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'''Darshan Thoogudeep''', [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] credited as '''Darshan''', is an Indian [[film actor]] and a [[Film Producer|film producer]] who works predominantly in the [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada film industry]]. Son of actor Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Darshan made his lead role film debut in 2001 film, '' |
'''Darshan Thoogudeep''', [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] credited as '''Darshan''', is an Indian [[film actor]] and a [[Film Producer|film producer]] who works predominantly in the [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada film industry]]. Son of actor Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Darshan made his lead role film debut in 2001 film, ''Majestic'', and has since then starred in many commercial and critical hit films such as ''[[Kariya (film)|Kariya]]'' (2003), ''Namma Preethiya Ramu'' (2003), ''[[Gaja (2008 film)|Gaja]]'' (2008), ''[[Saarathi]]'' (2011) , ''[[Chingari (2012 film)|Chingari]]'' (2012) and ''[[Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna]]'' (2012). In 2011 the Times of India said he was considered to be one of the top three leading actors in Kannada cinema, and was being paid 1.25 crore per movie <ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite news|first=Manu |last=Aiyappa |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-16/bangalore/30164460_1_actor-darshan-roles-hero |title=Actor Darshan: From Rs 200 per day to Rs 1.25 crore per film - Times Of India |publisher=Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=16 September 2011 |accessdate=27 September 2012}}</ref> To date, he has acted in over 40 feature films. |
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After working behind the camera and in small roles, he received his break in ''Majestic ''.<ref name="indiatimes1"/> He is also known for his strong passion for wild animals and owns a private zoo in the far east of Mysore.<ref name="indiatimes1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/darshan/biography.html |title=Darshan Biography, Darshan Profile |publisher=entertainment.oneindia.in |date=Undated |accessdate=27 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kannadawood.com/2009/11/challenging-star-darshan-thoogudeepa.html |title=Challenging star Darshan Thoogudeepa biography |publisher=Kannadawood.com |date=Undated |accessdate=27 September 2012}}</ref> |
After working behind the camera and in small roles, he received his break in ''Majestic ''.<ref name="indiatimes1"/> He is also known for his strong passion for wild animals and owns a private zoo in the far east of Mysore.<ref name="indiatimes1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/darshan/biography.html |title=Darshan Biography, Darshan Profile |publisher=entertainment.oneindia.in |date=Undated |accessdate=27 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kannadawood.com/2009/11/challenging-star-darshan-thoogudeepa.html |title=Challenging star Darshan Thoogudeepa biography |publisher=Kannadawood.com |date=Undated |accessdate=27 September 2012}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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===Early Struggling Career: Late 90's to 2001=== |
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Before starting off his career as a lead actor, Darshan worked in several feature films in various insignificant roles such as assistant cinematographer and uncredited actor. His first acting stint was in the 1997 released film ''Mahabharatha'' directed by [[S. Narayan]] <ref>http://wiki.gandhadagudi.com/index.php?title=Darshan</ref>. He went on to feature in small supporting roles in the films such as ''Devara Maga'' (2000), ''Bhootayyana Makkalu'' (2000). This period saw him play small roles in Television series as well. |
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===Breakthrough, 2001 - 2010=== |
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Darshan's first break came with the film ''Majestic'' directed by P. N. Satya and released in 2001 where he donned the hero role as Daasa, an innocent youth turned underwold don, for the first time. The film introduced a new action hero and the audience reaction to the film was tremendous. [[Sify.com|Sify]] quoted his performance as "...impressive..."<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/majestic-review-kannada-10960595.html</ref>. After Majestic, Darshan signed more films, and by the end of 2002, three more films (Dhruva, Ninagoskara, Kitti) with him as lead were released to satisfactory critical and commercial performance. |
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He starred in [[Prem (director)|Prem]]'s directorial debut, the 2003 action film ''[[Kariya]]''. His next ventures saw him portraying diverse roles of a budding musician in ''Laali Haadu'', a journalist in ''[[Lankesh Patrike]]'' and a blind poor man in ''Namma Preethiya Ramu''. |
He starred in [[Prem (director)|Prem]]'s directorial debut, the 2003 action film ''[[Kariya]]''. His next ventures saw him portraying diverse roles of a budding musician in ''Laali Haadu'', a journalist in ''[[Lankesh Patrike]]'' and a blind poor man in ''Namma Preethiya Ramu''. |
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===As a film producer=== |
===As a film producer=== |
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Darshan started a production house named Thoogudeepa productions, which has produced [[Jothe Jotheyali]] (2006)<ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3050/kannada/jothe-jotheyalli/review.htm Jothe Jotheyalli Review – Kannada Movie Review by RGV]. Nowrunning.com (2006-09-22). Retrieved on 2011-12-06.</ref> '' [[Navagraha]]'' (2008)<ref>[http://www.cinefundas.com/2008/11/10/navagraha-kannada-movie-review Navagraha – Kannada Movie Review | Cinefundas.com – One Stop Cinema Portal]. Cinefundas.com (2008-11-10). Retrieved on 2011-12-06.</ref> and is filming ''[[Bulbul (film)|Bulbul]]''{{fact|date=April 2013}}. |
Darshan started a production house named Thoogudeepa productions, which has produced [[Jothe Jotheyali]] (2006)<ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3050/kannada/jothe-jotheyalli/review.htm Jothe Jotheyalli Review – Kannada Movie Review by RGV]. Nowrunning.com (2006-09-22). Retrieved on 2011-12-06.</ref> '' [[Navagraha]]'' (2008)<ref>[http://www.cinefundas.com/2008/11/10/navagraha-kannada-movie-review Navagraha – Kannada Movie Review | Cinefundas.com – One Stop Cinema Portal]. Cinefundas.com (2008-11-10). Retrieved on 2011-12-06.</ref> and is filming ''[[Bulbul (film)|Bulbul]]''{{fact|date=April 2013}}. |
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==Personal Life== |
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Darshan is married to Vijayalakshmi in 2000 they have one child named Vineesh. He struggled a lot before he becoming popular on screen, involving himself in a number of off screen projects to reach his present status. |
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Darshan home itself is like birds sanctuary having all most all types of birds and pets. Darshan runs his own zoo privately in far east of Mysore, Karnataka. Darshan’s other passion is cars he bought a brand new H3 Hummer Car, imported from Dubai, & it joins an Audi A6 in the portico <ref>http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/darshan/biography.html</ref>. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Darshan Thoogudeep | |
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| Born | Darshan Thoogudeepa |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
| Years active | 2001 – Present |
| Spouse | Vijaya Lakshmi Darshan (2004 – present) |
| Children | Vineesh |
| Parent(s) | Thoogudeep Meena, Thoogudeep Srinivas |
| Relatives | Dinakar Thoogudeep (brother) |
Darshan Thoogudeep, mononymously credited as Darshan, is an Indian film actor and a film producer who works predominantly in the Kannada film industry. Son of actor Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Darshan made his lead role film debut in 2001 film, Majestic, and has since then starred in many commercial and critical hit films such as Kariya (2003), Namma Preethiya Ramu (2003), Gaja (2008), Saarathi (2011) , Chingari (2012) and Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (2012). In 2011 the Times of India said he was considered to be one of the top three leading actors in Kannada cinema, and was being paid 1.25 crore per movie [1] To date, he has acted in over 40 feature films.
After working behind the camera and in small roles, he received his break in Majestic .[1] He is also known for his strong passion for wild animals and owns a private zoo in the far east of Mysore.[1][2][3]
In 2006, Darshan started a production house named "Thoogudeepa Productions" for which his mother, Meena, is the official producer and his younger brother, Dinakar Thoogudeep, is the director. The film Jothe Jotheyali (2006) was the production house's maiden venture. He has participated in the 2012 Celebrity Cricket League cricket match in the Karnataka Bulldozers team.
Early Life
Darshan was born to character actor Thoogudeepa Srinivas and Meena Thoogudeepa on 16 February 1977[4] in Mysore. His younger brother Dinakar Thoogudeep is a film director who scripts films under their home production. Thoogudeepa is the name of a Kannada Film in which Srinivas, father of Darshan, acted and got the fame.
As a child, he studied his primary and secondary education at Mysore [5]. Before entering into films, Darshan appeared in few tele-serials and tele-shows.
Career
Early Struggling Career: Late 90's to 2001
Before starting off his career as a lead actor, Darshan worked in several feature films in various insignificant roles such as assistant cinematographer and uncredited actor. His first acting stint was in the 1997 released film Mahabharatha directed by S. Narayan [6]. He went on to feature in small supporting roles in the films such as Devara Maga (2000), Bhootayyana Makkalu (2000). This period saw him play small roles in Television series as well.
Breakthrough, 2001 - 2010
Darshan's first break came with the film Majestic directed by P. N. Satya and released in 2001 where he donned the hero role as Daasa, an innocent youth turned underwold don, for the first time. The film introduced a new action hero and the audience reaction to the film was tremendous. Sify quoted his performance as "...impressive..."[7]. After Majestic, Darshan signed more films, and by the end of 2002, three more films (Dhruva, Ninagoskara, Kitti) with him as lead were released to satisfactory critical and commercial performance.
He then appeared in films such as Kitti, Ninagoskara and Neenandre Ishta, "Daasa" produced by Ramesh Yadav.
He starred in Prem's directorial debut, the 2003 action film Kariya. His next ventures saw him portraying diverse roles of a budding musician in Laali Haadu, a journalist in Lankesh Patrike and a blind poor man in Namma Preethiya Ramu.
In 2004 he starred in Kalasipalya directed by Om Prakash Rao and in P. N. Satya's Daasa. In 2005, he acted in Annavru and Ayya.
In 2006, he made a cameo appearance in his first home production Jothe Jotheyali. In 2011, Darshan starred in three films including Saarathi which was directed by his brother Dinakar.[8]
His 2012 release was Chingari. He played a role in Sangolli Rayanna. His home production Bulbul and Viraat. [citation needed]
As a film producer
Darshan started a production house named Thoogudeepa productions, which has produced Jothe Jotheyali (2006)[9] Navagraha (2008)[10] and is filming Bulbul[citation needed].
Personal Life
Darshan is married to Vijayalakshmi in 2000 they have one child named Vineesh. He struggled a lot before he becoming popular on screen, involving himself in a number of off screen projects to reach his present status. Darshan home itself is like birds sanctuary having all most all types of birds and pets. Darshan runs his own zoo privately in far east of Mysore, Karnataka. Darshan’s other passion is cars he bought a brand new H3 Hummer Car, imported from Dubai, & it joins an Audi A6 in the portico [11].
Filmography
- 1997 Mahabharatha in an uncredited role
- 2000 Devara Maga in a supporting role
- 2000 Ellara Mane Dosenoo in a supporting role
- 2001 Bhoothayyana Makkalu in an uncredited role
- 2001 Mr. Harishchandra in a guest appearance
- 2001 Majestic as Daasa
- 2002 Kushalave Kshemave in a guest appearance
- 2002 Dhruva as Dhruva
- 2002 Kitti as Kitti
- 2002 Ninagoskara
- 2003 Neenandre Ishta
- 2003 Kariya as Kariya
- 2003 Laali Haadu || Anand
- 2003 Lankesh Patrike as Indra
- 2003 Dil Guest Appearance
- 2003 Namma Preethiya Ramu as Ramu
- 2004 Darshan as Darshan
- 2004 Dharma as Dharama
- 2004 Kalasipalya as Kencha
- 2004 Sardara as Maada
- 2004 Monalisa Special Appearance in song "Chori Chori"
- 2004 Bhagwan as Bhagi
- 2005 Daasa as Mohan Daas
- 2005 Annavru as Surya
- 2005 Shashtri as Raama Shastri
- 2005 Ayya as Ayya
- 2005 Swamy as Swamy
- 2006 Thangigagi as Veerabhadra
- 2006 Mandya as Ganesh/Eshwar
- 2006 Suntaragaali as Jaggi
- 2006 Datta as Datta
- 2006 Jothe Jotheyali Guest appearance as himself
- 2006 Bhupathy as Bhupathy
- 2007 Snehana Preethina as Surya
- 2007 Arasu Guest appearance as himself
- 2007 Anatharu as Satya
- 2007 Ee Bandhana as Kiran
- 2008 Gaja as Gaja
- 2008 Indra as Indra
- 2008 Arjun as Arjun
- 2008 Navagraha as Jaggu
- 2009 Yodha as Raam
- 2009 Abhay as Abhay
- 2010 Porki as Datthu and Surya I.P.S
- 2010 Shourya as Suryavamshi
- 2011 Boss as Ram and Raj
- 2011 Prince as Vishnu
- 2011 Saarathi as Raja & Krishna
- 2012 Snehitaru as Surya Prakash
- 2012 Kraanthiveera Sangolli Rayanna as Sangolli Rayanna
- 2013 Viraat
Awards
- 2010 - Zee Kannada & Innovative Film Awards — Onida Style Icon Award.[12]
- 2012 - TV9 Best Actor award for the movie Saarathi [13]
- 2012 - Suvarna Best Hero award- Saarathi.
References
- ^ a b c Aiyappa, Manu (16 September 2011). "Actor Darshan: From Rs 200 per day to Rs 1.25 crore per film - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- ^ "Darshan Biography, Darshan Profile". entertainment.oneindia.in. Undated. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Challenging star Darshan Thoogudeepa biography". Kannadawood.com. Undated. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/darshan.html
- ^ http://www.karnatakaspider.com/resources/3977-Profile-Biography-Kannada-Actor-Darshan.aspx
- ^ http://wiki.gandhadagudi.com/index.php?title=Darshan
- ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/majestic-review-kannada-10960595.html
- ^ "Darshan: An actor, but no gentleman". Deccan Chronicle. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- ^ Jothe Jotheyalli Review – Kannada Movie Review by RGV. Nowrunning.com (2006-09-22). Retrieved on 2011-12-06.
- ^ Navagraha – Kannada Movie Review | Cinefundas.com – One Stop Cinema Portal. Cinefundas.com (2008-11-10). Retrieved on 2011-12-06.
- ^ http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/darshan/biography.html
- ^ http://www.zeekannadatv.com/media2010.aspx
- ^ http://www.cineloka.co.in/index.php/awards-shows/viewvideo/12/award-shows/challenging-star-qdarshanq-gets-qbest-actor-2012q-in-tv9-sandalwood-awards-