Overview
Mohideen Abdul Khadar, known by his stage name Rajkiran, is an Indian actor, producer and director who works principally in Tamil cinema. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in more than thirty Tamil films and has been recognised with both state and industry awards for his contribution to the language's film industry.
Key facts
| Birth name | Mohideen Abdul Khadar |
|---|---|
| Stage name | Rajkiran |
| Occupations | Actor, producer, director |
| Industry | Tamil cinema |
| Notable awards | Filmfare Award South (one); Tamil Nadu State Film Awards (four) |
Career
Rajkiran has built his career in the Tamil film industry, taking on work as an actor as well as branching into film production and direction. His filmography includes more than thirty Tamil-language productions.
Awards and recognition
Rajkiran has received the following honours during his career:
- One Filmfare Award South.
- Four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
Significance
Rajkiran's recognition through both a Filmfare Award South and multiple Tamil Nadu State Film Awards reflects acknowledgement from both the broader South Indian film industry and the state government of Tamil Nadu. His combined work as an actor, producer and director places him among the multi-faceted contributors to Tamil cinema.
Related topics
References
- "Rajkiran", English Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajkiran
- Wikidata item: Q7286265