Sharath Lohitashwa
| Sharath Lohithaswa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thondagere, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Suchitra |
| Children | Ankur |
| Parent(s) | Lohithaswa (father) |
Sharath Lohithaswa (Kannada: ಶರತ್ ಲೋಹಿತಾಶ್ವ) is an Indian film and stage actor and the son of Kannada artist Lohithaswa. Educated in Bangalore and originally rooted as a theatre artist, he has performed in television series including Chidambara Rahasya (scripted by Late Poornachandra Tejaswi directed by Girish Karnad) broadcast in DD Chandana and Kichchu (directed by K.M. Chaitanya) in ETV Kannada. He has several Kannada films to his credit and has earned a good name as one of the fine actors in Kannada cinema. His roles in Aa Dinagalu (2007), Sanju Weds Geetha (2011) and Bheema Theeradalli (2012) are well known across Karnataka. He played several kinds of roles in Kannada movies. He is noticed in the South Indian film industry, mainly for his villainous roles.[1]
Not many know that he is also a good singer. He has sung in several dramas in which he has acted. He considers theatre as the root of all creativity and performance. He had his debut in Tamil with a decent role in Ethir Neechal as a caring father and a menacing villain in Pandianadu as Simmakkal Ravi.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Police Story | Kannada | Dharma | |
| 1999 | Durga Shakthi | Kannada | Shivmuttu | |
| 2003 | Paris Pranaya | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Huchana Maduveli Undone Jaana | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Singaravva | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Khaki | Kannada | ||
| 2004 | Monda | Kannada | ||
| 2004 | Sarvabhowma | Kannada | ||
| 2004 | Jyeshta | Kannada | ||
| 2005 | Giri | Kannada | ||
| 2006 | Suntaragaali | Kannada | ||
| 2006 | Kallarali Hoovagi | Kannada | ||
| 2007 | Aa Dinagalu | Kannada | Kotwal Ramachandra | |
| 2007 | Janapada | Kannada | ||
| 2007 | Ondu Preethiya Kathe | Kannada | ||
| 2008 | Mandakini | Kannada | ||
| 2008 | Bidda | Kannada | ||
| 2008 | Arjun | Kannada | ||
| 2008 | Yuga Yugagale Sagali | Kannada | ||
| 2009 | Kencha | Kannada | ||
| 2009 | Nanda | Kannada | ||
| 2009 | Ninnalle | Kannada | ||
| 2009 | Raam | Kannada | ||
| 2009 | Hatrick Hodi Maga | Kannada | Kapali | |
| 2010 | Gandedhe | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Punda | Kannada | Bhoja | |
| 2010 | Porki | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Thamassu | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Gundragovi | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Jugari | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Meshtru | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Nanjanagoodu Nanjunda | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Vichithra Premi | Kannada | ||
| 2011 | Manasina Maathu | Kannada | ||
| 2011 | Suicide | Kannada | ||
| 2011 | Sanju Weds Geetha | Kannada | ||
| 2011 | Rajadhani | Kannada | Manohar | |
| 2011 | Saarathi | Kannada | ||
| 2011 | Vishnu | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Bheema Theeradalli | Kannada | Mallappa | |
| 2012 | Cyber Yugadol Nava Yuva Madhura Prema Kavyam | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Edegarike | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Gavipura | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Parie | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Sagar | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Shakti | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Shikari | Kannada / Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Varadhanayaka | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Gajendra | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Jinke Mari | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Kumbha Rashi | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Khatharnak | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Parari | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Bangari | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Madarangi | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Ziddhi | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Sweety Nanna Jodi | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Sthree Shakthi | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Bulbul | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Kaddipudi | Kannada | Shankarappa | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Kannada |
| 2013 | Dilwala | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Tony | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Tamil | Valli's father | |
| 2013 | Election | Kannada | Vishwanath | |
| 2013 | Pandiya Naadu | Tamil | Simmakal Ravi | Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Villain |
| 2014 | Ambareesha | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Power | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Rangan Style | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Matte Satyagraha | Kannada | Raje Gowda | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2014 | Sadagara | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Just Love | Kannada | Dheerendra Gowda | |
| 2014 | Savari 2 | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Nakara | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Usirigintha Neene Hattira | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Jaggi | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Central Jail | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Pandya | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Thirupathi Express | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Shivam | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | DK | Kannada | MP Shive Gowda | |
| 2015 | Mutthina Maleyali | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Nagaari | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Male Nilluvavarege | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Rebel | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Muraari | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Ganga | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Ranna | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Masss | Tamil | Anthony | |
| 2015 | India Pakistan | Tamil | Sampath | |
| 2016 | Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole | Kannada | ||
| 2016 | Preethiyalli Sahaja | Kannada | ||
| 2016 | Kala Bhairava | Kannada | ||
| 2016 | Thirunaal | Tamil | Naaga | |
| 2016 | Mudinja Ivana Pudi / Kotigobba 2 | Tamil / Kannada | ||
| 2016 | Kaashmora | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Ulkuthu | Tamil | filming | |
Awards
- 2013: Best Supporting Actor: Matthe Satyagraha
Udaya Sunfeast Awards
- 2008 - Won—Best Villain Award for Aa Dinagalu[2]
Airtel Kasturi Awards
- 2008 - Won—Best Villain Award for Aa Dinagalu[2]
Mysore Minerals' Awards
- 2008 - Won—Best Supporting Actor for Aa Dinagalu[2]
- 2008 - Won—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in Kannada cinema for Aa Dinagalu[2][3]
- 2013 - Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Kannada for Kaddipudi
South Indian International Movie Awards
- 2012: Nominated, Best Actor in a Negative Role – Kannada: Bheema Theeradalli
- 2014: Nominated, Best Actor in a Negative Role – Kannada: Ambareesha
Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012
- 2012 - Nominated—Best Actor in a Negative Role for Bheema Theeradalli[4]
References
- ↑ "Sharath Lohithasawa 'Ready to do different roles'" (HTML). This Week Bangalore. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Sharath Lohitashwa achieves a rare feat". Filmysouth.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ↑ "Filmfare serves it up, and how!". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ↑ "Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 nominations: Best Actor in a Negative Role". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 November 2013.