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Diganth

Indian film actor (born )

Diganth Manchale (born 28 December ), known professionally as Diganth, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada films.[1] Diganth made his acting debut in Miss California () and is best known for his performance in Gaalipata ().

He is a recipient of two South Indian International Movie Awards along with nominations for four Filmfare Awards South.[2]

Diganth received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada nomination for his portrayal in Manasaare (), Pancharangi () and Katheyondu Shuruvagide ().

He further established himself as a leading actor in Kannada cinema with successful films such as Lifeu Ishtene (), Parijatha (), Minchagi Nee Baralu (), Chowka (), Happy New Year (), Gaalipata 2 (), Thimayya & Thimayya (), Bachelor Party () and Marigold ().[3]

Early life

Diganth Manchale was born in Sagara, Karnataka into a family of Havyaka Brahmins[4].

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[5] in Bengaluru, and was a model before joining the Kannada film industry in

Career

Early work, success and fluctuations ()

Diganth made his lead debut in the film Miss California,[6] but he gained fame for his supporting roles in Mungaru Male and Gaalipata.

His career after includes successful projects such as Manasaare,[7]Pancharangi,[8]Lifeu Ishtene[9] and Parijatha.[10] 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 which received mixed reactions.[11]

He made his Bollywood debut in Wedding Pullav that was released on 16 October [12]

In , Diganth was part of Chowka, which was a blockbuster.[13] In that same year, he acted in Happy New Year for which he was nominated for SIMA best supporting role.[14]

Under Pushkar films he acted in Katheyondu Shuruvagide, a romantic movie for which he was nominated for the SIIMA award for best actor.[15][16] He also played a supporting role in Puneeth Rajkumar starrer Yuvarathnaa.[17]

In , he acted in the suspense thriller movie Huttu Habbada Shubhashayagalu.[18] He played a village boy role in Kshamisi Nimma Khaatheyalli Hanavilla.[19] He was also the part of Gaalipata 2 where his aghori character was praised.[20]

Established actor (–present)

In the mystery thriller Yadha Yadha Hi (), Diganth played a corrupt police officer Ashok Teja investigating a murder case.

The reviewer for Cinema Express felt that his character "embodies both positive and negative shades" and that his "convincing portrayal and ample screen time allow him to make the most of this opportunity, eliciting both appreciation and laughter." They added, "In particular, his performance during scenes where he portrays a cancer patient deserves special recognition."[21] He made a cameo in Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare.[22] In July , it was reported that was signed for Rohith Padaki's gangster drama Uttarakaanda.[23] In the comedy film, Bachelor Party, his first release of , Diganth played a software engineer, whose personal life is miserable.

He goes on a bachelor's party of a friend to Thailand and gets embroiled in a gang war. Film Companion wrote that "Diganth brings his signature, doe-eyed innocence to the character who is never happy in life and even in anger, no one can take him seriously" and added that " he does his best with the material."[24] In another comedy, Marigold, he plays a habitual thief that hatches a plan along with his gang to steal gold biscuits from the police, who have acquired them using their ill-gotten money, in the backdrop of the demonetisation of banknotes.

While Shashiprasad S. M. of Times Now News felt that the film helps Diganth "strike gold",[25] A. Sharadhaa of Cinema Express felt that "Diganth impeccably portrays Krishna's character, effortlessly switching between delivering punchy dialogues while maintaining the comic timing and exhibiting heroism."[26]

Personal life

Diganth is sometimes called "Doodhpedha" by his fans, referencing his popular role by that name.[6][27]

Diganth met actress Aindrita Ray on the sets of Manasaare in , and they eventually started dating.[28] After 10 years of courtship, Diganth and Ray got married on 12 December , in a traditional Bengali wedding ceremony, at Nandi Hills, Karnataka.[29][30][31]

In the media

Diganth was placed third in 's "Top 5 Kannada Actors" list of , for his film Lifeu Ishtene.[32] Diganth was placed 19th in , 9th in and 6th in in the Bangalore Times' 30 Most Desirable Men list.[33][34][35] In , Diganth and Aindrita along with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, donated a mechanical elephant to a temple in Mysuru.[36]

Filmography

Films

  • All films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Web series

Awards and nominations

References

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    "Diganth is not scared!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 July Retrieved 30 October

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  16. ^"Diganth - Best Kannada Actor in Leading Role Male Nominee &#; Filmfare Awards".
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    Diganth manchale biography for kids He made his acting debut in with the film "Miss California" and gained recognition for his role in the film "Mungaru Male" , which was a blockbuster hit. Here is his wiki, biography, age, height, and more. Download as PDF Printable version. Name Diganth means "Sky".

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