Nirup Bhandari
{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1984)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nirup Bhandari
| image =
| caption = Bhandari in 2019
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|08|13|df=y}}
| birth_place = Puttur, Karnataka, India
| alma_mater = VVIET
| yearsactive = 2015–present
| spouse = {{marriage |Dhanya|2016}}
| notable works = RangiTaranga
| relatives = Anup Bhandari (Brother)
| occupation = Actor
}}
Nirup Bhandari is an Indian actor who works in Kannada cinema.{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/nirup-bhandari/biography.html |title=Nirup Bhandari Biography, Nirup Bhandari Profile |website=Filmibeat.com |date=2015-07-03 |access-date=2016-08-09}} He made his debut in the 2015 critically and commercially acclaimed movie RangiTaranga, directed by his brother, Anup Bhandari.{{cite news|title=Rangi Taranga: 100 days and still entertaining|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/rangi-taranga-100-days-and-still-entertaining/article7751544.ece|access-date=29 August 2016|work=The Hindu|date=12 October 2015|language=en-IN}}{{cite news|title=…And success follows|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/and-success-follows-rangitaranga/article7562129.ece|access-date=29 August 2016|work=The Hindu|date=20 August 2015|language=en-IN}}
Early life
Nirup Bhandari was born on 13 August in Puttur, Karnataka to Sudhakar Bhandary and Rathna Bhandary. Later the family moved to Mysore. Nirup completed his graduation (Electronics & Communication Bachelor's degree) from Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering & Technology (VVIET), Mysore. Upon completion of his graduation, he started working at SAP Labs India.
Career
While working at SAP, Nirup started learning acting under renowned theatre personality Ratan Thakore Grant at MiSF!T school of acting. He acted in plays and short films before venturing into films.
He debuted in Anup Bhandari's directorial debut film RangiTaranga, which also starred Radhika Narayan, Avantika Shetty and Sai Kumar.
RangiTaranga turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters. It also opened overseas market for Kannada films in a big way. It became the first Kannada film to release in many countries, the first Kannada film to appear on the New York Box Office Listing and the first and only Kannada film to run for 50 days in USA. RangiTaranga was also one of the 305 films shortlisted for the Academy Awards (The Oscars) but did not make it to the final nominations.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.timesofbengaluru.com/2015/08/rangitaranga-kannada-film-that-took-on-baahubali-and-almost-won/ |title=RangiTaranga Kannada film that took on Baahubali, and (almost) won! |website=Timesofbengaluru.com |date=2015-08-11 |access-date=2016-08-09}}{{cite news|last1=Upadhyaya|first1=Prakash|title=Box Office Collection: 'RangiTaranga' Creates History to Overpower 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Baahubali', 'Vaalu' but fails to Beat "Brothers in US|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/us-box-office-collection-rangi-taranga-overpower-bajrangi-bhaijaan-beats-vaalu-brothers-643247#XKPwby8KQ5gXfJKf.97|access-date=29 August 2016|date=18 August 2015|language=en}}
In 2018, he appeared in his second feature film Rajaratha directed by Anup Bhandari starring Avantika Shetty. The film is narrated from the point of view of a bus, which was voiced by Puneeth Rajkumar.{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2016-07-07|title='RangiTaranga' director Anup Bhandari set to announce the title of his next film|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/rangitaranga-director-anup-bhandari-set-announce-title-his-next-film-685822|access-date=2021-08-25|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2016-07-11|title='Rajaratha:' Ravichandran, Juhi Chawla reveal the title of 'RangiTaranga' director Anup Bhandari's next film on 'Dancing Stars 3'|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/rajaratha-ravichandran-juhi-chawla-reveal-title-rangitaranga-director-anup-bhandaris-next-686146|access-date=2021-08-25|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}{{Cite news|title=Nirup Bhandari relives his college days through Rajaratha - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/nirup-bhandari-relives-his-college-days-through-rajaratha/articleshow/63034615.cms|access-date=2021-08-25|website=The Times of India|language=en}} The film was conceived by Anup Bhandari before RangiTaranga.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/why-does-anup-bhandari-work-with-his-brother-nirup-on-all-his-films/04c07cc4dd107|title=Why does Anup Bhandari work with his brother Nirup on all his films?|work=OTT Play|author=Prathibha Joy}}
In 2019, Nirup's next film Aadi Lakshmi Puraana with Radhika Pandit directed by V. Priya hit theatres.{{Cite news|title=Nirup, Radhika's film is Aadi Lakshmi Purana - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/nirup-radhikas-film-is-aadi-lakshmi-purana/articleshow/65754297.cms|access-date=2021-08-25|website=The Times of India|language=en}} The film received appreciation from family audiences.{{Cite web|title='Aadi Lakshmi Purana' movie review : A feel-good entertainer|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jul/20/aadi-lakshmi-purana-movie-review--a-feel-good-entertainer-2006638.html|access-date=2021-08-25|website=The New Indian Express}}{{Citation|title=Aadi Lakshmi Puraana Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Aadi Lakshmi Puraana by Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/aadi-lakshmi-puraana/movie-review/70291495.cms|access-date=2021-08-25}}
In 2020, he completed work for his film Window Seat starring Amrutha Iyengar and Sanjana Anand.{{Cite news|title=Teaser of Nirup Bhandari's Window Seat released - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/teaser-of-nirup-bhandaris-window-seat-released/articleshow/79211579.cms|access-date=2021-08-25|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
Nirup Bhandari later was part of the big budget action adventure movie 'Vikrant Rona' where he shared the screen with Superstar Kichcha Sudeep.{{Cite web|title=Nirup Bhandari to play Sanjeev Gambhira in Sudeep-starrer Phantom|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/aug/13/nirup-bhandari-to-play-sanjeev-gambhira-in-sudeep-starrer-phantom-19774.html|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Cinema Express|language=en}}{{Cite news|title=Kichcha Sudeep reveals Nirup Bhandari's look as Sanjeev Gambhir in Phantom - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kichcha-sudeep-reveals-nirup-bhandaris-look-as-sanjeev-gambhir-in-phantom/articleshow/77517940.cms|access-date=2021-08-25|website=The Times of India|language=en}} The much anticipated movie was directed by Anup Bhandari{{Cite web|date=2021-02-01|title=Sudeep-starrer Vikrant Rona illuminates Dubai's Burj Khalifa|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/sudeep-vikrant-rona-illuminates-dubai-burj-khalifa-7169651/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/aug/20/neetha-ashok-gets-her-first-big-break-in-phantom-2185705.html | title=Neetha Ashok gets her first big break in 'Phantom' }} Although Nirup was not initially considered for the role, he was later brought in after Sudeep told Anup that Nirup would fit the role.
Personal life
Nirup is married to Dhanya.{{cite web|author=|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/RangiTaranga-actor-engaged-to-his-girlfriend/articleshow/48880080.cms |title=RangiTaranga actor engaged to his girlfriend |website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2015-09-09 |access-date=2016-08-09}} His father, Sudhakar Bhandary, used to direct television serials. He is from Saaja a small town in Puttur. His elder brother Anup Bhandari is a director, lyricist and music composer, who has worked with Nirup in almost all of his films.
Filmography
{{Pending films key}}All films are in Kannada unless noted otherwise.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|7111158}}
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Category:Indian male film actors
Category:Male actors in Kannada cinema