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Ganesh

Born July 2, 1982 (1982-07-02) (age 25)
Bangalore, Karnataka
Other name(s) Golden Star
Occupation Actor
Years active 2001–present
Spouse(s) Shilpa Barkur

Ganesh (Kannada:ಗಣೇಶ್),born July 2, 1982) popularly called as "Comedy Time" Ganesh and "Golden Star" Ganesh is a Kannada language film actor. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Bangalore ( officially Bengaluru ( Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು) is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ pronounced) is a state in the southern part of India An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Kannada (kn [[wiktಕನ್ನಡ ಕನ್ನಡ]] Kannaḍa) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Kannada (kn [[wiktಕನ್ನಡ ಕನ್ನಡ]] Kannaḍa) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state He shot to popularity with 2007 blockbuster Mungaru Male which is one of the biggest hits in South Indian cinema with earnings crossing rs. Mungaru Male (ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮಳೆ (literal translation - Monsoon Rain Southwest Monsoon in terms of Meteorology) is a 75 crores. [1] He married his maternal relative Shilpa Barkur on February 11, 2008. [1]

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Biography

Early life and education

He was born in Adakamaranahalli near Nelamangala town. Nelamangala ( Kannada: ನೆಲಮಂಗಲ is a town in the Bangalore Rural district of Karnataka state in India. His father's name is Kishan, and mother, Sulochana, and grandmother Sithamma. He is the first son in his family, the younger brothers being Mahesh and Umesh. He currently resides in Banashankari, Bengaluru. Bangalore ( officially Bengaluru ( Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು) is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Education didn't fascinate him though he has earned a diploma in Electronics in Nagamangala. Electronics refers to the flow of charge (moving Electrons through Nonmetal conductors (mainly Semiconductors, whereas electrical WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Nagamangala is a Panchayat town in Mandya district in the Indian state Ganesh ancestors are from Nepal[2].

Marriage

The actor recently, papers reported, was to marry on the 18th of February. But the actor got married in a hurry on the 11th of February to his girlfriend Shilpa. [3]

Television career

"Guttu" was Ganesh's first on-camera project (see Films section below). 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 girl (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.

Vinu of "yadva-tadva" was a less known character that Ganesha played. But he has acted with the same maturity which he showed in "Mungaru Male". It was through that character that Ganesha showed that he is a great mimicry artist by mimicking Dr. Rajkumar, Balanna and others.

He has also acted in popular serial "Vataara" directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar and "Pa Pa Pandu" directed by Sihi Kahi Chandru. Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar ( Kannada: ನಾಗತಿಹಳ್ಳಿ ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್ is a Kannada film director

He was a TV artist before, who popularised a television program 'Comedy Time' being telecasted in Udaya TV with his unique gestures and his homely relation he shared with the viewers of the show. The Comedy Time Network launched in July 2004 as one of the first made for mobile networks and has become the global market leader in original Comedy content created for Wireless Udaya TV (ಉದಯ ಟಿವಿ is a regional Kannada language Indian Cable television station The program was telecasted from Monday-Friday at 5PM-5. 30PM in the beginning and later at 5. 30PM-6PM.

The program concept was like this: viewers have to 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 telecasted in the interim. Kannada (kn [[wiktಕನ್ನಡ ಕನ್ನಡ]] Kannaḍa) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state His unique style of greeting the viewers at the start and end of the program was also very popular, especially with children.

Following the success of this TV show, and many fans started to call him 'Comedy Time Ganesh'. Many viewers encouraged him to act as a hero in films, and soon became a household name across Karnataka. Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ pronounced) is a state in the southern part of India Although he started acting as a villain debuting in the film Tapori, he later turned out to be comedy actor and acted in quite a few films.

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 which was a moderate success, ran up to 125 days in some theatres. When no other actress showed interest to act against him. Rekha of Chitra fame, who had already acted in quite a few film agreed to act. Rekha ( Tamil: ரேகா Hindi: रेखा Urdu: ریکھا born 10 October 1954 is a National Film Award -winning Indian

Then came the rain, Mungaru Male which was a roaring success. Mungaru Male (ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮಳೆ (literal translation - Monsoon Rain Southwest Monsoon in terms of Meteorology) is a The film was directed by Yograj Bhat and the music was rendered by Mano Murthy. Yograj Bhat is the celebrated director of box-office record shattering movie Mungaru Male, 2006 Mano Murthy ( Kannada: ಮನೋ ಮೂರ್ತೀ is a Musician and Composer mainly active in Kannada cinema industry. Yograj had narrated the script to Puneeth Rajkumar who rejected it. Ganesh was involved in the script making stage and was curious to act in the movie. He got director Bhat to meet his acquaintance E Krishnappa. Since Krishnappa knew Ganesh (both hailed from Adakamaranahalli, Nelamangala), he agreed to finance the film. Since Yograj Bhat couldn't get dates from any Kannada actress, he signed a relatively unknown actress Sanjana Gandhi. Kannada (kn [[wiktಕನ್ನಡ ಕನ್ನಡ]] Kannaḍa) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state Pooja Gandhi ( Kannada:ಪೂಜ ಗಾಂಧಿ also known as Sanjana Gandhi, is a popular actress in Kannada film industry. The film's lyrics was penned by Jayant Kaikini and music was composed by part-time music director Mano Murthy. Jayant Kaikini (ಜಯಂತ ಕಾಯ್ಕಿಣಿ ( 1955 -) is a Poet, short stories author and movie songs scriptwriter in Kannada. Jayant Kaikini, son of renowned writer late Gourish Kaikini, was a well known columnist and writer. Jayant Kaikini (ಜಯಂತ ಕಾಯ್ಕಿಣಿ ( 1955 -) is a Poet, short stories author and movie songs scriptwriter in Kannada. Gourish Kaikini ( October 12 1912 - November 13 2002) was a litterateur teacher and columnist in Kannada language. The film was mainly shot during the rainy season, especially in places like Madikeri, Sakaleshpura, Jog falls and Gadag. Madikeri ( Kannada:ಮಡಿಕೇರಿ is a town in Karnataka state India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Sakleshapur or Sakaleshpura (ಸಕಲೇಶಪುರ in Kannada is a small town in Hassan Jog Falls ( Kannada -ಜೋಗ ಜಲಪಾತ) created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 meters (829 ft is the highest plunge waterfall WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Introduction Gadag-Betageri ( Kannada ಗದಗis a town and a City municipal council

The film opened to a good response among the audiences and is on a record breaking spree. It is running 84 shows per day in Bangalore. In remaining parts of Karnataka it is shown 504 times a day ever since the release. The film is expected to garner Rs. 60 crores (US $12million) at the box office The film also released with 150 prints all over Karnataka. A crore is a unit in the Indian numbering system and was formerly a unit in the Persian numbering system still widely used in Bangladesh, India, Maldives It is the only film that is running to packed houses on weekdays in PVR Multiplex for more than one year. The remake rights of the movie were acquired by Mr Suryaprakash Rao of SP Entertainers India Private Limited for Rs. 1. 5 crores for Tamil Telugu combined. Mungaaru Male has finished 25 weeks and is still running houseful and is even the most successful Kannada film till date. Mungaru Male (ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮಳೆ (literal translation - Monsoon Rain Southwest Monsoon in terms of Meteorology) is a The Cinema of Karnataka, sometimes colloquially referred to as Sandalwood encompasses movies made in the Indian state of Karnataka. Mungaaru Male has earned till now a huge sum of forty crores, the highest till now in the Kannada film Industry. Mungaru Male (ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮಳೆ (literal translation - Monsoon Rain Southwest Monsoon in terms of Meteorology) is a The film received lukewarm to average reviews. Rediff. com awarded three-star (meant quite good) rating and praised its cinematography, technical values and acting only of Ganesh and Anant Nag, but opined that the story was flawed. Anant Nag ( Kannada:ಅನಂತನಾಗ್ (Born 1948is an Actor and Politician from Karnataka, India. 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 against Rekha was released on June 8th, 2007. Rekha ( Tamil: ரேகா Hindi: रेखा Urdu: ریکھا born 10 October 1954 is a National Film Award -winning Indian Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. It got a good opening with Ganesh's portrayal. His acting was praised by all the reviewers saying, Ganesh has batted brilliantly, on a not so well pitch. In the latest interview, the actor has denied to act in any other south Indian languages. 'Cheluvina Chithara' was released on June 22, 2007. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. His next film Gaalipata is all set to release in January 2008. Gaalipata, (ಗಾಳಿಪಟ is a Kannada language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame Ganesh's date are booked till end of 2008 with some 5-6 films already announced. His future projects include Aramane,Bombaat. Aramane ( Kannada:ಅರಮನೆ(English Translation: Palace is a Kannada film directed by Nagashekhar, starring Golden Star Bombaat is an Indian Kannada -language film starring Golden Star Ganesh and Ramya.

Filmography

On TV Screen

TV Show

Serials

Side Roles in Movies

In leading role

Year of Release Film Co-Star Director Other notes Reception
2006 Chellata Rekha M. D. Shidhar debut film as a lead actor Moderate Success 100 Days
2006 Mungaru Male Pooja Gandhi Yograj Bhat Released on 28 December 2006 Mega Hit 64 Weeks [450 Days]
2007 Hudugaata Rekha Sanjay. Mungaru Male (ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮಳೆ (literal translation - Monsoon Rain Southwest Monsoon in terms of Meteorology) is a Pooja Gandhi ( Kannada:ಪೂಜ ಗಾಂಧಿ also known as Sanjana Gandhi, is a popular actress in Kannada film industry. Yograj Bhat is the celebrated director of box-office record shattering movie Mungaru Male, 2006 Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. K Released on June 8, 2007 100 Days
2007 Cheluvina Chithara Amoolya S. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Narayan Released on June 22, 2007 Silver Jubilee 175 Days
2007 Krishna Pooja Gandhi,Sharmila Mandre M. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Krishna is an Indian Kannada -language film starring Comedy Time Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi and Sharmila Pooja Gandhi ( Kannada:ಪೂಜ ಗಾಂಧಿ also known as Sanjana Gandhi, is a popular actress in Kannada film industry. D. Sridhar Released on 5 October 2007 Super Hit 100 Days
2008 Gaalipata Daisy Bopanna Yograj Bhat Released on 18 January 2008 SuperHit 150 Days
2008 Aramane Roma Nagashekar Released on 25 April 2008 completed 50 days. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Gaalipata, (ಗಾಳಿಪಟ is a Kannada language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame Daisy Bopanna ( Kodava Kannada: ಡೈಸಿ ಬೋಪಣ್ಣ) is an Indian Actress in Bollywood and Kannada Yograj Bhat is the celebrated director of box-office record shattering movie Mungaru Male, 2006 Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Aramane ( Kannada:ಅರಮನೆ(English Translation: Palace is a Kannada film directed by Nagashekhar, starring Golden Star Roma Asrani is a popular Model turned Actress who works mainly in South Indian films Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common still going strong.
2008 Bombaat Ramya D. Bombaat is an Indian Kannada -language film starring Golden Star Ganesh and Ramya. Ramya ( Kannada:ರಮ್ಯalso known by her real name Divya Spandana, is a popular actress in the Sandalwood and Kollywood films Rajendra Babu. Releasing on August 8, 2008
2008 Sangama Vedika Ravi verma. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Vedhika ( Kannada: ವೇದಿಕಾ ಪೂಜಾ ಕುಮಾರ್ is a South Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and filming
2008 Circus Dayal Padmanabhan planning

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References

  1. ^ a b Karnataka's heartthrob Ganesh secretly marries. Swetha Balasubramania. CNN-IBN. Retrieved on 2008-02-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the
  2. ^ The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation
  3. ^ Genesh suddenly marries.
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