Kannada film industry's leading hero Shivaraj Kumar(shivanna) turns 49 today (12.7.1962). Monday morning witnessed enthusiastic and tumultuous sequences in front of the residence of Shivaraj Kumar and he had to cut many birthday cakes brought by his large number of fans who were waiting from Sunday evening in front of his house.
On Sunday, Shivaraj Kumar received two watches from his younger brothers Raghavendra Raj Kumar and Puneet Raj Kumar. His daughters also presented him a watch, while his wife Ms. Geetha Shivaraj Kumar gave him a suit. The first birthday cake was cut in the wee hours of Monday after the traditonal pooja in his house where most of his family members and well-wishers were present. Later Shivaraj Kumar came out to meet the crowd which had gathered in front of his palatial residence near the Hebbal Bridge.