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Aishwarya Rajinikanth Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 23, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth1 January 1982

Age44 years

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

ProfessionDirector, Playback Singer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseDhanush (m. 2004; div. 27 November 2024)

FamilyFather - Rajinikanth; Mother - Latha Rangachari; Sister - Soundarya Rajinikanth

Aishwarya Rajinikanth Biography

Indian director and playback singer Aishwarya Rajinikanth is known for her films, music and family connections.

Early life and background
Aishwarya Rajinikanth was born on 1 January 1982 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She grew up in a family with deep roots in the Indian film industry: her father is the actor Rajinikanth and her mother, Latha Rangachari, has worked as a producer and singer. Her sister, Soundarya Rajinikanth, is a graphic designer and film director. Aishwarya trained in classical dance and lists dancing, singing and writing among her interests.

Career
Aishwarya began her film career working as an assistant to director Selvaraghavan. She made her directorial debut with the Tamil film 3 in 2012, a project she also wrote. She went on to direct and write Vai Raja Vai (2015). In addition to her work behind the camera, Aishwarya has contributed as a playback singer: early credits include the song Natpe Natpe for Whistle (2003) and Un Mela Aasadhan for Aayirathil Oruvan (2010).

Her on-screen presence has included judging the dance reality show Jodi Number One (Season 3) on STAR Vijay TV. Beyond film and television, she has been active in advocacy, serving as a goodwill ambassador for UN Women.

Public profile
Aishwarya has received recognition for both her artistic and public work. She was awarded the Kalaimamani by the Tamil Nadu government for her contributions in the arts. In 2012 she won the Newsmaker of the Year Award at the JFA Women Achievers Awards.

In December 2016 she published a memoir titled Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars, which explores aspects of her personal and professional life.

Personal life
Aishwarya married actor Dhanush on 18 November 2004. The couple had two sons, Yatra Raja (born 2006) and Linga Raja (born 2010). Their marriage ended in divorce, finalized on 27 November 2024.

Latest updates
In May 2024, singer Suchitra made public allegations regarding infidelity involving both Dhanush and Aishwarya during their marriage. The item was reported by The Times of India and appears in public coverage of Aishwarya’s personal life.

Physical profile
Publicly available details list her height as approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) and weight around 55 kg (121 lbs). Other published physical details include eye and hair color as black and figure measurements sometimes listed in public profiles.

Legacy and interests
Aishwarya is often noted for her combination of creative roles across directing, songwriting and singing, and for her familial connection to one of India’s best-known film personalities. Her training in classical dance and her public-facing roles in television, writing and advocacy contribute to a profile that spans multiple facets of the entertainment world.

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Recent Work

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Directorial debut; Tamil film directed and story written by Aishwarya Rajinikanth.

2012
Vai Raja Vai

Tamil film directed and written by Aishwarya Rajinikanth.

2015
Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars

Memoir published by Aishwarya Rajinikanth.

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Directorial debut with 3 (2012)
  2. Directed and wrote Vai Raja Vai (2015)
  3. Playback singing credits including Natpe Natpe and Un Mela Aasadhan
  4. Goodwill ambassador for UN Women
  5. Recipient of the Kalaimamani award
  6. Author of a 2016 memoir
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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When was Aishwarya Rajinikanth born?

Aishwarya Rajinikanth was born on 1 January 1982.

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Aishwarya Rajinikanth is known for director, Playback Singer.

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Aishwarya Rajinikanth's marital status is listed as Divorced.

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Aishwarya Rajinikanth is publicly listed as married to Dhanush (m. 2004; div. 27 November 2024).