| Age | 73 |
| Birthday | 12 December, 1950 |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Apoorva Raagangal |
Shivaji Rao Gaekwad (born 12 December 1950), known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. In addition to acting, he has also worked as a producer and screenwriter. He has won many awards, including four Tamil Nadu State Film Best Actor Awards and a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award. The Government of India has honored him with the Padma Bhushan (2000) and the Padma Vibhushan (2016). He received the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema at the 4th Vijay Awards. At the 45th International Film Festival of India (2014), he was conferred with the "Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year". At the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (2019), he was honoured with the Icon of Global Jubilee award. He is the second-highest grossing actor in Tamil cinema history, behind veteran M. G. Ramachandran.
