagal, which became both a critical and commercial success.
2018
- Played a cop in Tagaru, which became one of the biggest hits of his career. The film was seen as a landmark for him.
- Acted in The Villain, though the film didn’t receive positive reviews.
2022
- Made a cameo in his brother Puneeth Rajkumar’s posthumous film James, even dubbing for him in certain parts.
- Starred in Bairagee, portraying a folk artist specializing in pulivesha, and received praise for his performance.
2023
- Had a cameo in Kabzaa, playing gangster Siddhantha.
- Made his Tamil debut in Jailer, starring Rajinikanth, where his cameo as Narasimha was well-received.
- His heist film Ghost, a collaboration with Sreenivas, was released.
- Confirmed roles in Tamil movies like Captain Miller and Kannada prequels like Bhairathi Ranagal.
- In 2024, he was praised for consistently delivering successful movies, even after crossing 60 years of age, becoming the first Kannada actor to achieve this.
Throughout his 36+ year career, Shiva Rajkumar has taken on a wide variety of roles and continues to play lead roles, cementing his legacy in Kannada cinema.
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