Updated on: 12 July, 2024 11:37 PM IST |Sudheesh SK
Kannada superstar Dr. Shivarajkumar celebrates his 62nd birthday on July 12. Here are Top 5 Interesting facts about The Hattrick Hero
Shivarajkumar is the eldest son of the legendary Kannada actor Dr. Rajkumar. He carries forward his father's legacy with a stellar career in the film industry, earning immense respect and admiration from fans.
Shivarajkumar started his acting journey as a child artist and later achieved tremendous success as an adult actor. His career spans several decades, with memorable performances across genres like action, romance, and drama.
Shivarajkumar has received numerous awards for his outstanding work. Notably, he won the Karnataka State Award for Best Actor for films such as Om in 1995, Hrudaya Hrudaya in 1999, Chigurida Kanasu in 2003 and Jogi in 2005. Additionally, he earned Filmfare Awards for his remarkable performances in these movies.
Shivarajkumar earned the title after his first three films became massive hits. His debut in Anand in 1986, followed by Rathasapthami in 1986 and Mana Mechida Hudugi in 1987 established him as a major star in the Kannada film industry
Beyond acting, Shivarajkumar has used his fame to raise awareness for social causes and charity. On his birthday, the “Shivarajkumar Suvarana Mahotsava Abhinandana Samithi was established to support charitable initiative
