Arjun Sarja was born on August 15, 1962, in Madhugiri, Tumkur District, Karnataka, India.h The Bollywood e was born to Kannada actor Shakti Prasad and his mother was Lakshmi, an art teacher. Arjun had always thought and dreamt of becoming a police officer but his fate took him into an entirely different direction.
He started his acting career in 1979 with the Kannada film ‘Putani Agent 123.’ He worked in different languages like Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam. He is referred to as Action King by his fans.
Early Life and Upbringing
Arjun Sarja was born to Kannada actor Shakti Prasad and his mother was Lakshmi, an art teacher. He had one elder brother Kishore Sarja, who directed Kannada films. Arjun had always thought and dreamt of becoming a police officer but his fate took him into an entirely different direction.
He started his acting career in 1979 with the Kannada film ‘Putani Agent 123.’ He worked in different languages like Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam.
Personal Life – Age, Zodiac Sign
| Personal Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Srinivasa Sarja |
| Nickname | Action King, Ashok Babu, Seenu |
| Alternative Names(s) (also known as) | Arjun, Arjun Sarja |
| Date of Birth | 15 August 1962 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 61 years |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Madhugiri, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
| Hobbies and Interests | Writing, singing |
| Languages Known | Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam |
| Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) | |
| Wikipedia Profile link | Arjun Sarja – Wikipedia |
| IMDb Profile link | Arjun Sarja – IMDb |
| Website link | N/A |
Physical Appearance – Height, Weight, Body Measurements
| Physical Stats | Information |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Athletic |
| Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips) | 44-33-17 inches |
| Height in feet, inches, cm | 5’ 10″, 178 cm |
| Weight in kg, lbs | 80 kg, 176 lbs |
| Chest | 44 inches |
| Waist | 33 inches |
| Biceps | 17 inches |
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Hairstyle | Short |
| Distinctive Features | Muscular physique, action skills |
| Tattoos | N/A |
Family and Relationships – Girlfriend/Wife, Affairs
Arjun Sarja is married to Niveditha and they have two children, Aishwarya and Anjana. Aishwarya is also an actress who made her debut in the Tamil film ‘Pattathu Yaanai’ in 2013. Arjun Sarja is an ardent devotee of Hanuman.
He is building the Hanuman temple at the outskirts of Chennai. A 35-foot statue of the Lord Anjaneya was sculpted exclusively for the temple and the statue of the Hanuman is in a sitting posture and weighs around 140 tonnes. The sitting posture of the Hanuman statue is first of its kind in India. The single-stone statue is 35 feet high and 12 feet wide and 7 feet thick.
| Relationships Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse – Wife | Asha Rani (Former Actress) |
| Father | Shakthi Prasad (Died, Kannada Film Actor) |
| Mother | Lakshmi (Art teacher) |
| Children | Aishwarya Arjun (Actress), Anjana |
| Siblings | Kishore Sarja (Died, Kannada Film Director) |
| Affairs – Girlfriend(s) | N/A |
| Significant Relationships | N/A |
Rise to Stardom
Arjun Sarja made his acting debut in 1979 with the Kannada film ‘Putani Agent 123.’ He worked in different languages like Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam.
In 1993, he starred in S. Shankar’s blockbuster ‘Gentleman’ which opened to positive reviews, while Arjun went on to win the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. During this time, he starred in hits such as ‘Jai Hind’ (1994), ‘Karnaa’ (1995), and the action thriller film ‘Kuruthipunal’ (1995), for which Arjun won acclaim for his role while the film became India’s official entry for the 68th Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
In 1999, he starred in the political action-thriller, ‘Mudhalvan,’ which earned him for his role as well as numerous other nominations. He was then featured in Vasanth’s romantic drama film ‘Rhythm,’ where he played a photographer, who eventually falls in love with a widow.
Featuring a popular soundtrack and opening to positive reviews, ‘Rhythm’ also became a commercial success.
Arjun Sarja -Debut Film – Simhada Mari Sainya (1981)
Arjun Sarja – Successful Film – Kurukshetra (2019)
Career, Awards, and Achievements
Arjun Sarja has acted in more than 160 films, most of them being lead roles. He is one of few South Indian actors to attract a fan following from multiple states of India. He has directed 12 films and also produced and distributed a number of films.
In 1993, he starred in S. Shankar’s blockbuster ‘Gentleman’ which opened to positive reviews, while Arjun went on to win the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. During this time, he starred in hits such as ‘Jai Hind’ (1994), ‘Karnaa’ (1995), and the action thriller film ‘Kuruthipunal’ (1995), for which Arjun won acclaim for his role while the film became India’s official entry for the 68th Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
In 1999, he starred in the political action-thriller, ‘Mudhalvan,’ which earned him for his role as well as numerous other nominations. He was then featured in Vasanth’s romantic drama film ‘Rhythm,’ where he played a photographer, who eventually falls in love with a widow.
| Career Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actor, Director, Producer, Writer |
| Debut Film | Putani Agent 123 (Kannada, 1979), Nandri (Tamil, 1984), Maa Pallelo Gopaludu (Telugu, 1985), Zulm-O-Sitam (Hindi, 1998) |
| Notable Roles | Krishnamoorthy in Gentleman, Arjun in Mudhalvan, Karthik in Rhythm, Manjunatha in Sri Manjunatha, Abhimanyu in Abhimanyu |
| Recent Films – New Movies | Friendship (Tamil, 2021), Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (Malayalam, 2021), Kurukshetra (Kannada, 2019), Kolaigaran (Tamil, 2019), Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India (Telugu, 2018) |
| Upcoming Films | Arjuna Phalguna (Telugu, 2022), Irumbu Thirai 2 (Tamil, 2022), Premalo Mugguru (Telugu, 2022), Ottran (Tamil, 2022), Contract (Kannada, 2022) |
| Popular Television Series | N/A |
| Awards and Achievements | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for Gentleman and Kurudhipunal, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for Sri Manjunatha, Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada for Prasad, SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Kadal, Nandi Award for Best Villain for Lie |
| Endorsements/Brand Collaborations | N/A |
| Philanthropy/Charity Work | Building a Hanuman temple in Chennai, supporting various social causes |
| Professional Associations | South Indian Film Artistes’ Association, Tamil Film Producers Council, Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce |
| Training and Education | Karate, acting, direction, production, writing |
| Production Company | Sree Raam Films International |
| Box Office Success – Hit Movies | Gentleman, Jai Hind, Karnaa, Kurudhipunal, Mudhalvan, Rhythm, Sri Manjunatha, Abhimanyu, Kadal, Nibunan, Kolaigaran |
| Critical Acclaim Movies | Gentleman, Kurudhipunal, Mudhalvan, Rhythm, Sri Manjunatha, Abhimanyu, Kadal, Nibunan, Kolaigaran |
Assets and Finances – Net Worth
| Financial Profile | Information |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 45 crore, $6 million |
| Per Movie Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 2-3 crore, $300,000-$400,000 |
| Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and Dollars | N/A |
| Sponsorship Deals | N/A |
| Business Ventures | Sree Raam Films International |
| Investments | N/A |
| Real Estate Holdings | N/A |
| Luxury Items/Properties Owned | N/A |
| Cars Collection | N/A |
Favorite Things, Likes and Dislikes
| Favorite Things | Information |
|---|---|
| Favorite Actor | Kamal Haasan, Sivaji Ganesan, Karthik |
| Favorite Actress | Kajol |
| Favorite Film | N/A |
| Favorite Music Bands | N/A |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Books | N/A |
| Favorite Colour | Lemon Yellow |
| Favorite Food | Chicken |
| Things s/he like | Action, adventure, comedy |
| Things s/he dislike | Violence, injustice, corruption |
Top 5 Best Films – Arjun Sarja
| Film Name | Year of Release | Character Played |
|---|---|---|
| Gentleman | 1993 | Krishnamoorthy |
| Jai Hind | 1994 | Bharath |
| Karnaa | 1995 | Karnaa |
| Mudhalvan | 1999 | Pugazhendhi |
| Rhythm | 2000 | Karthikeyan |
Controversies – Arjun Sarja
- Arjun Sarja was involved in a controversy with actor VishwakSen over disagreements during a film project.
- Actress Sruthi Hariharan filed a sexual harassment case against Arjun Sarja, which stirred up controversy. However, he was later cleared of the charges.
Interesting Facts – Arjun Sarja
- Arjun Sarja is often referred to by the media and his fans as the “Action King” for his roles in action films.
- He has directed 12 films and also produced and distributed a number of films.
- Arjun Sarja is an ardent devotee of Hanuman and is building a Hanuman temple at the outskirts of Chennai.
- He has a black belt in Karate.
- He is also a great singer and has sung several songs in his films.
- Arjun Sarja is one of the few South Indian actors to attract a fan following from multiple states of India.
In conclusion, Arjun Sarja’s journey in the Indian film industry is a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication. His contributions to the cinema, his versatility in acting, and his passion for his craft make him a true icon in the industry.
His life and career serve as an inspiration to many aspiring actors and filmmakers.
