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| '''Samarjit Lankesh''' is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry, known for his debut in the ''Summer Holidays'' as a child artist and in 2024 film ] in the lead role.<ref>{{Cite news |last=M.V |first=Vivek |date=2024-08-16 |title= |
'''Samarjit Lankesh''' is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry, known for his debut in the ''Summer Holidays'' as a child artist and in 2024 film ] in the lead role.<ref>{{Cite news |last=M.V |first=Vivek |date=2024-08-16 |title='Gowri' movie review: Samarjit Lankesh's launchpad squanders its potential |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gowri-movie-review-samarjit-lankeshs-launchpad-squanders-its-potential/article68532098.ece |access-date=2024-12-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
| == Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Latest revision as of 08:37, 28 December 2024
| Samarjit Lankesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bengaluru |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Height | 6'2 |
| Father | Indrajit Lankesh |
Samarjit Lankesh is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry, known for his debut in the Summer Holidays as a child artist and in 2024 film Gowri in the lead role.
Early life
Born into a family with a cinematic and literary heritage, he is the son of director and producer Indrajit Lankesh and the grandson of writer-filmmaker P. Lankesh. whose works are considered seminal in modern Kannada literature. He is nephew of Gauri Lankesh and Kavitha Lankesh.
Raised in Bengaluru, Samarjit completed his schooling at The Valley School and National Hill View Public School.
He later pursued theatre studies and received training in acting and filmmaking from an institute in New York, equipping him with a foundation for his career in the entertainment industry.
Career
He started his career in films as child artist from the film Summer Holidays directed by Kavitha Lankesh.
In 2024, Samarjit made his acting debut as lead in the Kannada film Gowri, directed by his father, Indrajit Lankesh.
Following the success of Gowri, Samarjit has garnered attention from major production houses indicating a future in the film industry.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Summer Holidays | English Kannada |
Child actor | |
| 2024 | Gowri | Raja, Gowri | Kannada |
References
- M.V, Vivek (2024-08-16). "'Gowri' movie review: Samarjit Lankesh's launchpad squanders its potential". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "Samarjit Lankesh: Playing a lead role carries more responsibility". The Times of India. 2024-08-12. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "I am glad that Samarjit is carrying forward my father's legacy: Indrajit Lankesh". The Times of India. 2024-08-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (2023-08-14). "Kannada filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh to direct son Samarjit's debut film". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Khajane, Muralidhara (2023-01-25). "P Lankesh, a sceptic and saint who ploughed a lonely furrow". The South First. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "Movies were always on my mind: Samarjit Lankesh". The Times of India. 2023-08-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "Kavitha Lankesh's 'Summer Holidays' hits the screens". The Times of India. 2018-08-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Sharadhaa, A. (2018-07-30). "I would rather work with children than any big star: Kavitha Lankesh". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "Working with Samarjit has been a learning process for me: Indrajit Lankesh". The Times of India. 2024-08-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Sharadhaa, A. (2024-08-20). "'Gowri' movie review: A charming Samarjit Lankesh shoulders this heartfelt commercial entertainer". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Anjanappa, Bharath (2024-08-15). "Gowri Movie Review: A New Star Emerges". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Anjanappa, Bharath (2024-09-23). "Samarjit in the lens of Dharma and Lyka Productions". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "Major Film Banners Eye Samarjit Lankesh Post His Debut In 'Gowri'". Times Now. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- VN, Manjula (2024-09-25). "ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಭಾರತದ ಬಿಗ್ ಬ್ಯಾನರ್ 'ಲೈಕಾ ಪ್ರೊಡಕ್ಷನ್ಸ್ ' ಜೊತೆ ಸಮರ್ಜಿತ್ ಸಿನಿಮಾ?". Kannada Prabha (in Kannada). Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.