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Ram Gopal Varma (RGV): Interesting Facts and Trivia

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Ram Gopal Varma

Ram Gopal Varma facts, trivia and his journey in the film industry.

  • Born: 07 Apr 1962 (in Hyderabad, India)
  • Won the National Film Award for directing Shool (1999)
  • Favourite Actresses: Sridevi, Urmila Matondkar

Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) is a popular Indian film director who has made films in Hindi as well as South Indian languages. He was won almost all awards in India, including the National Film Award.

Rangeela, Stya, Company, Sarkar are some of his memorable Bollywood films.

Known to speak his mind, RGV also finds himself in controversies every now and then.

Ram Gopal is also not averse to taking risks. He made headlines when he decided to make a modern day version of Sholay. However the film “Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag” turned out to be a dud at the box office.

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