Upendra Rao Age, Wiki and Bio

Upendra Rao

Quick Info

ProfessionDirector
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/09/1969
Age55 years
BirthplaceBangalore, India

Bio/Wiki

Other nameUpendra

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityAPS College of Commerce, Bangalore
Educational QualificationBachelor's degree in Commerce

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
HometownBangalore, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date14/12/2003

Family

FatherManjunath Rao (Cook)
MotherAnusuya Rao
Siblings
BrotherSudhindra Rao (Worked in Border Security Force)
SisterNone
SpousePriyanka Trivedi (Actress)
Children
SonAayush Rao
DaughterAishwarya Rao

Career

Debut
As an actorAnantana Avantara (1989)
As a directorTharle Nan Maga (1992)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
5th SIIMA Awards2016: Best Director for the film 'Uppi 2'
2nd SIIMA Awards2013: Critics award for best actor for the film 'Katariveera Surasundarangi'
Karnataka State Film Awards2012: Best Director and Best film for the film 'Super'
1st SIIMA Awards2012: Special appreciation award for the film 'Shrimathi'
Suvarna Film Awards2008: Special Award For Performance for the film 'Anatharu'
Hello Gandhinagara Awards2004: Best dialogue and Best actor for the film 'Raktha Kanneeru'
47th Filmfare Awards South2000: Best Director and Best film for the film 'Upendra'
Udaya Film Awards1999: Best male actor for film 'A'

Some Lesser Known Facts

Upendra Rao is a renowned filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor in the Kannada film industry.
In 2019, he established the Uttama Prajakeeya Party (UPP) as a political entity.
During his school years, Upendra actively participated in theatre, debates, and cultural events.
He began his career as a writer and later worked as an assistant director under the mentorship of Late Kashinatha Hathwara.
Upendra has directed many successful Kannada movies, including 'Upendra (1999)' and 'Om (1995)'.
He serves as the brand ambassador for United Breweries and has endorsed popular brands like Lunars Footwear and Royal Challengers Bangalore.