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| spouse = [[Aindrita Ray]] (m.2018) |
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| alma_mater = [[Jain University]], [[Bengaluru]] |
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| occupation = Actor, [[Model (people)|model]] |
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Diganth Manchale was born in [[Sagara, Karnataka]] in a [[Havyaka Brahmin]] family. He completed schooling in Seva Bharathi and pre-university in [[Tunga Mahavidyalaya]], [[Thirthahalli]]. His father, Krishnamurthy, is a professor, and his mother is Mallika. Diganth has an elder brother, Akash Manchale. Diganth is sometimes called "Doodhpedha" by his fans, referencing his popular role by that name.<ref>http://www.deccanherald.com/content/368564/039my-first-movie-disaster039.html</ref> |
Diganth Manchale was born in [[Sagara, Karnataka]] in a [[Havyaka Brahmin]] family. He completed schooling in Seva Bharathi and pre-university in [[Tunga Mahavidyalaya]], [[Thirthahalli]]. His father, Krishnamurthy, is a professor, and his mother is Mallika. Diganth has an elder brother, Akash Manchale. Diganth is sometimes called "Doodhpedha" by his fans, referencing his popular role by that name.<ref>http://www.deccanherald.com/content/368564/039my-first-movie-disaster039.html</ref> |
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<ref>https://www.news18.com/news/india/golden-star-crazy-star-and-supreme-star-a-definitive-guide-to-the-honorary-titles-of-filmstars-in-southern-film-industries-711072.html</ref> |
<ref>https://www.news18.com/news/india/golden-star-crazy-star-and-supreme-star-a-definitive-guide-to-the-honorary-titles-of-filmstars-in-southern-film-industries-711072.html</ref> |
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Dignath married actress [[Aindrita Ray]] on 12 December 2018,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/im-really-excited-im-marrying-my-best-friend-aindrita-ray/articleshow/66707273.cms|title=I’m really excited I’m marrying my best friend: Aindrita Ray}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/aindrita-ray-and-diganth-to-get-married-in-december/articleshow/66707933.cms|title=Aindrita Ray and Diganth to get married in December}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/paresh-lamba-designs-diganth-s-707230.html|title=Paresh Lamba designs Diganth’s D-day outfit}}</ref> after 10 years of courtship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/peek-aindrita-and-diganth-s-707588.html|title=Peek into Aindrita and Diganth’s wedding plan}}</ref> |
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He got married to his frequent co star [[Aindrita Ray]] on 12th December 2018 surrounded by his closest friends and family. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Diganth Manchale | |
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| Born | 28 December 1983 (age 40) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Jain University, Bengaluru |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Aindrita Ray (m.2018) |
Diganth Manchale, mononymously known as Diganth, is an Indian film actor and a former model. His works are primarily seen in Kannada cinema.[1] Diganth made his acting debut in Miss California in 2006. He is perhaps best known for his performance as "Doodhpeda", in Gaalipata (2008).[2] His performances for the films such as Pancharangi (2010), Lifeu Ishtene (2011) and Parijatha (2012) earned him fame and pushed him to be among the top league actors of Kannada cinema.[3]
Personal life
Diganth Manchale was born in Sagara, Karnataka in a Havyaka Brahmin family. He completed schooling in Seva Bharathi and pre-university in Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli. His father, Krishnamurthy, is a professor, and his mother is Mallika. Diganth has an elder brother, Akash Manchale. Diganth is sometimes called "Doodhpedha" by his fans, referencing his popular role by that name.[4] [5] Dignath married actress Aindrita Ray on 12 December 2018,[6][7][8] after 10 years of courtship.[9]
Education
He completed his bachelor's degree in Commerce from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, a part of Jain University[10] in Bengaluru, and was a model before joining the Kannada film industry in 2006. Diganth recently seriously injured his eye in an accident in London.
Career
His career after 2010 includes successful projects such as Manasaare, Pancharangi, Lifeu Ishtene and Parijatha. All these films brought him much popularity and stardom. He went on to play the lead in director Indrajith Lankesh's Dev Son of Mudde Gowda in 2012 which received mixed reactions.
He made his Bollywood debut in Wedding Pullav that was released on 16 October 2015.
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Miss California | Diganth | Kannada |
| Mandya | Harsha | ||
| Kadala Mage | Tulu film | ||
| SMS 6260 | Roshan | ||
| Mungaru Male | Gautham | Cameo appearance | |
| 2007 | Meera Madhava Raghava | Madhava | |
| 2008 | Gaalipata | Diganth | |
| Vaana | Gautham | Telugu film | |
| Chilipili Hakkigalu | Cameo appearance | ||
| Mast Maja Maadi | Kamesh | ||
| 2009 | Housefull | Diggu | |
| Manasaare | Manohara | ||
| Malebille | |||
| 2010 | Bisile | Vicky | |
| Swayamwara | Vijay | ||
| Pancharangi | Bharath | ||
| 2011 | Jolly Boy | Ganesh | |
| Mr.Duplicate | Vikram | ||
| Lifeu Ishtene | Vishal | ||
| Putra | Krishna | ||
| Taare | |||
| Kaanchana | Venky | ||
| 2012 | Parijatha | Bhaskar | |
| Dev Son of Mudde Gowda | Dev | ||
| 2013 | Barfi | Santosh | |
| 2015 | Wedding Pullav | Aditya | Hindi film |
| Minchagi Nee Baralu | Jai | ||
| Sharpshooter | Jedara Kannappa "JK" | ||
| 2016 | Parapancha | Seenu | |
| Nagarahavu | Nagacharan | ||
| 2017 | Chowka | Krishna Rao | |
| Happy New Year | Harsha | Nominated. - SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)- Kannada | |
| 2018 | Katheyondu Shuruvagide | Tarun | |
| Fortuner | |||
| Hit Wicket | Vinny | Announced[11] | |
| Ticket To Bollywood† | Hindi film Announced[12] | ||
| TBA | E-Preeti† | Delayed | |
| 2019 | Untitled with Simple Suni † | Announced |
Awards
- 2013 - SIIMA award for the Romantic Star of South Indian cinema
References
- ^ Daithota, Madhu (14 August 2008). "Diganth is not scared!". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 October 2008.
- ^ "Profile and Biography of Kannada Actor Diganth". Karnatakaspider.com. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ "'Barfi' is not related to the Bollywood movie: Actor Diganth - South Cinema - Kannada Interviews - ibnlive". Ibnlive.in.com. 9 September 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ http://www.deccanherald.com/content/368564/039my-first-movie-disaster039.html
- ^ https://www.news18.com/news/india/golden-star-crazy-star-and-supreme-star-a-definitive-guide-to-the-honorary-titles-of-filmstars-in-southern-film-industries-711072.html
- ^ "I'm really excited I'm marrying my best friend: Aindrita Ray".
- ^ "Aindrita Ray and Diganth to get married in December".
- ^ "Paresh Lamba designs Diganth's D-day outfit".
- ^ "Peek into Aindrita and Diganth's wedding plan".
- ^ https://www.jainuniversity.ac.in/Notable-Alumni/Diganth-Manchale.php
- ^ "Hit Wicket is a Serious Comedy". The New Indian Express. newindianexpress.com. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ "Diganth bags another Bollywood film". The Times of India. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2015.