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Shatrughan Sinha: 'Anything But Khamosh' actor turned politician is 72 today; know more about him with these facts

With superhit movies such as Kalicharan, Paras, Dost and Kala Pathar, Shatrughan Sinha is popularly known for his heroic presence on the screen. Having lasted for over 45 years in the Bollywood industry, he has given some of his best and marvellous performances and some really strong characters in the silver screen. Like most actors, Shatrughan Sinha has shifted from Bollywood to politics. Today on his 72nd birthday here are some interesting facts about him.
With superhit movies such as Kalicharan, Paras, Dost and Kala Pathar, Shatrughan Sinha is popularly known for his heroic presence on the screen. Having lasted for over 45 years in the Bollywood industry, he has given some of his best and marvellous perfor
With superhit movies such as Kalicharan, Paras, Dost and Kala Pathar, Shatrughan Sinha is popularly known for his heroic presence on the screen. Having lasted for over 45 years in the Bollywood industry, he has given some of his best and marvellous perfor
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Shatrughan Sinha's first movie was Sajan which was released in the year 1969. He got a small role as a police inspector in the film. But that wasn't his debut movie, he acted in 'Prem Pujari' starring alongside Dev Anand but the movie was delayed. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
Shatrughan Sinha's first movie was Sajan which was released in the year 1969. He got a small role as a police inspector in the film. But that wasn't his debut movie, he acted in 'Prem Pujari' starring alongside Dev Anand but the movie was delayed. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
Shatrughan Sinha is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
Shatrughan Sinha is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
He has played many supporting roles in many films. But his big break came with Gulzar's movie 'Mere Apne' which was released in 1971. IN PIC: Shatrughan Sinha is seen with actress Juhi Chawla and his other family members. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
He has played many supporting roles in many films. But his big break came with Gulzar's movie 'Mere Apne' which was released in 1971. IN PIC: Shatrughan Sinha is seen with actress Juhi Chawla and his other family members. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
In 1973, he was cast along with Poonam Sinha in the film 'Sabak'. Poonam Sinha is former Miss India and later in the year 1980, Shatrughan married her. Now they are blessed with three children. IN PIC: With actor Govinda and his wife Sunita. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
In 1973, he was cast along with Poonam Sinha in the film 'Sabak'. Poonam Sinha is former Miss India and later in the year 1980, Shatrughan married her. Now they are blessed with three children. IN PIC: With actor Govinda and his wife Sunita. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
He played as a supporting actor alongside Amitabh Bachchan in a lot of movies. But the blockbuster movie 'Dostana' with Big B was the most popular. IN PIC: Shatrughan Sinha with Amitabh Bachchan. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
He played as a supporting actor alongside Amitabh Bachchan in a lot of movies. But the blockbuster movie 'Dostana' with Big B was the most popular. IN PIC: Shatrughan Sinha with Amitabh Bachchan. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
His daughter, Sonakshi Sinha popular as 'Dabang Girl' debuted with Salman Khan in Dabang which went on to hit many records. IN PIC: With daughter Sonakshi Sinha. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
His daughter, Sonakshi Sinha popular as 'Dabang Girl' debuted with Salman Khan in Dabang which went on to hit many records. IN PIC: With daughter Sonakshi Sinha. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
Shatrughan Sinha is actively involved in politics these days. He is a member of BJP, and MP from Bihar. He was also the Union Cabinet Minister during Vajpayee's government. IN PIC: Shatrughan Sinha with President of India, Ram Nath Kovind. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
Shatrughan Sinha is actively involved in politics these days. He is a member of BJP, and MP from Bihar. He was also the Union Cabinet Minister during Vajpayee's government. IN PIC: Shatrughan Sinha with President of India, Ram Nath Kovind. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
In 2016 he published his biography entitled 'Anything But Khamosh'. His unique way of saying 'Khamosh' is still associated with the actor. IN PIC: Shatrughan Sinha with legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
In 2016 he published his biography entitled 'Anything But Khamosh'. His unique way of saying 'Khamosh' is still associated with the actor. IN PIC: Shatrughan Sinha with legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ShatruganSinha)
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