Factfile on superstar-turned-politician Chiranjeevi

Here is a factfile on Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, who launched his own Praja Rajyam political party on Tuesday.

–  Name: Chiranjeevi
– Original Name: Konidella Sivasankara Varaprasad
–  Nick Name: Chiru
– Born: Aug 22, 1955
– Zodiac Sign: Virgo
– Height: 5’9 “
– Birth Place: Mogalturu, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh

Family

– Father: Sri Venkat Rao
– Mother: Anjana Devi
– Brothers: Nagendra Babu, Pavan Kalyan
– Sisters: Vijaya Durga and Madhavi
– Wife: Surekha
– Daughters: Sushmita and Srija
– Son: Ramcharan Teja

Education

– B.Com from Narsapur College
– Diploma in film acting June 30, 1978

Career

-Plays: “Chaiman”, “Rajeenama”, “Light Veligindi”

– First Film: “Punadi Rallu”
– First Film Released: “Pranam Khareedu” Sep 22, 1978
– First 100 Days film: “Manavuri Pandavulu”
– First Heroine: Reshma Rai
– First Producer to give salary: Jaya Krishna (Rs.1,116)
– First Duel Role: “Nakili Manishi”
– First Shield Received: “Manavoori Pandavulu”
– First special getup: “Chattaniki Kallulevu” (featured as an African in a song)
– First guest dance film: “Prema Natakam”

Awards

-January 2006 – Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India.

– November 2006 – Honorary doctorate by Andhra University for his services to the Telugu film industry and for his social work.

-1987 – A.P. Govt Nandi Awards for Swayankrushi

– 1992 – Apatbandhavudu Award.
– Filmfare (Telugu) award seven times.