Arvind Swami, a celebrated South Indian actor, enjoys widespread recognition for his remarkable roles in numerous films. His career spans decades, showcasing his versatility and talent.

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Arvind Swami was born on Thursday, June 18, 1970, in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. As of 2023, he is 53 years old. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He received his schooling at Sishya School and Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, followed by graduation from Loyola College, Chennai. He later pursued a Master’s degree in International Business from a university in North Carolina, United States.

Physical Appearance

* Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
* Hair Colour: Black
* Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Family, Caste & Wife

Arvind Swami hails from a South Indian Hindu family. His biological father is Delhi Kumar, an actor. His foster father was V. D. Swami, an industrialist, and his foster mother was C. V. S. Vasantha Swami, a Bharatanatyam dancer.

He first married Gayathri Ramamurthy in 1994, and they had two children: Rudra Swami and Adhira Swami. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2010, with Arvind gaining custody of their children. Following his divorce, he remarried Aparna Mukerjee, a lawyer, two years later.

Career

While in college, Arvind worked as a model. Mani Ratnam, renowned filmmaker, discovered him through an advertisement and offered him a role. His acting debut was in Mani Ratnam’s Thalapathi (1991), alongside Rajinikanth and Mammootty.

He later starred in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films. His performances in Roja (1992) and Bombay (1995) garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards for the films themselves. He also provided the Tamil voice for Simba in Disney’s The Lion King (1995) and Scar in the 2019 remake.

Arvind took a break from acting in 2000 to focus on his business ventures. He founded Talent Maximus in 2005, a company involved in payroll processing and temporary staffing in India. He returned to acting with roles in Kadal (2013), Thani Oruvan (2015), and the MGR biopic Thalaivi (2019).

Controversy

In 2018, Arvind Swami filed a lawsuit against Manobala, a producer, seeking ₹1.79 crore in remuneration plus interest for his work on Sathuranga Vettai 2.

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Favourite Things

Facts

• He aspired to be a doctor in his childhood.
• His hobbies include online gaming, painting, reading, and chess.
• He experienced significant weight gain after partially retiring from films due to a spinal injury that hindered his ability to work for several years.
• He paid ₹75 lakhs in settlement and ongoing monthly maintenance to his first wife following their divorce.
• His frequent collaborations with Mani Ratnam have solidified their close mentor-mentee relationship.