Ganesh
Born (1978-07-02) 2 July 1978
Adakamaranahalli, Karnataka, India[1]
Occupations
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Shilpa
​
(m. 2008)​
Children2

Ganesh Kishan (born 2 July 1978),[2] known mononymously as Ganesh, is an Indian actor and television presenter known for his work in Kannada cinema. Through his career in films and television shows, he has become one of the most popular celebrities and highest-paid actors in Kannada cinema.[3] He is the recipient of several awards, including two Filmfare Awards.

Ganesh shot to fame with the film Mungaru Male (2006), which set a record in Kannada cinema.[4] In theatres, it was speculated to have collected over ₹75 crore[1][5] by the end of its record-breaking 865-day theatrical run.[6] It was the first movie to be screened continuously for one year in a multiplex in any language in India.[7][8][9][10][11] The success of Mungaru Male brought Ganesh the nickname, "Golden Star".[12][13]

Ganesh won two consecutive Best Actor awards at Filmfare for the romantic comedy-drama Gaalipata (2008) and in the romantic drama Maleyali Jotheyali (2009). His other major success was Cheluvina Chittara (2007) after Mungaru Male.[14] He then acted in Krishna (2007), Romeo (2012), Shravani Subramanya (2013), Zoom (2016), Chamak (2017), 99 (2019), Gaalipata 2 (2022), Triple Riding (2022).

Early life

Ganesh was born on 2 July 1980 in Adakamaranahalli, a village in Nelamangala of Bangalore Rural district in Karnataka.[15] His father's name is Kishan and mother's name is Sulochana. He has two younger brothers, Mahesh and Umesh; Mahesh debuted as an actor in the Kannada film Namak Haraam (2016).[16] He has 2 children: Charithriya Ganesh and Vihaan Ganesh.

Ganesh received primary education at Basaveshwara English School in Nelamangala and secondary education in Standard English School in Dasarahalli, Bangalore. According to Ganesh, he was "mischievous and was always made to kneel down outside the classroom, but was also the darling of the teachers due to the active participation in cultural activities".[17] While in college, he participated actively in inter-collegiate drama skits.

Career

Ganesh began his acting career in a number of television series and a telefilm that has yet to be published. He, then landed up as show host for a comedy talk-show named Comedy Time aired in Udaya TV. His popularity in the show was noted by director B. Suresha who cast him for the film Tapori (2002) for a villain role. His stint as a supporting actor continued until he was cast in the lead role in the film Mungaru Male (2006).

Debut (2001)

Following the success of this TV show, fans started to call him "Comedy Time" Ganesh.[18]

Initial struggle (2002-2005)

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 criticised her choice of a newcomer. Guttu was Ganesh's first time facing the camera, before moving on to his TV career and later, feature films. He made his beginnings as a background actor, particularly playing the role of the lead character's friend in a few films.

His first feature film role was of a villain character in the film Tapori (2002) which was directed by B. M. Suresha. Portraying the character was a "gory" experience for Ganesh, since "the hero was supposed to hit on face and hit so hard that (his) nose started bleeding".[19] Following this, in 2003, he played side-kick roles in three films out of which M. D. Sridhar's Game For Love was noteworthy while the other two under-performed at the box-office. He continued such roles in the years 2004 and 2005 starring in films such as Dayal Padmanabhan's Baa Baaro Rasika (2004) playing Sunil Raoh's friend, V. Ravichandran's Aham Premasmi (2005) and Nagathihalli Chandrashekar's Amrithadhare (2005) co-starring Dhyan, Ramya which also had a guest role played by Amitabh Bachchan.[20]

Mungaru Male and stardom (2006-2008)

Ganesh's first feature wide-release film, Chellata, was a moderate success and ran up to 125 days in some theatres. Rekha Vedavyas, 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 Yogaraj Bhat. Ganesh had been involved in the script development process and was curious to act in the movie. He got director Bhat to meet E. Krishnappa. Since Krishnappa knew Ganesh (both hails from Adakamaranahalli, Nelamangala), he agreed to finance the film. Since Yogaraj 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. On 2007, starred in Krishna film opposite Mungaru Male fame Pooja Gandhi, which became sensational hit at the box office, completing 100-days in main centres of Karnataka.[21][22]

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, Maleyali Jotheyali (2009), Eno Onthara (2010), Kool (2011), Maduve Mane (2011), Shyloo (2011), Munjane, Romeo (2012), Shravani Subramanya (2013), Mungaru Male 2 (2016), Sakath (2021) and Gaalipata 2 (2022).

Brand Ambassador

Ganesh was signed as the Brand Ambassador of Reliance Mobile (2009-2011), Coca-Cola (2010-2011), Rim-Jim product from Coca-Cola (2022).

Filmography

Awards and nominations

  • Refers to the year in which ceremony was held.
Total
Awards won 5
Nominations 4
Year Film Award Category Result Ref.
2006 Mungaru Male 54th Filmfare Awards South Best Actor Nominated [23]
2007 Cheluvina Chittara Udaya Film Awards Best Actor Won [24]
2008 Cine Gandha Awards Best Actor Won [25]
2008 Gaalipata 56th Filmfare Awards South Best Actor Won [26]
2008 Suvarna Film Awards Most Popular Actor Won [27]
2009 Maleyali Jotheyali Filmfare Awards South Best Actor - Kannada Won [28]
2013 Shravani Subramanya Filmfare Awards South Best Actor - Kannada Nominated [29]
2018 Mugulu Nage Love Lavike Readers Choice Awards Best Actor Nominated
2018 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor - Kannada Nominated [30]
2018 Chamak South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor - Kannada Nominated
2018 Orange Filmibeat Award Best Actor - Kannada Nominated
2019 Filmfare Award Best Actor - Kannada Nominated [31]
2021 Sakath South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor - Kannada Nominated

References

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  4. ↑ "'Mungaru Male'- A mega blockbuster!". Sify. 3 April 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  5. ↑ "Superstars of the Kannada Film Industry". My Bangalore. 30 October 2010. Archived from the original on 24 July 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  6. ↑ "'I broke down in front of Ganesh'". The New Indian Express. 3 September 2016.
  7. ↑ Girish Pattanashetti (3 February 2015). "'Mungaru Male' girl's second innings in politics". The Hindu.
  8. ↑ "Neha Shetty is 'Mungaru Male 2' heroine". Sify. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015.
  9. ↑ Shyam Prasad S (26 March 2015). "Ganesh all set for Mungaru Male 2". eTimes.
  10. ↑ "It's Mungaru Male, again!". Deccan Chronicle. 10 August 2016.
  11. ↑ "'I plan to stick to Kannada films'". Rediff.com India. 10 November 2008. http://m.rediff.com/movies/2008/nov/10i-plan-to-stick-to-kannada-films.htm
  12. ↑ "'This success is very special to me'". sify. Archived from the original on 7 April 2016.
  13. ↑ "'MM 2' clean u - Kannada News". 30 August 2016. Archived from the original on 27 September 2016.
  14. ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (21 April 2016). "Man with the golden touch". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  15. ↑ "Kannada Superstar Actor Ganesh Thapa". Veer Gorkha.com. Archived from the original on 8 October 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  16. ↑ "Ganesh brother Mahesh debut". Indiaglitz. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  17. ↑ "Golden Star's struggle and stardom". The Times of India. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  18. ↑ "Gurkha Ganesh blazes new trail". The Telegraph. 17 June 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  19. ↑ G S Kumar. "More Power to his Acting". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  20. ↑ ""Amitji is the highlight": Nagathihalli". Sify. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  21. ↑ "KRISHNA 100 GANESHA 50". Indiaglitz.com. 7 January 2008. Archived from the original on 7 April 2016.
  22. ↑ "Krishna review". Indiaglitz.com. 6 October 2007.
  23. ↑ "State cine awards: Mungaru Male sweeps six awards". Deccan Herald. 29 September 2007. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  24. ↑ "Ganesh Style King Movie Review, Story, Rating, Public Talk Remya Nambeesan, PC Shekar". Denews. May 2016.
  25. ↑ "Film awards presented". The Hindu. 7 March 2008.
  26. ↑ "56th Idea Filmfare Awards 2008 South: The winners". The Times of India. 1 August 2009. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  27. ↑ "Suvarna awards for Milana, Puneet, Pooja". My-Kannada.com. 31 March 2008.
  28. ↑ Prathibha Joy (20 December 2013). "Ganesh pins hope on his December luck for Shravani Subramanya". The Times of India.
  29. ↑ "61st Idea Filmfare Awards (South) Nomination list". filmfare.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  30. ↑ "Filmfare Awards South 2018 Kannada Nominations". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  31. ↑ "Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019". Filmfare.com. 10 December 2019.
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