Babloo Prithiveeraj Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Actor
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet & inches- 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 15 Inches
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Salt & Pepper
Career
Debut	Film • Tamil: Naangu Suvargal (1971) as a child artist • Telugu: Amma Manasu (1974) as a child artist • Malayalam: Malayathippennu (1989) • Kannada: Circle Inspector (1998) • Hindi: Animal (2023) as 'Asrar ul Haque' TV • Tamil: Marmadesam (1996) as 'Prasad' (Sun TV) Web Series • Telugu: Dayaa (2023) as 'MLA Penmetsa Parshurama Raju' (Disney+ Hotstar)
Awards	• 1997: Nandi Award for Best Villain for the Telugu-language film ‘Pelli Pandiri' • 2014: Best Supporting Actor (Male) award for the Tamil-language television series 'Vani Rani' (2013) at the Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal • 2021: Fab Stars Iconic Award • 2021: Most Stylish Actor of the Year award • 2021: Best Actor award • 2022: Fashion Millennium Award for Ever Stylish Actor of South • 2022: Best Panmuga Natchathiram award for the Tamil-language television serial 'Kannana Kanne' at the Sun Kudumbam Virudhugal
Personal Life
Date of Birth	29 November 1965 (Monday)
Age (as of 2023)	58 Years
Birthplace	Bangalore (now Bengaluru), Karnataka, India
Zodiac sign	Sagittarius
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
School	Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai
College/University	Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
Educational Qualification	He received a doctorate degree in 2019.
Religion	Hinduism [1]King Prithiveeraj - YouTube
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)	• Inner Bicep (Right): 'Ahed' in Arabic • Inner Bicep (Left): 'Its What U Believe' (inked in the form of a cross) • Back: Sanskrit Vedas and mantras Note: Babloo Prithiveeraj got the Arabic tattoo and another tattoo inked in the form of a cross to represent his parents' religions. He once missed an opportunity to feature in an advertisement with cricketer Sachin Tendulkar due to his Arabic tattoo. [2]King Prithiveeraj - YouTube
Controversy	Remarks About Ajith and Surya: Babloo Prithiveeraj once stirred a controversy due to his remarks on Kollywood actors Ajith Kumar and Suriya. In an interview, he was asked to share both good and bad aspects about the actors. While Prithiveeraj called Ajith a down-to-earth, stylish, and incredible actor but with zero dedication, he referred to Suriya as a horrible and self-centered person. The interview soon sparked a backlash on the internet as many netizens criticised him for his remarks. [3]The News Minute
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Rukmini Sheetal (gym trainer)
Marriage Date	• First Marriage: Year, 1994 • Second Marriage: Year, 2022
Family
Wife/Spouse	• First Wife: Beena (runs a school for autistic children) (m.1994; div.2022) Note: Babloo and Beena separated in 2016. • Second Wife: Rukmini Sheetal (gym trainer) Note: Prithiveeraj secretly tied the knot with Sheetal in 2022; there is an age gap of about 33 years between them. [4]DNA
Children	Son- Ahed Mohan Jabbar (from first wife) Note: Ahed is autistic.
Parents	His father is a Christian, while his mother is a Muslim.
Siblings	Sister- Sabina Jabbar
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Mahindra Thar
Bike Collection	• Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R • Kawasaki Versys • Suzuki Intruder M1800R

Some Lesser Known Facts About Babloo Prithiveeraj

• Babloo Prithiveeraj is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films. He gained recognition for playing negative roles such as ‘Prakash’ in the Telugu-language film ‘Pelli Pandiri’ (1997).

• After debuting in the Tamil film industry in 1971, Babloo appeared as a child artist in many other Tamil films including ‘Dr. Siva’ (1975), ‘Naalai Namadhe’ (1975), and ‘Naan Vazhavaippen’ (1979). In 2006, he played the role of ‘Kumar’ in the romantic drama film ‘Boys and Girls.’ He appeared in various other films such as Asad in ‘Vaaranam Aayiram’ (2008) and Yoganand in ‘Neerthirai’ (2019).
  

  Babloo Prithiveeraj as a child artist in a still from a film

• Babloo has worked in various Telugu films. He played the role of ‘Prashanth’ in a supernatural film titled ‘Devullu’ in 2000. In the same year, he appeared in other films including ‘Bachi’ and ‘Sanchalanam.’ In 2019, he played the role of ‘Jaipal Reddy’ in the biographical film ‘NTR: Mahanayakudu,’ which was based on the real-life and political career of actor N. T. Rama Rao. Babloo appeared in many other Telugu films such as ‘Marshal’ (2019), ‘Balamevvadu’ (2022), and ‘Skanda: The Attacker’ (2023).
  

  Babloo Prithiveeraj as ‘Phani Bhushan’ in the film ‘Balamevvadu’ (2022)

• Prithiveeraj has set his name in the Kannada and Malayalam film industries as well. He has appeared in many Kannada films such as ‘Bhagawan’ (2004) and ‘Kolahala’ (2014). He has worked in some Malayalam films including ‘Vasavadatta’ (1990) and ‘Lailaa O Lailaa’ (2015).

• Babloo has earned recognition in both Tamil and Telugu television industries. From 1998 to 1999, he appeared as ‘Ramany’ in the Tamil language sitcom ‘Ramany vs Ramany,’ which aired on Sun TV. He played the role of ‘Gokul’ in the Tamil-language soap opera ‘Gokulathil Seethai’ from 2008 to 2009. Babloo appeared in many other Tamil-language television series such as Swaminathan in ‘Vani Rani’ (2013-2018) and Gautam Krishnan in ‘Kannana Kanne’ (2020-2023).
  

  Babloo Prithiveeraj as Gautam Krishnan in a still from the television series ‘Kannana Kanne’

  He has appeared in some Telugu-language television series as well, which includes ETV’s ‘Nandini’ (1998), Star Maa’s ‘Intinti Gruhalakshmi’ (2021), and Gemini TV’s ‘Ardhangi’ (2023).

• Babloo Prithiveeraj has appeared as a contestant in many television reality shows such as Star Vijay’s ‘Jodi No.1 Season 2’ (2008-2009) (Tamil), Sun TV’s ‘Poova Thalaiya’ (2021) (Tamil), ETV’s ‘Cash 2.0’ (2022) (Telugu), and Sun TV’s ‘Maathi Yosi’ (2022) (Tamil).
  

  Babloo Prithiveeraj as a contestant on the show ‘Jodi No.1 Season 2’ (2008-2009)

• On 5 October 2006, Prithiveeraj, Beena, and their son, Ahed, were stopped by security officials at the Kempegowda International Airport in Karnataka as they believed that Ahed, an eleven-year-old specially-abled, could be a threat to other passengers on the flight. When the matter was brought to a CISF officer, he defended the officials and stated that they were merely following the rule of not allowing “mentally retarded” passengers as the international civil aviation rules tell so. ^[5]Hindustan Times

• In 2014, Babloo established ‘Cha Republic,’ a bubble tea shop located at 5, 2nd Avenue in Besant Nagar, Chennai. According to him, he drew inspiration for the shop from a similar outlet that he noticed in Malaysia while driving by.

• In 2016, an audio message from Prithiveeraj went viral on the internet, where he talked about overcoming a phase of suicidal thoughts. It, however, was later found out that the audio clip originated from one of his short films. Prithiveeraj soon addressed the situation in an interview and clarified that he had sent the clip for correction on WhatsApp, but it was leaked. He mentioned that the clip served as a medium to encourage people worldwide to stay strong during challenging times. In the interview, Prithiveeraj, moreover, disclosed a challenging phase in his life when he had only Rs. 80 and no place to live, and how he persevered through that phase without losing hope. ^[6]Deccan Chronicle

• Babloo runs a YouTube channel, ‘King Prithiveeraj,’ where he shares content related to his work, personal life, and various interests including travelling and cooking. In 2022, he got a silver YouTube Plaque (also YouTube Play Button).

• Babloo prioritizes fitness and often goes to the gym. He engages in high-intensity workouts.
  

  Babloo Prithiveeraj while working out at the gym

• His love for animals, especially horses, is evident through his social media posts.
  

  Babloo Prithiveeraj while riding a horse

• Prithiveeraj is fond of shoes and has a collection of them. According to him, he prefers wearing gym shoes over casual ones.
  

  Babloo Prithiveeraj while holding black semi-precious stonned shoes, costing around Rs. 1,50,000, which he received as a birthday gift from one of his friends

• In 2022, Babloo and Sheetal sparked dating rumours that gained widespread attention online. The couple later confirmed their relationship in an interview, where they addressed the challenges and criticism they faced due to their age difference. In the interview, the duo disclosed that they first met at a restaurant in Bengaluru. Sheetal, who was initially unaware of Prithiveeraj’s profession, talked about her relationship and acknowledged Prithiveeraj’s connection with his ex-wife, Beena, and his commitment to caring for her and their son, Ahed. While dismissing the age factor, Prithiveeraj praised Sheetal’s maturity and compatibility. He, moreover, emphasized the importance of companionship and highlighted Sheetal’s wisdom and refined thinking for her age. ^[7]Galatta Tamil – YouTube