Quick Info
| Profession | Director, producer, screenwriter, playback singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/04/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh |
Latest News about Ram Gopal Varma
21/10/2025
Ram Gopal Varma drew backlash after posting an insensitive Diwali-related remark from his verified X account that compared events in Gaza with Diwali festivities. The post sparked criticism online and in media coverage for trivializing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
06/03/2025
A Mumbai court rejected Ram Gopal Varma's bail plea and issued a non-bailable warrant in the cheque bounce matter. The action followed his conviction and sentence in the case, keeping the legal dispute active through 2025.
23/01/2025
A Mumbai court sentenced Ram Gopal Varma to three months in jail in a cheque bounce case. The case involved a bounced cheque from 2018, and the court also issued a warrant after rejecting his bail-related applications.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Penmetsa Ram Gopal Varma |
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| Nickname | RGV |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 76 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Acharya Nagarjuna University, Namburu, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh |
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| Educational Qualification | B.Tech in Civil Engineering (1985, received in March 2022 after 37 years) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Religion | Atheist |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Urmila Matondkar (Actress), Antara Mali (Actress), Nisha Kothari (Actress), Madhu Shalini (Telugu Actress), Late Jiah Khan (Actress) |
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| Wife/Spouse | Ratna Varma (Ex-wife) |
| Children | Revathi |
Family
| Father | Krishnam Raju Varma |
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| Mother | Suryamma |
| Siblings | Varma Vijaya, Varma Koti |
Career
| Directorial Debut |
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| Kannada Directorial Debut | Killing Veerappan (thriller) | ||||
| Notable Awards | National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Shool (1999), Nandi Award for Best Director for Prema Katha (1999) | ||||
| Retirement Announcement | In 2023, announced retirement from political filmmaking with Shapadham as final project |
Favourites
| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
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| Actress | Sridevi, Urmila Matondkar |
| Director | Shekhar Kapur |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rgvzoomin/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RGV | |
| https://x.com/RGVzoomin |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. RGV developed a love for movies since childhood and often skipped engineering classes to watch films. | |
| 2. He started his career as a site engineer at Krishna Oberoi Hotel in Hyderabad and later ventured into the film industry through a video cafe he opened. | |
| 3. RGV made a successful directorial debut with the Telugu film 'Siva' in 1989. | |
| 4. Transitioning to Bollywood, he gained recognition with 'Rangeela' (1995) featuring Aamir Khan and Urmila Matondkar. | |
| 5. He won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for 'Shool' in 1999. | |
| 6. RGV's 'Satya' was recognized as one of the greatest Indian films by CNN-IBN. | |
| 7. His 'Sarkar' trilogy is inspired by the life of Indian politician Bal Thackeray. | |
| 8. In 2022, after 37 years, he finally received his Civil Engineering degree. | |
| 9. Throughout his career, RGV has been surrounded by numerous controversies. | |
| 10. In 2023, after 37 years, he finally received his Civil Engineering degree. | |
| 11. Regarded as one of the pioneers of new age Indian cinema, known for introducing new talents to the industry. |