Rajasekhar (actor)

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Rajasekhar
Rajashekhar on October 26, 2015 (cropped).jpg
Rajashekhar in 2015
Born (1962-02-04) 4 February 1962 (age 59)
Lakshmipuram, Madras State, India
OccupationActor
Years active1985-present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1991)​
Children2

Rajasekhar (born Rajasekhar Varadharajan) is an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, and a few Tamil films. In a career spanning more than thirty years, he has acted in over eighty films in a variety of roles.[1][2] He starred in blockbuster films, including , Sruthilayalu, Aahuti, Ankusam, Magaadu, Allari Priyudu, Anna, Omkaram, Suryudu, Sivayya, Manasunna Maaraju, Maa Annayya, Simharasi, Evadaithe Nakenti, Gorintaku, PSV Garuda Vega and Kalki. Rajasekhar won two Filmfare Best Actor Awards - Telugu for the Magaadu and Anna.

The Nature Waldorf School is owned by Rajasekhar and Jeevitha, to whom he is married. The school is affiliated to Dr. Rajasekhar Charitable Trust and started its operations in July 2010. The mission of the school is to impart non-commercialised education to students.[3]

Early life[]

Rajasekhar was born on 4 February 1962, in Lakshmipuram, Theni district of Tamil Nadu in a Tamil family to D. C Varadharajan, a retired police officer and Andal.[4] His brother Selva has also appeared in Tamil films as a lead actor. Before joining films, he studied M.B.B.S. and practiced in Aminjikarai, Chennai.[citation needed]

Rajasekhar is a practicing Saiva Hindu, after undergoing a transformative personal experience during his formative years.[5]

Personal life[]

He married erstwhile actress Jeevitha and has two daughters.[6] Their elder daughter Shivani is set to debut in films with the upcoming movie Vanda Ki Vanda[7] while their younger daughter Shivatmika debuted with Dorasaani. Recently, Jeevitha was named as one of the nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with Pahlaj Nihalani as chairman.[8]

Career[]

Rajashekhar made his acting debut in Tamil with Pudhumai Penn and also had a character role in Puthiya Theerpu with Vijaykanth. His Telugu film debut was in 1985 with Vande Mataram. Since then, he has acted in variety of films such as Pratighatana, Repati Pourulu, Station Master, Sruthilayalu, Kashmora, Aradhana, Talambralu, Aruna Kiranam, Mamatala Kovela and Akka Mogudu.

Movies from which he rose to fame and created an image of an Angry Young Man of Tollywood are Ahuti, Aartanaadam Nyayam Kosam, Ankusam, Magadu, Rowdyism Nasinchali, Morotodu Na Mogudu, Anna, Papa Kosam, Balarama Krishnulu, Agraham, Sivayya, and Evadaithe Nakenti.

He has acted in more than 75 movies though he is mocked for his diction. His voice for most of his Telugu movies was dubbed by Telugu actor Saikumar till 1996 and then was taken over by who started dubbing for him in 1997, when he won his first Nandi award for the movie Sivayya. Except for the 2003 film Villain, where Sai's younger brother P. Ravi Shankar dubbed for both Rajasekhar and Vijayan, respectively.

Later, he also gained fame for his family drama films such as , Suryudu, Simharasi, Maa Annayya, Deergha Sumangali Bhava, Manasunna Maaraju and Gorintaku (2008 film). He was also applauded for his performance in the romance film Allari Priyudu.

He is considered a versatile actor.[9] His performance in Omkaram is a classic example of that, which was directed by Kannada director Upendra. His electrifying performance in the movie Sheshu was applauded critically. His biggest hit of the career came in the year 2007 with Avadaithe Nakenti and his last genuine hit was Gorintaku in the year 2008. Since then, he has had no hits. His last film was a hit; PSV Garuda Vega in 2017.

His movie Ithu Thaanda Police was a huge hit in Tamil. He has since been offered more movies in Tamil, he is noted in Tamil with films such as Meesaikaran, Mannikka Vendugiren, Aambala, Diyala, Akka etc.[9] As an actor, he has done movies related to all genres.

Filmography[]

Awards[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Turmoil in T-town - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Rajasekhar finds policeman's role irresistible | Deccan Chronicle".
  3. ^ "Nature Waldorf School Hyderabad Admissions 2011-12".
  4. ^ "Actor Rajasekhar to join politics". The Hindu. 5 February 2008 – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. ^ Account of Personal Life - Religious Views Source
  6. ^ "Bholakpur: cholera claims 1 more". The Hindu. 13 May 2009 – via www.thehindu.com.
  7. ^ "Rajasekhar's daughter Shivani set for her Debut in Films". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  8. ^ "Actor-director Jeevitha inducted into Censor Board". The Hindu. 20 January 2015 – via www.thehindu.com.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "StarzSecrets: Star Portrait-Dr.Rajasekhar". 15 August 2013.
  10. ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  11. ^ http:// Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991, 38th filmfare awards south Madras Awards:Winners
  12. ^ https://archive.org/download/42ndAnnualFilmfaresouthawardsTeluguMalayalamwinners/IMG_20161006_074048%5B1%5D.jpg
  13. ^ https://archive.org/download/42ndannualFilmfareTeluguWinnersbestactorbestactress/42nd_filmfare_telugu_winners%5B1%5D.jpg

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