Puneeth Rajkumar

      Puneeth Raj kumar
      File:Puneeth Rajkumar 2009.jpg
      Born (1975-03-17) March 17, 1975 (age 38)
      Bangalore, Karnataka, India
      Residence Bangalore, India
      Other names Power Star, Appu
      Occupation Actor, SingerProducer
      Years active 2001–present
      Spouse(s) Ashwini Revanath
      Children Drithi
      Vanditha
      Parents Rajkumar (father)
      Parvathamma Rajkumar (mother)
      Relatives Shivaraj Kumar (brother)
      Raghavendra Rajkumar (brother)

      Puneeth Rajkumar (born 17 March 1975) is an Indian film actor and playback singer, who appears in Kannada films. He is the youngest son of Kannada cinema's most celebrated actor, Rajkumar and the younger brother of Shivarajkumar and producer, actor Raghavendra Rajkumar. As a child artist, he appeared in 12 films. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for the film Bettada Hoovu in 1986.[1]

      After having appeared in films as child actor in the 1980s, Puneeth Rajkumar made his debut in a leading role in the film Appu in 2002. He has been noted for his performances in films like Abhi (2003), Aakash (2005), Arasu (2007), Milana (2007), Jackie (2010), Hudugaru (2011), Paramathma (2011), Yaare Koogadali (2012).

      He hosts the quiz show Kannadada Kotyadhipati which is modeled on the Hindi show Kaun Banega Crorepati hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, which was in turn modeled on British show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? hosted by Chris Tarrant.[2]

      Biography

      Puneeth Rajkumar was born as Lohith to Rajkumar and Parvathamma Rajkumar. He is their fifth and youngest child.

      He started his film career when he was six months old in his father's films like Premada Kanike[3] and Sanadi Appanna[4] when he was one year old. He appeared as a son for his real father in many movies such as Yarivanu, Vasantha Geetha, Chalisuva Modagalu. He left school at a very early age and began to act in movies. He studied with a private teacher at his home and later received a Diploma in Computer Science. He then started a career in a mining business before entering the film industry in leading roles. He was trained in dancing and fighting for three years before his first film as a hero. Puneeth has had training in Kalarippayattu, one of the oldest Indian Martial arts.

      Debut as an actor

      His acting career started with the movie Vasantha Geetha, in which he acted when he was 5 years old.[citation needed] Following this movie, he worked in a few more movies between 1980 to 1984. In 1985 he worked on Bettada Hoovu for which he was honored with a National Film Award for Best Child Artist.[5]

      Child artist

      His initial name was Lohith . Later the name was changed to Punith Rajkumar. A lot of people[who?] in Karnataka still know him by "Appu" [6] As a child artist he appeared in 12 movies: Premada Kanike (6 month-old child), Sanadi Appanna (1 year-old child), Vasantha Geetha, Bhagyavantha, Hosa Belaku, Chalisuva modagalu, Bhaktha prahlaada, Eradu nakshatragalu, Bettada hoovu, Yaarivanu, Shiva Mechchida Kannappa and Parashuram. He costarred his father in 10 out of 12 movies.

      Lead roles

      After his performances in movies as a child artist, he re-entered the film industry in 2002 as the protagonist of the movie Appu which was remade in Telugu as Idiot and in Tamil as Dum in subsequent years under the direction of Puri Jaganath who directed his brother Shivaraj kumar in the movie Yuvaraja. He received awards for the films Arasu and Milana.

      In 2009, he starred in Raaj-The Showman which got mixed reviews from critics.[7] In 2010,[8] prithvi ,IAS officer role, the movie got critical appreciation for its bold portrayal of ongoing politics in Karnataka.[9][10] He won accolades from both critics and audiences for his role in the 2010 movie Jackie where he played a character that's rustic and local, yet charming and suave.[11][12]

      He acted in 3 movies in the year 2011, including Hudugaru.[13] The other 2 included Paramathma[14] under the direction of director Yograj Bhat, followed by Anna Bond directed by Soori.[15] the director who had directed him in Jackie. Anna Bond was released on 1 May 2012 in Karnataka, India. His new movie Yaare Koogadali[16] released in December 2012.[dated info]

      Singing career

      Apart from acting, Puneeth also had a singing career. He has sung since his childhood in all his movies as a child artist. Kanadante Mayavadanu from Chalisuva Modagalu is one of his songs as a child artist. He sung with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam in his movie Bettada Hoovu. When he entered as a male lead he also began singing at least one song in all his films.

      It is usual for music directors of his movies to record a song in his voice. From his first movie Appu, he was using his voice mostly for solo songs. With the song Jothe Jotheyali from the movie Vamshi he sang duets too.[17] In 2010 he sang another fast-number in his movie Jackie after which he rendered voice to his brother Shivrajkumar's film titled "lava kusha" and Mylari.[18] Puneeth has also given voice for Ganesh movie Shyloo and also for Yogesh's Sidlingu

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      Other Interests

      Before entering the film industry he was actively involved in a Home Banner Vajreshwari Combines' film distribution job in Karnataka, which still continues. He produced some of the movies made for their brothers Shivaraj Kumar as well as Raghavendra Rajkumar. Two TV serials were also produced by him.

      In the movie Akasmika he designed the costumes of Rajkumar.

      Puneeth has a knowledge of SteadiCam which is used in films to shoot scenes like stunts and car chases. Learning about new brand cameras and high definition lenses to movies is his favorite hobby.[citation needed]

      As per the wishes of his father Rajkumar, he along with his brothers and family have built a hotel in Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru called Dr. Raj International.[19]

      Puneeth has also involved himself in philanthropic works with his mother Parvathamma Rajkumar and carries this out in an Ashram called Shakti Dhama in Mysore.[20]

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      Brand endorsement

      Puneeth is the brand ambassador for f Square, Malabar Gold,[21]Manappuram [22] and for a dance show called "DHEE". Also his decision to be brand ambassador for state-owned Karnataka Milk Federation without any remuneration for its product "Nandini", has been praised by media and fans.[23][24] Decades ago his father Dr Rajkumar also became the brand ambassador for "Nandini" milk products without taking remuneration, which had helped KMF products to increase sales in the Karnataka State and outside too.[25]

      He is also the brand ambassador of Royal Challengers Bangalore, an IPL team.[26] He has replaced Upendra, who was the brand ambassador of the team in 2008 and 2009. He also worked as an ambassador to Election Commission to increasing the polling rates in Karnataka during Karnataka Assembly election May 2013.

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      Filmography

      Child artist

      Year Film Role Notes
      1976 Premada Kanike Child artist
      1977 Sanaadi Appanna Child artist
      1980 Vasantha Geetha Shyaam
      1981 Bhagyavantha Krishna
      Thayige Thakka Maga Child artist
      Bhoomige Banda Bhagavanta Lord Krishna
      1982 Hosa Belaku Puttu
      Chalisuva Modagalu Ramu
      1983 Bhakta Prahlada Prahlada
      Eradu Nakshatragalu Raja
      1984 Yaarivanu Shyaam
      1985 Bettada Hoovu Ramu Winner, National Film Award for Best Child Artist[citation needed]
      1988 Shiva Mechchida Kannappa Child artist
      1989 Parashuram Appu

      Lead role

      No Year Film Role Director Notes
      1 2002 Appu Appu Puri Jagannath Remade to Telugu as Idiot, Tamil as Dum & Bengali as Priya Amar Priya
      2 2003 Abhi Abhi Dinesh Babu
      3 2004 Veera Kannadiga Munna Meher Ramesh Remake of Telugu movie Andhrawala
      4 Maurya Manu Reamke of Telugu movie Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
      5 2005 Aakash Aakash Mahesh Babu
      6 Namma Basava Basava Veera Shankar
      7 2006 Ajay Ajay Meher Ramesh Remake of Telugu movie Okkadu
      8 2007 Arasu Shivaraj Arasu Mahesh Babu Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Kannada)[citation needed]
      9 Milana Aakash Prakash Winner, Karnataka State Best Actor Award
      Dubbed to Malayalam [27]
      10 2008 Bindaas Shivu D. Rajendra Babu
      11 Vamshi Vamshi Prakash Winner, South Scope Award for best actor[citation needed]
      12 2009 Raaj - The Showman Mutturaja Prem
      13 Raam Raam K. Madesh Remake of Telugu movie Ready
      14 2010 Prithvi Prithvi Kumar Jacob Varghese Winner, Karnataka State Best Actor Award[citation needed]
      15 Jackie Janakirama
      aka Jackie      		 Duniya Soori Dubbed in Telugu
      16 2011 Hudugaru Prabhu and Maadu K. Madesh Remake of Tamil movie Naadodigal
      Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada
      Winner, SIIMA awards for Best Actor[citation needed]
      17 Paramathma Param Yogaraj Bhat[14][28]
      18 2012 Anna Bond Bond Ravi Duniya Soori Winner Suvarna Film Award for Favorite Hero
      Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor
      19 Yaare Koogadali Kumara Samuthirakani Remake of Tamil movie Poraali
      20 2013 Ninnindale Jayanth C. Paranjee Announced [29]

      TV shows

      No Year Show name Role Channel Notes
      1 2010 Dhee Host ETV This is marks his entry to small screen
      2 2012 Kannadada Kotyadhipati[30] Host Suvarna This is his second appearance on small screen,
      which was aired on 12March,2012
      3 2013 Kannadada Kotyadhipati Season 2[31] Host Suvarna This is his 3rd appearance on small screen,
      which was aired on 11March,2013
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      Personal life

      He married Ashwini Revanath at the age of 24 and they have two daughters Drithi puneethrajkumar and Vandhita puneethrajkumar.[5]

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      Awards and honours

      State awards

      SIIMA awards

      Filmfare awards

      South Scope awards

      Other awards

      • Suvarna channel movie awards - Best actor for the movie Jackie - 2010[citation needed]
      • Suvarna Channel Most Favorite Actor for movie "Anna Bond (2012 film)"-2013
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      References

      1. ^ Shivkamal, Aravind G (2010-06-29). "Puneeth Rajkumar: The impeccable aura of the Powerstar continues to dazzle". Southscope.in. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
      2. ^ Tantri, Balaraj (2012-01-04). "ಕೋಟ್ಯಾಧಿಪತಿಗೆ ನೂಕುನುಗ್ಗಲು, 4ಲಕ್ಷ ಎಸ್ಎಂಎಸ್- 04 over lac sms for kannadada kotyadipathi - Oneindia Kannada". Kannada.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2012-07-12. 
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      4. ^ "Naane Thaayi Naane Thande - Sanadi Appanna (1977) - Kannada". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-07-12. 
      5. ^ a b "Puneet Rajkumar Biography | Kannada Actor | Fact File | Photo Gallery | Wallpapers | Videos | News | Oneindia.in". Popcorn.oneindia.in. 1975-03-17. Retrieved 2012-07-12. 
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      10. ^ "Bellary beauty". Bellitere.com. 2010-04-24. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
      11. ^ Puneethh is Peerless ‘Jackie’ is Excellent
      12. ^ DNA India - Jackie review: What a story!
      13. ^ Puneethh Rajkumar's next film titled Hudugaru
      14. ^ a b The Hindu - In the name of God
      15. ^ Puneeth to work with Soori
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      18. ^ Myalri creates a big buzz
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      20. ^ "Punith Rajkumar Bio Profile Childhood Pics Wife Marriage Daughter Family Photos". Youthindies.Com. 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2012-07-12. 
      21. ^ "The Hindu - Puneeth Rajkumar is brand ambassador of Malabar Gold". Ddd.in.com. 2009-07-31. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
      22. ^ "MANAPPURAM FINANCE - Gold Loan | Loan against Gold Ornaments | Loan against Gold Jewellery | Jewel Loan". Manappuram.com. 2010-03-31. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
      23. ^ "Puneeth is KMF brand ambassador". Deccanherald.com. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
      24. ^ "Puneethh Rajkumar | KMF | Brand Ambassador | G Somasekar Reddy | Nandini Milk | ಕೆಎಂಎಫ್ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ರಾಯಭಾರಿ ಪುನೀತ್". Thatskannada.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
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      27. ^ "Free forum : resenje za Maju". Maja.up-with.com. Retrieved 2012-07-12. 
      28. ^ Paramath
      29. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Puneeths-next-is-with-Jayanth-C-Paranji/articleshow/18892066.cms
      30. ^ Prakash (2012-02-29). "What Puneet Rajkumar calls his computer in Kannadada Kotyadhipati?". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2012-07-12. 
      31. ^ Mounesh (2012-02-29). "What Puneet Rajkumar calls his computer in Kannadada Kotyadhipati?". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2012-07-12. 
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      External links

      Puneeth Rajkumar at the Internet Movie Database

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