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Aniruddha Jatkar is an Indian actor, singer, writer and director, social activist and businessman. Born on 16 February 1974, he is the son-in-law of the Kannada film actors Vishnuvardhana and Bharathi Vishnuvardhan. Known primarily for his work in Kannada cinema, Aniruddha’s career includes Kannada, Marathi, and Tamil films. He is also known for his role in the Kannada TV series Jothe Jotheyali.
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