Diganth

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Diganth
Diganth - Sandalwood Actor.jpg
Diganth in 2017
Born28 December 1983 (1983-12-28) (age 39)
Thirthahalli, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materJain University, Bengaluru
OccupationActor, model
Years active2006–present
Spouse
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(m. 2018)​

Diganth Manchale, mononymously known as Diganth, is an Indian actor and 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" paired opposite Neethu 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. 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. He completed his bachelor's degree in Commerce from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, a part of Jain University[4] in Bengaluru, and was a model before joining the Kannada film industry in 2006.

Diganth is sometimes called "Doodhpedha" by his fans, referencing his popular role by that name.[5][6] Diganth married actress Aindrita Ray on 12 December 2018,[7][8][9] after 10 years of courtship.[10]

Career

Diganth made his debut in film miss California but he gained fame in cameo appearance in Mungarumale and supporting role in Gaalipata.

His career after 2010 includes successful projects such as Manasaare,[11] Pancharangi,[12] Lifeu Ishtene[13] and Parijatha.[14] All of 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.[15]

He made his Bollywood debut in Wedding Pullav that was released on 16 October 2015.[16]

In 2017, Diganth was part of Chowka which was a blockbuster hit.[17] In that same year, he acted in Happy New Year for which he was nominated for SIMA best supporting role.[18]

Under Pushkar films he acted in Katheyondu Shuruvagide, a romantic movie for which he was nominated for the SIIMA award for best actor.[19][20] He also played a supporting role in Puneeth Rajkumar starrer Yuvaratnaa.[21]

Later, he acted in suspense thriller movie Huttu Habbada Shubhashayagalu.[22] He played a village boy role in Kshamisi Nimma Khateyalli Hanavilla.[23]

He was also the part of Gaalipata 2 film where his 'aghori' character was praised.[24]

Filmography

  • All films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2006 Miss California Diganth [25]
SMS 6260 Roshan
Mandya Harsha
Kadala Mage Arun Tulu film
Mungaru Male Gautham Cameo appearance
2007 Meera Madhava Raghava Madhava
2008 Gaalipata Diganth
Vaana Gautham Telugu film
Mast Maja Maadi Kamesh
2009 Housefull Diggu
Manasaare Manohara
Male Bille Akash [26]
2010 Bisile Vicky [27]
Swayamwara Vijay [28]
Pancharangi Bharath
2011 Jolly Boy Ganesh
Mr.Duplicate Vikram
Lifeu Ishtene Vishal
Putra Krishna
Taare
Kaanchaana 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" Also Playback Singer
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 Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actor-Kannada
2019 Fortuner Phartha
Panchatantra Himself Guest appearance
2021 Yuvarathnaa Samarth Bharadwaj [29]
Huttu Habbada Shubhashayagalu Arjun [30]
2022 Kshamisi Nimma Khaatheyalli Hanavilla Shankara [31]
Gaalipata 2 Digi [32]
MarigoldFilm has yet to be released TBA Completed [33]
Evaru RemakeFilm has yet to be released TBA Filming [34]
Edagaiye Apaghatakke KaranaFilm has yet to be released TBA Filming [35]
Thimayya & ThimayyaFilm has yet to be released Thimayya Filming [36]
Bachelor Party Film has yet to be released Filming

Web Series

Year Title Role Language OTT Platform Notes
2021 Ram Yug Rama Hindi MX Player

Awards

  • 2013 - SIIMA award for the Romantic Star of South Indian cinema.
  • 2018 - Nominated in SIIMA award for the best actor in Supporting role (movie- Happy new year).

References

  1. ^ Daithota, Madhu (14 August 2008). "Diganth is not scared!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2008.
  2. ^ "Profile and Biography of Kannada Actor Diganth". Karnatakaspider.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  3. ^ "'Barfi' is not related to the Bollywood movie: Actor Diganth - South Cinema - Kannada Interviews - ibnlive". Ibnlive.in.com. 9 September 2012. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Diganth Manchale – Indian Film Actor, Notable Alumni of Jain University". Archived from the original on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  5. ^ "'My first movie was a disaster'". Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  6. ^ "'Golden Star', 'Crazy Star' and 'Supreme Star': A definitive guide to the honorary titles of filmstars in southern film industries". 2 September 2014. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  7. ^ "I'm really excited I'm marrying my best friend: Aindrita Ray". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  8. ^ "Aindrita Ray and Diganth to get married in December". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  9. ^ "Paresh Lamba designs Diganth's D-day outfit". Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  10. ^ "Peek into Aindrita and Diganth's wedding plan". Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  11. ^ "'I have a gut feeling that Manasaare will do well'".
  12. ^ "Pancharangi is a good family entertainer".
  13. ^ "Review: Lifeu Ishtene! Is refreshing".
  14. ^ "Kannada Review: 'Parijatha' is a must watch". 12 February 2012.
  15. ^ "Dev S/O Muddegowda Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Dev S/O Muddegowda by Times of India". The Times of India.
  16. ^ "Second schedule for Wedding Pullav". 28 November 2014.
  17. ^ "Director's actor, this one". 4 August 2018.
  18. ^ https://dekhnews.com/watch-gemini-tv-siima-awards-14th-august-2016-hd-video/
  19. ^ "'Katheyondu Shuruvagide' review: This Diganth starrer is an unconventional love story". 3 August 2018.
  20. ^ https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2019/kannada/nominations/best-actor-male/diganth
  21. ^ "Yuvarathnaa Movie Review: With unexplored subject proves impressive". April 2021.
  22. ^ "Huttu Habbada Shubhashayagalu movie review: Watch Diganth's latest at your own peril".
  23. ^ "Kshamisi Nimma Katheyalli Hanavilla Review: ಸರಳ ಲೆಕ್ಕಾಚಾರದ ಮಲೆನಾಡ ಸೊಗಡಿನ ಸಿನಿಮಾ".
  24. ^ "Gaalipata 2 Movie Review: This sequel is a coming-of-age tale of bromance". The Times of India.
  25. ^ https://www.webindia123.com/movie/regional/missc/index.htm[bare URL]
  26. ^ "Review: Male Bille is not good".
  27. ^ "Review: Besile (Kannada Film)".
  28. ^ "Review: Swayamvara is time pass".
  29. ^ "Diganth to play Deputy Commissioner in Yuvaratna - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 July 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  30. ^ "ಮಾಸ್ ಲುಕ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ 'ಹುಟ್ಟು ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯ' ಕೋರಿದ ದೂದ್ ಪೇಡ ದಿಗಂತ್; ಚಿತ್ರದ ಫಸ್ಟ್ ಲುಕ್ ಪೋಸ್ಟರ್ ಸೂಪರ್". 28 October 2019. Archived from the original on 26 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  31. ^ "Diganth and Aindrita Ray's new film to kickstart this month - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  32. ^ "On popular demand: 'Gaalipata 2' brings back Ganesh and Diganth". newindianexpress.com. 29 July 2019. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  33. ^ "Diganth to begin shooting for Marigold". Archived from the original on 26 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  34. ^ "Hariprriya and Diganth Manchale begin shooting for Evaru remake - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  35. ^ "Diganth's next, Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana, is a film that highlights the problems of southpaws - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  36. ^ "Diganth, Anant Nag team up for Thimayya & Thimayya". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 October 2021.

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