Rajinikanth is an Indian film actor, media personality, and cultural icon. Rajinikanth was born in a Maratha family to his mother Ramabai, and Ramoji Rao Gaekwad. Rajinikanth married Latha Rangachari, then a student of Ethiraj College for Women, who went to interview him for her college magazine. The marriage took place on 26 February 1981, in Tirupati,Andhra Pradesh. The couple have two daughters named Aishwarya Rajinikanth and Soundarya Rajinikanth. Aishwarya married actor Dhanush on 18 November 2004 and they have two sons, Yathra and Linga. His younger daughter, Soundarya, works in the Tamil film industry as a director, producer and graphic designer. She married industrialist Ashwin Ramkumar on 3 September 2010. Rajinikanth is a follower of Hinduism, spiritualism, and a strong believer of spirituality. He received his first Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor in 1984 for Nallavanuku Nallavan. As of 2014, Rajinikanth has received six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for his performances in various films. Rajinikanth received the Kalaimamani award in 1984 and the M. G. R. Award in 1989, both from the Government of Tamil Nadu. He was named and honoured with the Padma Bhushan award, India’s third highest civilian honour, in 2000 from the Government of India. he was presented with the “Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year” at the 45th International Film Festival of India held at Goa.