Shatrughan Sinha Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family

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.

Occupation

Actor, Politician

Family

• Father – Bhubaneswari Prasad Sinha
• Mother – Shyama Devi Sinha
• Siblings – Ram Sinha (Older Brother), Lakshman Sinha (Older Brother), Bharat Sinha (Older Brother)

Build

Average

Height

6 ft or 183 cm

Weight

92 kg or 203 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Shatrughan Sinha has dated –

1. Pallavi Jaikishen
2. Zeenat Aman
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. Sinha was honored with a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
5. 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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