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{{short description|Indian film director}} | {{short description|Indian film director and playback singer (born 1982)}} | ||
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{{Indian patronymic|Aishwarya|Rajinikanth}} | |||
{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Aishwarya Rajinikanth | | name = Aishwarya Rajinikanth | ||
| image = Aishwarya Dhanush at a 43rd IFFI press conference.jpg | | image = Aishwarya Dhanush at a 43rd IFFI press conference.jpg | ||
| caption = Aishwarya in 2012 | | caption = Aishwarya in 2012 | ||
| | | birth_name = | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|1|1|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Madras]] (now Chennai), [[Tamil Nadu]], India | | birth_place = [[Madras]] (now Chennai), [[Tamil Nadu]], India | ||
| | | death_date = | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Dhanush]]|2004}} | | death_place = | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Film director]]|[[playback singer]]}} | |||
| years_active = 2003–present | |||
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Dhanush]]|2004|2024|end=divorced}} | |||
| children = 2 | | children = 2 | ||
| father = [[Rajinikanth]] | | father = [[Rajinikanth]] | ||
| mother = [[Latha Rajinikanth]] | | mother = [[Latha Rajinikanth]] | ||
| relatives = [[ | | relatives = [[List of South Indian film families#Rajinikanth family|Rajinikanth family]] | ||
| family = [[Soundarya Rajinikanth]] (sister) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Aishwarya Rajinikanth'''<ref>{{ | '''Aishwarya Rajinikanth'''<ref>{{cite web |date=17 February 2022 |title=In Credits of Her Latest Song, Aishwarya Rajinikanth Doesn't Have Dhanush in Her Name |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/in-credits-of-her-latest-song-aishwarya-rajinikanth-doesnt-have-dhanush-in-her-name-4782977.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315120526/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/in-credits-of-her-latest-song-aishwarya-rajinikanth-doesnt-have-dhanush-in-her-name-4782977.html |archive-date=15 March 2022 |access-date=15 March 2022 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref> (born 1 January 1982<ref>{{cite web |title=Aishwarya is my lucky charm: Dhanush |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Aishwarya-is-my-lucky-charm-Dhanush/articleshow/11315160.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=29 July 2016 |date=31 December 2011 |archive-date=22 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822093729/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Aishwarya-is-my-lucky-charm-Dhanush/articleshow/11315160.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Aishwarya R. Dhanush to Release Autobiography 'Standing on an Apple Box' |agency=Press Trust of India |work=India West |date=23 March 2016 |access-date=29 July 2016 |url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/south_indian/aishwarya-r-dhanush-to-release-autobiography-standing-on-an-apple/article_2d80b0a2-f13f-11e5-9d5b-4fd92247963c.html |quote=The 34-year-old daughter of Rajinikanth |archive-date=12 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160712162922/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/south_indian/aishwarya-r-dhanush-to-release-autobiography-standing-on-an-apple/article_2d80b0a2-f13f-11e5-9d5b-4fd92247963c.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>) is an Indian film director and playback singer who works in [[Tamil cinema]]. She is the elder daughter of actor [[Rajinikanth]] and playback singer [[Latha Rajinikanth]]. She made her feature film directorial debut with ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'' (2012). | ||
[[Image:Master Classes by David Wonark, the Producer, Avy Kaufman, the American casting Director, Aiswarya Rajnikant, at the 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2012), in Panaji, Goa on November 23, 2012.jpg|right|thumb|Aishwarya Rajinikanth (center), [[David Womark]] (left), [[Avy Kaufman]] (right) at [[International Film Festival of India|IFFI]] [[43rd International Film Festival of India|2012]]]] | |||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Aishwarya was born to actor [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Latha Rangachari]].<ref name=TH090225>{{cite news |title=70 persons get Kalaimamani awards |date=25 February 2009 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/25/stories/2009022554160400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110130005942/http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/25/stories/2009022554160400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 January 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 April 2009}}</ref><ref name=TH061012>{{cite news |title=Rajinikanth turns grandpa |date=12 October 2006 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/12/stories/2006101205680200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070217100314/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/12/stories/2006101205680200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 February 2007 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 April 2009}}</ref> She has a younger sister, [[Soundarya Rajinikanth|Soundarya]], who works in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] [[film industry]] as well.<ref>{{cite news |last=Muthalaly |first=Susan |title=Silken choices to color your hair |date=1 July 2005 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/01/stories/2005070103600200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050718073906/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/01/stories/2005070103600200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 July 2005 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 April 2009}}</ref> | Aishwarya was born to actor [[Rajinikanth]] and singer [[Latha Rangachari]].<ref name=TH090225>{{cite news |title=70 persons get Kalaimamani awards |date=25 February 2009 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/25/stories/2009022554160400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110130005942/http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/25/stories/2009022554160400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 January 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 April 2009}}</ref><ref name=TH061012>{{cite news |title=Rajinikanth turns grandpa |date=12 October 2006 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/12/stories/2006101205680200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070217100314/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/12/stories/2006101205680200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 February 2007 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 April 2009}}</ref> She has a younger sister, [[Soundarya Rajinikanth|Soundarya]], who works in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] [[film industry]] as well.<ref>{{cite news |last=Muthalaly |first=Susan |title=Silken choices to color your hair |date=1 July 2005 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/01/stories/2005070103600200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050718073906/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/01/stories/2005070103600200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 July 2005 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 April 2009}}</ref> | ||
== Career == | ==Career== | ||
Aishwarya began her career in the Tamil film industry as a playback singer in the unreleased film ''Ramanaa'', directed by Parthy Bhaskar. The song was composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] in November 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/03-11-00/rajini.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050209114034/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/03-11-00/rajini.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 February 2005 |title=dinakaran |date=9 February 2005}}</ref> Her first song to be released was "Natpe Natpe" from [[D. Imman]]'s soundtrack for ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' (2003), which she | Aishwarya began her career in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]] as a playback singer in the unreleased film ''Ramanaa'', directed by Parthy Bhaskar. The song was composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] in November 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/03-11-00/rajini.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050209114034/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/03-11-00/rajini.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 February 2005 |title=dinakaran |date=9 February 2005}}</ref> Her first song to be released was "Natpe Natpe" from [[D. Imman]]'s soundtrack for ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' (2003), which she sang alongside the composer and actor [[Silambarasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2002/dec/28-12-02.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050306222934/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2002/dec/28-12-02.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 March 2005 |title=28-12-02 |date=6 March 2005}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/07122002/news02.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031213010415/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/07122002/news02.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 December 2003 |title=Hotnews - Rajini - K.S.Ravikumar together?, Rajini's daughter debuts as a singer with Silambarasan !, Vizil, Aditya, Sherin, Gayathri Raghuram, Music Director Imaan, Visil, Prashanth hunts for soulmate online!, Sridevi is all set to return! |date=13 December 2003}}</ref> | ||
In August 2011, she announced that she would direct her husband, Dhanush, and [[Shruti Haasan]] in her first feature film titled ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]''. | In August 2011, she announced that she would direct her husband, Dhanush, and [[Shruti Haasan]] in her first feature film titled ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]''. The film was highly anticipated prior to its release, after the song "[[Why This Kolaveri Di]]" from its soundtrack went viral and became an [[internet meme|internet phenomenon]]. The song was composed by her cousin [[Anirudh Ravichander]]. She appeared alongside the lead cast and composer in the making of the video. In July 2015, Aishwarya announced she will soon launch a YouTube channel under the banner of "Ten Entertainment" to exclusively promote original content and short films by aspiring filmmakers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aishwarya Dhanush to launch YouTube channel |url=http://www.ratingvilas.com/telugu/movies/news/aishwarya-rajnikanth-channel |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001035105/http://www.ratingvilas.com/telugu/movies/news/aishwarya-rajnikanth-channel |archive-date=1 October 2015}}</ref> | ||
She was a judge on [[STAR Vijay]]'s dance competition ''[[Jodi Number One]]'' in its third season alongside actors [[Sangeetha Krish|Sangeetha]] and [[Jeeva (actor)|Jeeva]].<ref>{{cite news |date=26 September 2008 |title=Serials |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/09/26/stories/2008092650311400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080927045600/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/09/26/stories/2008092650311400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 September 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 April 2009}}</ref> She became a [[playback singer]] with the film ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' alongside [[Silambarasan Rajendar|Silambarasan]], which was then followed by the song "Un Mela Aasadhan" in the film ''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (2010 film)|Aayirathil Oruvan]]'', for which she also worked as an assistant director. | She was a judge on [[STAR Vijay]]'s dance competition ''[[Jodi No.1 (TV series)|Jodi Number One]]'' in its third season alongside actors [[Sangeetha Krish|Sangeetha]] and [[Jeeva (actor)|Jeeva]].<ref>{{cite news |date=26 September 2008 |title=Serials |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/09/26/stories/2008092650311400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080927045600/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/09/26/stories/2008092650311400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 September 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 April 2009}}</ref> She became a [[playback singer]] with the film ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' alongside [[Silambarasan Rajendar|Silambarasan]], which was then followed by the song "Un Mela Aasadhan" in the film ''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (2010 film)|Aayirathil Oruvan]]'', for which she also worked as an assistant director. | ||
In August 2016, Aishwarya was selected as India's [[goodwill ambassador]] for the [[UN Women]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aishwaryaa R Dhanush appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador |url= | In August 2016, Aishwarya was selected as India's [[goodwill ambassador]] for the [[UN Women]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aishwaryaa R Dhanush appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/aishwarya-r-dhanush-un-women-s-advocate-for-gender-equality-and-women-empowerment-337881-2016-08-29 |access-date=26 September 2016 |archive-date=8 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708035320/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/aishwarya-r-dhanush-un-women-s-advocate-for-gender-equality-and-women-empowerment-337881-2016-08-29 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== | == Dance criticism == | ||
In March 2017, Aishwarya performed [[Bharatanatyam]], a style of [[Indian classical dance]], at the UN headquarters on [[International Women's Day]]. Her performance was criticized on social media by professional Bharatanatyam dancers,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/aishwaryaa-dhanush-pathetic-bharatnatyam-performance-at-un-draws-criticism-4565328/ |title=Aishwaryaa Dhanush's 'pathetic' Bharatnatyam performance at UN draws criticism |date=11 March 2017 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-date=8 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708035348/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/aishwaryaa-dhanush-pathetic-bharatnatyam-performance-at-un-draws-criticism-4565328/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/rajinikanths-daughter-aishwaryaa-dhanushs-bharatanatyam-performance-at-un-criticized-1668584 |title=Rajinikanth's Daughter Aishwaryaa Dhanush's Bharatanatyam Performance At UN Criticized |publisher=NDTV |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-date=15 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315164216/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/rajinikanths-daughter-aishwaryaa-dhanushs-bharatanatyam-performance-at-un-criticized-1668584 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aishwarya-dhanush-performs-bharatanatyam-at-the-un-but-not-all-are-impressed/story-xmJtN0TrMcNAFCx2feq4wM.html |title=Aishwarya Dhanush performed "Bharatanatyam" at the UN, but not all were impressed |date=11 March 2017 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-date=15 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315090201/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aishwarya-dhanush-performs-bharatanatyam-at-the-un-but-not-all-are-impressed/story-xmJtN0TrMcNAFCx2feq4wM.html |url-status=live}}</ref> with popular Indian dancer [[Anita Ratnam]] writing on Aishwarya's Facebook that "This is what Bharatanatyam becomes... A caricature and a farce!".<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/anita-ratnam-slams-aishwaryaa-dhanushs-bharatnatyam/articleshow/57590742.cms |title=Anita Ratnam slams Aishwaryaa Dhanush's Bharatnatyam! |work=The Times of India |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-date=8 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708035320/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/anita-ratnam-slams-aishwaryaa-dhanushs-bharatnatyam/articleshow/57590742.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Aishwarya | On 18 November 2004, Aishwarya married actor [[Dhanush]], with whom she has two sons, born in 2006 and 2010.<ref name=":0" /> The couple announced their separation through their respective social media handles on 17 January 2022.<ref name="Dhanush and his wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth part ways after 18 years of togetherness">{{cite news |date=17 January 2022 |title=Dhanush and his wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth part ways after 18 years of togetherness |language=en |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dhanush-parts-ways-from-his-wife-aishwarya-rajnikanth/articleshow/88959139.cms |url-status=live |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117183807/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dhanush-parts-ways-from-his-wife-aishwarya-rajnikanth/articleshow/88959139.cms |archive-date=17 January 2022}}</ref> In April 2024, they filed for divorce,<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2024 |title=After two years of separation, Dhanush, Aishwarya Rajinikanth file for divorce |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dhanush-aishwarya-rajinikanth-file-for-divorce-1.9472292 |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=[[Mathrubhumi]] |language=en |archive-date=8 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708035322/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dhanush-aishwarya-rajinikanth-file-for-divorce-1.9472292 |url-status=live}}</ref> which was finalised that November.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=PTI |author-link=Press Trust of India |date=2024-11-28 |title=Family court grants divorce to actor Dhanush and filmmaker Aishwarya Rajinikanth |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/family-court-grants-divorce-to-actor-dhanush-and-aishwarya-rajinikanth/article68921545.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241129022406/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/family-court-grants-divorce-to-actor-dhanush-and-aishwarya-rajinikanth/article68921545.ece |archive-date=29 November 2024 |access-date=2024-11-28 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN}}</ref> In December 2016, Aishwarya Rajinikanth released her own memoir ''Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars.''<ref>[http://www.vowelor.com/book/standing-on-an-apple-box-aishwaryaa-rajinikanth-review/ "Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222153729/http://www.vowelor.com/book/standing-on-an-apple-box-aishwaryaa-rajinikanth-review/ |date=22 December 2016 }} by Aishwarya R. Dhanush</ref> | ||
In December 2016, Aishwarya Rajinikanth released her own memoir ''Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars.''<ref>[http://www.vowelor.com/book/standing-on-an-apple-box-aishwaryaa-rajinikanth-review/ "Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars"] by Aishwarya R. Dhanush</ref> | |||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
{{Pending films key}} | |||
===As director=== | === As film director === | ||
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! Year | ! Year | ||
! Title | ! Title | ||
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| 2012 || ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'' || | | 2012 || ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]''|| || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2015 || ''[[Vai Raja Vai]]'' || | | 2015 || ''[[Vai Raja Vai]]''|| || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2017 || ''[[Cinema Veeran]]'' || Documentary | | 2017 || ''[[Cinema Veeran]]''|| Documentary ||<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/cinema-veeran-rajnikanth-aishwarya-dhanush-and-ar-rahman-join-hands-for-a-documentary-310589-2016-02-25 |title=Cinema Veeran: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Dhanush and AR Rahman join hands for a documentary |date=25 February 2016 |website=India Today |access-date=12 December 2019 |archive-date=11 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111160922/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/cinema-veeran-rajnikanth-aishwarya-dhanush-and-ar-rahman-join-hands-for-a-documentary-310589-2016-02-25 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 2024 || ''[[Lal Salaam (2024 film)|Lal Salaam]]''|| || | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== | ;As dubbing artist | ||
{| class="wikitable" | *''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (2010 film)|Aayirathil Oruvan]]'' (2010) for [[Reema Sen]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/aishwarya-dhanush-does-dubbing-for-reema/articleshow/4505668.cms |title=Aishwarya Dhanush does dubbing for Reema |website=The Times of India |access-date=8 February 2021 |archive-date=8 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708035320/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/aishwarya-dhanush-does-dubbing-for-reema/articleshow/4505668.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== Discography == | |||
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! Title | ! Title | ||
! class="unsortable" | | ! Song !! Co-singer(s) | ||
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| 2003 | | 2003 || ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' || "Natpae Natpae" || [[Silambarasan]], [[D. Imman]], Uma Mahesh, Roopa Venkat || | ||
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| 2010 | | 2010 || ''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (2010 film)|Aayirathil Oruvan]]'' || "Un Mela Aasadhan" || [[Dhanush]], [[Andrea Jeremiah]] || | ||
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[[Category:Television personalities from Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:Television personalities from Tamil Nadu]] | ||
[[Category:Film directors from Chennai]] | [[Category:Film directors from Chennai]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of the Kalaimamani Award]] | [[Category:Recipients of the Kalaimamani Award]] | ||
[[Category:Indian female classical dancers]] | [[Category:Indian female classical dancers]] | ||
[[Category:Performers of Indian classical dance]] | [[Category:Performers of Indian classical dance]] | ||
[[Category:Dancers from Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:Dancers from Tamil Nadu]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Indian dancers]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian dancers]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil playback singers]] | [[Category:Tamil-language playback singers]] | ||
[[Category:Women artists from Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:Women artists from Tamil Nadu]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Indian women artists]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian women artists]] | ||
[[Category:Rajinikanth]] | |||
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 Aishwarya in 2012 | |
| Born | 1 January 1982 Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
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| Relatives | Rajinikanth family |
| Family | Soundarya Rajinikanth (sister) |
Aishwarya Rajinikanth[1] (born 1 January 1982[2][3]) is an Indian film director and playback singer who works in Tamil cinema. She is the elder daughter of actor Rajinikanth and playback singer Latha Rajinikanth. She made her feature film directorial debut with 3 (2012).
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Early life[edit | edit source]
Aishwarya was born to actor Rajinikanth and singer Latha Rangachari.[4][5] She has a younger sister, Soundarya, who works in the Tamil film industry as well.[6]
Career[edit | edit source]
Aishwarya began her career in the Tamil film industry as a playback singer in the unreleased film Ramanaa, directed by Parthy Bhaskar. The song was composed by Deva in November 2000.[7] Her first song to be released was "Natpe Natpe" from D. Imman's soundtrack for Whistle (2003), which she sang alongside the composer and actor Silambarasan.[8][9]
In August 2011, she announced that she would direct her husband, Dhanush, and Shruti Haasan in her first feature film titled 3. The film was highly anticipated prior to its release, after the song "Why This Kolaveri Di" from its soundtrack went viral and became an internet phenomenon. The song was composed by her cousin Anirudh Ravichander. She appeared alongside the lead cast and composer in the making of the video. In July 2015, Aishwarya announced she will soon launch a YouTube channel under the banner of "Ten Entertainment" to exclusively promote original content and short films by aspiring filmmakers.[10]
She was a judge on STAR Vijay's dance competition Jodi Number One in its third season alongside actors Sangeetha and Jeeva.[11] She became a playback singer with the film Whistle alongside Silambarasan, which was then followed by the song "Un Mela Aasadhan" in the film Aayirathil Oruvan, for which she also worked as an assistant director.
In August 2016, Aishwarya was selected as India's goodwill ambassador for the UN Women organization.[12]
Dance criticism[edit | edit source]
In March 2017, Aishwarya performed Bharatanatyam, a style of Indian classical dance, at the UN headquarters on International Women's Day. Her performance was criticized on social media by professional Bharatanatyam dancers,[13][14][15] with popular Indian dancer Anita Ratnam writing on Aishwarya's Facebook that "This is what Bharatanatyam becomes... A caricature and a farce!".[16]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
On 18 November 2004, Aishwarya married actor Dhanush, with whom she has two sons, born in 2006 and 2010.[17] The couple announced their separation through their respective social media handles on 17 January 2022.[18] In April 2024, they filed for divorce,[19] which was finalised that November.[17] In December 2016, Aishwarya Rajinikanth released her own memoir Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars.[20]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As film director[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref.. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | ||
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai | ||
| 2017 | Cinema Veeran | Documentary | [21] |
| 2024 | Lal Salaam |
- As dubbing artist
- Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) for Reema Sen[22]
Discography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Song | Co-singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Whistle | "Natpae Natpae" | Silambarasan, D. Imman, Uma Mahesh, Roopa Venkat | |
| 2010 | Aayirathil Oruvan | "Un Mela Aasadhan" | Dhanush, Andrea Jeremiah |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "In Credits of Her Latest Song, Aishwarya Rajinikanth Doesn't Have Dhanush in Her Name". News18. 17 February 2022. Archived from the original on 15 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ↑ "Aishwarya is my lucky charm: Dhanush". The Times of India. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ↑ "Aishwarya R. Dhanush to Release Autobiography 'Standing on an Apple Box'". India West. Press Trust of India. 23 March 2016. Archived from the original on 12 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
The 34-year-old daughter of Rajinikanth
- ↑ "70 persons get Kalaimamani awards". The Hindu. 25 February 2009. Archived from the original on 30 January 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2009.
- ↑ "Rajinikanth turns grandpa". The Hindu. 12 October 2006. Archived from the original on 17 February 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2009.
- ↑ Muthalaly, Susan (1 July 2005). "Silken choices to color your hair". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 July 2005. Retrieved 19 April 2009.
- ↑ "dinakaran". 9 February 2005. Archived from the original on 9 February 2005.
- ↑ "28-12-02". 6 March 2005. Archived from the original on 6 March 2005.
- ↑ "Hotnews - Rajini - K.S.Ravikumar together?, Rajini's daughter debuts as a singer with Silambarasan !, Vizil, Aditya, Sherin, Gayathri Raghuram, Music Director Imaan, Visil, Prashanth hunts for soulmate online!, Sridevi is all set to return!". 13 December 2003. Archived from the original on 13 December 2003.
- ↑ "Aishwarya Dhanush to launch YouTube channel". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "Serials". The Hindu. 26 September 2008. Archived from the original on 27 September 2008. Retrieved 19 April 2009.
- ↑ "Aishwaryaa R Dhanush appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador". Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ↑ "Aishwaryaa Dhanush's 'pathetic' Bharatnatyam performance at UN draws criticism". The Indian Express. 11 March 2017. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ↑ "Rajinikanth's Daughter Aishwaryaa Dhanush's Bharatanatyam Performance At UN Criticized". NDTV. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ↑ "Aishwarya Dhanush performed "Bharatanatyam" at the UN, but not all were impressed". Hindustan Times. 11 March 2017. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ↑ "Anita Ratnam slams Aishwaryaa Dhanush's Bharatnatyam!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 PTI (28 November 2024). "Family court grants divorce to actor Dhanush and filmmaker Aishwarya Rajinikanth". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ↑ "Dhanush and his wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth part ways after 18 years of togetherness". The Times of India. 17 January 2022. Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ↑ "After two years of separation, Dhanush, Aishwarya Rajinikanth file for divorce". Mathrubhumi. 9 April 2024. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ↑ "Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars" Archived 22 December 2016 at the Wayback Machine by Aishwarya R. Dhanush
- ↑ "Cinema Veeran: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Dhanush and AR Rahman join hands for a documentary". India Today. 25 February 2016. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ "Aishwarya Dhanush does dubbing for Reema". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2021.