Master Anand
{{short description|Indian film actor}}
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H. Anand popularly known as Master Anand, is an Indian actor, film director and television presenter. He is best known for his work in Kannada cinema. Anand made his acting debut as a child artist. His performance as Ganesha in the Kannada film Gauri Ganesha alongside Ananth Nag, Sihi Kahi Chandru and Ramesh Bhat was well received.
Career
Anand began his career as a child artist in Ravichandran's Kindarijogi. As a child actor, he was often credited as Master. He first rose to fame with the 2002 film Friends. He then turned to comedy with the 2010 television series SSLC Nan Maklu, which was telecasted on Asianet Suvarna. In 2011, he debuted as a film director with 5 Idiots. He later directed Paduvaralli Paddegalu, a TV series for Asianet Suvarna and Robo Family, a TV series for Colors Kannada. He was a participant in the second season of Dancing Stars,{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/Master-Anand-peaking-at-the-right-time/articleshow/47614705.cms|title=Master Anand peaking at the right time - Times of India|website=The Times of India}} aired on Colors Kannada; he emerged as the winner{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/Exclusive-Master-Anand-wins-Dancing-Stars-2/articleshow/47779875.cms|title=Exclusive! Master Anand wins Dancing Stars 2 - Times of India|website=The Times of India}} in the grand finale. He has acted in over 60 films{{cite web |url=http://masteranand.in/mymovies.php |title=My Movies - My Projects of Silverscreen |website=masteranand.in |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320022231/http://masteranand.in/mymovies.php |archive-date=20 March 2015 |url-status=dead}} and has received various awards.{{cite web |url=http://masteranand.in/award-certificates.php |title=My Award Certificates |website=masteranand.in |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319235343/http://masteranand.in/award-certificates.php |archive-date=19 March 2015 |url-status=dead}} He even tasted success as a host through Drama Juniors which was telecasted in Zee Kannada followed by Comedy Khiladigalu which was judged by Jaggesh, Yogaraj Bhat and Rakshita.
Personal life
Anand was born on 4 January 1984 to V Hariharan and B S Latha in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He has a brother Arun who is also an actor. Anand acted in films like Gajapade and married to Yashaswini on 18 March {{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2010/anand-weds-yashaswini-290310.html|title = Master Anand ties the knot with Yashaswini|date = 29 March 2010}} 2010. The couple have a son and a daughter. Their daughter Vanshika Anjani Kashyapa is also a child artist.{{Cite web |date=25 July 2023 |title=ಬಾಲನಟಿ ವಂಶಿಕಾ ಹೆಸರು ಬಳಸಿ ಫೈನಾನ್ಶಿಯರುಗಳಿಗೂ ಧೋಖಾ ಮಾಡಿದ ನಿಶಾ! |url=https://vistaranews.com/karnataka/bengaluru/nisha-narasapa-duped-several-finaciers-using-child-actress-vanshika-name/409716.html |website=Vistara News}}
Awards and honours
- Karnataka State Award: Best Child Artist (Gauri Ganesha - 1991–92)
- Karnataka State Award: Best Child Artist (Thayi Illada Thavaru - 1994–95)
- Filmfare Award: Best Child Artist (Makkala Sakshi 1995–96)
Filmography
=Films=
- Gauri Ganesha
- Belliyappa Bangarappa
- Shanti Kranti
- Kindari Jogi
- Muthina Haara
- Karpoorada Gombe
- Friends
- Chikkamagaloora Chikka Mallige
- Devaru Varavanu Kotre
- Mani
- Preethigaagi
- Preetisle Beku
- Jyeshta
- Meera Madhava Raghava
- Sajni
- Hosavarsha
- Preethi Nee Heegeke
- 5 Idiots (also director)
- Pyarge Aagbittaite
- Bullet Basya
- Jaathre (special appearance)
- Machcha Baglako (also director){{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/master-anand/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #MasterAnand and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat}}
- HagaluGanasu
Television shows
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!Name of the Serial !Role !Channel |
| SSLC Nan Maklu
|rowspan="4"|Actor, director |rowspan="2"|Star Suvarna |
| Paduvaralli Paddegalu |
| Robo Family |
| Nigoodha Raathri |
Reality shows
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!Name of the Show ! Stage Presence !Channel |
| Dancing Star - Season 2
|rowspan="2"|Colors Kannada |
| Bigg Boss Kannada |
| Drama Juniors
|rowspan="11"|Zee Kannada |
| Comedy Khiladigalu{{Cite news|url=http://www.ctnews.in/tv-news/zee-kannada-comedy-khiladigalu-contestants-performance/1125/|title=Zee Kannada Comedy Khiladigalu Saturday, Sunday Episode - CT News|date=2016-11-05|newspaper=CT News|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-08|archive-date=20 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220082821/http://www.ctnews.in/tv-news/zee-kannada-comedy-khiladigalu-contestants-performance/1125/|url-status=dead}} |
| Drama Juniors Season 2 |
| Comedy Khiladigalu Season 2 |
| Comedy Khiladigalu Championship |
| Drama Juniors Season 3 |
| Comedy Kiladigalu Season 3 |
| Drama Juniors Season 4 |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|7700878}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304230607/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/A-Comedian-can-be-an-All-rounder/2014/04/28/article2192714.ece1 'A Comedian can be an All-rounder']
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Category:Male actors in Kannada cinema
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