Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist, singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/09/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Kundapur, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Upendra
01/01/2025
Upendra continued his active role in the Prajakiya Party, focusing on regional development initiatives in Karnataka. He participated in several public forums discussing the intersection of cinema and politics, reinforcing his unique position as a filmmaker-politician.
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Bio/Wiki
| Also Known As | Uppi |
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| Full Name | Upendra Rao |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
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| Weight | 76 kg |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduation | Bachelor of Commerce |
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| Honorary Doctorate | Angkor University (2015) |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Priyanka Upendra |
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| Children | Ayush Upendra, Aishwarya Upendra |
| Children Count | 2 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 14/12/2003 |
Family
| Children | Ayush Upendra, Aishwarya Upendra |
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| Children Count | 2 |
| Sibling | Sudeendra |
Career
| Known For | Work in Kannada cinema |
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| Debut as Director | Tharle Nan Maga (1992) |
| Notable Films | Om (1995), A (1998), Super (2010), Uppi 2 (2015) |
| Political Affiliation | Prajakiya Party (Founder, 2018) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He started his career as a writer and assistant director under Kashinath. | |
| 2. He has also worked as a politician. | |
| 3. He received an honorary doctorate from Angkor University in 2015. | |
| 4. He founded the Prajakiya Party in March 2018 and became active in politics. | |
| 5. His films 'Super' (2010) and 'Uppi 2' (2015) were centenary films (shatdina). |