Ganesh Venkatraman Height, Age, Wiki, Bio, Wife, Facts

Ganesh Venkatraman
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Ganesh Venkatraman is a model and actor who rose to fame after appearing on the reality show, Bigg Boss Tamil.

He won the Gladrags Mr. India pageant in 2003 and also represented India in Mr. World 2014. He is also known for his roles in films like Unnaipol Oruvan, Thani Oruvan, Thodari, 7 Naatkal, Raagala 24 Gantallo, Guns of Banaras, and Varisu. In 2024, he began playing the role of Dr. Ezhil in the Tamil-language soap Ninaithen Vandhai. So, who is Ganesh Venkatraman? Here’s everything we know about the actor.

Ganesh Venkatraman Biography

Ganesh Venkatraman was born on the 20th of March 1980, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He’s currently 44 years old.

Birth NameGanesh Venkatraman
NicknameGanesh
Date of BirthMarch 20, 1980
Place of BirthMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Age44 years old
Sun SignPisces
ProfessionActor, Model
NationalityIndian
EthnicityIndian/Asian
Marital StatusMarried
SpouseNish Krishnan
Children2
ResidenceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Ganesh Venkatraman Wife

Ganesh Venkatraman got engaged to actress Nisha Krishnan in February 2015, and the pair married in November 2015. They have a girl named Samaira, who was born in June 2019. Their son, Amar was born on October 3, 2023.

Physical Statistics

HeightFeet – 6 feet 1 inch
Centimeters – 185 cm
Meters – 1.85 m
WeightKilograms – 85 kg
Pounds – 187 lbs
Body BuildAthletic
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown
SexualityStraight

Professional Statistics

Film Debut

Ganesh landed a breakthrough role in the 2006  Tamil film Abhiyum Naanum film, directed by Radha Mohan and produced by Prakash Raj Productions.

Television Debut

He made his television debut in the 2006 TV series Antariksh – Ek Amar Katha for his roles as Amar.

Brand Endorsements

He endorsed many renowned brands like LIC, Digjam Suitings, Nescafe Sunrise, Gillette, Reebok, Closeup, Aquaguard, Gabbana, Pothys, Medimix soap, etc.

Ganesh Venkatraman Favorites

  • Hobbies – Dancing, Watching Movies, Adventure Sports

Ganesh Venkatraman Facts

Ganesh took up modeling while pursuing his college degree and did many modeling gigs before establishing himself as an actor in the film industry.

He started appearing in TV series and also played an important role in a Tamil serial, Mayavi, the first 3D television show.

In 2017, he appeared in the Tamil reality show, Bigg Boss as a contestant and finished third runner-up of the show.

Ganesh won the Best Debut Award for ‘Abhiyum Naanum’ from Tamil Nadigar Sangam in 2019.

In 2010, he won the Edison Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in ‘Unnai Pol Oruvan’.

He was cast in the lead role of Dr. Ezhil in the Tamil-language Supernatural series Ninaithen Vandhai, starring Keerthana Podhuval and Jasmine Rath. The show airs on Zee Tamil.