At a glance: Shatrughan Sinha - from 'Kalicharan' to 'Union Minister of India'

New Delhi: With no god-father in the bollywood, Shatrughan Sinha is amongst those bollywood superstars who made it big with sheer hard work.Shatrugan Sinha with familyHe possessed a unique acting style that made him deliver thrilling and electrifying performances.Shatrughan Sinha with family and actress Hema Malini and her daughter Esha.Known as ‘Shatru' in close circles, Shatrughan was born in Patna in the year 1945. Shahtrughan Sinha with his three kids, Sonakshi, Luv and Kush.He completed his studies from Patna Science College.Shatrughan SInha with duaghter SonakshiHe had keen interest in movies and therefore landed in the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. He made his acting debut in 1969 in Mohan Sehgal's Sajan and there was no looking back for him after that. Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam with daughter Sonakshi.The 1976 release ‘Kalicharan' gave Shatughan his much deserved fame and success. Shatrughan Sinha with entire family.Better known for his unique and lively rendition of ‘Khamosh', Shatrughan Sinha delivered many hits one after the other.His one of the best blockbusters ‘Vishwanath' was released the same year.Shatrughan Sinha's wife with daughter Sonakshi and son.Shatrughan married his girlfriend of 7-years, Poonam, in 1980. Poonam Sinha with sons Luv and Kush.Poonam was also an actor and she was the winner of ‘Miss Young India' title in 1968. Together they have three children; daughter Sonakshi Sinha and twin sons Luv and Kush.Shatrughan Sinha with wife PoonamShatrughan's daughter Sonakshi also made her debut in Bollywood with superstar Salman Khan in blockbuster ‘Dabbang'.Shatrughan Sinha's last movie was Raktha Charitra in which he played the role of former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N.T. Rama Rao. The film was released in 2010.Shatrughan Sinha with sons Luv and Kush.Shatrughan Sinha joined BJP after he decided to try his hands at politics.Shatrughan with wife Poonam and daughter Sonakshi.He won general elections from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency defeating television celebrity Shekhar Suman. Sharughan and Poonam on their wedding day.He was Union Minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee govt and got the opportunity to handle two portfolios - Health and Family Welfare and the ministry of Shipping. With his flamboyant personality, Shatrughan has the distinction of being the first ever bollywood star who went on to become a Union Minister of Indian republic.Shatrughan Sinha as an active member of BJPShatrughan Sinha with wife and sonShatrughan with wife and sons.Shatrughan with daughter Sonakshi.The Sinha family celebrating Sonakshi's brithday with Akshay and Twinkle Khanna.