Yogesh (born 6 July 1990; sometimes billed as Yogi[1]) is an Indian actor and singer who appears in Kannada films.
Yogesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Yogesh 6 July 1990 Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | loose maada |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Duniya (2007) Ambari (2009) |
| Spouse |
Sahithya (m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | T. P. Siddaraju Ambuja |
| Relatives | Duniya Vijay (uncle) Mahesh (Brother) |
Yogesh made his debut in the 2007 film Duniya where he portrayed the supporting character named "Loose Maada" and since then being referred with the same name.[2] However, the success of A. P. Arjun's directorial debut film Ambari (2009), which earned him a Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor, started Yogesh's successful career as an actor.[3] He has featured in several successful films such as Hudugaru (2011), Sidlingu (2012), Alemari (2012) and Yaare Koogadali (2012). Besides films, he has appeared in the television dance talent show Thaka Dhimi Tha Dancing star as a judge.
Personal life
editYogesh is the son of producer TP Siddaraju.[4] He married his longtime girlfriend Sahitya on November 2, 2017, in Bangalore.[5] They have a daughter Shrinika.[6]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Duniya | Loose Maada | Supporting role |
| 2008 | Nanda Loves Nanditha | Nanda | Debut as lead actor |
| 2009 | Ambari | Dhanush | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor |
| Preethse Preethse | Mada / Akash | ||
| Mr. Painter | Anil | Guest appearance | |
| Yogi | Yogi | Also playback singer for the songs "Ae Maga" and "Brucelee Vamsha" | |
| Ravana | Vinod | ||
| 2010 | Punda | Yogi | |
| Krishnan Love Story | Himself | Cameo appearance in a song | |
| Yaksha | Yaksha Raj Pulikeshi | ||
| 2011 | Dhool | Guru | |
| Hudugaru | Siddesh | Won, Suvarna Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Devadas | Devadas | ||
| 2012 | Sidlingu | Sidlingu | Nominated — Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada |
| Alemari | Mohan / Paradeshi | ||
| Kalaya Tasmai Namaha | Ten | Also playback singer for the song "Khali Roadu Onti Girlu" | |
| Yaare Koogadali | Natesha | ||
| 2013 | Bangari | Bangari | Also playback singer for the song "Chang Changlu Hudgeeru" |
| Jinke Mari | Ajay | ||
| Ambara | Ajay | ||
| Bhajarangi | Himself | Special appearance in a song | |
| 2014 | Darling | Sathya | also producer |
| Snake Nage | Naga | ||
| Matte Satyagraha | Sathya | ||
| 2015 | Parapancha | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2015 | BhagyaRaj | Raj | |
| 2016 | Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | Sones | Special Appearance |
| Kala Bhairava | Baira | ||
| John Jani Janardhan | Jani | ||
| 2017 | Kolar | Thangam | |
| Mass Leader | Azim | ||
| 2018 | Yogi Duniya | Yogi | |
| Dhoolipata | Yogi | ||
| 2019 | Lambodara | Lambodara | |
| Kempe Gowda 2 | |||
| Muttu Love Paaru | Muttu | ||
| 2021 | Lanke | Raam | [7] |
| 2022 | Ombattane Dikku | Channakeshava | [8] |
| Head Bush | Ganga | [9] | |
| Kirik Shankar | Shankar | ||
| Naanu Adu Mattu Saroja | Gopi | ||
| 2023 | Lankasura | ||
| 2024 | Bachelor Party | Madhav "Maddy" | [10] |
| Gowri | TBA | Cameo apperance[11] | |
| TBA | Parimala Lodge† | TBA | Filming[12][13] |
| Aadidde Aata † | TBA | Filming | |
| Rosy | Filming | ||
| Gramayana | Filming |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bigg Boss | Guest appearance | ETV Kannada | |
| 2014 | Thaka Dhimi Tha Dancing star | Judge | ETV Kannada | |
| 2014 | Life Super Guru | Judge | Zee Kannada | |
| 2019 | Gaana Bajaana | Anchor | Star Suvarna |
References
edit- ^ TNN (13 January 2021). "Yogi-starrer Lanke is a modern-day adaptation of the Ramayana". Times of India.
- ^ "Family". CelebrityKick.com.
- ^ "Yogesh, Radhika best actors". Deccan Herald. 4 December 2010.
- ^ "Kannada actor 'Loose Maadha' Yogesh gets engaged to his girlfriend [Photo]". International Business Times. 12 June 2017.
- ^ "Kannada actor Yogesh ties the knot with longtime girlfriend Sahitya". 3 November 2017.
- ^ "Actor Yogesh launches first production venture 'Kamsa'".
- ^ "Release date of Yogi's Lanke out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "Yogi and Aditi Prabhudeva unite for a crime thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Sidlingu-fame Yogesh joins cast of Dhananjay-starrer Head Bush".
- ^ M.V., Vivek (23 January 2024). "Abhijit Mahesh on 'Bachelor Party': My film's comedy has the flavour of 'Kirik Party'". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Samarjit impresses with dance moves and action stunts". Deccan Herald.
- ^ "Yogi and Sathish to play homosexual characters in 'Parimala Lodge'". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "The bold and the dutiful". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 5 May 2020.