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Aniruddha Jatkar

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Aniruddha Jatkar
Born (1974-02-16) 16 February 1974 (age 50)
Other namesAnirudh
Alma materL. S. Raheja School of Architecture
OccupationActor
RelativesVishnuvardhan (Father-in-law),[1]
Bharathi Vishnuvardhan (Mother-in-law)

Aniruddha Jatkar (born February 16, 1974), mononymously known as Anirudh is an Indian film and television actor who primarily works in Kannada cinema. He is the son-in-law of the Kannada film actors Vishnuvardhan and Bharathi Vishnuvardhan.[2] He has also worked in Marathi and Tamil films. He is known for his role in the Kannada TV series Jothe Jotheyali.

Jatkar is also a documentary filmmaker. He has made a total of 20 records.[3]

Career

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Feature films

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Kannada

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Jatkar had cameos in Marali Manege[4] (2017) and Abhayahasta (2018).

Short films

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Jatkar has made six short films that were released on September 18, 2018, in memory of the late actor Vishnuvardhan's birth anniversary.

Smoke (Dhooma/ ಧೂಮ) in Kannada, Save (or Ulisi/ ಉಳಿಸಿ in Kannada), Vaishnav Jan To, Water (or Neeru/ ನೀರು in Kannada), Candlelight ( ಕ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ ಲೈಟ್, Shantam Papam (or Calm the wicked action). The films Candlelight and Shantam Papam[5] released in both English and Kannada.

Jatkar's short films have records set in the India Book of Records[6], Asia Book of Records[7] and Kalam’s World Records[8] for releasing the most number of short films across different genres, on social issues, and without dialogues on the same day.

Documentary films

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Jatkar has directed a documentary based on the life of actress Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, who is also his mother-in-law. The film, Baale Bangaara, received a special jury mention at the 69th National Film Awards in 2021, the most prominent film awards ceremony in India. He spent three years making the film.[9]

Television

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Jatkar is the male protagonist of the Kannada serial Jothe Jotheyali. It was the show with the highest TRP in its opening week and one of the most watched show on Kannada television.[10] The series is an official remake of the Marathi show Tula Pahate Re. He was ousted from the show following reports of rude behavior on set.[11]

Sahasa Simha Comic series

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Sahasa Simha Comic series is a comic in South India which revolves around Detective Sahasa Simha who solves mysteries with the help of his grandchildren and fights through social issues.[12]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Chitte
Chitra Ramu's friend
2002 Thuntata Sachin
2002 Mutham Joe Tamil film; credited as Ajayan
2003 Panchali
2004 Jyeshtha Ani
2005 Rama Shama Bhama Raja
2006 Good Luck Ani [13]
Neenello Naanalle Santosh
Dor Shankar Singh Hindi film
2007 Tamashegagi Anil
Sathyavan Savithri
Nali Naliyutha Surya
2010 Ijjodu Satya [14]
Kunidu Kunidu Ba Re Also playback singer
2014 Saam Daam Dand Bhedh Marathi film
2015 Shabari Male Yatre
2017 Kalaberake
Marali Manege Guest Appearance[4]
2018 Raja Simha Satya
Abhayhasta Guest Appearance
2023 Triple Riding Dr. Prem
2024 Chef Chidambara Chidambara

Television

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Show Year Channel Notes
Daddy No.1 2009 Zee Kannada Host
Jothe Jotheyali 2019–2022 Zee Kannada Lead role
Suryavamsha 2024- Udaya TV Lead role

References

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  1. ^ "Vishnuvardhan's son-in-law recreating 'Shasa Simha' in 'Raja Simha'". lehren.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  2. ^ Manjula (13 September 2020). "Vishnu Smaraka in Mysuru Will Be More Than Just A Memorial". thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Actor Aniruddh etches his name in three records for lengthy documentary on actress Bharati Vishnuvardhan". Mysooru News. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Marali Manege Music and Trailer Launched". Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Aniruddha Jatkar's latest short films touch upon various social issues". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Anirudha Bags Four India Book of Records – chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image". chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Short film series wins records". Deccan Herald. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  8. ^ pratiba. "Aniruddha Jatkar steps into Kalams Book of records". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  9. ^ "69th National Film Awards 2021: Aniruddha Jatkar gets special jury mention for documentary on Bharathi Vishnuvardhan". OTTPlay. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Jothe Jotheyali Listed As 2nd Popular Kannada Serial in Week 10 TRP Data". 18 March 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  11. ^ Hegde,DHNS, Akash. "They never heard my side of the story: Aniruddha". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Keerthi & Amar Chitra Katha launches 2nd book in the SahasaSimha comic book series". indiainfoline.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  13. ^ RG Vijayasarathy (26 July 2006). "Good Luck is above average". Rediff.com.
  14. ^ "Ijjodu Grabs Attention". Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
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