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| birth_place = [[Yelandur]], [[Chamarajanagar district|Chamarajanagar]], [[Mysore State]], India |
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| occupation = Actor |
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'''Avinash''' ({{lang-kn|ಅವಿನಾಶ್}}; born 22 December 1959) is an Indian actor who stars predominantly in South Indian language films and notably in the [[Kannada]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film industries. |
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== Education == |
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Having completed schooling in Hardwick High School, Mysore Avinash went on to finish MA, MPhil in English Literature from the famed Manasa Gangotri in Mysore. Hailing from a family steeped in culture (the internationally acclaimed Theatre legend Sri.B.V.Karanth was married to Prema,a renowned film director & his sister), theatre naturally became a passion. |
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== Career in theatre == |
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His first job after his M.Phil was that of an English lecturer in National Institute of Engineering, Mysore. He continued to teach at MES College Bangalore as one of the most popular lecturers of the college. However, very soon his passion for Theatre took him abroad to train in acting to Mermaid theatre, London. On returning home, he worked in Kannada theatre as part of the renowned B Jayashree's troupe "Spandana" and with the artistic genius Shankar Nag as part of his famed "Sanketh" for many years. |
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==Career in cinema== |
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Films were a natural choice for Avinash after his debut in the National award winning GV Iyer's "Madhvacharya" based on the life & times of the 12th century enlightened master as the protagonist Saint Madhva, a film that won several national & State awards. |
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His debut in mainstream cinema however, was with [[Shivarajkumar]]'s 'Samyuktha' which went in to become a huge hit among the masses thus ushering him into the world of South Indian cinema. |
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Since then, he has since acted in over 400 films in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English in a career spanning nearly three decades. |
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[[K.Balachander]], [[Girish Kasaravalli]], [[TN Seetaram]], [[AR Murugadoss]], [[Puri Jagannadh]], [[P.Vasu]], [[Vetri Maran]], Suseedran, [[Yograj Bhat]], Suri, [[Gautham Menon]], [[TS Nagabharana]], (each of whom have won several national awards & achieved an iconic status as technicians)are among the over 200 directors he has worked with. |
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As an actor Avinash's memorable roles to date are Girish Kasarvalli's National award(Swarna Kamal)winning [[Dweepa]] where he played the protagonist opposite actress [[Soundarya]], TS Nagabharana's National award winning Chinnari Muththa, Chiguridha kanasu & Singarrevva, TN Seetaram's National Award winning Mathadana and many more. P.Vasu's super-hit series [[Chandramukhi]], Apta Mitra & Aptarakshaka were high points in his career and have fetched him several national, state & popular awards. '5Ters', an experimental (Computer graphics)children's film in Hindi gave him the opportunity of playing 'Good & Evil' characters and he considers the film to be another high point in his career. |
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Apart from his diverse repertoire, he has had the privilege of playing major roles alongside doyens such as Dr.[[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]], Rajnikanth, Mammotty, Dr.[[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], Stars such as Nagarjun, Venkatesh, Shivarajkumar, Vijay, Vikram, Ajith, and also including today's stars like Puneeth Rajkumar, Surya, Karthi, Arya, Siddharth, Mahesh Babu and several of the younger stars of South Indian Cinema. |
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== Personal life == |
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Avinash married well-known award wining actress,advocate & spokeswoman of the [[BJP]] [[Malavika Avinash]], who was his co-star in the [[soap opera]] ''Mayamriga'', in 2001. . Together they have starred in films & television shows and are blessed with a son Gaalav. <ref>{{cite news |title= From reel love to real love |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/From-reel-love-to-real-love/articleshow/23854152.cms |publisher= ''The Times of India'' |date= 3 January 2001 |accessdate= 2 March 2014}}</ref> |
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== Awards and recognition == |
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#Karnataka State Award for Best Supporting actor for Matadana |
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#Filmfare award for Best Supporting actor for Aptarakshaka |
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#Jury's special mention for Dweepa, Singarevva |
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#South Indian cinematographers association award for Best Supporting actor for Matadana |
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#Film Fans' Association award for Best Supporting Actor for Matadana, Dweepa |
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#SIFA award for Best Supporting Actor for Aptarakshaka |
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#Udaya TV award for excellence in cinema |
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#Suvarna TV award for Prithvi |
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#Aryabhata Award for Best Actor for TV series Shikari |
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#Rajyotsava Award of the Karnataka State Govt |
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#Kempegowda Award of the BBMP |
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== Partial filmography == |
== Partial filmography == |
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==Other activities== |
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Avinash is the Founder member of Sneha Loka, a club to promote sporting activity among the film fraternity. He is also a former member of the Executive committee of the Kannada Film Artists Association. |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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* {{IMDb name|0043199}} |
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{{Persondata |
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| NAME = Avinash |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Indian film actor |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 22 December 1959 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Yelandur, India |
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[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]] |
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[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]] |
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[[Category:Indian male film actors]] |
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[[Category:Male actors in Kannada cinema]] |
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[[Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:Filmfare Awards South winners]] |
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[[Category:1959 births]] |
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Revision as of 14:54, 11 November 2015
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 27 Mavalli Circle | Kannada | Guest appearance |
| 1987 | Madhvacharya | Kannada | |
| 1988 | Samyuktha | Kannada | |
| 1989 | Tarka | Kannada | |
| 1989 | Yuddha Kaanda | Kannada | |
| 1990 | Ashwamedha | Kannada | |
| 1991 | Sundara Kanda | ||
| 1992 | Sangya Balya | Kannada | |
| 1993 | Chinnari Mutha | Kannada | |
| 1994 | Nishkarsha | Kannada | |
| 1994 | Lockup Death | Kannada | |
| 1994 | Kiladigalu | Kannada | |
| 1996 | Huliya | Kannada | |
| 1997 | CBI Durga | Kannada | |
| 1998 | Jungle Boy | English | |
| 1999 | Om Namah Shivaya | Kannada | |
| 1999 | Hrudaya Hrudaya | Kannada | |
| 1999 | Nannaseya Hoove | Kannada | |
| 1999 | Drona | Kannada | |
| 2001 | Vishalakshammana Ganda | Kannada | |
| 2001 | Mathadana | Kannada | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2001 | Kotigobba | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Appu | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Ninagagi | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Dweepa | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Singaravva | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Chigurida Kanasu | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Mani | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Sri Ram | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Raja Narasimha | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Khushi | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Apthamitra | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Durgi | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Kalasipalya | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Valmiki | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Sirichandana | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Aakash | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Swamy | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Deadly Soma | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Siddu | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Sye | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Aadi | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Amrutadhare | Kannada | |
| 2005 | News | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Green Signal | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Poi | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Gandugali Kumararama | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Paramasivan | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Vattaram | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Cyanide | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Kuppi | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Sirivantha | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Chellata | Kannada | |
| 2007 | Gunavantha | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Bombaat | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Bellary Naga | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Kavalar Kudiyiruppu | Tamil | |
| 2010 | School Master | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Porki | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Siddhu +2 | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Aptharakshaka | Kannada | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2010 | Nagavalli | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Prithvi | Kannada | |
| 2011 | Siruthai | Tamil | |
| Doubles | Malayalam | ||
| Karthik | Kannada | ||
| 7aam Arivu | Tamil | ||
| 5ters: Castle of Dark Master | Hindi | ||
| Hudugaru | Kannada | ||
| Paramathma | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Shakti | Kannada | |
| Anna Bond | Kannada | ||
| Romeo | Kannada | ||
| Rajapattai | Tamil | ||
| Damarukam | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Sandalwood Sa Re Ga Ma | Kannada | |
| Udhayam NH4 | Tamil | ||
| CID Eesha | Kannada | ||
| Jataayu | Kannada | ||
| Kaddipudi | Kannada | ||
| Madarangi | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Angaaraka | Kannada | |
| Ninnindale | Kannada | ||
| Ugramm | Kannada | ||
| Shivajinagara | Kannada | ||
| Kalyanamasthu | Kannada | ||
| Ragini IPS | Kannada | ||
| Huchudugaru | Kannada | ||
| Maryade | Kannada | ||
| Veera Pulikeshi | Kannada | ||
| Maanikya | Kannada | ||
| Hara | Kannada | ||
| Jasmine.5 | Kannada | ||
| Aakramana | Kannada | ||
| Sandamarutham | Tamil | ||
| Power *** | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Mr. Airavata | Kannada | |
| Bettanagere | Kannada |