Mithra (actor)

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Mithra
Born
Shinu George

(1977-05-12) 12 May 1977 (age 47) [1]
Nationality Indian
Occupation(s) Actor, producer
Years active2003–present
Known forSilli Lalli
Bigg Boss Kannada 3
Website Actor Mithra

Mithra (Shinu George; born 12 May 1977) is an Indian actor, stand-up comedian, television actor, producer and entrepreneur, who has mainly worked in Kannada cinema. [2] He debuted as a small time actor in the film Shreeram in 2003 and went on to appear in more than 100 films. Prior to films, he worked as a tourists' entertainer in Coorg district of Karnataka. Following this, he appeared in a host of television comedy sitcoms such as Silli Lalli , Paapa Pandu and Parijatha. He also participated in various reality shows such as Bigg Boss Kannada 3 , [3] Comedy Khiladigalu and Maja With Sruja. He turned producer with the film Raaga in which he plays the lead role along with Bhama. [4]

Contents

Television

ShowsRole
Silli LalliJanesha
Paapa PanduJnanesha
ParijaathaLawyer Tippeshi
Comedy DarbaarHimself
Comedy KhiladigaluHimself
Comedy StarsHost
Maja With SrujaHimself
Comedy CircleVarious characters
Bigg Boss Kannada 3 Himself

Partial filmography

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References

  1. "Mithra Kannada Actor". actormithra.com.
  2. "Mithra profile". Chitraloka.com.
  3. "Mithra Bigg Boss Kannada 3 Contestant". Youngsterchoice.com.
  4. "Producer Mitra turns blind for Raaga". The New Indian Express. 5 December 2016.