Mahesh Babu

Date of Birth: August 9, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Mahesh Babu, born Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu, is a prominent Indian film actor, producer, and philanthropist known for his work in Telugu cinema. Born on August 9, 1975, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Mahesh is the younger son of veteran actor Krishna. He began his film career as a child artist in the film “Needa” (1979) and made his debut as a lead actor with “Rajakumarudu” (1999), which earned him the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut. Over the years, Mahesh Babu has established himself as one of the leading actors in the Telugu film industry, with several commercially successful films to his credit, including “Okkadu” (2003), “Pokiri” (2006), “Dookudu” (2011), “Srimanthudu” (2015), and “Bharat Ane Nenu” (2018). Apart from his acting career, Mahesh Babu is also known for his philanthropic activities. He runs a charitable trust and a non-profit organization named Heal-a-Child. He has also adopted two villages in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where he is actively involved in their development.

5 Interesting Facts about Mahesh Babu

1. Mahesh Babu is often referred to as the “Prince of Tollywood.”

2. He is married to former actress Namrata Shirodkar, and the couple has two children.

3. Mahesh Babu is known for his disciplined and healthy lifestyle, often avoiding late-night parties and maintaining a strict fitness regimen.

4. He holds the record for winning the highest number of Nandi Awards (8) as a lead actor.

5. Mahesh Babu’s wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Singapore in 2019, making him the second Telugu actor to receive this honor.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mahesh Babu

1. “Cinema is my passion, and I will continue to do films as long as I can.”

2. “I believe in giving back to society, and I am happy to be able to make a difference through my charitable activities.”

3. “Success and failure are part of the game, and one should learn to take both in their stride.”

4. “I have always tried to push my limits and take on challenging roles to grow as an actor.”

5. “Family is my biggest support system, and they have always stood by me through thick and thin.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Mahesh Babu is estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Mahesh Babu has two children with his wife Namrata Shirodkar: a son named Gautham Krishna Ghattamaneni, born in 2006, and a daughter named Sitara Ghattamaneni, born in 2012.