Master Anand

H. Anand, popularly known as Master Anand, is a Kannada actor, comedian, director and television host who debuted as a child artist. His performance as Ganesha in the Kannada film Gauri Ganesha alongside Ananth Nag, Sihi Kahi Chandru and Ramesh Bhat is widely acclaimed.

Master Anand
Born
H. Anand

(1984-01-04) 4 January 1984
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, Director, Comedian
Years active1989 – present
Television
  • SSLC Nan Maklu
  • Paduvaralli Paddegalu
  • Robo Family
  • Niguda Raatri
Websitehttp://masteranand.in

Career

Anand began his career as a child artist in V Ravichandran's Kindarijogi. As a child actor, he was often credited as Master. His first rose to fame with the 2002 film Friends. He then turned to comedy with the 2010 television series SSLC Nan Maklu, which was telecasted on Asianet Suvarna. In 2011, he debuted as a film director with 5 Idiots. He later directed Paduvaralli Paddegalu, a TV series for Asianet Suvarna and Robo Family, a TV series for Colors Kannada. He was a participant in the second season of Dancing Stars,[1] aired on Colors Kannada; he emerged as the winner[2] in the grand finale. He has acted in over 60 films[3] and has received various awards.[4] He even tasted success as a host through Drama Juniors which was telecasted in Zee Kannada followed by Comedy Khiladigalu which was judged by Jaggesh, Yogaraj Bhat and Rakshita.

Personal life

Anand was born on 4 January 1984 to V Hariharan and B S Latha in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He has a brother Arun who is also an actor. Anand acted in films like 'gajapade' and married to Yashaswini on 2 February 2010. The couple have a son and a daughter.

Awards and honours
  • Karnataka State Award: Best Child Artist (Gauri Ganesha - 1991–92)
  • Karnataka State Award: Best Child Artist (Thayi Illada Thavaru - 1994–95)
  • Filmfare Award: Best Child Artist (Makkala Sakshi 1995–96)

Filmography

Films

Television shows
Name of the Serial Role Channel
SSLC Nan Maklu Actor, director Star Suvarna
Paduvaralli Paddegalu
Robo Family Colors Kannada
Nigoodha Raathri Zee Kannada

Reality shows
Name of the Show Stage Presence Channel
Dancing Star - Season 2 Contestant, winner[6] Colors Kannada
Bigg Boss Kannada Contestant, finalist[7]
Drama Juniors Host[8] Zee Kannada
Comedy Khiladigalu[9]
Drama Juniors Season 2
Comedy Khiladigalu Season 2
Comedy Khiladigalu Championship
Drama Juniors Season 3
Comedy Kiladigalu Season 3

References
  1. "Master Anand peaking at the right time - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. "Exclusive! Master Anand wins Dancing Stars 2 - Times of India". The Times of India.
  5. "Exclusive biography of #MasterAnand and on his life". FilmiBeat.
  6. "Dancing Star 2 Grand Finale Winner Name Result Declared Who Won 2015 Title". Dekh News. 28 June 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  7. "Bigg Boss: Master Anand might win, says Akul Balaji - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  8. "Master Anand turns television host - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  9. "Zee Kannada Comedy Khiladigalu Saturday, Sunday Episode - CT News". CT News. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
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