Ganesh (actor)
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Ganesh is a Kannada language
film actor from India
. He shot to popularity with the 2006 blockbuster film Mungaru Male
, which became one of the biggest hits in Kannada cinema.
He acted in several TV serials, including Yadva Tadva, Vataara (directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar
) and Pa Pa Pandu (directed by Sihi Kahi Chandru).
As a TV artist he popularised the television program Comedy Time. The program was telecast on Udaya TV
from Monday to Friday at 5:00–5:30pm in the beginning and later at 5:30–6:00pm. The program concept was unique: Viewers would write a letter to the anchor describing their family and mentioning their telephone number. Then the anchor would call their number, disguising himself as someone else and fool them. After reading each letter a comedy scene from a chosen Kannada film was telecast in the interim. His unique style of greeting the viewers at the start and end of the program was popular, especially with children.
Following the success of this TV show, fans started to call him "Comedy Time" Ganesh.
Ganesh's first feature wide-release film, Chellata, was a moderate success and ran up to 125 days in some theatres. Chitra Rekha, who had already acted in quite a few films, acted opposite Ganesh in this film.
Then came the 2006 film Mungaru Male
, which was a roaring success. The film was directed by Yograj Bhat
. Yograj had narrated the script to Puneeth Rajkumar, who rejected it. Ganesh had been involved in the script development process and was curious to act in the movie. He got director Bhat to meet his acquaintance E. Krishnappa. Since Krishnappa knew Ganesh (both hail from Adakamaranahalli, Nelamangala), he agreed to finance the film. Since Yograj Bhat could not get dates from any Kannada actress, he signed a relatively unknown actress, Pooja Gandhi
. The film's lyrics were penned by Jayant Kaikini
and music was composed by part-time music director Mano Murthy
. Jayant Kaikini
, son of renowned writer late Gourish Kaikini
, was a well-known columnist and writer. The film was mainly shot during the rainy season in places like Madikeri, Sakaleshpura, Jog Falls
and Gadag.
Mungaru Male opened to a good response among audiences and went on a record-breaking spree. The film garnered over 75 crores at the box office. It released with 150 prints all over Karnataka, and it was one of the Kannada films that ran to packed houses on weekdays in PVR Cinemas multiplex for 400 days (Puneeth Raj's Milana ran for 300 days in PVR, Bangalore).
The remake rights of the movie were acquired by Suryaprakash Rao of SP Entertainers India Private Limited for Rs. 1.5 crores for Tamil and Telugu
combined. The film received lukewarm to average reviews. Rediff.com awarded a three-star rating and praised its cinematography, technical values and acting, but opined that the story was flawed. Nowrunning.com felt that the film lacked a credible story line and gave too much importance to music and song picturisation. Kannada portal Thatskannada.com praised the film for its content, narration and usage of rain as a metaphor for love.
His third film as hero, Hudugaata
, was released on 8 June 2007. His subsequent films have included Cheluvina Chithara (2007), Gaalipata
(2008), Krishna
(2007), Aramane
(2008), Bombaat
(2008), Sangama (2008), Circus (2009), Ullasa Utsaha
, and MaLeyali Jotheyali
(2009); Yeno Onthara (2010).
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
film actor from India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He shot to popularity with the 2006 blockbuster film Mungaru Male
Mungaru Male
Mungaru Male is a 2006 Kannada language movie directed by Yograj Bhat and produced by E Krishnappa. The film stars Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi, and Anant Nag in lead roles...
, which became one of the biggest hits in Kannada cinema.
Television career
Guttu was Ganesh's (also called Gaanja Ganesh) first on-camera project. Though it was made as a telefilm in Karnataka, it ran into difficulties getting a timeslot to air, and the frustrated producers played it as a feature in festivals and select theaters in the USA, incurring heavy losses. Ganesh played the hero, Deepak, a hapless software systems analyst, who gets caught up in the ambitious adventure of an NRI woman (played by Chaya Singh) who visits India to try and re-trace her family tree. His flair for comedy and knack for timing showed through in this first role, which caused the director Priyabharati to promote him heavily to directors of many TV series. In his early days, Ganesh bagged a few TV roles by referencing his collaboration with an NRI director.He acted in several TV serials, including Yadva Tadva, Vataara (directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar
Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar
Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar is a Kannada film director. Chandrashekhar, also known as Chandru, has directed about 15 Kannada movies and about 10 Tele-serials...
) and Pa Pa Pandu (directed by Sihi Kahi Chandru).
As a TV artist he popularised the television program Comedy Time. The program was telecast on Udaya TV
Udaya TV
Udaya TV is a regional Kannada language Indian cable television station. It is also the very first Kannada satellite channel in India.The channel is part of the Chennai based Sun Network of Tamil Nadu....
from Monday to Friday at 5:00–5:30pm in the beginning and later at 5:30–6:00pm. The program concept was unique: Viewers would write a letter to the anchor describing their family and mentioning their telephone number. Then the anchor would call their number, disguising himself as someone else and fool them. After reading each letter a comedy scene from a chosen Kannada film was telecast in the interim. His unique style of greeting the viewers at the start and end of the program was popular, especially with children.
Following the success of this TV show, fans started to call him "Comedy Time" Ganesh.
Films
His first film was Guttu, a telefilm directed by India's youngest female film director, Priyabharati Joshi, an NRI who came to India with the intention of entering the Indian film industry. Priyabharati offered Ganesh Guttu just as he was about to graduate from Adarsh Film Institute, against the advice of industry insiders who criticized her choice of a newcomer with unconventional looks and no industry ties. Guttu was Ganesh's first time facing the camera, before moving on to his TV career and later, feature films.Ganesh's first feature wide-release film, Chellata, was a moderate success and ran up to 125 days in some theatres. Chitra Rekha, who had already acted in quite a few films, acted opposite Ganesh in this film.
Then came the 2006 film Mungaru Male
Mungaru Male
Mungaru Male is a 2006 Kannada language movie directed by Yograj Bhat and produced by E Krishnappa. The film stars Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi, and Anant Nag in lead roles...
, which was a roaring success. The film was directed by Yograj Bhat
Yograj Bhat
Yograj Bhat is a prominent Kannada film director, producer, screenwriter and a lyricist. He is most predominantly known for the 2006 film Mungaru Male, which he co-wrote with Preetam Gubbi. He was also the director of the film and was one of the lyricists in the film...
. Yograj had narrated the script to Puneeth Rajkumar, who rejected it. Ganesh had been involved in the script development process and was curious to act in the movie. He got director Bhat to meet his acquaintance E. Krishnappa. Since Krishnappa knew Ganesh (both hail from Adakamaranahalli, Nelamangala), he agreed to finance the film. Since Yograj Bhat could not get dates from any Kannada actress, he signed a relatively unknown actress, Pooja Gandhi
Pooja Gandhi
Pooja Gandhi , also known as Sanjana Gandhi, is an Indian actress predominantly working in the Kannada film industry.She went on to appear in commercially successful films like mungaru male, taj mahal, buddhivanta, thus establishing herself as a leading contemporary actress of kannada cinema.-Early...
. The film's lyrics were penned by Jayant Kaikini
Jayant Kaikini
Jayant Kaikini is a poet, short stories author and movie songs scriptwriter in Kannada.-Early life:Jayant Kaikini was born in Gokarna. His father, Gourish Kaikini, a schoolteacher, was a Kannada littérateur and mother Shanta, a social worker...
and music was composed by part-time music director Mano Murthy
Mano Murthy
Mano Murthy is a leading musician and composer in the Kannada Film Industry. Although his compositions in his earlier films were also successful, he shot to fame with Mungaru Male, one of the biggest hits in Kannada industry. Before moving onto becoming a composer, he was an entrepreneur, having...
. Jayant Kaikini
Jayant Kaikini
Jayant Kaikini is a poet, short stories author and movie songs scriptwriter in Kannada.-Early life:Jayant Kaikini was born in Gokarna. His father, Gourish Kaikini, a schoolteacher, was a Kannada littérateur and mother Shanta, a social worker...
, son of renowned writer late Gourish Kaikini
Gourish Kaikini
Gourish Kaikini was a litterateur, teacher and columnist in Kannada language. He was conferred with many prestigious awards including Sahitya Academy award and Rajyotsava Award given by Government of Karnataka. He also wrote in Konkani language.-Early life:Gourish Kaikini was born on October 12,...
, was a well-known columnist and writer. The film was mainly shot during the rainy season in places like Madikeri, Sakaleshpura, Jog Falls
Jog Falls
Jog Falls , created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India Located in Sagara, Karnataka Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction...
and Gadag.
Mungaru Male opened to a good response among audiences and went on a record-breaking spree. The film garnered over 75 crores at the box office. It released with 150 prints all over Karnataka, and it was one of the Kannada films that ran to packed houses on weekdays in PVR Cinemas multiplex for 400 days (Puneeth Raj's Milana ran for 300 days in PVR, Bangalore).
The remake rights of the movie were acquired by Suryaprakash Rao of SP Entertainers India Private Limited for Rs. 1.5 crores for Tamil and Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
combined. The film received lukewarm to average reviews. Rediff.com awarded a three-star rating and praised its cinematography, technical values and acting, but opined that the story was flawed. Nowrunning.com felt that the film lacked a credible story line and gave too much importance to music and song picturisation. Kannada portal Thatskannada.com praised the film for its content, narration and usage of rain as a metaphor for love.
His third film as hero, Hudugaata
Hudugaata
Hudugaata is a 2007 Kannada film directed by Sanjay K, and produced by B.G. Babu Reddy, under the Nitin productions banner. The film stars Golden Star Ganesh, Rekha Vedavyas and Avinash in pivotal roles. The soundtrack of the film, composed by Jassie Gift, was launched on 27 May 2007...
, was released on 8 June 2007. His subsequent films have included Cheluvina Chithara (2007), Gaalipata
Gaalipata
Gaalipata is a Kannada-language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame. The film has a star cast of three heroes and three heroines. Ganesh is in the lead role along with Diganth and singer Rajesh Krishnan. The three heroines are Daisy Bopanna, Neetu and Bhavana Rao. Southern film...
(2008), Krishna
Krishna
Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...
(2007), Aramane
Aramane
Aramane is a Kannada film directed by Nagashekhar, starring Golden Star Ganesh , actress Roma in leading roles.The movie was produced by K. Manju.The movie was released on 25 April 2008.film's music was composed by Gurukiran.-Plot:With Aramane's Release it seems like Ganesh has tried to find some...
(2008), Bombaat
Bombaat
Bombaat is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language film starring Golden Star Ganesh and Ramya. It is directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by Dheera Rockline Venkatesh. The movie opened on August 8, 2008. The audio was released on July 2, 2008, Ganesh's birthday....
(2008), Sangama (2008), Circus (2009), Ullasa Utsaha
Ullasa Utsaha
Ullasa Utsaha is a 2009 Kannada language a remake of Telugu Hit Movie Ullasamga Utsahamga film starring Ganesh and Yami Gowtham in lead roles. It is directed by Devaraja Palan and produced by B.P. Thyagaraju. Music is being composed by music director G. V...
, and MaLeyali Jotheyali
MaLeyali Jotheyali
-Track list:...
(2009); Yeno Onthara (2010).
Awards
- Best Actor (Kannada), 56th Filmfare Awards South: GaalipataGaalipataGaalipata is a Kannada-language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame. The film has a star cast of three heroes and three heroines. Ganesh is in the lead role along with Diganth and singer Rajesh Krishnan. The three heroines are Daisy Bopanna, Neetu and Bhavana Rao. Southern film...
- Best Actor (Kannada), 57th Filmfare Awards South: Maleyali JotheyaliMaLeyali Jotheyali-Track list:...
- Most Popular Actor, 2008 Ujala Suvarna Film Awards
TV shows
- Comedy Time on Udaya TVUdaya TVUdaya TV is a regional Kannada language Indian cable television station. It is also the very first Kannada satellite channel in India.The channel is part of the Chennai based Sun Network of Tamil Nadu....
- Maleyali Jotheyali Special Comedy Time on Udaya MoviesUdaya MoviesUdaya Movies is an Indian regional cable television station in the Kannada language and is part of the Sun Network.The channel is broadcast in several nations including India, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia...
Supporting roles in movies
- Tapori (first film as villan)
- Hudugigaagi
- Aham Premasmi
- Thunta
- Amrutadhaare (supporting role as a comedy actor)
- Koun Baneghaga Kotyadhipathi
- Baa Baro Rasika
- Game
- Masala
- O Priyathama
- Abbabba Yentha Huduga
In leading role
| Year | Film | Co-star | Director | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Chellata | Rekha Vedavyas Rekha Vedavyas Rekha, also known as Akshara, is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and Telugu films. While pursuing modelling, she made her acting debut in the 2001 Kannada film Chitra and has since starred in over 30 films in various South Indian... |
M. D. Shidhar | |
| Mungaru Male Mungaru Male Mungaru Male is a 2006 Kannada language movie directed by Yograj Bhat and produced by E Krishnappa. The film stars Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi, and Anant Nag in lead roles... |
Pooja Gandhi Pooja Gandhi Pooja Gandhi , also known as Sanjana Gandhi, is an Indian actress predominantly working in the Kannada film industry.She went on to appear in commercially successful films like mungaru male, taj mahal, buddhivanta, thus establishing herself as a leading contemporary actress of kannada cinema.-Early... |
Yograj Bhat Yograj Bhat Yograj Bhat is a prominent Kannada film director, producer, screenwriter and a lyricist. He is most predominantly known for the 2006 film Mungaru Male, which he co-wrote with Preetam Gubbi. He was also the director of the film and was one of the lyricists in the film... |
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| 2007 | Hudugaata Hudugaata Hudugaata is a 2007 Kannada film directed by Sanjay K, and produced by B.G. Babu Reddy, under the Nitin productions banner. The film stars Golden Star Ganesh, Rekha Vedavyas and Avinash in pivotal roles. The soundtrack of the film, composed by Jassie Gift, was launched on 27 May 2007... |
Rekha Vedavyas Rekha Vedavyas Rekha, also known as Akshara, is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and Telugu films. While pursuing modelling, she made her acting debut in the 2001 Kannada film Chitra and has since starred in over 30 films in various South Indian... |
Sanjay. K | |
| Cheluvina Chittara Cheluvina Chittara Cheluvina Chittara is a 2007 Kannada film directed and produced by S.Narayan. Ganesh, Amoolya played the lead roles. Music was composed by Mano Murthy. The movie is remake of the Tamil film Kaadhal.-Cast:*Ganesh...Maadesha... |
Amoolya Amoolya -As a child actor:*Parva*Chandu*Laali Haadu*Maharaaja*Mandya*Thananam Thananam*Thimma*Kallaralli Hoovaagi*Namma basava*Sajani-Leading roles:*Cheluvina Chittara *Chaitradha Chandrama... |
S. Narayan | ||
| Krishna Krishna (2007 film) Krishna is an Indian Kannada-language film starring Comedy Time Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi and Sharmila Mandre. It is directed by M.D. Sridhar, and produced by Ramesh Yadav..The movie was released on 5 October 2007.-Plot:... |
Pooja Gandhi Pooja Gandhi Pooja Gandhi , also known as Sanjana Gandhi, is an Indian actress predominantly working in the Kannada film industry.She went on to appear in commercially successful films like mungaru male, taj mahal, buddhivanta, thus establishing herself as a leading contemporary actress of kannada cinema.-Early... , Sharmila Mandre Sharmila Mandre Sharmila Mandre is a Indian actress who mainly appears in Kannada films. She started her film career through the Kannada film Sajni, opposite Dhyan and had her first commercial success with the film Krishna opposite Golden Star Ganesh .Her other hit films include Navagraha , Venkata in Sankata ... |
M. D. Sridhar | ||
| 2008 | Gaalipata Gaalipata Gaalipata is a Kannada-language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame. The film has a star cast of three heroes and three heroines. Ganesh is in the lead role along with Diganth and singer Rajesh Krishnan. The three heroines are Daisy Bopanna, Neetu and Bhavana Rao. Southern film... |
Daisy Bopanna Daisy Bopanna Daisy Bopanna is an Indian actress in Bollywood and Kannada films. She also had acted in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films... |
Yograj Bhat Yograj Bhat Yograj Bhat is a prominent Kannada film director, producer, screenwriter and a lyricist. He is most predominantly known for the 2006 film Mungaru Male, which he co-wrote with Preetam Gubbi. He was also the director of the film and was one of the lyricists in the film... |
Ganesh won the Best Kannada Actor award at the 56th Filmfare Awards South 56th Filmfare Awards South The 56th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honored its selection of the best South Indian films of 2008 and was held on Friday, July 31, 2009, in Hyderabad, India.-Nominations:... . |
| Aramane Aramane Aramane is a Kannada film directed by Nagashekhar, starring Golden Star Ganesh , actress Roma in leading roles.The movie was produced by K. Manju.The movie was released on 25 April 2008.film's music was composed by Gurukiran.-Plot:With Aramane's Release it seems like Ganesh has tried to find some... |
Roma Roma (actress) Roma Asrani is an Indian model-turned-actress who works mainly in Malayalam-language films. She made her début in the Telugu film Mr. Errababu in 2005. She has acted in Tamil and Kannada films too.- Family :... |
Nagashekar | ||
| Bombaat Bombaat Bombaat is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language film starring Golden Star Ganesh and Ramya. It is directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by Dheera Rockline Venkatesh. The movie opened on August 8, 2008. The audio was released on July 2, 2008, Ganesh's birthday.... |
Ramya Ramya Divya Spandana , known by her stage name Ramya , is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and Telugu films.... |
D. Rajendra Babu | ||
| Sangama | Vedhika Vedhika Kumar Vedhika Kumar is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She is an ethnic Kannadiga from the city of Solapur, Maharashtra .-Career:... |
Ravi Verma | ||
| 2009 | Circus | Archana Gupta Archana Gupta -Career:Gupta made her acting debut in the Telugu film Andamaina Manasulo.She was in a relationship with Delhi-based youth politician and businessman Bhanu Pratap Singh. She made her Kannada debut in the film Circus, opposite Ganesh, which was released in mid-January 2009. The film did not do well... |
Dayal Padmanabhan | |
| Ullasa Utsaha Ullasa Utsaha Ullasa Utsaha is a 2009 Kannada language a remake of Telugu Hit Movie Ullasamga Utsahamga film starring Ganesh and Yami Gowtham in lead roles. It is directed by Devaraja Palan and produced by B.P. Thyagaraju. Music is being composed by music director G. V... |
Yami Gautam Yami Gautam Yami Gautam is an Indian Television actress. Hailing from Chandigarh, Punjab, she completed her studies from the Punjab University. She made her debut on Television with Chand Ke Paar Chalo but her real claim to fame was Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam aired on Colors... |
Devaraj Palan | ||
| 2010 | Maleyali Jotheyali MaLeyali Jotheyali -Track list:... |
Anjana Sukhani Anjana Sukhani Anjana Sukhani is an Indian film actress and model, who predominantly appears in Bollywood films.-Early life:Anjana was born to a Hindu Sindhi family in Jaipur. She did her schooling from Kamla High School, Khar, Mumbai. Academically inclined, she holds a Management Degree in International... , Yuvika Chaudhary Yuvika Chaudhary Yuvika Chaudhary is an Indian actress. She was born in Baraut, Uttar Pradesh into a middle class family.She has appeared in Bollywood films such as Om Shanti Om, Summer 2007 and Toh Baat Pakki. She also acted in a Kannada film Maleyali Jotheyali.-Career:Yuvika participated in Zee Cine Stars Ki Khoj... |
Preetham Gubbi | Won awards for Best Kannada Actor and Best Kannada Film at 57th Filmfare Awards South 57th Filmfare Awards South The 57th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honoring the winners and nominees of the best of South Indian cinema in 2009 was held on August 7, 2010 in Chennai, India.-Nominations:... |
| Eno Onthara | Priyamani Priyamani Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer, better known by her stage name Priyamani is an Indian film actress and model who has appeared in several Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films... |
Mussanje Mahesh | ||
| Cool...Sakkath Hot Maga | Sana Khan Sana Khan Sana Khan is an Indian film actress and model. She is perhaps best known for her appearances in ad films, her item numbers in Indian films and for her performance as Janu in the 2008 Tamil film Silambattam.- Career :... |
Ganesh | ||
| 2011 | Maduve Mane Maduve Mane Maduve Mane is a 2011 Kannada film in the romance genre starring Golden Star Ganesh and Shradha Arya in the lead roles . The film is directed by Sunil Kumar Singh. H. A. Rahman, who has produced some of the blockbuster movies in Kannada has produced this film under J. J. International banner.... |
Shradha Arya Shradha Arya Shradha Arya is an Indian actress prominently working in the Telugu language film industry.She debuted in Tamil films through the film Kalvanin Kadhali and also played in Godava opposite Vaibhav Reddy. She is the female model in the Shael Hada's album song named "Soniye... |
Sunil Kumar Singh | |
| Mareyuva Munna | Bharath | Announced | ||
| Shyloo | Sanusha Sanusha Sanusha, also known as Baby Sanusha born November 3, 1996, is an Indian film actress. She started her acting career as a child artist in Malayalam films and went on to star in many television serials.-Career:... |
S. Narayanan S. Narayanan - References :... |
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