Other Name(s) |
Ashwini Dutt, Ashwani Dutt, Aswini Dutt, C. Ashwini Dutt, Aswinidutt Chalasani |
Full Name |
Chalasani Aswani Dutt or Aswani Dutt Chalasani |
Profession(s) |
Film Producer, Film Distributor, Politician |
Physical Stats |
Height (approx.) |
5′ 10″ (178 cm) |
Eye Colour |
Brown |
Hair Colour |
Black |
Film Career |
Debut |
Film (Telugu; As an executive producer): O Seetha Katha (1974)
 Film (Telugu; As a producer): Eduruleni Manishi (1975)
 Film (Kannada; As a producer): Premakke Sai (2001)
 Film (Hindi; As a producer): Company (2002)
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Awards |
• 2015: Nandi Award for Best Feature Film- Yevade Subramanyam • 2018: Filmfare Award for Best Film- Telugu for Mahanati • 2018: SIIMA Award for Best Film- Mahanati • 2018: Zee Cine Awards Telugu– Mahanati • 2018: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu– Mahanati • Celebrity World Record
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Political Career |
Party |
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
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Political Journey |
2004: Contested in general elections from JDP’s Vijayawada Lok Sabha constituency (lost) |
Personal Life |
Date of Birth |
15 September 1950 (Friday) |
Age (as of 2024) |
74 Years |
Birthplace |
Nizamabad, Andhra Pradesh |
Zodiac sign |
Virgo |
Signature |
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Nationality |
Indian |
Hometown |
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh |
College/University |
SRR & CVR Govt. Degree College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh |
Educational Qualification |
• Pre University Course (in 1969) • B.Com |
Religion |
Hinduism |
Office Address |
104, Rd Number 71, Navanirman Nagar Colony, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033 |
Social Media |
Twitter |
Relationships & More |
Marital Status |
Married |
Family |
Wife/Spouse |
Vinaya Kumari
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Children |
Son– None Daughter(s)– 3 • Priyanka Dutt (film producer) • Swapna Dutt (film producer) • Sravanthi Dutt (businesswoman in the hospitality sector)
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Parents |
Father– Chalasani Dharmaraju (died in 2010 due to age-related ailments)
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Siblings |
Sister– 1 (died in 2020)
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Other Relative(s) |
Son-in-Law– Nag Ashwin (film director, screenwriter; married to Priyanka Dutt)
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Favourites |
Actor |
N. T. Ramarao |
Film |
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990) |
Style Quotient |
Car Collection |
• Ford Mandeo 2002 Model • Toyota Qualis 2003 Model • Ambassador 2003 Model • Opel Corsa 2003 Model |
Money Factor |
Assets/Properties (as of 2004) |
Movable Assets • Cash: Rs. 25,000 • Bank Deposits: Rs. 3,41,000 • Insurance Policies: Rs. 2,00,000 • Motor Vehicles: Rs. 18,00,000 • Jewellery: Rs. 2,00,13,000
Immovable Assets • Agricultural Land: Rs. 6,00,000 • Residential Buildings: Rs. 41,00,000
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