Sudeep "ಸುದೀಪ್" (born 2 September 1973), popularly also called Kiccha Sudeep, is an Indian actor, director, producer, who hails from Shimoga,[1] Karnataka. A traditional Kannada film actor, he has also been noted for his presence in pan-Indian cinema. Sudeep is known for his roles in the Kannada films Sparsha (1999), Huchha (2001), My Autograph (2006), Mussanje Maatu (2008), Just Math Mathalli (20
10), Kempe Gowda (2011), Only Vishnuvardhana (2011) and Eega (2012).[2] He has won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Kannada for three consecutive years and also won Karnataka State Award. He has also been awarded the entertainer of the year and Best actor for his movie Only Vishnuvardhana. Actor
Sudeep started his acting carer with a TV serial.Titled Premada Kadambari and directed by Sudhakar Bhandari, it was aired on Udaya TV. His first movie was Tayavva (his first two films O Kusuma Bale and Brahma were abandoned mid-filming); he then played a supporting role in the Sunil Kumar Desai-directed movie Prathyartha and landed a leading actor role in the same director's Sparsha. In 2001, Sudeep acted in the hit film Huchcha, which gave him his first big following. In the year 2008 he made his debut in Bollywood with the movie Phoonk.[3] He has also starred in Ram Gopal Varma's movies Rann, Phoonk 2 and Rakta Charitra. His movies Kempe Gowda and Only Vishnuvardhana released in 2011 were blockbusters.[4] His acting in the negative role in Telugu movie Eega directed by S.S. Rajamouli has made him enter the Telugu and Tamil Industries. Sudeep played a major role in the movie and his performance was highly appreciated by several critics and celebrities.[5]
In 2012 he was signed as the Brand Ambassador of Joyalukkas Jewellery, a famous Jewellery Retail Chain spread Across the Globe. Sudeep was signing a brand as Ambassador for the first time. The Campaign "Mannasu Hellithe.. Joyalukkas" launched by Joyalukkas Feature Sudeep in a very stylish Avatar. The Ads & the campaign slogan have become an instant hit. Director
He has also directed Kannada movies and his directorial debut My Autograph was a huge success in the Kannada industry. He has directed a few more movies, namely #73 Shanti Nivas, Just Math Mathalli, Veera Madakari, Kempegowda.[6] Most of his directorials happen to be remakes
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He made his debut in television with Premada Kadambari and also appeared as a mentor in the reality show 'Pyate Hudgeer-Halli Lifu' which was aired in Asianet Suvarna. He is the host for the Kannada version of the reality show Big Boss aired on ETV Kannada channel. Personal life
Sudeep was born on 2 September 1973 in Shivamogga,Karnataka. His father, M Sanjeev, from Narasimharajapura, is a Hotelier. His mother, Saroja has supported Sudeep and is a pillar of strength for him. He did his early education from Vasavi Vidyalaya School,Kote road, Shimoga,Karnataka.He was a student of mechanical engineering from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering. He is a University Cricket player and captain of Karnataka Bulldozers (owned by Ashok Kheny) in Celebrity Cricket League. He is married to Priya and has a daughter named Saanvi. His most appreciated movies are My Autograph, Huchha,Dhum, sye, Mussanje Maatu, Sparsha, Just Math Mathalli, Kempe Gowda, Eega and Only Vishnuvardhana
