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Wife: Priyanka Trivedi Hometown: Bangalore, Karnataka Age: 53 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other name | Upendra |
| Profession(s) | • Director • Scriptwriter • Actor • Politician |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 175 cm in meters– 1.75 m in feet & inches– 5’ 9” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 75 kg in pounds– 165 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 42 Inches – Waist: 28 Inches – Biceps: 15 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | As an actor: Anantana Avantara (1989)
As a director: Tharle Nan Maga (1992) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Udaya Film Awards 1999: Best male actor for film ‘A’ 2003: Best male actor for film ‘Nagarahavu’ 2011: Best Screenplay for the film ‘Super’ 2013: Best Male Actor for the film ‘Kalpana’ 47th Filmfare Awards South 2000: Best Director and Best film for the film ‘Upendra’ Hello Gandhinagara Awards 2004: Best dialogue and Best actor for the film ‘Raktha Kanneeru’ Suvarna Film Awards 2008: Special Award For Performance for the film ‘Anatharu’ 2011: Favorite Director Award for the film ‘Super’ 2011: Favorite Film for the film ‘Super’ 1st SIIMA Awards 2012: Special appreciation award for the film ‘Shrimathi’ Karnataka State Film Awards 2012: Best Director and Best film for the film ‘Super’ 2nd SIIMA Awards 2013: Critics award for best actor for the film ‘Katariveera Surasundarangi’ 5th SIIMA Awards 2016: Best Director for the film ‘Uppi 2’ |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 18 September 1969 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 53 Years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, India |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Bangalore, India |
| College/University | APS College of Commerce, Bangalore |
| Educational Qualification | A bachelor’s degree in Commerce |
| Political Inclination | Upendra established the political party Karnataka Pragnyavanta Janata Paksha along with D. Mahesh Gowda; however, on 6 March 2018, he resigned due to some misunderstandings. Later, he formed another party named Uttama Prajakeeya Party (UPP). |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 14 December 2003 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Priyanka Trivedi (Actress who won the title of Miss Kolkata in 1996) |
| Children | Son– Aayush Rao Daughter– Aishwarya Rao Note: Image in the Wife’s section |
| Parents | Father– Manjunath Rao (Cook) Mother– Anusuya Rao Note: Image in the Wife’s section |
| Siblings | Brother– Sudhindra Rao ( Worked in Border Security Force; however, after serving for 10 years, he resigned and helped his brother, Upendra, in film production. Sister– None |
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Some Lesser Known Facts About Upendra Rao
- Upendra Rao is a well-known Kannada filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor who predominantly works in the Kannada film industry. In 2019, he formed a political party named Uttama Prajakeeya Party (UPP).
- During his school days, he used to participate in theatre, debates, and cultural activities. When he was studying in college, he worked as a writer and later, he became an assistant director to Late Kashinatha Hathwara, an actor and film director who was also his distant relative.
I was in college when I first met him. I presented him my work, which included poetry and other writings. He asked me to join him at work from the next day. Soon, he gave me an opportunity to write a song. I then began writing dialogues, working as an assistant in various departments and also co-directed a film with him.” - After his directorial debut in 1992, he directed Kannada films such as Shhh! (1993), Swasthik (1998), Om (1995), A (1998), and Upendra (1999). Upendra also acted in these films. He also appeared in several Kannada films including Preethse (2000), Kutumba (2002), Raktha Kanneeru (2003), Aishwarya (2006), Topiwala (2013), Brahma (2014), Super Ranga (2014), Shivam (2015), and I Love You (2019).
Upendra Rao during his directorial debut with the film ‘Tharle Nan Maga’ (1992)
- In 1995, he directed a Kannada film titled Operation Antha, which is an extended version of the 1981 film Antha; however, the film was unsuccessful and attracted some controversies.
Poster of the film Operation Antha (1995)
- He made his comeback after he directed the film Super (2010). The film turned out to be a blockbuster, broke many box office records upon release and became one of the highest-grossing and critically acclaimed Kannada films of 2010.
- In an interview, while talking about hardships that Rao faced during his childhood, he said,
Me and my brother used to do odd jobs such as making paper covers with newspapers and used to supply them to roadside fruit sellers, and also packed parcels to earn money.”
- Upendra is the brand ambassador of United Breweries and has endorsed many popular brands including Lunars Footwear, Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR), Emani Navaratna Brand, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.