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Pruthvi Ambaar Age, Family, Biography

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Wife: Parul Shukla
Hometown: Udupi, Karnataka
Age: 36 Years

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Other NameNagaraj Ambaar
Profession(s)• Radio Jockey (former)
• Actor
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutTulu Film: Barke (2014)

Kannada Film: Raajaru (2017)

Hindi Film: Dear Dia (2022) as Adi

Marathi Film: Sari (2023) as Adi

Tamil Film: Mazhai Pudikatha Manithan (2024)

Kannada TV: Radha Kalyana (2008) as Sheelam on Zee Kannada
Awards• Best Male Debut – Kannada at South Indian International Movie Awards for the film Dia (2020)
• Best Actor in a Leading Role at Santosham Film Awards for the film Dia (2020)
Personal Life
Date of Birth17 August 2024 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024)36 Years
BirthplaceUdupi, Karnataka, India
Zodiac signLeo
NationalityIndian
HometownUdupi, Karnataka
SchoolDandathirtha English Medium School, Karnataka
College/University• Dandathirtha Pre-University College Uliyaragoli, Kaup, Karnataka
• Poorna Prajna College, Udupi, Karnataka
• St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, India
Educational Qualification(s)• Bachelor of Business Management at Poorna Prajna College, Udupi, Karnataka
• Mass Comunications at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Social Media• Instagram
Facebook
• Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date3 November 2024
Family
Wife/SpouseParul Shukla
ChildrenDaughter- Charvie

ParentsFather- Veerappa Ambaar (a poultry farm owner)
Mother- Sujatha Ambaar (deceased)
Style Quotient
Bike CollectionYamaha RX 100

Some Lesser Known Facts About Pruthvi Ambaar

  • As a child, Pruthvi Ambaar was interested in music and dance and dreamt of learning Michael Jackson’s moonwalk.
  • His uncle, a dancer, did not encourage him to pursue dance as he wanted Pruthvi to focus on his education. However, Pruthvi started learning to dance by watching YouTube videos and shows. He perfected the moonwalk.

    Pruthvi Ambaar while performing a moonwalk

  • He then participated in and won the ‘Great Karnataka Dance League,’ Karnataka’s first dance reality show, which brought him recognition.

    Pruthvi Ambaar while performing during the dance show ‘Great Karnataka Dance League’

  • After that, Pruthvi Ambaar began working as a choreographer, but his parents did not approve.
  • Later, he completed his Master’s degree in Mass Communication, aiming to do something related to communication.
  • After completing his formal education, in 2011, Pruthvi Ambaar started working as ‘RJ Nagaraj,’ a radio jockey at Red FM in Mangaluru.

    Pruthvi Ambaar during his stint as a radio jockey

  • His stint as an RJ boosted his confidence, leading to offers to act in Tulu television serials.
  • In 2014, Pruthvi Ambaar moved to Bangalore and started working in Tulu television serials such as Sagara Sangama (2014) and Love Lavike (2015).
  • In 2014, he appeared in a supporting role in the Tulu film ‘Barke’ alongside actors Ashwin Shetty, Srikanth, Balachandra, and Riya Meghana.

    The poster of the Tulu film ‘Barke’ (2014)

  • In the same year, Pruthvi Ambaar appeared in a lead role in the Tulu film ‘Pilibail Yamunakka’ alongside actress Sonal Monteiro.
  • He then went on to appear in many Tulu and Kannada films such as Yenchi Saav Maare (Kannada; 2014), Rajaru (Kannada; 2017), Pammanne The Great (Tulu; 2018), and DK Boss (Kannada; 2019).

    Pruthvi Ambaar (middle) in a still from the Kannada film DK Boss (2019)

  • In 2019, Pruthvi Ambaar played the role of Adi in the Kannada film ‘Dia,’ and his performance in the film gained him recognition.

    Pruthvi Ambaar (middle) in a still from the Kannada film ‘Dia’

  • He then appeared in many films such as 2 Ekre (Tulu; 2020), Sugarless (Kannada; 2022), Pentagon (Kannada; 2023), and For Regn (Kannada; 2024).
  • Pruthvi Ambaar is a fitness enthusiast and goes to the gym regularly. He often shares pictures of his gym sessions on social media.

    Pruthvi Ambaar while working out at a gym

  • He is an avid traveller and likes travelling to distant places in his free time.

    Pruthvi Ambaar during a trip