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Dhruva Sarja
Dhruva Sarja (born 6 October 1988)[2] is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada films. He made his acting debut in the 2012 film, Addhuri.
Dhruva Sarja | |
|---|---|
Sarja in 2021 | |
| Born | 6 October 1988 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | Prerana Shankar (m. 2019) |
| Relatives | See Sarja family |
Career edit
Sarja debuted in films with the 2012 film Addhuri. His portrayal of Arjun as the male lead, opposite Radhika Pandit, received praise from critics.[3] He signed for his next film Bahaddur with his close friend Chethan Kumar in 2013. The film became commercially successful[4][5] and in April 2015 he signed for Bharjari.[6] His next film has been tilted Pogaru.[citation needed]
Personal life edit
Dhruva Sarja's brother Chiranjeevi Sarja, who was also an actor in Kannada films, died on 7 June 2020.[9] Their paternal uncle Arjun Sarja is a South Indian actor, and their grandfather Shakti Prasad was also an actor in Kannada films.
Dhruva Sarja got engaged to his childhood friend Prerana on 9 December 2018.[10] They married on 25 November 2019.[11]
Filmography edit
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Addhuri | Arjun | Debut as lead role film | [12] |
| 2014 | Bahaddur | Ashok Raj Bahaddur | [13] | |
| 2017 | Bharjari | Surya Rudraprathap | [14] | |
| 2018 | Prema Baraha | Himself | Special appearance in "Jai Hanumantha" | [15] |
| 2021 | Pogaru | P. Ramakrishna (Shiva) | [16] | |
| 2024 | Martin † | Martin | Completed | [17] |
| KD - The Devil † | Kaalidasa alias Kaali alias KD | Filming | [18] |
As a dubbing artiste edit
| Year | Title | Actor | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Raja Marthanda | Chiranjeevi Sarja | [19] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Award | Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIIMA Awards | 2012 | Best Male Debutant | Addhuri | Won | [20] |
| 2014 | Best Actor | Bahaddur | Nominated | [21] | |
| 2017 | Best Actor | Bharjari | Nominated | [22][23] | |
| Suvarna Film Awards | 2013 | Best Debutant | Addhuri | Won | [24] |
| Udaya Film Awards | 2013 | Best Debutant - Male | Addhuri | Won | [25] |
References edit
- ^ "Dhruva Sarja: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Kannada 8 fame Shamanth Gowda wishes actor Dhruva Sarja on his birthday with a throwback picture". The Times of India. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Addhuri Movie Review: Fun film replete with emotions". India Today. 19 June 2012. from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ "Dhruv Has His Cake and Eats it Too". The New Indian Express. 8 October 2014. from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ "Dhruva Sarja set to romance two beauties". The Times of India. 3 September 2014. from the original on 9 September 2014. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ Sharadhaa A. (14 April 2015). "Bharjari Kicks Off With Dhruva and Chethan". The New Indian Express. newindianexpress.com. from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ "Dhruva Sarja, A Harsha in talks for a film". Cinema Express. 17 March 2021. from the original on 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Pogaru actor Dhruva Sarja and A Harsha to join hands for a fresh project?". The Times of India. 18 March 2021. from the original on 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passes away at 39". The Hindu. from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Actor Dhruva Sarja to get engaged to his girlfriend on this date". The Times of India. 16 November 2018.
- ^ "Sarja weds Prerana". Deccan Chronicle. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Review: Addhuri".
- ^ "Bahaddur Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Bahaddur by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Bharjari movie review: A worn-out storyline".
- ^ "Arjun Sarja says Jai Anjaneya".
- ^ "'Pogaru' movie review: A riot of toxic masculinity". 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Team Martin to resume with the climax shoot from August 5".
- ^ "Kannada Star Dhruva Sarja's Pan Indian Film Titled 'KD - The Devil'". Outlook. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ S., Sridevi (6 October 2023). "Raja Marthanda Movie Review : Rajamarthanda review: Chiranjeevi Sarja's last onscreen outing is a revenge drama". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "SIIMA in Sharjah postponed to September". Gulf News. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ Ujala Ali Khan (8 August 2015). "Dubai hosts fourth South Indian International Movie Awards". thenational.ae. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2018 - Telugu, Kannada nomination list out". International Business Times. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2018 Telugu Kannada winners list". International Business Times. 16 September 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "Watch: Dhruva Sarja celebrates wife Prerana's birthday with romantic gesture". 18 December 2020.
- ^ Eng, David. (2013-03-06) 2013 Udaya Film Awards – winners. Chino Kino. Retrieved on 2016-02-27.
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