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Born on January 1, 1956, Rajkumar Santoshi is from Chennai, Chennai district, India. Public records list Rajkumar Santoshi as a film director, screenwriter and actor. That works out to 70 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Filmfare Award for Best Director (1991, 1994).
My Take
What strikes me about Rajkumar Santoshi is the rare combination of commercial muscle and genuine craft. Winning the Filmfare Best Director award twice, and breaking out with Ghayal as a debut, signals a filmmaker who understood Hindi cinema's pulse without surrendering to formula. He writes as well as directs, which to me explains why his films feel authored rather than assembled. In an industry often reduced to spectacle, I admire directors who anchor drama in story and character. He may not be the loudest name internationally, but his consistency and willingness to shoulder multiple roles mark him as a serious, durable craftsman.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rajkumar Santoshi
- Name (Japanese)
- ラージクマール・サントーシ
- Reading
- らーじくまーる・さんとーし
- Born
- January 1, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Monkey
- Origin
- Chennai, Chennai district, India
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / actor / film producer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1991 Filmfare Award for Best Director
- 1994 Filmfare Award for Best Director
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajkumar%20Santoshi
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2069891
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rajkumar Santoshi born?
Born January 1, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Rajkumar Santoshi from?
Rajkumar Santoshi is from Chennai, Chennai district, India.
What does Rajkumar Santoshi do?
Rajkumar Santoshi works as film director, screenwriter, actor, film producer.
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