Srujan Lokesh
Srujan Lokesh | |
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| Born | 28 June 1980 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | SSMRV college, Bengaluru |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer, television presenter |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Television |
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| Spouse | Greeshma |
| Parent(s) | Lokesh Girija Lokesh |
| Relatives | Subbaiah Naidu (grandfather) Pooja Lokesh (Sister) |
Srujan Lokesh (born June 28, 1980) is an Indian film actor, television presenter, radio presenter and producer who mainly works in the Kannada film industry. His father Lokesh is a very well known veteran theater artist and film actor in Kannada. His mother Girija Lokesh is also a popular Television and film actress. Subbaiah Naidu, credited as the first hero of Kannada silent movies is the grandfather of Srujan Lokesh and Father of Lokesh.
Family and early life
Srujan Lokesh was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, to popular Kannada film actor Lokesh and Girija Lokesh. He has an elder sister Pooja Lokesh, who is also a TV artist in Kannada and Tamil. After the completion of his degree in SSMRV college, Bangalore in the year 2001, Srujan Lokesh started his acting career starting with the movie Neela Megha Shayama. Srujan Lokesh got engaged with vijayalaxmi, who is a popular actress, and the engagement was broken due to unknown reason. Srujan Lokesh married Greeshma in the year 2010, who is a theater personality, television actress and kathakali dancer.
Acting career
He did not succeed in the lead roles he played in the initial stage of his career. During recent years, he has become known for his television programs including Maja with Sruja and Maja Talkies, for which he became a household name.
As child artist
Srujan Lokesh grew up in an environment surrounded by films and theaters artists, which influenced him to get into the acting career. He started as a child artist in the movie Veerappan in the year 1991 and in the movie Bhujangayyana Dashavathara in year 1990.
Lead roles
Srujan Lokesh started his career in the year 2002 with the film Neela Megha Shyama, starring Radhika Kumarswamy in the female lead role. The movie did not do well at the box office. Later, Srujan Lokesh started playing supporting roles and guest appearances in several other films such as Porki, Navagraha, Chingari, Edegarike, Andhar Bahar, Snehitaru, IPC section 300 etc. Meanwhile, Srujan Lokesh started hosting for television reality shows starting with Sye - a dance reality show and hosted several other shows and events. Maja with Sruja, the popular television program hosted by Srujan Lokesh received appreciation from the public for satirical comedy about current affairs. After eleven long years, In 2013, Srujan Lokesh signed up for his second movie Aane Pataaki as a full-fledged hero.
Production house
Lokesh Productions was founded by Srujan Lokesh and his mother Girija Lokesh in 2013. The production house has produced several successful shows on television including Challenge, Chota Champion[1] and Kaasige Toss,[2] all being reality shows. Currently, the house produces Majaa Talkies,[3][4][5] a sketch comedy show, which has been a huge hit among the Kannada audience. As of date, the production house has produced the following shows:
| Show | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge | 2012–2013 | Reality show hosted by actor Rajesh. Task to win the show is to remain sleepless for maximum amount of time. |
| Chota Champion | 2013–2014 | Game show for toddlers and children hosted by Srujan Lokesh. |
| Kaasige Toss | 2014–2015 | Game show hosted by Bigg Boss Kannada 2 contestant Rohith. |
| Majaa Talkies | 2015–2017 | Sketch comedy show hosted and directed by Srujan Lokesh. |
Awards and Honours
- Suvarna Channel award: Best Anchor (2011)
- Bigg entertainment award: Most popular category Best Anchor (2011)
- Maadyama award: Best Anchor (2012, 2013)
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Veerappan | As a child actor | |
| 1990 | Bhujangayyana Dashavathara | As a child actor | |
| 2002 | Neela Megha Shyama | Shyama | |
| Darshan | |||
| 2007 | Preetigagi | ||
| 2008 | Navagraha | Gende | |
| 2009 | IPC Section 300 | ||
| 2010 | Porki | ||
| 2012 | Chingari | ||
| 2012 | Snehitaru | ||
| 2012 | Edegarike | Bachchan | |
| 2013 | Andhar Bahar | ||
| 2013 | Aane Pataaki | Biregowda | |
| 2014 | Typical Kailas | Kailas | |
| 2014 | Paramashiva | ||
| 2015 | Sapnon Ki Rani | ||
| 2015 | Love U Alia | himself | Cameo appearance in the song "Kamakshi Kamakshi" |
| 2016 | Jaggu Dada | ||
| 2017 | Chakravarthy | Kittappa | |
| 2018 | Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu | As narrator |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Maja With Sruja | ||
| Sye | |||
| 2012 | Kitchen Kiladigalu | [6] | |
| Star Singer Grand Finale | |||
| Suvarna Film Awards | |||
| Sye 2 | |||
| 2012 | Daddy No. 1 | ||
| 2013 | Kaas Ge Toss | ||
| 2013 | Chota Champion | [7] | |
| 2014 | Chota Champion 2 | ||
| 2014 | Bigg Boss Kannada 2 | Participant | |
| 2015–2017 | Majaa Talkies | 2015–2017 | |
| 2018– | Majaa Talkies Super Season | [8] |
References
- ^ "Srujan Lokesh Lost With Children". indiancinemagallery.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Srujan Lokesh shoots for a reality show - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "He's funny like that". deccanherald.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Majja Talkies to have a 104-episode run time - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Maja Talkies kicks off tonight with Sharan - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "ಸುವರ್ಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಚಂದ್ರು, ಸೃಜನ್ & 'ಕಿಚನ್ ಕಿಲಾಡಿಗಳು'". Filmibeat. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ "Everyone loves a show with kids: Srujan Lokesh". The Times of India. 12 April 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ "Sharan to be first guest of Majaa Talkies Super Season". The Times of India. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/article600307.ece NewIndianExpress. 4 September 2012
- http://www.cinekannada.com/celebrity-detail/srujan-lokesh-profile/ www.cinekannada.com. 9 July 2013