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Raju Talikote Biography, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : July 18, 2021

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Short Biography

Raju Talikote was born in 1979 in Talikoti, Bijapur in the state of Karnataka, India. He is an Indian Film Actor, Theatre Actor, Comedian, Singer, Politician & Television Personality. He is known for his work in Kannada cinema. In 2019, he participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7.

Other Name: Rajesaba Maktumasab Yankanchi, Raju, Raju Thalikote
Other Professions: Theatre Actor Comedian Singer Politician Television Personality
Appearance: Kannada

Raju Talikote Complete Bio & Career

Raju Talikote was raised in a small village called Chikka Sindagi in the Bijapur district of Karnataka. Due to family's financial condition, he couldn't continue his studies after 4th standard. He then joined theatre groups in his village and started acting. After spending few years with them, he relcoated to Bangalore to try his luck in films. He started off his acting career with the Kannada film titled Manasare in the year 2009. The same year, he featured in yet another film called Pancharangi. He played the role of a marriage broker in this film and his comic timing was appreciated bu the audience. 

After that, he has featured in various Kannada films. His performance in blockbuster film Mylari was highly appreciated. Some of his films which needs a special mention are Paramathama, 90, Prem Adda, and Kalla Malla Sulla among many others. He has become one of the most sought after comedian of Kannada films through these films. He was recently seen in Kannada films such as Jai Kesari Nandana. In 2019, he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Kannada season 7.

In addition acting, he also tried his luck in politics as he contested from Bijapur constituencty in 2013 Karnataka State elections. However, he lost the elections and since then has remained away from politics.

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Raju Talikote Family, Relatives and Other Relations

His father's name is Makthumasaba. He is married to Rangabumee Kalavedhee.

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Body Measurements

Skin Colour Dark
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Chicka Sendhagi Village, Bijapur
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Bangalore, Karnataka, India
School N/A
College N/A
Qualification 4th Pass
Hobbies Travelling
Marital Status Married
Debut Kannada Film - Manasare (2009)
TV - Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7 (2019)
Best Movies Manasare (2009), Prem Adda (2012), Jungle Jackie (2013), Mast Mohabbat (2016), and Jai Kesari Nandana (2019) among others
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A

Favourites

Favorite Color White
Favorite Sport Cricket
Favorite Actress Radhika Pandit
Favorite Actor Sudeep
Favorite Place Goa
Favorite Food South Indian Food

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Raju Talikote

  • He is just 4th pass.
  • Over the years, he has become one of the most sought after comedians in Kannada films.
  • He also tried his luck in politics by contesting in 2013 Karnataka State Assembly elections from Bijapur constituency.
  • He was one of the most loved contestant of his season in Bigg Boss Kannada.