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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Rajasekhar
| name              = Rajasekhar
| image              = Telugu Film Actors, Smt. Jeevitha and Dr. Rajashekhar calling on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on October 26, 2015.jpg
| image              = Rajashekhar on October 26, 2015 (cropped).jpg
| caption            = Rajashekhar and family with the Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] in 2015
| caption            = Rajashekhar in 2015
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1962|02|4}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1962|02|4}}
| birth_place        = [[Lakshmipuram]], [[Theni]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| birth_place        = [[Lakshmipuram]], [[Madras State]], India
| death_date        =  
| death_date        =  
| occupation        = Actor
| occupation        = Actor
| yearsactive        = 1985-present
| yearsactive        = 1985-present
| spouse            = [[Jeevitha]] <br>(m. 1991-present)
| spouse            = {{marriage|[[Jeevitha]]|1991}}
| children          = Shivani <br>Shivatmika
| children          = 2
}}
}}


'''Rajasekhar''' (born '''Rajasekhar Varadharajan''') is an [[Indian film]] 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Turmoil-in-T-town/articleshow/7099300.cms|title=Turmoil in T-town - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/121120/entertainment-tollywood/article/rajasekhar-finds-policemans-role-irresistible|title=Rajasekhar finds policeman's role irresistible &#124; Deccan Chronicle<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> He starred in blockbuster films, including ''[[Talambralu]]'', ''[[Sruthilayalu]]'', ''[[Aahuti (1985 film)|Aahuti]]'', ''[[Ankusam]]'', ''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'', ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'', ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'', ''[[Omkaram]]'', ''[[Suryudu]]'', ''[[Sivayya]]'', ''[[Manasunna Maaraju]]'', ''[[Maa Annayya]]'', ''[[Simharasi]]'', ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'', ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'', ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]'' and ''[[Kalki (2019 Telugu film)|Kalki]]''. Rajasekhar won two [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu|Filmfare Best Actor Awards - Telugu]] for the ''Magaadu'' and ''Anna''.
'''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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Turmoil-in-T-town/articleshow/7099300.cms|title=Turmoil in T-town - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/121120/entertainment-tollywood/article/rajasekhar-finds-policemans-role-irresistible|title=Rajasekhar finds policeman's role irresistible &#124; Deccan Chronicle<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> He starred in several notable films, including ''Talambralu'', ''[[Sruthilayalu]]'', ''Aahuti'', ''[[Ankusam]]'', ''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'', ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'', ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'', ''[[Omkaram]]'', ''[[Suryudu]]'', ''[[Sivayya]]'', ''[[Manasunna Maaraju]]'', ''[[Maa Annayya]]'', ''[[Simharasi]]'', ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'', ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'', and ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]''. Rajasekhar won two [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apcollegeadmissions.com/2011/02/nature-waldorf-school-hyderabad.html|title=Nature Waldorf School Hyderabad Admissions 2011-12}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apcollegeadmissions.com/2011/02/nature-waldorf-school-hyderabad.html|title=Nature Waldorf School Hyderabad Admissions 2011-12}}</ref>
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He married erstwhile actress [[Jeevitha]] and has two daughters.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Bholakpur-cholera-claims-1-more/article16595707.ece|title=Bholakpur: cholera claims 1 more|date=13 May 2009|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> Their elder daughter Shivani is set to debut in films with the upcoming movie ''Vanda Ki Vanda''<ref>{{cite web |title=Rajasekhar's daughter Shivani set for her Debut in Films |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/05/rajasekhars-daughter-shivani-set-for-her-debut-in-films/ |work=IANS |publisher=news.biharprabha.com |access-date=7 May 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/actordirector-jeevitha-inducted-into-censor-board/article6804049.ece|title=Actor-director Jeevitha inducted into Censor Board|date=20 January 2015|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
He married erstwhile actress [[Jeevitha]] and has two daughters.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Bholakpur-cholera-claims-1-more/article16595707.ece|title=Bholakpur: cholera claims 1 more|date=13 May 2009|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> Their elder daughter Shivani is set to debut in films with the upcoming movie ''[[Adbhutham]]'' 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/actordirector-jeevitha-inducted-into-censor-board/article6804049.ece|title=Actor-director Jeevitha inducted into Censor Board|date=20 January 2015|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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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 (1994 film)|Anna]]'', ''Papa Kosam'', ''[[Balarama Krishnulu]]'', ''Agraham'', ''Sivayya,'' and ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]''.
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 (1994 film)|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 Pudipeddi|Saikumar]] till 1996 and then was taken over by [[Sriniavasa Moorthy|Srinivasa Moorthy]] 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 (stunt coordinator)|Vijayan]], respectively.
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 Pudipeddi|Saikumar]] till 1996 and then was taken over by Srinivasa Moorthy 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 (stunt coordinator)|Vijayan]], respectively.


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


He is considered a versatile actor.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://starzsecrets.blogspot.com/2013/08/star-portrait-drrajasekhar.html|title=StarzSecrets: Star Portrait-Dr.Rajasekhar|date=15 August 2013}}</ref> 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.
He is considered a versatile actor.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://starzsecrets.blogspot.com/2013/08/star-portrait-drrajasekhar.html|title=StarzSecrets: Star Portrait-Dr.Rajasekhar|date=15 August 2013}}</ref> 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.
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* ''[[Pudhumai Penn (1984 film)|Pudhumai Penn]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Pudhumai Penn (1984 film)|Pudhumai Penn]]'' (1984)
* ''Puthiya Theerppu'' (1985)
* ''[[Puthiya Theerpu]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Pratighatana]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Pratighatana]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Vande Mataram (1985 film)|Vande Mataram]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Vande Mataram (1985 film)|Vande]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Ee Prashnaku Baduledi]]'' (1986)
* ''Ee Prashnaku Baduledi'' (1986)
* ''[[Dora Bidda]]'' (1986)
* ''Dora Bidda'' (1986)
* ''[[Challani Ramaiah Chakkani Sitamma]]'' (1986)
* ''Challani Ramaiah Chakkani Sitamma'' (1986)
* ''[[Talambralu]]'' (1986)
* ''Talambralu'' (1986)
* ''[[Repati Pourulu]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Repati Pourulu]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Aruna Kiranam]]'' (1986)
* ''Aruna Kiranam'' (1986)
* ''[[Kashmora (1986 film)|Kashmora]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Kashmora (1986 film)|Kashmora]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Mister Bharat]]'' (1986)
* ''Mister Bharat'' (1986)
* ''[[America Abbayi]]'' (1987)
* ''[[America Abbayi]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Prajaswamyam]]'' (1987)
* ''Prajaswamyam'' (1987)
* ''[[Aahuti (1987 film)|Aahuti]]'' (1987)
* ''Aahuti'' (1987)
* ''[[Yuga Kartalu]]'' (1987)
* ''Yuga Kartalu'' (1987)
* ''[[Idaa Prapancham]]'' (1987)
* ''Idaa Prapancham'' (1987)
* ''[[Shrutilayalu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Shrutilayalu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Aradhana (1987 film)|Aradhana]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Aradhana (1987 film)|Aradhana]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Nyayam Kosam]]'' (1988)
* ''Nyayam Kosam'' (1988)
* ''[[Nava Bharatam]]'' (1988)
* ''Nava Bharatam'' (1988)
* ''[[Annapurnamma Gaari Alludu]]'' (1988)
* ''Annapurnamma Gaari Alludu'' (1988)
* ''[[Neeku Naaku Pellanta]]'' (1988)
* ''Neeku Naaku Pellanta'' (1988)
* ''[[Mr. Hero]]'' (1988)
* ''Mr. Hero'' (1988)
* ''[[Indra Dhanassu]]'' (1988)
* ''Indra Dhanassu'' (1988)
* ''[[Station Master (1988 film)|Station Master]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Station Master (1988 film)|Station Master]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Bava Marudula Saval]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Bava Marudula Saval]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Aarta Nadam]]'' (1989)
* ''Aarta Nadam'' (1989)
* ''[[Mamatala Kovela]]'' (1989)
* ''Mamatala Kovela'' (1989)
* ''[[Ankusham]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Ankusham]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Prajaa Teerpu]]'' (1989)
* ''Prajaa Teerpu'' (1989)
* ''[[Chennapatnam Chinnollu]]'' (1989)
* ''Chennapatnam Chinnollu'' (1989)
* ''[[Yamapasham]]'' (1989)
* ''Yamapasham'' (1989)
* ''[[Dharma Yuddham]]'' (1989)
* ''Dharma Yuddham'' (1989)
* ''[[Manchivaaru Maavaaru]]'' (1989)
* ''Manchivaaru Maavaaru'' (1989)
* ''[[Vinta Dongalu]]'' (1989)
* ''Vinta Dongalu'' (1989)
* ''[[Rowdyism Nashinchali]]'' (1990)
* ''Rowdyism Nashinchali'' (1990)
* ''[[Shilashasanam]]'' (1990)
* ''Shilashasanam'' (1990)
* ''[[Papa Kosam]]'' (1990)
* ''Papa Kosam'' (1990)
* ''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Moratodu Naa Mogudu]]'' (1992)
* ''Moratodu Naa Mogudu'' (1992)
* ''[[Akka Mogudu(film)]]'' (1992)
* ''Akka Mogudu'' (1992)
* ''[[Ahankari]]'' (1992)
* ''Ahankari'' (1992)
* ''[[Balarama Krishnulu]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Balarama Krishnulu]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Aagraham (1993 film)|Aagraham]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Aagraham (1993 film)|Aagraham]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Amma Koduku]]'' (1993)
* ''Amma Koduku'' (1993)
* ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Gangmaster (film)|Gangmaster]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Gangmaster (film)|Gangmaster]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Anga Rakshakudu]]'' (1994)
* ''Anga Rakshakudu'' (1994)
* ''[[Aavesham]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Aavesham]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Raja Simham]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Raja Simham]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Ghatotkachudu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Ghatotkachudu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Vetagaadu (1996 film)|Vetagadu]]'' (1996)  
* ''Vetagadu'' (1996)  
* ''[[RathaYatra]]'' (1997)
* ''RathaYatra'' (1997)
* ''[[Omkaram]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Omkaram]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Maa Aayana Bangaram]]'' (1997)
* ''Maa Aayana Bangaram'' (1997)
* ''[[Suryudu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Suryudu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Deergha Sumangali Bhava]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Deergha Sumangali Bhava]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Sivayya]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Sivayya]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Neti Gandhi]]'' (1999)
* ''Neti Gandhi'' (1999)
* ''Bobbili Vamsham'' (1999)
* ''Bobbili Vamsham'' (1999)
* ''[[Mechanic Mavayya]]'' (2000)
* ''Mechanic Mavayya'' (2000)
* ''[[Maa Annayya]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Maa Annayya]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Okkadu Chaalu]]'' (2000)
* ''Okkadu Chaalu'' (2000)
* ''[[Manasunna Maaraju]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Manasunna Maaraju]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Ravanna (film)|Ravanna]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Ravanna (film)|Ravanna]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Simharasi]]'' (2001)  
* ''[[Simharasi]]'' (2001)  
* ''[[Seshu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Seshu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Bharatasimha Reddy]]'' (2002)
* ''Bharatasimha Reddy'' (2002)
* ''[[Aayudham (2003 film)|Aayudham]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Aayudham (2003 film)|Aayudham]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Villain (2003 film)|Villain]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Villain (2003 film)|Villain]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Aapthudu]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Aaptudu]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Nayakudu (film)|Nayakudu]]'' (2005)
* ''Nayakudu'' (2005)
* ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' (2007)  
* ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' (2007)  
* ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Satyameva Jayate (2009 film)|Satyameva Jayate]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Satyameva Jayate (2009 film)|Satyameva Jayate]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Naa Style Veru]]'' (2009)
* ''Naa Style Veru'' (2009)
* ''[[Maa Annayya Bangaram]]'' (2010)
* ''Maa Annayya Bangaram'' (2010)
* ''Mahankali'' (2013)
* ''Mahankali'' (2013)
* ''[[Gaddam Gang]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Gaddam Gang]]'' (2015)
* ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]'' (2017)
* ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Kalki (2019 Telugu film)|Kalki]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Kalki (2019 Telugu film)|Kalki]]'' (2019)
*''[[Arjuna (2020 film)|Arjuna]]'' (2020)
*''Arjuna'' (2020)
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* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] - ''Talambralu'' (1986) <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] - ''Talambralu'' (1986) <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu]] - ''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'' (1990)<ref>http:// Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991, [[38th filmfare awards south]] Madras Awards:Winners</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu]] - ''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'' (1990)<ref>http:// Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991, [[38th filmfare awards south]] Madras Awards:Winners</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu]] - ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)<ref>https://ia801901.us.archive.org/14/items/42ndAnnualFilmfaresouthawardsTeluguMalayalamwinners/IMG_20161006_074048%5B1%5D.jpg</ref><ref>https://ia802900.us.archive.org/13/items/42ndannualFilmfareTeluguWinnersbestactorbestactress/42nd_filmfare_telugu_winners%5B1%5D.jpg</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu]] - ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)<ref>https://archive.org/download/42ndAnnualFilmfaresouthawardsTeluguMalayalamwinners/IMG_20161006_074048%5B1%5D.jpg</ref><ref>https://archive.org/download/42ndannualFilmfareTeluguWinnersbestactorbestactress/42nd_filmfare_telugu_winners%5B1%5D.jpg</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 09:59, 28 December 2021


Not to be confused with Rajasekar.

Rajasekhar
Rajashekhar in 2015
Born (1962-02-04) 4 February 1962 (age 64)
Lakshmipuram, Madras State, India
OccupationActor
Years active1985-present
Spouse(s)
(
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 several notable films, including Talambralu, Sruthilayalu, Aahuti, Ankusam, Magaadu, Allari Priyudu, Anna, Omkaram, Suryudu, Sivayya, Manasunna Maaraju, Maa Annayya, Simharasi, Evadaithe Nakenti, Gorintaku, and PSV Garuda Vega. 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 Adbhutham 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.[7]

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 Srinivasa Moorthy 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 Maa Aayana Bangaram, Suryudu, Simharasi, Maa Annayya, Deergha Sumangali Bhava, Manasunna Maaraju and Gorintaku. He was also applauded for his performance in the romance film Allari Priyudu.

He is considered a versatile actor.[8] 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.[8] 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. ↑ "Actor-director Jeevitha inducted into Censor Board". The Hindu. 20 January 2015 – via www.thehindu.com.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "StarzSecrets: Star Portrait-Dr.Rajasekhar". 15 August 2013.
  9. ↑ "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)
  10. ↑ http:// Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991, 38th filmfare awards south Madras Awards:Winners
  11. ↑ https://archive.org/download/42ndAnnualFilmfaresouthawardsTeluguMalayalamwinners/IMG_20161006_074048%5B1%5D.jpg
  12. ↑ https://archive.org/download/42ndannualFilmfareTeluguWinnersbestactorbestactress/42nd_filmfare_telugu_winners%5B1%5D.jpg

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