Abhijith Age, Wiki and Bio

Abhijith

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/07/1963
Age61 years
BirthplaceChitradurga, Karnataka

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameRamaswamy Rao
Full NameAbhijith Madhav Rao
Nickname(s)
  • Samarasimha
  • Abhinava Chathura
Famous Role(s)
  • Lead Villain in the film College Hero (1990)
  • Host in the TV serial Aksharamale (1999)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorGray

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeGraduate

Personal Life

HometownBangalore, Karnataka
ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Singing
  • Hiking
  • Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date08/03/1992

Family

FatherMadhav Rao
MotherNanjamma Rao
SpouseRohini Abhijith
Children
  • Son(s): Array
  • Daughter: Shilpashree Abhijith

Career

Debut Films
Film
TitleSamsarada Guttu
Year1986
TV
TitleAksharamaale
Year1997
MediumUdaya TV
Playback Singer and Producer
TitleSandoora Jatreyalli
FilmSamarasimha Nayaka
Year2005
Film Director and Script Writer
TitleJodi No. 1
Year2009
Awards
TitleBharath Udyog Samastha Award
Year1996
CategoryBest Actor of the Year
Career Highlights
  • Became well-known for his villain role in College Hero, which marked a turning point in his career.
  • Host of the popular reality singing show 'Aksharamale' from 1999 to 2015.
  • Produced and directed successful films; however, faced challenges with box office performances.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Abhijith was born into a middle-class family and developed an interest in acting during his school years.
He moved to Bangalore in 1980 to pursue opportunities in acting, facing much struggle initially.
Initially worked as a film representative before landing acting roles.
Even after achieving success, he often chose to play villain roles.
He has acted in over 150 films and is trained in various dance styles.
Won a reality TV show with his wife in 2022.
Adheres to traditional beliefs, visiting Tirupati Balaji Temple before starting projects.
Maintains fitness with regular exercise, despite limited appearances in mainstream cinema in recent years.