Shiva Rajkumar Biography

Shivraj Kumar is a famous actor, film producer, and television presenter who predominantly works in the Kannada film industry. Shiva has taken part in over 120 films throughout a career that spans over two additional decades. He has received accolades for his acting skills from the Karnataka State Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, and SIIMA awards.

Personal Life

Shivraj Kumar was born on July 12, 1962, to Dr. Rajkumar and Smt. Parvatamma Rajkumar. Dr. Rajkumar is a legendary Kannada actor who won a lot of hearts during his lifetime. Shivraj Kumar has two sisters and two brothers.

His brother, Raghavendra Rajkumar, is a film producer and actor, and his youngest brother, Puneet Rajkumar, is also a Kannada film actor. He received his B.E. in chemical engineering from Madras University and later enrolled in Madras' acting school. Shivraj Kumar married former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa's daughter, Geeta. The couple has two daughters: Niveditha and Vasantha.

Career

Shivaraj Kumar started his film career with the super-hit film Anand by Singeetham Srinivas Rao. His next two movies, "Rathasapthami" and "Mana Mechchida Hudugi," were also big hits. All of his films celebrated their silver jubilees, earning him the moniker "Hat-trick Hero."

His film, Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu, was shot in the world's seven wonders. His 100th movie, Jogayya, is the sequel to his blockbuster Jogi. His brother, Puneeth Rajkumar passed away on October 29, 2021, due to a heart attack. He was 46 years old.