Actor Name
Ajith
Actor Full Name
Ajith Kumar
Family
Subramaniam-Father, Mohini-Mother, tow brothers and Shalini-Wife
Date of birth
May 1st 1971
First Film
Prema Pusthagam in Telugu and Amaravathi in Tamil
Awards
Dinakaran Cinema Award, Film fare Award for the film Vaali 1999, Film fare Award and Dinakaran Cinema Award for the film Villan in 2003, Best New Face Award from Bharatmuni Art Academy for his debut film Prema Pusthakam (Telugu). Ajith is also a recipient of Cinema Express Best Artiste Award.
Being the middle son of three children, Ajith was boron, to Sindhi mother and Palghat Tamil lyer father. He dropped out of Asan Memorial Sr. Sec.
School in 1986, to become a 2/4 wheeler mechanic, part-time and garment exporter, full-time.Since then gradually working his way into modeling for advertis due to Business exigencies and print media and into Tamil films. After the surgery for his broken vertebra he lost feeling in his legs. Then he recovered and walked all the way form his home in Madras to the Balaji Shrine in Tirupathi in Andhra Pradesh.
In Hyderabad India, where he began his career doing various jobs while attending a theatre for stage plays in Andhra Pradesh. Ajith hit big in move Aasai in 1995 after three years of acting in minor roles and small-budget ventures in Indian films.
After his first blockbuster, he as acted in over forty Indian films, with his main option being the Tamil Cinema industry earning him the prestigious title of Ultimate Star in 1999 Ajith is now one of the most popular actor in South India with fan bases worldwide beating the number of fans for Rajinikanth. He is now married to Shalini who is also a Indian actress.
One of Ajith hobbies is motor car racing, before retiring in 2005, he took part in Formula 3 championship for the minor outfit, Mango Racing. He as India’s third best friver after Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandok in 2004.
As a celebrity and an accomplished dramatic actor he won several awards at a regional award including State Awards from Tamil Nadu. He performed predominantly in leading roles in high budget and major studio films after that.
He was now for movies ranging from romantic comedies and drama to science fiction and action thrillers.Ajith Kumar has established himself as one of the leading actors in Tamil film industry (Kollywood). The actor started his film career in 1992, with debut in “Prema Pustagam”, the only Telugu film he has done so far. After working as a romantic hero in several films, he went on to demonstrate himself as an action hero. He has acted in both, small and big budget films and has delivered several hits and few flops as well. Ajith’s unique acting style and charm is a hit amongst the Tamil movie lovers, especially the youth. He has a huge fan following, which fondly calls him the “ultimate super star” or “thala”.
Childhood & Early Life
Ajith Kumar was born in Hyderabad on May 1, 1971. His father is a Tamilian and mother is Sindhi. Following the Tamil culture and lifestyle, Ajith spent his childhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He did his schooling from Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School located in the city. After dropping out from school, in 1986, he went on to become a full time garment exporter in Erode. A number of business agencies approached him with offers for modeling in print ads. He then decided to enter the glamorous world of modeling and acted in advertisements for print media. This proved to be a stepping stone for his career.
Career In Films
Ajith Kumar started his film career at the age of 21. He made his debut as an actor in Telugu movie “Prema Pustagam” (1992). His first Tamil film was “Amaravathi” (1993). The huge success of Aasai (1995) proved to be a turning point in the career of Ajith Kumar, as the film fetched him wide recognition and helped him establish himself as an actor in Kollywood. He became popular as a romantic hero in South India.
All the characters portrayed by Ajith Kumar have been accepted by the Tamil cinema lovers whole-heartedly. He delivered a series of hits, including “Kadhal Kottai” (1996), “Vaanmathi” (1996), “Aval Varuvala” (1998) and “Kadhal Mannan” (1998). The film “Vaali” (1999), in which he played the roles of both hero and villain, led his career to a new high. He had a significant role in Rajiv Menon’s directorial venture “Kandukondain Kandukondain” (2000), which was one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.
Tamil audience saw Ajith Kumar portray an entirely different image - of an action hero - in the film “Dheena” (2001). The film “Citizen”, released in the same year, was critically acclaimed, although it didn’t score well in the box office. The movie “Red” (2002), which bombed at the box office, proved to be a disaster for the actor. “Red” is marked as an all-time low in his career. Subsequently, Ajith faced ups and downs in his career. Some films went unnoticed, while other proved to be super hits. After delivering hits and flops for a couple of years, Ajith had a come back in “Billa”, which was a blockbuster of 2007.
Career As A Car Racer
Ajith Kumar is also a professional car racer. He has driven his car in the race tracks located in Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi. He also participated in several races in foreign countries, including Malaysia and Germany. Ajith has also driven car for the team “Mango Racing” at a Formula 3 race. He was recognized as the third best driver, after Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandok, in 2004.
Personal Life
Ajith Kumar dated actress Shalini after they worked together in the film “Amarkalam” in 1999. The duo tied the knot in 2000. Shalini retired as an actress after marriage and is now a full-time homemaker. The couple has a baby girl named Anoushka Kumar.
Awards
1992: Best New Face Award for “Prema Pustagam”
1999: Filmfare Best Actor Award, Filmfare Award, a Cinema Express Award and a Dinakaran Cinema Award for “Vaali”
2000: Cinema Express Best Artist Award for “Mugavari”, Filmfare Award (Best Supporting Actor) for “Kandukondain Kandukondain”
2001: Special Actor State Award for “Poovellam Un Vasam”, Filmfare Best Actor Award for “Citizen”
2002: Filmfare Award and Dinakaran Cinema Award for “Villain”
2007: Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Southfor “Varalaru”
Filmography
1992: Prema Pustagam
1993: Amaravathi
1994: Paasamalargal, Pavithra
1995: Rajavin Parvaiyile, Aasai
1996: Vaanmathi, Kalloori Vaasal, Minor Maappillaigal, Kadhal Kottai
1997: Nesam, Raasi, Ullasam, Pagaivan, Rettai Jadai Vayasu
1998: Kadhal Mannan, Aval Varuvala, Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen, Uyirodu Uyiraga
1999: Unnai Thedi, Vaali, Anandha Poongatre, Nee Varuvai Ena, Amarkalam
2000: Mugavari, Kandukondain Kandukondain, Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2001: Dheena, Citizen, Poovellam Un Vasam, Asoka
2002: Red, Raja, Villain
2003: Ennai Thalatta Varuvala, Anjaneya
2004: Jana, Attagasam
2005: Ji
2006: Paramasivan , Thirupathi, Varalaru
2007: Aalwar, Kireedam, Billa
2008: Aegan
2009: billa
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