Aniruddha Jatkar

Aniruddha Jatkar (also known as Anirudh) is an Indian actor, singer, writer and director, social activist and businessman. Born on 16 February 1974, he is the son-in-law[2] of the Kannada film actors Vishnuvardhana and Bharathi Vishnuvardhan. Known primarily for his work in Kannada cinema, Aniruddha’s career includes Kannada, Marathi, and Tamil films. He is also known for his role in the Kannada TV series Jothe Jotheyali. 

Aniruddha Jatkar
Jatkar in 2018
Born
(1974-02-16) 16 February 1974

Mumbai, Maharastra, India
Other namesAnirudh
Alma materL. S. Raheja School of Architecture
Occupation(s)Actor, script writer, director, singer, executive director, social entrepreneur
RelativesVishnuvardhan (Father-in-law),[1]

Jatkar is also a documentary film-maker. He holds a total of 20 records.[3]

Career

Kannada

Jatkar had cameos in Marali Manege[4] (2017) and Abhayahasta (2018).

Short films

Jatkar has made 6 short films that were released on 18 September 2018 in the memory of late actor Vishnuvardhan’s birth anniversary.

Smoke ( Dhooma/ ಧೂಮ) in Kannada, Save (or Ulisi/ ಉಳಿಸಿ in Kannada), Vaishnav Jan To,  Water (or Neeru/ ನೀರು in Kannada), Candlelight ( ಕ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ ಲೈಟ್, Shantam Papam  (or Calm the wicked action). The film Candlelight and Shantam Papam[5] released in both English and Kannada languages.

Jatkar’s venture into short films was marked by a plethora of records set in India Book of Records[6], Asia Book of Records[7] and in Kalam’s World Records[8] for releasing the most number of short films across different genres, upon social issues and without dialogues on the same day.

Documentary films

Jatkar has directed a documentary based on the life of actress Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Baale Bangara.[9]

Television

Jatkar is the male protagonist of the Kannada serial Jothe Jotheyali. It was the show with the highest TRP in its opening week and one of the most watched show on Kannada television.[10]

Sahasa Simha Comic series

Sahasa Simha Comic series is a comic in South India which revolves around Detective Sahasa Simha who solves mysteries with the help of his grandchildren and fights stemmed through social issues.[11]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Chitte
Chitra
2002 Thuntata Sachin
2002 Mutham Joe Tamil film; credited as Ajayan
2003 Panchali
2004 Jyeshtha Ani
2005 Rama Shama Bhama Raja
2006 Good Luck Ani [12]
Neenello Naanalle Santosh
Dor Shankar Singh Hindi film
2007 Tamashegagi Anil
Sathyavan Savithri
Nali Naliyutha Surya
2010 Ijjodu Satya [13]
Kunidu Kunidu Ba Re
2014 Saam Daam Dand Bhedh Marathi film
2015 Shabari Male Yatre
2017 Kalaberake
Marali Manege Guest Appearance[4]
2018 Raja Simha Satya
Abhayhasta Guest Appearance
2023Triple RidingDr. Prem

Television
Show Year Channel Notes
Daddy No.1 2009 Zee Kannada Host
Jothe Jotheyali 2019 Zee Kannada Lead role

References
  1. "Vishnuvardhan's son-in-law recreating 'Shasa Simha' in 'Raja Simha'". lehren.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  2. Manjula (13 September 2020). "Vishnu Smaraka in Mysuru Will Be More Than Just A Memorial". thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  3. "Actor Aniruddh etches his name in three records for lengthy documentary on actress Bharati Vishnuvardhan". Mysooru News. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  4. "Marali Manege Music and Trailer Launched". Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  5. "Aniruddha Jatkar's latest short films touch upon various social issues – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  6. "Anirudha Bags Four India Book of Records – chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image". chitraloka.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  7. "Short film series wins records". Deccan Herald. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  8. pratiba. "Aniruddha Jatkar steps into Kalams Book of records". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  9. "Baale Bangara: Making of a superstar". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  10. "Jothe Jotheyali Listed As 2nd Popular Kannada Serial in Week 10 TRP Data". 18 March 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  11. "Keerthi & Amar Chitra Katha launches 2nd book in the SahasaSimha comic book series". indiainfoline.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  12. RG Vijayasarathy (26 July 2006). "Good Luck is above average". Rediff.com.
  13. "Ijjodu Grabs Attention". Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
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