Nagarjuna Akkineni Rao is an Indian actor, film producer, television presenter, and entrepreneur. Born on August 29, 1959 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he is known for his roles in biographical and historical films. He has won multiple National Awards, Nandi Awards, and Filmfare Awards (South). Nagarjuna has also co-founded the television channel Maa TV, hosted the Indian Telugu-language version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and co-owns the Mumbai Masters of the Indian Badminton League.