As one of the most prominent stars in Indian cinema, Prabhas has earned his place as a national sensation, captivating audiences with his versatile acting, powerful screen presence and charisma. Born on October 23, 1979, in Madras (now Chennai), Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju, fondly known as “Darling” by his fans, has carved out a space for himself in the world of entertainment, most notably with his role as Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali in the record-breaking Baahubali series. Prabhas Birthday Special: 5 Best Films of the Pan-India Star!
Prabhas’ journey to stardom was not an overnight success. He began his career with the 2002 film Eeshwar, gradually working his way through the Telugu film industry before his landmark success with Varsham (2004). However, it was his transformative role in Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017) that solidified his superstar status, making him a household name across India and beyond. In celebration of his birthday, here are five lesser-known facts about the Kalki 2898 AD actor. Prabhas Launches New Untitled Film With Hanu Raghavapudi in Hyderabad; Makers Drop Pictures From Pooja Ceremony.
Superstar Prabhas
1. Dream Career
Despite his fame, Prabhas never intended to become an actor. Coming from a film family— his father is producer Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju and his uncle is the renowned Telugu actor Krishnam Raju Uppalapati—Prabhas was initially hesitant to join the industry. In fact, he had his sights set on becoming a hotelier before eventually pursuing acting due to his family’s influence.
2. He Made History At Madame Tussauds
Prabhas made history as the first South Indian actor to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Bangkok. His wax statue is modeled after his character in Baahubali.
3. Adventure Sports Enthusiast
Prabhas has an adventurous spirit and a passion for sports like volleyball and rock climbing. In fact, during the filming of Baahubali, the actor set up a volleyball court on set, encouraging his co-stars and crew to play during breaks. During the filming of Baahubali, Prabhas received training in rock climbing for scenes that required him to scale cliffs. It was during this period that he discovered his natural talent for the sport, which eventually became one of his favourite activities.
4. A Dedicated Actor
Prabhas is known for his dedication to his roles. He spent nearly five years exclusively working on the Baahubali series, turning down multiple projects during that period. He trained rigorously to transform his body to match the requirements of his character and even underwent a special diet and workout regimen to fit into the dual roles of Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali.
5. A Private Person
Though a massive star, Prabhas is famously private about his personal life. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he rarely engages in the typical social media fanfare and prefers to keep a low profile. He is known to shy away from interviews and public appearances unless promoting his films.
As Prabhas turns 45, his fans across the world continue to shower him with love and admiration, eagerly awaiting his next cinematic ventures. Here’s wishing the ‘Darling’ star of Indian Cinema a very happy birthday and a fabulous year ahead.
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