Sharath Lohithaswa

Sharatchandra Lohithaswa (born 5 May 1972),[2] known popularly as Sharath Lohithaswa, is an Indian actor mostly known for his work in Kannada cinema. He has had a successful career in theatre, where he continues to work, and television. After working as a lecturer for a brief period, Sharath took to acting as a full-time profession and worked on stage following the footsteps of his father Lohithaswa. He began working in films in 1995 and has today established himself as a character actor.[3]

In this Indian name, the name Lohithaswa is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Sharath.
Sharath Lohithaswa
Born
Sharatchandra Lohithaswa[1]

(1972-05-05) 5 May 1972
Thondagere, Tumkur, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1995–present
Spouse(s)Suchitra
Parent(s)

Early life

Sharath had an inclination towards cricket and theatre as a child, and "dramatise[d] Bhagat Singh on stage when in school." He "used to read a lot of plays written by people like Kambar" and rated himself as a "fairly good singer too."[4] He accompanied his father Lohithaswa, to his rehearsals for plays, and also took part in "many stage and radio plays before doing amateur theatre in Bengaluru."[3] This led his father Lohithaswa to suggest that Sharath take English-language as his graduation subject. Sharath also obtained a master's degree in English from Bangalore's National College, where he also went on to work as lecturer.[4]

Career

After a while, "boredom and monotony" led Sharath to quit and taking to acting as a full-time profession starting with stage. He performed in Vasamsi Jirnani, based on a Marathi-language play, and Nanna Thangige Ondu Gandu Kodi among others. His made his film debut playing a bit part in M. S. Sathyu's non-commercial film, and his commercial film debut with Huliya (1996).[3] In an interview to Deccan Herald in 2003, he recalled, "I was offered the role of Huliya for which I was supposed to sport a funny haircut. After that, I could not go into teaching again. The roles that I was offered after Huliya were repetitive. I got fed up. Fortunately or unfortunately, I met with an accident and was forced to off work for at least two to three years. Godhuli came as a major break in my career." He received appreciation for his role as Cheluvanayaka in Chi. Guru Dutt's Godhuli, also fetching him the Aryabhata Award.[1] While he began working in films starting 1995, it was television that gave him recognition. He appeared in Sathyu's Khayar and Poli Kitty.[4] Work in Kicchu and Chidambara Rahasya led him to becaome a popular face in Kannada television.[5]

In films, Sharath was cast as Kotwal Ramachandra in Aa Dinagalu (2007), a performance that received praise. R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com called his performance "wonderful".[6] He received multiple awards for his performance,[7] including the South Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.[8]

Sharath's debut in Tamil films came with Ethir Neechal.[4] He appeared in other Kannada films such as Sanju Weds Geetha (2011) and Bheema Theeradalli (2012). He is known mostly for portrayal of villainous roles in the South Indian films.[9] For his performance in Matthe Satyagraha (2014), he received the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[3]

Filmography
Year Film Language Role Notes
1996HuliyaKannadaRaama
1996Police StoryKannadaDharma
1999Durga ShakthiKannadaShivmuttu
2003Paris PranayaKannada
2003Huchana Maduveli Undone JaanaKannada
2003SingaaravvaKannada
2003KhakiKannada
2004MondaKannada
2004SarvabhoumaKannadaWasim Akram
2004JyeshtaKannadaBhadra
2005GiriKannada
2006SuntaragaaliKannada
2006Kallarali HoovagiKannada
2007Aa DinagaluKannadaKotwal Ramachandra
2007JanapadaKannada
2007Ondu Preethiya KatheKannada
2008MandakiniKannada
2008BiddaKannada
2008ArjunKannada
2008Yuga Yugagale SagaliKannada
2009KenchaKannada
2009NandaKannada
2009NinnalleKannada
2009RaamKannadaChikkamallayya
2009Hatrick Hodi MagaKannadaKapali
2010GandedheKannada
2010PundaKannadaBhoja
2010PorkiKannada
2010ThamassuKannada
2010GundragoviKannada
2010JugariKannada
2010MeshtruKannada
2010Nanjanagoodu NanjundaKannada
2010Vichithra PremiKannada
2011Manasina MaathuKannada
2011SuicideKannada
2011Sanju Weds GeethaKannada
2011RajadhaniKannadaManohar
2011SaarathiKannada
2011VishnuKannada
2012Bheema TheeradalliKannadaMallappa
2012Cyber Yugadol Nava Yuva Madhura Prema KavyamKannada
2012EdegarikeKannada
2012GavipuraKannada
2012ParieKannada
2012SagarKannada
2012ShaktiKannadaBetappa
2012ShikariKannada / Malayalam
2013VaradhanayakaKannada
2013GajendraKannada
2013Jinke MariKannada
2013Kumbha RashiKannada
2013KhatharnakKannada
2013ParariKannada
2013BangariKannada
2013MadarangiKannada
2013ZiddhiKannada
2013Sweety Nanna JodiKannada
2013Sthree ShakthiKannada
2013BulbulKannada
2013KaddipudiKannadaShankarappaNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada
2013DilwalaKannada
2013TonyKannada
2013Ethir NeechalTamilValli's father
2013ElectionKannadaVishwanath
2013Pandiya NaaduTamilSimmakal RaviNominated–Vijay Award for Best Villain
2014AmbareeshaKannada
2014PowerKannadaMinister Narasimha
2014Rangan StyleKannada
2014Matte SatyagrahaKannadaRaje GowdaKarnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
2014SadagaraKannada
2014Just LoveKannadaDheerendra Gowda
2014Savaari 2KannadaPolice Commissioner
2014NakaraKannada
2014Usirigintha Neene HattiraKannada
2014JaggiKannada
2014Central JailKannada
2014PandyaKannada
2014Thirupathi ExpressKannada
2015ShivamKannada
2015DKKannadaMP Shive Gowda
2015Mutthina MaleyaliKannada
2015NagaariKannada
2015Male NilluvavaregeKannada
2015RebelKannada
2015MuraariKannada
2015GangaKannada
2015Kiragoorina GayyaligaluKannada
2015RannaKannadaVeerappa
2015Massu Engira MasilamaniTamilAnthony
2015India PakistanTamilSampath
2016Maduveya Mamatheya KareyoleKannada
2016Preethiyalli SahajaKannada
2016Kala BhairavaKannada
2016ThirunaalTamilNaaga
2016Mudinja Ivana Pudi / Kotigobba 2Tamil / KannadaBusinessman
2016KaashmoraTamilMinister
2017BairavaaTamilUnion Minister
2017ChowkaKannada
2017Bangara s/o Bangarada ManushyaKannadaMinister
2017BonguTamilPandian
2017SathriyanTamilSamuthiram
2017Dada is BackKannadaDelli
2017ambar caterersTuluTulu Film
2017Jai Lava KusaTeluguTelugu Film
2017KaruppanTamilVarasanattu Perusu
2017Sakka Podu Podu RajaKasimedu Das
2017VelaikkaranDoss
2017UlkuthuKaaka Mani
2018DalapathiKannadaAdhipathi
2018March 22Basavana Gowda Patil
2018Onthara BannagaluPost Production
2018Aravinda Sametha Veera RaghavaTeluguLashma Reddy
2018The VillainKannadaRam's Father
2019BazaarYajaman
2019PailwaanBoxing Coach Vijayendra
2019SaahoHindi / Tamil / TeluguMani
2019BharaateKannada
2019OdeyaKannadaBetappa
2020Bicchugatti: Chapter 1 − Dalvayi DangeKannadaObanna Nayaka

Awards

Karnataka State Film Awards

Udaya Sunfeast Awards

Airtel Kasturi Awards

Mysore Minerals' Awards

Filmfare Awards

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

References
  1. Srinivasa, Srikanth (25 May 2003). "Like father, like son!". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 20 December 2003. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  2. "Sharath Lohitashwa: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  3. R, Shilpa Sebastian (24 January 2018). "Theatre helped me grow, says Sharath Lohitashwa". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  4. Kumar, S. Shiva (5 December 2013). "Standing the test of time". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  5. Rao, A. Varsha (16 June 2018). "Perfecting characters". Deccan Herald.
  6. Vijayasarathy R. G. (22 October 2007). "Aa Dinagalu is worth a watch". Rediff. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  7. "Sharath Lohitashwa achieves a rare feat". Entertainment News. 24x7filmnews.wordpress.com. 8 October 2008. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  8. "Filmfare serves it up, and how!". The Times of India. 15 July 2008. Archived from the original on 12 October 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  9. "Sharath Lohithasawa 'Ready to do different roles'". This Week Bangalore. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  10. "Sharath Lohitashwa achieves a rare feat". Filmysouth.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  11. "Filmfare serves it up, and how!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  12. "Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 nominations: Best Actor in a Negative Role". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
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