# Rajinikanth

> Indian actor (born 1950)

**Wikidata**: [Q60068](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60068)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajinikanth)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/rajinikanth

## Summary
Rajinikanth is an Indian actor and film producer, born in 1950, who is widely recognized by the honorifics "Super Star" and "Thalaivaa." He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1975 and is the recipient of several of India's highest civilian and cinematic honors, including the Padma Vibhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

## Biography
- **Born:** December 12, 1950
- **Nationality:** India
- **Education:** Acharya Pathasala Public School; attended a university or academic institution.
- **Known for:** Acting, film production, screenwriting, and playback singing in Indian cinema.
- **Field(s):** Film, Television, Theatre, Radio
- **Aliases:** Rajanikanth, Sivaji Rao Gaikwad, Rajini kanth, Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, ரசினிகாந்த்

## Contributions
Rajinikanth has contributed to the entertainment industry across multiple capacities. His work spans acting, film production, and screenwriting. He has also contributed as a singer. His professional work period began in 1975. He has been affiliated with the Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, indicating recognition within the cinematic community.

## FAQs
- **What awards has Rajinikanth received?**
Rajinikanth has received the Padma Vibhushan (India's second-highest civilian award), the Padma Bhushan (India's third-highest civilian award), and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (India's highest cinema award). He has also won Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

- **What is Rajinikanth's educational background?**
He was educated at Acharya Pathasala Public School, an institution located in Bengaluru, India, that was established in 1989.

- **What are Rajinikanth's nicknames or honorific titles?**
He is popularly known as "Super Star" and "Thalaivaa."

- **When did Rajinikanth begin his career?**
His work period in the entertainment industry began in 1975.

## Why They Matter
Rajinikanth matters significantly within the context of Indian culture and cinema. As a figure recognized with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, he represents the pinnacle of achievement in Indian film. His recognition with the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan highlights his impact beyond entertainment, marking him as a figure of national importance. His career longevity, starting in 1975, and his multiple roles as an actor, producer, screenwriter, and singer, demonstrate a comprehensive contribution to the arts. His monikers "Super Star" and "Thalaivaa" signify a cultural status that transcends his professional roles, identifying him as a landmark figure in South Asian cinema.

## Notable For
- **Dadasaheb Phalke Award:** India's highest cinema award.
- **Padma Vibhushan:** Second highest civilian award of the Republic of India.
- **Padma Bhushan:** Third-highest civilian award of India.
- **Filmfare Awards South:** Recognition in the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards.
- **Tamil Nadu State Film Awards:** Group of awards recognizing excellence in Tamil cinema.
- **Multiple Roles:** Occupation listed as Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter, and Singer.
- **Cultural Titles:** Known by the nicknames "Super Star" and "Thalaivaa."

## Body
### Identity and Background
Rajinikanth, born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on December 12, 1950, is an Indian actor and film producer. He is a human entity (instance of Homo sapiens) and a citizen of India. His Wikidata description explicitly identifies him as an "Indian actor (born 1950)." He is known by several aliases, including Rajanikanth, Sivaji Rao Gaikwad, and the Tamil script name ரசினிகாந்த்.

### Professional Career
Rajinikanth's professional life is defined by multiple occupations within the entertainment industry. He is recognized as an actor (a person who acts in dramatic or comic productions across film, television, theatre, or radio), a film actor (specifically appearing in films), a film producer (supervising the making of a film), a screenwriter (writing for films, TV shows, comics, and games), and a singer (person singing for a listening audience). His work period commenced in 1975.

### Educational Affiliation
He was educated at Acharya Pathasala Public School. This institution is a school located in Bengaluru, India, founded in 1989. The school is geolocated at coordinates 12.94011, 77.567938 and maintains a website at http://www.apspublic.com. The entity is described as a "school in India" and maintains a Freebase ID of /m/0fqqcby.

### Awards and Recognition
Rajinikanth has been the recipient of prestigious awards:
*   **Dadasaheb Phalke Award:** India's highest cinema award, inception 1969.
*   **Padma Vibhushan:** The second highest civilian award of the Republic of India, inception 1954.
*   **Padma Bhushan:** The third-highest civilian award of India, inception 1954.
*   **Filmfare Awards South:** The South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards.
*   **Tamil Nadu State Film Awards:** A group of awards from Tamil Nadu.

### Structured Data and Identifiers
Rajinikanth possesses a comprehensive digital footprint across various knowledge bases:
*   **Wikidata:** Q_ID not explicitly stated, but sitelink count is 61.
*   **Wikipedia:** Title "Rajinikanth" (English).
*   **IMDb ID:** nm0707425.
*   **VIAF ID:** 95080136.
*   **Library of Congress ID:** n84109545.
*   **BNF ID:** 162705187.
*   **MusicBrainz:** 16d2d214-139d-4727-a423-d97c2f8cad5c.
*   **Freebase ID:** /m/02wmbg.
*   **ISNI:** 0000000119530341.
*   **Other IDs:** Includes identifiers for Google Knowledge Graph, Quora, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and various biographical directories.

### Associated Entities
The entity "India" is central to Rajinikanth's identity as his country of citizenship. India is described as a sovereign state in South Asia, independent since August 15, 1947. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. The country's capital is New Delhi, and its currency is the Indian rupee. India is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, World Trade Organization, and G20. The cultural context of India, including its motto "Satyameva Jayate" and anthem "Jana Gana Mana," frames the national environment of Rajinikanth's career.

## References

1. [Source](https://eci.gov.in/files/category/97-general-election-2014/)
2. [Rajinikanth Will Receive The Dadasaheb Phalke Award For 2019](https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-will-receive-this-years-dadasaheb-phalke-award-2403595)
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. MusicBrainz
5. Integrated Authority File
6. Encyclopædia Britannica Online
7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
8. [Source](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNL9xMpo10ylD-25YhrkuqA)
9. BBC Things
10. The Movie Database