Shiva Rajkumar

Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy (born 12 July 1961), known by his screen name Shiva Rajkumar, is an Indian film actor, producer, playback singer and television presenter, best known for his work in Kannada cinema.[2] He is the eldest son of actor Rajkumar. In his career spanning over three decades, Shiva has worked in over 120 films.[2] He was praised as an actor par excellence due to his versatility as a performer.[3]

In this Indian name, the name Rajkumar is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Shiva.

Shiva Rajkumar
Shiva Rajkumar at Ramaiah Institute of Technology in 2012
Born
Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy

(1961-07-12) 12 July 1961[1]
Madras, Madras State, India
Other namesShivanna
Alma mater
Occupation
Years active1974; 1986 – present
Spouse(s)
Geetha (m. 1986)
Children2
Parent(s)
RelativesSee Rajkumar family

After graduating with Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Shiva made his debut screen appearance in films with Singeetham Srinivas Rao's Anand (1986), which fetched him the Cinema Express Award for Best Actor. His first three films, namely Anand, Ratha Sapthami (1986) and Mana Mechchida Hudugi (1987) were all highly successful, earning him the title Hat-trick Hero coined by the media and his fan followers.[4][5]

Shiva has worked in the film industry for over 30 years, featuring in films such as Anand, Ratha Sapthami (1986), Om (1995), Janumada Jodi, Nammoora Mandara Hoove, A.K. 47, Jogi, Bhajarangi, Killing Veerappan,Shivalinga and Tagaru which became milestones in the Kannada film industry and made records at the box office. He was conferred an honorary doctorate by Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University in 2014.[6][7] In the year 2010, he made his television debut with the talk show Naaniruvude Nimagagi, aired on Zee Kannada.[8] Shiva is also working as a co-producer for a web series named Hate You Romeo which is currently being shot in Vietnam.[9]

Early life

Shiva Rajkumar was born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, to actor Rajkumar and film producer Parvathamma as the first of five children. His two brothers are Raghavendra Rajkumar, a film producer and Kannada actor and Puneeth Rajkumar, an actor in Kannada cinema. Shiva did his schooling in T. Nagar, Chennai and then studied at the New College, Chennai.[10]

On the insistence of film director K. Balachander, Shiva joined an acting school in Chennai after completing his graduation from Madras University in 1983. After getting trained in Kuchipudi dance from Vempetti Chinni Sathyam in Chennai during his college days, he made an entry into the Kannada film industry with Anand.[5]

Personal life

Shiva married Geeta, the daughter of the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, S. Bangarappa. The couple have two daughters: Niveditha and Nirupama.[11]

He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University.[12] .

He is the Brand Ambassador of Royal Challengers Bangalore for their 11th Season of Indian Premier League . He was the second Kannada actor to buy Maruti 800.[13]

Acting career

Shiva started his acting career with the film Anand in 1986.[5] In his career spanning over 30 years, he acted in a variety of roles. The most notable movies of his career are Janumada Jodi, Jogi, Anand, Ratha Sapthami, Nammoora Mandara Hoove, Om and Chigurida Kanasu.[5] He acted in Sugreeva, which was shot in 18 hours. His Om, directed by Upendra, set a trend of gangster movies in Kannada and other film industries in India. It continues to be shown even to this day.[14]

His film Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu was shot at the 7 wonders of the world.[15] His 100th movie, Jogayya, is the sequel to his blockbuster Jogi.[16]

Bhajarangi (2013) was a box-office success, and went on to run for more than 100 days. The film was released in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It was released in 212 theatres in the state of Karnataka alone. He played a coach in the sports drama Aryan, his first release of 2014.

Statement against dubbing

Shiva opposed the proposal of voice dubbed movies releasing in the Kannada film industry. He openly criticized the need for voice dubbed movies in the Indian film industry.[17][18][19] However, once Supreme Court gave its final verdict against ban on dubbed movies, he announced that he would no more oppose dubbing. He further went on to say that if that is what the audience wants, he is no one to oppose it.[20]

Awards and honours

Shiva has won four Filmfare and four state awards in the best actor category. He has also won numerous Cine-Express, Sirigannada and ETV awards. He has also lent his name for creating awareness for social causes and charity. On his birthday, "Shivarajkumar Suvarana Mahotsava Abhinandana Samithi" was formed for charity.[21]

Honorary awards
  • SIIMA Award for Social Responsibility (2012)[22]
  • Honorary doctorate from Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University of Bellary (2014).[23][24]

Karnataka State Awards
YearAwardFilmResultRef.
1995–96Best ActorOmWon
1999-00Best ActorHrudaya HrudayaWon
2003-04Best ActorChigurida KanasuWon[25]
2005-06Best ActorJogiWon[26]

Filmfare
YearAwardFilmResultRef.
1995Best ActorOmWon[27]
1996Nammoora Mandara HooveWon[28]
1999A.K.47Won[29]
2010ThamassuWon[30]
2013BhajarangiNominated[31]
2015VajrakayaNominated[32]
2016Santheyalli Nintha KabiraNominated[33]
2017 MuftiNominated[34]

South Indian International Movie Awards
YearAwardFilmResultRef.
2012SIIMA Award for Social ResponsibilityHonorary Award[35]
2013Best ActorShivaWon[36]
2014Best ActorBhajarangiWon
2017Best ActorShivalingaWon[37]
2018Best ActorMuftiNominated[38]
2019Best ActorTagaruNominated[39]

International honours
  • Kohinoor of South India – Presented by the British South India Council of Commerce & Visionnaire Entertainment – London (2016)

Other

Filmography
Main article: Shiva Rajkumar filmography

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