Actor
Shatrughan Sinha
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Patna, Bihar, India
Years Active
1969–Present
Shatrughan Sinha – Biography
Shatrughan Sinha – Full Information
- Full Name: Shatrughan Prasad Sinha
- Popular Name: Shatrughan Sinha
- Nickname: Shotgun
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Television Personality, Politician
- Date of Birth: 15 July 1946
- Age: 80 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Patna, Bihar, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Patna, Bihar, India
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 85 kg
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black (now mostly grey)
Education
- Bachelor of Science from Patna Science College
- Diploma in Acting from Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
Family
- Father: Bhuvaneshwar Prasad Sinha
- Mother: Shyama Devi Sinha
- Brothers: Ram, Lakshman, Bharat
- Spouse: Poonam Sinha (married in 1980)
Children:
- Sonakshi Sinha (Actress)
- Luv Sinha (Actor)
- Kush Sinha (Filmmaker/Entrepreneur)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1969 | Film debut with Sajan |
| 1970 | Appeared in Khilona, gaining recognition in supporting roles |
| 1971 | Played memorable negative roles in Mere Apne and Paras |
| 1972 | Featured in successful films including Raampur Ka Lakshman |
| 1973 | Strengthened his reputation as a versatile actor with Black Mail |
| 1974 | Starred in Dost, one of the year’s successful films |
| 1975 | Appeared in Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja and continued rising in popularity |
| 1976 | Breakthrough as a lead hero with Kalicharan |
| 1977 | Delivered another hit with Vishwanath |
| 1978 | Starred in the blockbuster Muqaddar Ka Sikandar |
| 1979 | Featured in the critically acclaimed Kaala Patthar |
| 1980 | Appeared in multi-starrer blockbuster Shaan |
| 1981 | Starred in the blockbuster Naseeb and historical epic Kranti |
| 1982 | Played lead roles in films such as Teesri Aankh |
| 1983 | Featured in Qayamat and other commercial successes |
| 1984 | Appeared in Jeene Nahi Doonga |
| 1985 | Continued success with films including Aandhi-Toofan |
| 1987 | Starred in the hit film Khudgarz |
| 1988 | Appeared in action film Ganga Tere Desh Mein |
| 1990 | Featured in Hum Se Na Takrana |
| 1993 | Played an important role in Aulad Ke Dushman |
| 2002 | Won the Zee Cine Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2003 | Received the Stardust Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2004 | Returned in Aan: Men at Work |
| 2010 | Played a powerful role in Rakta Charitra |
| 2011 | Appeared in the blockbuster Bodyguard |
| 2018 | Featured in Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se |
| 2022 | Elected as Member of Parliament from Asansol Lok Sabha constituency |
| 2025 | Continued active involvement in films, television, and public life |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Best Supporting Actor | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association (BFJA) Awards | Tanhai | Won |
| 2003 | Lifetime Achievement | Stardust Awards | Overall Contribution to Indian Cinema | Won |
| 2007 | Lifetime Achievement | National Kishore Kumar Samman | Overall Contribution to Indian Cinema | Won |
| 2011 | Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema | International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards | Overall Contribution to Indian Cinema | Won |
| 2014 | Lifetime Achievement | Zee Cine Awards | Overall Contribution to Indian Cinema | Won |
| 2023 | Lifetime Achievement | Filmfare Awards | Overall Contribution to Indian Cinema | Won |
About Shatrughan Sinha
Shatrughan Sinha is a veteran Bollywood actor, politician, and former Union Cabinet Minister known for his powerful dialogue delivery and iconic films.
He is popularly known as "Shotgun."
His daughter is Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha.
His breakthrough film was Kalicharan (1976).
Yes, he remains active in politics and continues to appear in films and television.