Srinagar Kitty

Krishna (born 8 July 1977) known by his stage name Srinagar Kitty, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Kannada television series and films. He started off as a child artist working in a host of television serialized dramas before making his film debut in 2003 in small supporting roles.

Srinagar Kitty
Born
Krishna

(1977-07-08) 8 July 1977
Bangalore, India
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Bhavana Belagere

His first major film as a lead actor was Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008) which opened to positive reviews with his performance being noted. Following this, he featured in many feature films, notably Mathe Mungaru (2010), Savaari (2009), Hudugaru (2011) and Sanju Weds Geetha (2011). The success of these films established him as one of the leading actors in Kannada cinema.[1]

Family and Early Background

Kitty comes from a joint family where he is the last child born to his parents. He is married to TV producer Bhavana Belegere and is the son-in-law of noted writer, journalist and TV Presenter Ravi Belagere.

Career

Television

He started his career early as a Child artist with TV serials like – Malanadina Chitragalu, Doddamane, Kandana Kavya among many others. During this time, he was even active in stage plays and acted in plays like Kaadu, Kappe Bhavi Nakshatra, Akka, Namma Nimmagalobba, Sanje Mallige.

Post his education, he starred TV serials for ETV, Udaya and Suvarna – prominent among them being, Chandrika, Preethigagi, Ananda Sagara, Mane Mane Kathe and Bhoomi.

Films

Kitty made his debut in films with the 2003 Kannada language film Chandra Chakori, in which he appeared in a negative role. He then appeared in negative roles with films like Gowdru, Love Story, Aadhi, Ayya and Vishnusene most of which releases in the year 2005.

He made his debut in a lead role in Giri and followed it with Inthi Ninna Preethiya which gave him stardom. He then appeared in Olave Jeevana Lekkachaara, Janumada Gelathi, Mathe Mungaru, Savaari, Male Barali Manju Irali, Swayamvara, Sanju Weds Geetha and Hudugaru, all of which saw moderate success with Sanju Weds Geetha and Hudugaru seeing success at the box-office. His performance in Savaari won him the Filmfare Special Jury Award.

Gifted with a great baritone, Kitty has also lent his voice for the character of Lord Ram in a radio programme titled Radio Ramayana which is aired on Fever 104 FM, Bangalore.

In 2014, Kitty appeared in a triple role in the film Bahuparak[2] and also sang the song "Simple Preethige" for the film.[3]

Awards and Accolades
  • 2009 - Filmfare Special Jury Award - Savaari

Filmography
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes
2003Chandra ChakoriSupporting role
2004Abbabba Entha HudugaSupporting role
2004GowdruSupporting role
2005AyyaSupporting role
2005AadiSupporting role
2005GiriGiriLead role
2005Love StorySupporting role
2005Vishnu SenaSupporting role
2006Iruvar MattumAzhaguTamil film
Credited as Abhay
2008Inthi Ninna PreethiyaRajeevaCredited as Krishna
2008Janumada Gelathi
2009SavaariGaali SeenuFilmfare Special Award
2009Olave Jeevana LekkachaaraBalachandra ("Balu")
2009Male Barali Manju IraliVishwas
2010SwayamvaraAjay
2010Mathe MungaruNarayan / Naani
2011Sanju Weds GeethaSanju
2011HudugaruChandruNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Kannada
2011I Am Sorry Mathe Banni PreethsonaCameo appearance
2011PanchamruthaPurushottam
2012Ko KoKitty
2012Kilady KittyKitty
2012Ball PenCameo appearance
Also co-producer
2013Simple Agi Ondh Love StoryCameo appearance
2013TonyTonyAlso co-producer
2013AppayyaAppayya
2013BhajarangiHimselfSpecial appearance in song "Bossu Nam Bossu"
2014Nan Life AlliCameo appearance
2014Savaari 2Seenu
2014Paru Wife of DevadasDeva
2014BahuparakManas / Mani / Mouni
2014Namaste MadamNanda Gopal
2015AbhinetriCameo appearance
2015Ring RoadCameo appearance
2016Whatsapp LoveSpecial appearance
2016Happy BirthdayGuest appearance
2017Siliconn CitySanjay
2020GarudaFilming
2020Avatar PurushaFilming
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References
  1. "I want to be an actor, not a star: Srinagara Kitty". The Times of India. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  2. "Kitty in Triple Role". indiaglitz.com. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  3. "Meghana New Discovery". indiaglitz.com. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
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