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Dr. Shiva Rajkumar (born 12 July 1962) known by his screen name Shiva Rajkumar, is an Indian actor, producer and television presenter, predominantly works in Kannada cinema. He is the eldest son of legendary actor & Kannada matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar. In a career spanning over three decades, Shiva has worked in over 125 films. He has won Karnataka State Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, SIIMA awards and other recognitions for his performances onscreen. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Shiva made his debut screen appearance in Singeetam Srinivasa Rao's Anand (1986), which fetched him the Cinema Express Award for Best Actor. His first three films, Anand, Ratha Sapthami (1986) and Manamecchida Hudugi (1987) were all highly successful, earning him the title Hat-trick Hero coined by the media and his fans. Fondly known as Shivanna, he has worked in the film industry for over 34 years, featuring in films such as Anand, Ratha Sapthami (1986), Om (1995), Janumada Jodi, Nammoora Mandara Hoove, A. K. 47, Jogi, Bhajarangi, Mufti, Shivalinga and Tagaru which became milestones in the Kannada film industry and made records at the box office. In 2010, made his television debut with the talk show Naaniruvude Nimagagi, aired on Zee Kannada. He will make his first film appearance outside of Kannada cinema through the Tamil film Jailer (2023). Shivanna produced a TV serial - Manasa Sarovara. He was also the co-producer of two web series - Hate You Romeo (which was shot in Vietnam) and Honeymoon.
