Shatrughan Sinha Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family
Shatrughan Sinha Quick Info
Height
6 ft
Weight
92 kg
Date of Birth
December 9, 1945
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Spouse
Poonam Chandiramani
Shatrughan Sinha is an Indian actor and politician who became one of Bollywood’s major stars during the 1970s and 1980s due to his roles in such films as Dostana (1980), Kaala Patthar (1979), Shaan (1980), Kalicharan (1976), Naseeb (1981), Kranti (1981), Vishwanath (1978), Muqabla (1979), Mere Apne (1971), Ab Kya Hoga (1977), Jaani Dushman (1979), Bombay to Goa (1972), etc.
Born Name
Shatrughan Prasad Sinha
Nick Name
S. P. Sinha, Shotgun, Shatru
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Patna, Bihar, British India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
He studied at the Patna Science College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Furthermore, he earned a diploma in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
Reena Roy – Sinha and actress Reena Roy fell head over heels in love with each other while working on the 1976 sleeper hit, Kalicharan. Their torrid affair made headlines and became the talk of the town in the late 1970s. The loved-up couple was expected to tie the knot however, the actor shocked everyone by marrying Poonam Chandiramani instead. Sinha was involved with Roy even after his marriage to Poonam in 1980, and it was confirmed by his wife herself. Moreover, his daughter Sonakshi (from his wife Poonam) bears an unmistakable resemblance to Roy and has been rumored to be their secret love child.
Poonam Chandiramani (1980-Present) – The Prem Pujari (1970) actor married Poonam Chandiramani, a former Miss Young India titleholder, on July 9, 1980, after many years of courtship. The couple is blessed with 3 children – twin sons Luv Sinha (b. June 5, 1981) and Kussh S Sinha (b. June 5, 1981) and a daughter Sonakshi Sinha (b. June 2, 1987), who is a popular Bollywood actress.
Alpana
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
His signature remark, “Khamosh!!”
His demeanor as a tough guy
Deep, booming voice
Religion
Hinduism
Shatrughan Sinha Facts
His rivalry with the superstar Amitabh Bachchan during the 1970s was very well-known. Their rivalry allegedly reached its peak when they shared screen space in Yash Chopra’s Kaala Patthar (1979). The film features a memorable confrontation scene that is still remembered as one of the greatest confrontation scenes between two male contemporaries in a Hindi film.
Sinha became the first Bollywood superstar to hold the post of Union Minister. His portfolios included the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (January 2003–May 2004) and the Department of Shipping (August 2004).
He was one of the actors considered to star in Subhash Ghai‘s blockbuster films, Ram Lakhan (1989) and Meri Jung (1985). More famously, he turned down career-defining roles in the cult classics Sholay (1975) and Deewaar (1975), both of which ended up with Amitabh Bachchan.
Sinha was honored with a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
He started his political career with Bharatiya Janata Party. However, he became a member of the Indian National Congress in 2019.
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