Aishwarya Rajinikanth Biography: Book, Movies, TV Shows, Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Parents, Sister, Husband, Children

Aishwarya Rajinikanth is an Indian film director and playback singer known for her contributions to Tamil cinema.

She gained prominence with her directorial debut, 3 (2012), which featured the viral song Why This Kolaveri Di.

Beyond her work in film, Aishwarya has been recognized for her involvement in various artistic and philanthropic endeavors.

Profile

• Full name: Aishwarya Rajinikanth
• Date of birth: January 1, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
• State of origin: Tamil Nadu
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Film director, playback singer
• Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
• Parents: Father: Rajinikanth, Mother: Latha Rajinikanth
• Siblings: Sister: Soundarya Rajinikanth
• Spouse: Dhanush (m. 2004; separated 2022)
• Children: Yatra Raja and Linga Raja
• Relationship status: Separated
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Aishwarya Rajinikanth, at the age of 43, was born on January 1, 1982, in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India. She is the eldest daughter of renowned actor Rajinikanth and singer Latha Rajinikanth.

Growing up, Aishwarya was exposed to the arts from a young age. She has a younger sister, Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is also active in the Tamil film industry as a designer, producer, and director.

Aishwarya attended Chettinad Vidyashram in Chennai for her schooling. She later enrolled in the Ashram School of Law, where she studied corporate law. Her educational background provided her with a diverse perspective, blending legal studies with her inherent inclination towards the arts.

Personal Life

Aishwarya married actor Dhanush in 2004. The couple has two sons: Yatra Raja, born on October 10, 2006, and Linga Raja, born on June 21, 2010. After nearly 18 years of marriage, Aishwarya and Dhanush announced their separation in January 2022.

Reports in October 2022 suggested that they were working on reconciling, but no official confirmation has been provided regarding the status of their relationship since then.

Career

Aishwarya began her career in the Tamil film industry as a playback singer. Her first recorded song was for the unreleased film Ramanaa in November 2000. She gained recognition with the song Natpe Natpe from the film Whistle (2003), which she performed alongside composer D. Imman and actor Silambarasan.

In August 2011, Aishwarya announced her directorial debut with the film 3, starring her husband Dhanush and actress Shruti Haasan.

The film garnered significant attention, particularly due to the song Why This Kolaveri Di, composed by her cousin Anirudh Ravichander. The song became an internet sensation, contributing to the film’s anticipation and success.

Beyond directing, Aishwarya has served as a judge on STAR Vijay’s dance competition Jodi Number One in its third season, alongside actors Sangeetha and Jeeva. In July 2015, she launched a YouTube channel under the banner “Ten Entertainment” to promote original content and short films by aspiring filmmakers.

In August 2016, Aishwarya was appointed as India’s goodwill ambassador for the UN Women organization, reflecting her commitment to social causes and women’s empowerment.

Awards

• JFA Women Achievers Awards for “Newsmaker of the Year” (2012)

Net Worth

Aishwarya Rajinikanth‘s net worth is around $3 million. Her earnings are primarily derived from her work as a film director and playback singer in the Tamil film industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @aishwaryarajini
• X: @ash_rajinikanth

Filmography

• 3 (2012)
• Vai Raja Vai (2015)

Discography

• Natpe Natpe from Whistle (2003)
• Un Mela Aasadhan from Aayirathil Oruvan (2010)

Books

• Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars (2016)