Prakash Raj is an Indian actor, film director, producer, and TV presenter who primarily works in the South Indian film industry. Prakash was introduced to Indian film director K Balachander by one of his co-stars in the Kannada film Harakeya Kuri (1993).
Prakash Raj is an actor and producer, known for Anniyan (2005), Abhiyum Naanum (2008), and Kalki (1996). Prakash Rai changed his name to Prakash Raj on the advice of renowned Tamil director K Balachander. The director believed that Prakash had the skills to become an all-Indian actor, so he asked Prakash to keep the Raj suffix.
Prakash Raj began his acting career with television serials like Bisilu Kudure (Kannada) and Guddada Bhootha (Tulu and Kannada). After beginning his career in Kannada television shows, the actor proved his mettle in his first movie, the Tamil film, Duet, in 1994.
Prakash Raj has also established himself as a firebrand politician. He never minces words when it comes to speaking his mind and as a producer has produced a lot of films in the Indian movie industry.
Who Are The Children Of Prakash Raj?
Prakash Raj married actress Lalitha Kumari in 1994. They had two daughters, Meghna and Pooja, and a son, Sidu, who died in 2004. On August 24, 2010, he married choreographer Pony Velma who bore him a son.
Basically, Prakash Raj is the father of 4 namely Sidhu Rai, Vedhanth, Meghna Rai, and Pooja Rai. He had his two daughters, Meghana and Pooja, and a son, Sidhu with his ex-wife Kumari and Vedhanth with his current wife.
Prakash Raj Children: Sidhu Rai
Sidhu Rai is the first son of Prakash Raj and his ex-wife Lalitha Kumari who died in 2004 after falling while flying his kit. According to reports, he died as a result of the injuries he suffered due to the fall and he suffered for a long time before leaving his family at the age of 5.
It’s been 18 years since Sidhu Rai died but it still remains fresh to his father Prakash Raj who said in an interview that he thought time will heal the winds of losing his son after removing all his photos in the house but that never happens as he misses him always.
Prakash Raj Children: Meghna Rai
Meghna Rai is the daughter of Prakash Raj and his ex-wife Lalitha Kumari but then there is nothing else known about her and she appears to be a very private person who decided not to run on her father’s fame.
Prakash Raj Children: Pooja Rai
Pooja Rai is the second daughter of Prakash Raj and his ex-wife Lalitha Kumari but then just like her sister Meghna, there is nothing else known about her and she appears to be a very private person who decided not to run on her father’s fame.
Prakash Raj Children: Vedhanth Rai
Vedhanth Rai is the son of Prakash Raj and his wife Pony Verma born in 2016. Since his first son died in 2004, Vedhanth is now the only son of the actor, producer, and politician, and his life seemed to be kept secret.
It appears all the family members of Prakash Raj are very private because they have all decided to live their lives without any media interference hence keeping to themselves.
