Rupesh Rajanna is an Indian social activist, actor, businessman and mime artist. She appeared as a contestant in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss Kannada’ season 9.
Wiki/Biography
Rupesh Rajanna also spelled as Roopesh Rajanna was born on July 1 in Bangalore, Karnataka. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
Rupesh belongs to a Kannadiga family.
Parents & Siblings
When Rupesh was young, his father died, and he was raised by his mother alone.
Wife & Children
Rupesh is married to Vani Rupesh. Every year on April 30, he celebrates his wedding anniversary.
Career
businessman
Rupesh owns two companies. His company ‘My Own Business Institute’ helps new businesses set up and grow their businesses. He also owns an event management company.
Social Activist
Rupesh has long worked as the president of the Kannada group Karunada Sevakaru. He works for the welfare and upliftment of Kannada people. He has also organized various protests and rallies in support of Kannadigas.
He had organized a protest against the Karnataka Maratha Communities Development Corporation Ltd. was even arrested for the same thing.
In 2018, Rupesh, along with Kannadiga groups, protested legendary Indian actor Rajinikanth for his comments on the Cauvery water dispute. His group also asked theater owners in Bengaluru to stop the screening of Rajinikanth’s film ‘Kaala’ (2018). In an interview, when talking about the protest. Rupesh said that the protest was against Rajini’s comments and not the Tamils.
She has also started #WeDontWantHindiDivas and #WewantBharatabhashadivasa campaigns on her Twitter account.
Reality TV Shows
Rupesh has appeared as a host in several Kannada TV shows. He is one of the contestants who participated in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss Kannada’ season 9, hosted by Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep.
Facts/Trivia
- Rupesh is a big supporter of the Kannada language and has supported the language on various platforms. During an interview, while talking about the Kannada language, he said,
I had love for Kannada earlier. I was an anchor before. I acted in the movie. Then started fighting in favor of Kannada. Now everyone knows me. It is said that I hate all languages. But, I am only against imposing another language on our language.”
- Once, Rupesh was in a reality show where actor Sudeep was a judge. Rupesh shared his gratitude to Sudeep for raising his voice for Kannadigas. He said,
You raised your voice about Kannada. It is known to seven crore people at once. You fly the Kannada flag on the Burj Khalifa building. I thank you on behalf of all of Karnataka. I was so angry, I couldn’t cry. But when I’m angry, I’m angry like everyone else.”
He said,
I will fight for Kannada. It doesn’t mean I’m against other languages. I will not tolerate if another language is imposed. I am not a fool, I am not ashamed to sacrifice like Mangalagouri: Kavyashree Gowda.”
- Rupesh has long been involved in various social activities.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI