Yogesh (born 6 July 1990; sometimes billed as Yogi[1]) is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Kannada films.
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Born | Yogesh (1990-07-06) 6 July 1990 (age 32) Bangalore, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Yogi, Loose Maada |
Occupation | actor, Producer, Singer |
Years active | 2007–present |
Known for | Duniya (2007) Ambari (2009) |
Spouse | Sahithya (m. 2017) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | T. P. Siddaraju Ambuja |
Relatives | Duniya Vijay (uncle) Mahesh (Brother) |
Yogesh made his debut in the 2007 film Duniya where he portrayed the supporting character named "Loose Maada" and since then being referred with the same name.[2] However, the success of A. P. Arjun's directorial debut film Ambari (2009), which earned him a Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor, started Yogesh's successful career as an actor.[3] He has featured in several successful films such as Hudugaru (2011), Sidlingu (2012), Alemari (2012) and Yaare Koogadali (2012). Besides films, he has appeared in the television dance talent show Thaka Dhimi Tha Dancing star as a judge.
Yogesh is the son of producer TP Siddaraju.[4] He married his longtime girlfriend Sahitya on November 2, 2017, in Bangalore.[5] They have a daughter Shrinika.[6]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Duniya | Loose Maada | Supporting role |
2008 | Nanda Loves Nanditha | Nanda | Debut as lead actor |
2009 | Punda | Yogi | |
2009 | Preethse Preethse | Mada / Akash | |
2009 | Mr. Painter | Anil | |
2009 | Yogi | Yogi | |
2009 | Ravana | Vinod | |
2010 | Ambari | Dhanush | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor |
2010 | Yaksha | Yaksha Raj Pulikeshi | |
2010 | Krishnan Love Story | Himself | Cameo appearance in a song |
2011 | Devadas | Devadas | |
2011 | Hudugaru | Siddesh | Won, Suvarna Award for Best Supporting Actor |
2011 | Dhool | Guru | |
2012 | Sidlingu | Sidlingu | Nominated — Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada |
2012 | Alemari | Mohan / Paradeshi | |
2012 | Kalaya Tasmai Namaha | Ten | Also playback singer for the Song "Khali Roadu Onti Girlu" |
2012 | Yaare Koogadali | Natesha | |
2013 | Bangari | Bangari | Also playback singer for the song "Chang Changlu Hudgeeru" |
2013 | Jinke Mari | Ajay | |
2013 | Ambara | Ajay | |
2013 | Bhajarangi | Himself | Special appearance in a song |
2014 | Darling | Sathya | also Producer |
2015 | Parapancha | Himself | Special appearance |
2016 | Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | Sones | Special Appearance |
2016 | Kala Bhairava | Baira | |
2016 | John Jani Janardhan | Jani | |
2017 | Kolar | Thangam | |
2017 | Mass Leader | Local Don | |
2018 | Yogi Duniya | Yogi | |
2019 | Lambodara | Lambodara | |
2019 | Kempe Gowda 2 | ||
2021 | Lanke | Raam | [7] |
2022 | Ombattane Dikku | Channakeshava | [8] |
Head Bush | Ganga | [9] | |
Kirik Shankar | Shankar | ||
Lankasura | TBA | Filming | |
Parimala Lodge | TBA | Filming[10][11] | |
Naanu Adhu Mattu Saroja | TBA | Filming | |
Aadidde Aata | TBA | Filming | |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2013 | Bigg Boss | Guest appearance | ETV Kannada | |
2014 | Thaka Dhimi Tha Dancing star | Judge | ETV Kannada | |
2014 | Life Super Guru | Judge | Zee Kannada | |
2019 | Gaana Bajaana | Anchor | Star Suvarna | |