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Rajesh Nataranga

Rajesh Nataranga
Born
Rajesh

(1973-04-18) 18 April 1973 (age 51)
Bombay
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Notable workGoutham Diwan in Amruthadhare[1]
SpouseChaitra Rajesh

Rajesh Nataranga is an Indian actor who works in Kannada-language television and films.[2][3] He is known for his roles as a police officer in Kendasampige (2015) and Operation Alamelamma (2017) (ondu sarala prema kathe).He was married to Chaitra Rajesh in 2005.

Career

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Rajesh appended Nataranga, the name of a theatre group he was a part of, to his stage name after B. Suresha told him to since there was another actor of the same name.[4] He starred in many television serials during the late 1990s and early 2000s.[5] Regarding his performance in Just Maath Maathalli (2010) as Ramya's husband, a critic wrote that "Rajesh, who plays the spirited Adi, does justice to his role".[6] Regarding his performance in Kendasampige (2015) as a police officer, a critic wrote that "But it is Rajesh Nataranga who really steals the show with his impressive presence".[7] He played a similar role in Operation Alamelamma (2017).[8] He became known for his role as Gautam Diwan in the television series Amruthadhare,[9][10] which marked his comeback to television.[5]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2002 Nagarahavu
Tapori Kasa
2003 Mooru Manasu Mooru Kanasu
Ananda Raja
Mane Magalu
Ananda Nilaya
2004 Rowdy Aliya Estate worker
Abbabba Entha Huduga
2005 Sye Arjun
2006 Mohini 9886788888 Rajesh
2007 Thamashegagi
Ondu Preethiya Kathe
2008 Moggina Jade Raghavendra Won—Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor[11]
Moggina Manasu Ramesh
Belura Bale
Gubbachigalu
2009 Bellary Naga
Kallara Santhe
2010 Just Maath Maathalli Adi
Aptharakshaka Shoorasena
Naanu Nanna Kanasu Uthappa's friend
2011 Jedralli
Shrimathi
Maryade Ramanna Doctor
2012 Arakshaka
Sangolli Rayanna Krishnaroo
2013 Kaddipudi Indresh/Gaali Also co-writer
Sakkare Nandakumar
Dyavre Jaggu
2014 Gajakesari Minister
Baanaadi (Free Bird) Avinash
2015 Lodde  — Dialogue writer
Kendasampige Purandar Also co-writer
Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Plus Kishore
2016 Killing Veerappan Shakeel Ahmed
Happy Birthday
Asthitva
Jaguar Bilingual film
2017 Style Raja
BB5
Noorondu Nenapu MK
Tiger
Operation Alamelamma Ashok Kumar Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Kaafi Thota Public Prosecutor
Tarak
Dayavittu Gamanisi Sathyanarayana
2018 Rajannana Maga Vijay Kumar
Nanagista Police officer
Kattukathe
2019 Fortuner Prahallada
Kaddu Mucchi
Rugged
Vijayaratha
Mane Maratakkide Shravana
Ayushman Bhava
Margaret
2020 Law Shyam Prasad
2021 Yuvarathnaa Professor
Kotigobba 3 Doctor Ananthakrishna
Rathnan Prapancha Srinath
Rider Raghuram
2022 Home Minister
Critical Keerthanegalu
Garuda Bharath Bharghav
Physics Teacher Ramaswamy
Chase
Raymo Revanth's P.A.
2023 Tanuja Pradeep
SLV: Siri Lambodara Vivaha
19.20.21 Rafi
Gurudev Hoysala Prakash
Nam Naani Madve Prasanga
Melody Drama Hita's father
Fighter
2024 Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe Athishay's father
Hide and Seek
Jog 101 TBA [12]
Kaalapatthar TBA [13]

Television

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Year Title Role Channel Notes Ref.
1998 Mayamruga Shreedhara DD Chandana
2003 - 2008 Guptagamini Thejaswi ETV Kannada
2017-2018 Triveni Sangama Star Suvarna [14]
2021 Ninnindale — Udaya TV As producer
2023–present Amruthadhare Goutham Diwan Zee Kannada [15]

References

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  1. ^ ""ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಟಿಸಿ ಖ್ಯಾತಿ ಗಳಿಸುವುದು ಇದೀಗ ಕಷ್ಟವಲ್ಲ" ರಾಜೇಶ್ ನಟರಂಗ". Filmibeat Kannada (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Rajesh Nataranga reflects on digital revolution on Kannada Television: A two-minute reel has the potential to catapult someone's popularity instantly". The Times of India. 15 November 2023. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  3. ^ "19.20.21: Rajesh Nataranga is a social activist in Mansore's hard-hitting tale on human rights violation". OTTplay. 2 March 2023. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Rajesh Nataranga's journey in Kannada cinema". The Hindu. 29 June 2019. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019.
  5. ^ a b "ಮತ್ತೆ ಕಿರುತೆರೆಗೆ ಗ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಎಂಟ್ರಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ರಾಜೇಶ್ ನಟರಂಗ: ಶುರು 'ಅಮೃತಧಾರೆ' ಅಬ್ಬರ". Filmibeat Kannada (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Just Math Mathalli is for die-hard romantics". Rediff. 5 February 2010. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Movie Review: Kendasampige". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  8. ^ "OPERATION ALAMELAMMA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 21 July 2017.
  9. ^ "'ನಿಮ್ಮ ಗುಣಗಳನ್ನೂ ಒಪ್ಪುವ ಹೃದಯಗಳಿರುತ್ತವೆ'; 'ಅಮೃತಧಾರೆ' ಕಥಾವಸ್ತು ಬಗ್ಗೆ ರಾಜೇಶ್ ನಟರಂಗ ಮಾತು". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). 2 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Exclusive! "Amruthadhare has broken stereotypes surrounding early marriages and offers a diverse narrative for each character" says actor Rajesh Nataranga". The Times of India. 31 October 2023. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Art scovers over popualrity". Bangalore Mirror. 12 January 2009. Retrieved 4 October 2004.
  12. ^ "Jog 101 Review: A Suspense Thriller That Doesn't Make The Cut". Times Now. 7 March 2024.
  13. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (4 September 2024). "Kaalapatthar Movie Review: Reflects deep human connections and honours the legacy of Dr Rajkumar". Cinema Express.
  14. ^ "Anu Prabhakar, Rajesh Nataranga team up for Triveni Sangama". The Times of India. 1 February 2017. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  15. ^ "ಅಣ್ಣ-ತಂಗಿ ಆಗಿ ರಾಜೇಶ್ ನಟರಂಗ-ಛಾಯಾ ಸಿಂಗ್ ನಟಿಸಿದ್ರು ಅನ್ನೋ ವಿಚಾರ ನಿಮಗೆ ಗೊತ್ತೇ?". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). 3 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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