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Actor
Abhijith
Active Kannada Film Industry
- FromChitradurga, Karnataka, India
- Based inBengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Age56–65
- Active1983 – Present
- Updated
Abhijith Biography
Abhijith Personal Information
- Full Name: Abhijith Madhav Rao
- Birth Name: Ramaswamy Rao
- Nicknames: Samarasimha, Abhinava Chathura
- Date of Birth: 30 July 1963
- Age: 62 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Chitradurga, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Playback Singer
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family
- Father: Madhav Rao
- Mother: Nanjamma Rao
- Wife: Rohini Abhijith
Children:
- Karthikeya Abhijith
- Balaji Abhijith
- Shilpashree Abhijith
Education
- Graduate
- School and college details are not widely available publicly.
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Category | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | College Hero | Film | Gained recognition in Kannada cinema. |
| 1992 | Chaitrada Premanjali | Film | Established himself as a leading actor. |
| 1992 | Jeevana Chaitra | Film | Worked in a highly successful and acclaimed film. |
| 1994 | Muddina Maava | Film | Strengthened his position as a popular actor. |
| 2000 | Yajamana | Film | Featured alongside major Kannada stars in a blockbuster. |
| 2001 | Kotigobba | Film | Played an important role in a commercially successful film. |
| 2002 | Simhadriya Simha | Film | Earned appreciation for his performance as Vishwa. |
| 2005 | Samarasimha Nayaka | Film Production | Entered film production as a producer. |
| 2009 | Jodi No.1 | Direction & Production | Made his mark as both director and producer. |
| 2012 | Vishnu | Direction, Production & Acting | Served as director, producer, and actor in a dual role. |
| 2013 | Amareshwara Mahatme | Film | Notable performance as Aadayya. |
| 1999–2015 | Aksharamaale | Television | Successfully hosted and sang on the popular TV show for over 15 years. |
| 2020–Present | Sathya | Television | Returned to television with a significant role as Lakshman. |
| 2023 | Ghost | Film | Marked his return to mainstream Kannada cinema. |
| 2025 | Rajadrohi | Film | Continued his active presence in the Kannada film industry. |
| 2026 | Raakshasa | Television | Featured as Rudrappa in the television series. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Best Actor of the Year | Bharath Udyog Samastha Award | Not Publicly Specified | Won |
| 2010 | Honorary Recognition | Abhinava Chathura Award | Not Publicly Specified | Won |
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About Abhijith
Who is Abhijith?
Abhijith is an Indian actor, director, producer, and singer primarily associated with Kannada cinema.
What is Abhijith's real name?
His birth name is Ramaswamy Rao.
When was Abhijith born?
He was born on 30 July 1963.
How many films has Abhijith acted in?
He has appeared in more than 150 Kannada films.
Which are Abhijith's most popular movies?
College Hero, Chaitrada Premanjali, Jeevana Chaitra, Yajamana, Kotigobba, and Simhadriya Simha.
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