Sharath Lohithaswa | |
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Born | Sharatchandra Lohithaswa [1] 5 May 1972 |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1995–present |
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Sharatchandra Lohithaswa (born 5 May 1972), [2] known popularly as Sharath Lohithaswa, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada cinema alongside some Tamil and Telugu films. He has had a successful career in theatre, where he continues to work, and television. After working as a lecturer for a brief period, Sharath took to acting as a full-time profession and worked on stage following the footsteps of his father Lohithaswa. He began working in films in 1995 and has today established himself as a character actor. [3]
Sharath had an inclination towards cricket and theatre as a child, and "dramatise[d] Bhagat Singh on stage when in school." He "used to read a lot of plays written by people like Kambar" and rated himself as a "fairly good singer too." [4] He accompanied his father Lohithaswa, to his rehearsals for plays, and also took part in "many stage and radio plays before doing amateur theatre in Bengaluru." [3] This led his father Lohithaswa to suggest that Sharath take English-language as his graduation subject. Sharath also obtained a master's degree in English from Bangalore's National College, where he also went on to work as lecturer. [4]
After a while, "boredom and monotony" led Sharath to quit and taking to acting as a full-time profession starting with stage. He performed in Vasamsi Jirnani, based on a Marathi-language play, and Nanna Thangige Ondu Gandu Kodi among others. His made his film debut playing a bit part in M. S. Sathyu's non-commercial film, and his commercial film debut with Huliya (1996). [3] In an interview to Deccan Herald in 2003, he recalled, "I was offered the role of Huliya for which I was supposed to sport a funny haircut. After that, I could not go into teaching again. The roles that I was offered after Huliya were repetitive. I got fed up. Fortunately or unfortunately, I met with an accident and was forced to off work for at least two to three years. Godhuli came as a major break in my career." He received appreciation for his role as Cheluvanayaka in Chi. Guru Dutt's Godhuli, also fetching him the Aryabhata Award. [1] While he began working in films starting in 1995, it was television that gave him recognition. He appeared in Sathyu's Khayar and Poli Kitty. [4] Work in Kicchu and Chidambara Rahasya led him to become a popular face in Kannada television. [5]
In films, Sharath was cast as Kotwal Ramachandra in Aa Dinagalu (2007), a performance that received praise. R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com called his performance "wonderful". [6] He received multiple awards for his performance, [7] including the South Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. [8]
Sharath's debut in Tamil films came with Ethir Neechal . [4] He appeared in other Kannada films such as Sanju Weds Geetha (2011) and Bheema Theeradalli (2012). He is known mostly for portrayal of villainous roles in the South Indian films. [9] For his performance in Matthe Satyagraha (2014), he received the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. [3]
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1996 | Huliya | Raama | |
Police Story | Dharma | ||
1999 | Durga Shakthi | Shivmuttu | |
2003 | Paris Pranaya | ||
Huchana Maduveli Undone Jaana | |||
Singaaravva | |||
Khaki | Siddharth Nayak | ||
Daasa | |||
2004 | Monda | ||
Sarvabhouma | Wasim Akram | ||
Jyeshta | Bhadra | ||
2005 | Giri | ||
2006 | Suntaragaali | ||
Kallarali Hoovagi | Palanayaka | ||
2007 | Aa Dinagalu | Kotwal Ramachandra | |
Janapada | |||
Ondu Preethiya Kathe | |||
2008 | Mandakini | ||
Bidda | |||
Arjun | Naga | ||
Yuga Yugagale Sagali | |||
Chikkamagaloora Chikka Mallige | |||
2009 | Kencha | Pashupathy | |
Nanda | |||
Ninnalle | |||
Raam | Chikkamallayya | ||
Hatrick Hodi Maga | Kapali | ||
2010 | Gandedhe | ||
Punda | Bhoja | ||
Porki | |||
Thamassu | Mastan | ||
Gundragovi | |||
Jugari | |||
Meshtru | |||
Nanjanagoodu Nanjunda | |||
Vichithra Premi | |||
2011 | Manasina Maathu | ||
Suicide | |||
Sanju Weds Geetha | Prakash | ||
Rajadhani | Manohar | ||
Saarathi | |||
Vishnu | |||
2012 | Bheema Theeradalli | Mallappa | |
Cyber Yugadol Nava Yuva Madhura Prema Kavyam | |||
Edegarike | |||
Gavipura | |||
Parie | |||
Sagar | |||
Shakti | Betappa | ||
Shikari | |||
2013 | Varadhanayaka | ||
Gajendra | |||
Jinke Mari | |||
Kumbha Rashi | |||
Khatharnak | |||
Parari | |||
Bangari | |||
Madarangi | |||
Ziddi | |||
Sweety Nanna Jodi | |||
Sthree Shakthi | |||
Bulbul | |||
Kaddipudi | Shankarappa | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada | |
Dilwala | |||
Tony | |||
Election | Vishwanath | ||
2014 | Ambareesha | ||
Power | Minister Narasimha | ||
Rangan Style | |||
Matte Satyagraha | Raje Gowda | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
Sadagara | |||
Just Love | Dheerendra Gowda | ||
Savaari 2 | Police Commissioner | ||
Nakara | |||
Usirigintha Neene Hattira | |||
Jaggi | |||
Central Jail | |||
Pandya | |||
Thirupathi Express | |||
2015 | Shivam | ||
DK | MP Shive Gowda | ||
Mutthina Maleyali | |||
Nagaari | |||
Male Nilluvavarege | |||
Rebel | |||
Muraari | |||
Ranna | Veerappa | ||
Dove | |||
Ganga | |||
Octopus | |||
2016 | Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole | ||
Preethiyalli Sahaja | |||
...Re | Gangaraja / Shobharaj | ||
Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | |||
Kala Bhairava | |||
Kotigobba 2 | Businessman | ||
2017 | Chowka | ||
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya | Minister | ||
Dada is Back | Delli | ||
2018 | Churikatte | Anna | |
Dalapathi | Adhipathi | ||
March 22 | Basavana Gowda Patil | ||
Onthara Bannagalu | |||
The Villain | Ram's Father | ||
2019 | Bazaar | Yajaman | |
Pailwaan | Boxing Coach Vijayendra | ||
Bharaate | Nayaka | ||
Odeya | Betappa | ||
2020 | Bicchugatti: Chapter 1 − Dalvayi Dange | Obanna Nayaka | |
2021 | Shadow | ||
2022 | Bairagee | Minister | |
Triple Riding | Surappa | ||
2023 | Gowli | Inspector Kalinga | |
Siren | Chandra Bose | ||
Gadhayuddha | Police Commissioner | ||
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A | Patila | ||
Fighter | |||
Tagaru Palya | |||
Bad Manners | ACP Gangadhar | ||
Inamdar | SI Durga |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Ethir Neechal | Valli's father | |
Pandiya Naadu | Simmakal Ravi | Nominated–Vijay Award for Best Villain | |
2015 | India Pakistan | Sampath | |
Massu Engira Masilamani | Anthony | ||
2016 | Thirunaal | Naaga | |
Mudinja Ivana Pudi | Businessman | ||
Kaashmora | Minister | ||
2017 | Bairavaa | Union Minister | |
Bongu | Pandian | ||
Sathriyan | Samuthiram | ||
Karuppan | Varasanattu Perusu | ||
Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Kasimedu Das | ||
Velaikkaran | Doss | ||
Ulkuthu | Kaaka Mani | ||
2022 | Veerapandiyapuram | Rathnasamy / AKP | |
2023 | Rudhran | Varadha | |
Kazhuvethi Moorkkan | Prithvi Kumar | ||
800 | T. K. Hanaan |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Jai Lava Kusa | Misra | Cameo |
2018 | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Lashma Reddy | |
2019 | Saaho | Mani | |
2021 | Akhanda | Krishnamacharya Perumal | |
2023 | Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha | Rajan | |
Ugram | Narasimhareddy Patel | ||
Kalyanamasthu | |||
Skanda | Ranjith Reddy | ||
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2012 | Shikari | Malayalam | ||
2017 | Ambar Caterers | Tulu | ||
2019 | Saaho | Mani | Hindi | Partially reshot in Tamil |
Year | Film | Role | Language | Network | Ref. |
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2023 | Sengalam | Sivagnyanam | Tamil | ZEE5 | [10] |
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