Srujan Lokesh

{{short description|Indian Kannada actor, television presenter}}

{{Notability|Biography|date=December 2022}}

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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}

{{Infobox person

| name = Srujan Lokesh

| image = Srujan Lokesh (3).jpg

| caption = Srujan Lokesh (2019)

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|6|28|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Bangalore, Karnataka, India

| nationality = Indian

| alma_mater = SSMRV college, Bengaluru

| television = * Maja talkies (2011)

| spouse =

| children =

| parents =

| relatives =

| occupation = Actor, Producer, television presenter

}}

Srujan Lokesh (born 28 June 1980) is an Indian actor, television presenter, radio presenter and producer who mainly works in the Kannada film industry.

Production house

Lokesh Productions was founded by Srujan Lokesh and his mother Girija Lokesh in 2013. The production house has produced several shows on television including Challenge, Chota Champion{{cite web|url=http://www.indiancinemagallery.com/kannada/news/srujan-lokesh-lost-with-children.html|title=Srujan Lokesh Lost With Children|publisher=indiancinemagallery.com|accessdate=24 August 2015|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034410/http://www.indiancinemagallery.com/kannada/news/srujan-lokesh-lost-with-children.html|url-status=live}} and Kaasige Toss,{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Srujan-Lokesh-shoots-for-a-reality-show/articleshow/18690667.cms|title=Srujan Lokesh shoots for a reality show - The Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |date=26 February 2013 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=24 August 2015|archive-date=4 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204000322/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Srujan-Lokesh-shoots-for-a-reality-show/articleshow/18690667.cms|url-status=live}} all being reality shows. Currently, the house produces Majaa Talkies,{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/486164/hes-funny-like-that.html|title=He's funny like that|publisher=deccanherald.com|accessdate=24 August 2015|date=27 June 2015|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924061419/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/486164/hes-funny-like-that.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/Majja-Talkies-to-have-a-104-episode-run-time/articleshow/46084886.cms|title=Majja Talkies to have a 104-episode run time - The Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |date=February 2015 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=24 August 2015|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202180123/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/Majja-Talkies-to-have-a-104-episode-run-time/articleshow/46084886.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/Srujans-Maja-Talkies-kicks-off-tonight-with-Sharan/articleshow/46155187.cms|title=Maja Talkies kicks off tonight with Sharan - The Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |date=7 February 2015 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=24 August 2015|archive-date=27 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227075850/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/Srujans-Maja-Talkies-kicks-off-tonight-with-Sharan/articleshow/46155187.cms|url-status=live}} a sketch comedy show.

{{Main|Lokesh Productions}}

Awards and honours

  • Suvarna Channel award: Best Anchor (2011){{Cite web |last=Uchil |first=Parinika |date=2019-06-28 |title=Happy Birthday Srujan Lokesh: 5 Interesting Facts About Him That Will Take You By Surprise - Zee5 News |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/happy-birthday-srujan-lokesh-5-interesting-facts-about-him-that-will-take-you-by-surprise |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=ZEE5 |language=en}}
  • Bigg entertainment award: Most popular category Best Anchor (2011){{citation needed|date= January 2023}}
  • Maadyama award: Best Anchor (2012, 2013){{citation needed|date= January 2023}}

Filmography

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class="wikitable sortable"
YearFilmRoleOther Notes
1991VeerappanAs a child actor
1990Bhujangayyana DashavatharaAs a child actor
2002Neela Megha ShyamaShyama
2004DarshanSanjay
2005Lati Charge
2007Preetigagi
2008NavagrahaGende
2009IPC Section 300
2010Porki
rowspan="3" | 2012Chingari
SnehitaruParashurama
EdegarikeBachchan
rowspan="2" | 2013Andhar Bahar
Aane PataakiBiregowda
rowspan="2" | 2014Typical KailasKailas
Paramashiva
rowspan="2" | 2015Sapnon Ki Rani
Love U AliaHimselfCameo appearance in the song "Kamakshi Kamakshi"
2016Jaggu DadaMajnu{{cite news |last1=SM |first1=Shashiprasad |title=Jaggu Dada movie review: This senseless commercial comedy encashes on stardom |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/110616/jaggu-dada-movie-review-encashes-on-stardom-in-this-senseless-commercial-comedy.html |access-date=31 March 2024 |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=10 June 2016}}
rowspan="2" | 2017ChakravarthyKittappa
Happy JourneyArya
2018Bhootayyana Mommaga AyyuNarrator

| As narrator

2019{{Lang|kn-latn|Ellidde Illi Tanaka}}Surya

|

2022

| Selfie Mummy Googl Daddy

Surya

Television

class="wikitable sortable"
YearTitleRole{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
rowspan="2" | 2011Maja With SrujaHost
| SyeHost
rowspan="5"| 2012Kitchen KiladigaluCo-Host{{cite news|title=ಸುವರ್ಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಚಂದ್ರು, ಸೃಜನ್ & 'ಕಿಚನ್ ಕಿಲಾಡಿಗಳು'|url=https://kannada.filmibeat.com/tv/26-suvarna-tv-kitchen-kiladigalu-cookery-reality-show-aid0039.html|accessdate=3 February 2018|work=Filmibeat|date=26 January 2012|archive-date=3 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203235828/https://kannada.filmibeat.com/tv/26-suvarna-tv-kitchen-kiladigalu-cookery-reality-show-aid0039.html|url-status=live}}
| Star Singer Grand FinaleHost
| Suvarna Film AwardsHost
| Sye 2Host
| Mummy No. 1Host
Rowspan="2"| 2013Kaas Ge TossHost
| Chota ChampionHost{{cite news|title=Everyone loves a show with kids: Srujan Lokesh|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/Everyone-loves-a-show-with-kids-Srujan-Lokesh/articleshow/33611672.cms|accessdate=3 February 2018|work=The Times of India|date=12 April 2014|archive-date=3 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203190311/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/Everyone-loves-a-show-with-kids-Srujan-Lokesh/articleshow/33611672.cms|url-status=live}}
rowspan="2"| 2014Chota Champion 2Host
| Bigg Boss Kannada 2Participant
2015–2017Majaa TalkiesHost
2018– 2019Majaa Talkies Super SeasonHost{{cite news|title=Sharan to be first guest of Majaa Talkies Super Season|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/sharan-to-be-first-guest-of-majaa-talkies-super-season/articleshow/62721033.cms|accessdate=3 February 2018|work=The Times of India|date=31 January 2018|archive-date=2 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602131952/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/sharan-to-be-first-guest-of-majaa-talkies-super-season/articleshow/62721033.cms|url-status=live}}
2019Comedy TalkiesJudge
2020Majaa TalkiesHost
2021

|Raja Rani

|Judge

|

2021 -

|Nannamma Super Star

|Judge

|

2022

|Gicchi Giligili

|Judge

|

2023 - Present

|Family Gangstars

|Host

|{{Cite news |date=2023-06-09 |title=Shrujan Lokesh to host reality show 'Family Gangstars' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/shrujan-lokesh-to-host-reality-show-family-gangstars/articleshow/100872466.cms |access-date=2023-07-20 |issn=0971-8257}}

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