Dunya Vijay is an Indian actor, director and producer working in the Canadian film industry. He is a popular action hero and is also called as ‘Viji’, ‘Black Cobra’, ‘Kari Chirathe’ and ‘Duniya Viji’ in Sandalwood (Kannada Cinema).
Contents
Wiki/Biography
Dunya Vijay was born as “Vijay Kumar” on Sunday, 20 January 1974 (age 45; as of 2019) in Anekal, Karnataka. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′5″
Eye Color: Black
Hair color: black
Family, Caste and Wife
Not much is known about his parents.
Dunya Vijay with his parents
He has a sister named Ambuja.
Dunya Vijay with sister
In 1999, she married Nagarathna Vijay.
Dunya Vijay with ex-husband Nagarathna Vijay
He separated from his wife in 2013; After the differences between the couple. She married Keerthy Patadis in 2016.
Dunya Vijay with his wife Keerthy Patadi
He has three children Monika, Monisha and Samrat.
Dunya Vijay with his children
Career
Dunya Vijay made her acting debut with the 2004 Kannada film Ranga SSLC, in which she played a small role.
Ranga SSLC
He then acted in the films Jogi (2004) and Shree (2006). The turning point in her career came with the film Duniya (2007) in which she played the lead role of Shivlingu aka Shivu.
He directed several blockbusters like Yuga (2007), Chanda (2007) and Geleya (2007), Avva (2008), Bheema Theeradalli (2012), Simhadri (2014), Jackson (2015), Dana Kayonu (2016) and Masti Gudi (2018) and Salaga (2018). In 2013, he founded his production company called “Duniya Talkies”.
Duniya Talkies logo
Vijay made his debut as a film producer with ‘Jayammana Maga’ produced under his banner ‘Duniya Talkies’ in 2013.
Dunya Vijay made his directorial debut with the 2019 Kannada film Salaga.
confrontations
- In 2007, he appeared in the films Chanda and Yuga. ‘Chanda’ director S Narayan has agreed to release ‘Chanda’ after the release of ‘Yuga’. However, Narayan did not fulfill his promise and released “Chanda”. After which Vijay refused to dub his film. The matter was decided by the KFCC (Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce), which imposed a one-year ban on the actor. After the Karnataka Film Federation intervened, the ban on him was lifted.
- In 2013, Vijay filed for divorce from his wife Nagarathna, claiming that his wife misbehaved with his mother. In response, Nagarathna said that Vijay was in an extra-marital affair with actress Shubha Punja. Shubha, who found herself in the controversy, said that she did not know anything and her name was being dragged in vain.
- In 2016, two actors – Raghav Uday and Anil Verma – drowned in a reservoir while shooting an action scene of the movie “Maasthi Gudi”. A case was registered against the filmmakers, including producer Sundar P Gowda, who did not appear at the trial of the case and absconded. Vijay was arrested for helping the accused escape; As Gowda was in his house.
Raghav Uday and Anil Verma
- In September 2018, Vijay was arrested for allegedly assaulting and kidnapping Maruti Gowda, a gym trainer and nephew of Pani Puri Kit. Earlier, Dunia filed a complaint against Gowda for threatening her son.
Vijay Dunia was arrested
- In October 2018, Vijay’s daughter from his first marriage, Monica, filed a case against Vijay, his second wife Keerthy, driver Mohammad, Hemant and Vinod; They were accused of molesting and abusing her. According to reports, Monica went with her mother to her father’s house to collect their belongings, during which the five assaulted her. He also claimed that they were banging his head against the wall and threatening him.
Dunya Vijay with daughter Monika
- In October 2018, Nagarathna beat Vijay’s second wife Keerthy at her home. After being beaten by Nagarathna, he went to lodge a false complaint; accuses Vijay of attacking him. The police went to arrest Nagarathna after the CCTV footage of Vijay’s house revealed that it was Keerthy who was attacked. However, when the police reached his house, Nagarathna had already fled.
Awards and Achievements
- Filmfare Awards South-Canada – Best Actor for “Duniya” in 2007
- Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for Dunya in 2007
favorite things
- Philosopher: Swami Vivekananda
Net worth
Duniya Vijay net worth is around Rs. 151 crores (as of 2018).
Facts/Trivia
- He lives in Katrigupe block in South Bangalore’s Banashankar area.
Vijay Dunia Residence
- He likes to travel and do sports.
- He is the maternal uncle of Kannada actor Yogesh, also known as ‘Loose Appetite’.
Nephew of Dunya Vijay – Yogesh
- He is a very religious person and often visits temples. Even during the shooting of one of his films, he went to Yelama temple in Saundati to pray to God.
Vijay Dunya with his wife, son and camera crew at Yelama temple
- In 2018, he opened his own gym called “Muscle 360”.
Vijay Dunya Gym Poster
- He is a devoted follower of the spiritual leader and educator Shivakumara Swami.
- In 2018, his son Samrat made his debut as a child actor in the film Kusthi.
Dunya Vijay’s Son in Samrat Kust (2018)
- Vijay is a fitness enthusiast and goes to the gym regularly. He is also well versed in various martial arts.
Dunya Vijay in gymnastics
Categories: Biography
Source: dienchau2.edu.vn
