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
07/04/2025
Veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma marked his 64th birthday on April 7, 2025, receiving tributes from across the Indian film industry. The occasion drew renewed attention to his landmark debut film 'Shiva', which was re-released to celebrate his career and influence on new-age Indian cinema.
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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 |
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. |