| Shivaraj Kumar | |
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| Born | Putta Swamy July 12, 1961 Bangalore,Karnataka  India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981 - present |
| Spouse(s) | Geetha (1990-) |
Shivaraj Kumar( Kannada : ಶಿವರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್ ) (real name Putta Swamy) is a Kannada superstar. He is the son of legendary Kannada matinée Dr.Rajkumar. Graduated in B.E (Chemical Engineering), Shivaraj Kumar made his screen appearance in Singeetham Srinivas Rao’s 'Anand'. Shivanna's first three movies ‘Anand’, ‘Rathasapthami’ and ‘Mana Mechchida Hudugi’ in a row completed silver jubilee and earned him the title "Hatrick Hero - Shivraj Kumar".
He has completed 23 years in film industry and has given several hit movies. His films like 'Anand', 'Rathasapthami', ‘Om’, ‘Janumada Jodi’, ‘Nammoora Mandara Hoove’, ‘AK 47’, 'Preethse', 'Jogi' proved successful at the box office.
Today with over 90 Kannada films to his credit, Shivraj Kumar maintains the standards set by his father to some extent. Shivanna has won year 2005 Best Actor award for his film Chigurida Kanasu.Recentley he starred in the movie Sugreeva(film) which is shot in 18 hours.[1]
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Family and early life
Shivaraj Kumar is the eldest son born on 12 July 1961 in Bangalore, in Karnataka, to Sri Rajkumar and Smt Parvatamma. He has two sisters and two brothers; his younger brother, Raghavendra Rajkumar is a film producer and a film actor, his youngest brother, Puneet Rajkumar is also a Kannada film actor.
After his graduation at Madras University, Shivaraj Kumar, on the insistence of K.Balachander joined an acting school in Madras. Trained in Kuchupudi dance from Vempetti Chinni Sathyam in Madras during the college days, he was well versed in dancing made a grand entry into the Kannada film industry with Mega Hit "Anand".
Shivaraj Kumar married Geeta, the daughter of Former Chief minister of Karnataka S.Bangarappa. The couple have two children - two daughters.[2]
Acting career
1980s-2008
His hitlist includes:
1. Anand (1986)
2. Rathasapthami (1986)
3. Manamecchida Hudugi (1987)
4. Shiva Mecchida Kannappa (1988)
5. Samyuktha (1988)
6. Ranaranga (1988)
7. Inspector Vikram (1989)
8. AdheRaaga AdheHaadu (1989)
9. Asegobba Meesegobba (1990)
10. Mruthunjaya (1990)
11. Aralidha Huvugalu (1991)
12. Modadha Mareyalli (1991)
13. Mididha Shruthi (1992)
14. Purushothama (1992)
15. Mavanige Thakka Aliya (1992)
16. Jagamecchida Huduga (1993)
17. Chirabandhavya (1993)
18. Anandha Jyothi (1993)
19. Gandhada Gudi -2 (1994)
20. Muthanna (1994)
21. Gandugali (1994- 1995)
22. Gadibidi Aliya (1995)
23. Savya Saachi (1995)
24. Om (1995)
25. Mana Midiyithu (1995)
26. Samara (1995)
27. Dhore (1995)
28. Ibbara naduve Mudhina Ata (1996)
29. Gajanoora Gandu (1996)
30. Shiva Sainya (1996)
31. Annavra Makkalu (1996)
32. Nammoora Mandara Hoove (1996)
33. Adhithya (1996)
34. Janumada Jodi (1996)
35. Ganga Yamuna (1997)
36. Simhada Mari (1997)
37. Ammavra Ganda (1997)
38. Mudhina Kanmani (1997)
39. Raja (1997)
40. Jodi Hakki (1997)
41. Premaraga Haadu Gelathi (1997)
42. Nammoora Huduga (1998)
43. Kurubana Rani (1998)
44. Andaman (1998)
45. Mr.Putsami (1998)
46. Bhumithaiya Chochalamaga (1998)
47. Gadibidi Krishna (1998)
48. Janumadhatha (1999)
49. Chandrodhaya (1999)
50. A.K.47 ( 1999)
51. Vishwa(1999)
52. Hrudhaya Hrudhaya (1999)
53. Yare ni Abhimani (2000)
54. Preethse (2000)
55. Hagalu Vesha (2000)
56. Indradhanush (2000)
57. Krishna Leele (2000)
58. Devara Maga (2000)
59. Galate Aliyandru (2000)
60. Madhuve Agona Baa (2001)
61. Asura (2001)
62. Bahala Chennagide (2001)
63. Bhava Bamaidha (2001)
64. Sundarakaanda (2001)
65. Yuvaraja (2001)
66. Jodi (2002)
67 kodandarama (2002)
68. Ninne Preethisuve (2002)
69. Thavarige Ba Thangi (2002)
70. Don (2003)
71. Sri Ram (2003)
72. Smile (2003)
73. Nanjundi (2003)
74. Chiguridha Kanasu (2003)
75. Rowdy Aliya (2004)
76. Sarwabouma (2004)
77. Kanchana Ganga (2004)
78. Rishi (2005)
79. Rakshasa (2005)
80. Valmiki (2005)
81. Jogi (2005)
82. Anna Thangi (2005)
83. Ashoka (2006)
84. Thavarina Siri (2006)
85. Gandugali Kumara Rama (2006)
86. Thaiya Madilu (2007)
87. Santha (2007)
88. Gandana Mane (2007)
89. Lava-Kusha (2007)
90. Sathya In Love (2008)
91. Bandhu BaLaga (2008)
92. Madesha (2008)
93. Paramesha Paanwala (2008)
94. Nanda (2009)
95. Hodi Maga (2009)
96. Sugreeva(film) (2009)
97. Devaru Kotta Thangi (2009)
98. bhagyada balegara {2009}
99. Cheluveye ninna nodalu
100. Jogaiah(film)
101. Punyavantha
Awards & Honours
Shivaraj Kumar has won 3 filmfare and three state awards in the best actor category. He has also won numerous cine-express, Siriganda, Etv awards. He has also been conferred various titles like Hatrick Hero' and others.
- 1.Ujvala express award: Aanand (1986), Bhoomitaayiya Chochala Maga (1998)
- 2.Chitra rasikara sangha Prashasti: MiDida Shruthi (1992), Janumada Jodi (1996), AK47 (1999)
- 3.Filmfare award: OM (1995), Nammora Mandaara Hoove (1996), AK47 (1999)
- 4.Herohonda express award: OM (1995), Janumada JoDi (1996), AK47 (1999)
- 5.AaryabhaTa prashasti: Janumada joDi (1996)
- 6. Screen award: Nammora Mandaara Hoove (1996)
- 7. SICA special Jury Award: Tavarige Ba Tangi (2002), Chigurida Kanasu (2004)
- 8. Hello Gandhinagara Award: Chigurida Kanasu (2004)
- 9. State award: OM (1995-96), Hrudaya Hrudaya (1999-2000), Chigurida Kanasu (2003-04), Jogi (2004-2005)
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