Shatrughan Sinha Biography
Shatrughan Sinha is a renowned Indian actor and politician. Born on December 9, 1945, in Patna, Bihar, he started his acting career in the 1960s. He gained popularity for his villainous roles in films like “Kalicharan” (1976) and “Dost” (1974). He later shifted to playing hero roles and became a successful actor in the 1980s and 1990s, starring in films like “Khal-Nayak” (1993) and “Ganga Tere Desh Mein” (1993). Sinha is also a Member of Parliament from Patna’s Hazaribagh constituency. He has been involved in politics since the 1980s and is known for his outspoken nature.
General Information About Famous Actor, Shatrughan Sinha
Detail Information Full Name Shatrughan Sinha Nickname Shotgun Profession Actor, Politician Date of Birth September 9, 1946 Current Age 78 years, 10 months, 6 days Wife Poonam Sinha Nationality Indian
Exploring Shatrughan Sinha Personal Journey
Detail Information Name Shatrughan Sinha Birth Name N/A Nick Name Shotgun Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) Figure Slim Weight 70 kg (154 lbs) Eye Color Brown Hair Color Black Date of Birth September 9, 1946 Religion Hinduism Present Address N/A Hometown Patna, Bihar, India
Shatrughan Sinha Education
College St. Xavier’s College, Patna University Patna University Qualification Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Shatrughan Sinha Favorite
Favourite Information Food Sweets, particularly jalebi and gajar ka halwa Actor/Actress Amitabh Bachchan Musicians Asha Bhosle Song “Mere Sapno Ki Rani” from the film Aradhana (1969) Book The Bhagavad Gita Hobbies Reading, travelling, playing chess Films His own films, particularly Main Aur Mera Bhi Hai (1971) and Kalicharan (1976) Colour Green Perfume N/A Director Manmohan Desai Holiday Destinations London, Paris, and other European cities Likes Going to temples, watching movies, reading books, and spending time with family
Shatrughan Sinha Relationship Journey
Relationship Details Spouse Poonam Sinha (married in 1980)
Shatrughan Sinha Career Journey
Career Details Debut Film Jalte Badan (1967) Early Years Worked as an extra, then got noticed by director Mohan Kumar and cast him in Aradhana (1969) Success Main Aur Mera Bhi Hai (1971), Kalicharan (1976) Golden Period 1970s-1980s: Starred in many successful films, including Namal (1982), Shalimar (1984), and Ghulami (1985) Transition to Comedy Started doing comic roles in films like Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) and Rajaji: The Robbie Bartlett Story (2000) Awards and Recognition Won three Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, two IIFA Awards, and a Zee Cine Award Best Films Aradhana (1969), Kalicharan (1976), Main Aur Mera Bhi Hai (1971), Namal (1982) Notable Collaborations Worked with directors like Manmohan Desai, Subhash Ghai, and Rajkumar Santoshi Last Film Tezz (2012)
Shatrughan Sinha Career Statistics
Category Statistics Filmography 150+ films (1967-2012) Debut Year 1967 (Jalte Badan) Longest Active Period 45 years (1967-2012) Genre Focus Action, Drama, Romance Box Office Performance 30+ hits, 10+ blockbusters Awards and Nominations 5 awards (3 Filmfare Awards, 2 IIFA Awards), 15+ nominations Highest Grossing Film Kalicharan (1976) – ₹200 crore (adjusted for inflation) Most Popular Films Aradhana (1969), Namal (1982), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) Longest Run at Box Office Kalicharan (1976) – 50 weeks Highest Opening Day Collection ₹30 crore (adjusted for inflation)
Shatrughan Sinha Income
Year Salary Total Income Total Income (1967-2012) ₹150-250 crores (approx. 1800-3000 crores today)
