Girija Lokesh
Born
1951-01-10 (age 75)[1]
1951-01-10 (age 75)[1]
Nationality
Indian
Indian
Occupation
Actress, film producer
Actress, film producer
Years active
1973–present
1973–present
Girija Lokesh is an Indian theatre and film actress and occasional film producer who works in Kannada cinema.[2] She is the widow of actor Lokesh, and is the mother of former actress Pooja Lokesh, and actor and television presenter Srujan Lokesh.[3] In recognition of her contribution towards Kannada cinema, she was honoured with Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka in 2013.[4]
Partial filmography
As actress
- Abachurina Post Office (1973)
- Maadi Madidavaru (1974)
- Kakana Kote (1977)
- Simhasana (1983)
- Nanjundi Kalyana (1989)
- Challenge Gopalakrishna (1990)
- Anukoolakkobba Ganda (1990)
- Ramachaari (1991)
- Halli Meshtru (1992)
- Mana Mecchida Sose (1992)
- Snehada Kadalalli (1992)
- Belliyappa Bangarappa (1992)
- Gadibidi Ganda (1993)
- Yarigu Helbedi (1994)
- Ulta Palta (1997)
- Ganga Yamuna (1997)
- Gattimela (2001)
- Ekadantha (2007)
- Nanda Loves Nanditha (2008)
- Aithalakkadi (2010)
- Sidlingu (2012)... Rangamma
- Manjunatha BA LLB (2012)
- Snehitaru (2012)
- Sangolli Rayanna (2012)
- Bhajarangi (2013)
- Jasmine 5 (2014)
- Gajakesari (2014)
- Preethiyinda (2015)
- Bullet Basya (2015)
- Krishna-Rukku (2016)
- Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu (2016)
- John Jani Janardhan (2016)
- Style Raja (2017)
- Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu (2018)
- Onti (TBA)
- Seetharama Kalyana (2019)
- Selfie Mummy Google Daddy (TBA)
As producer
- Karune Illada Kanoonu (1983)
Television appearances
| Title | Year | Channel | Role | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jothe Jotheyali | 2014 | Zee Kannada | Heroine mother | |
| Chota Champion | Participant | [5] | ||
| Majaa Talkies | 2015 | Colors Kannada | As guest | [6] |
| Ivalu Sujatha | 2019-2020 | Colors Kannada | Vanamala | [7] |
References
- ↑ Girija Lokesh gives us a peek into her past. The Hindu(10 Jan 2021). Retrieved 13 Jan 2021.
- ↑ Back on stage. The Hindu(8 April 2007). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ What do Rajinikanth and Rajkumar have in common?. The Times of India(15 May 2015). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Ko Channabasappa among 58 Rajyotsava awardees. Deccan Herald(30 October 2013). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Girja Lokesh, Dilip Raj and Roopashri on Chota Champion. The Times of India(18 May 2014). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Srujan to celebrate his birthday on Majaa Talkies. The Times of India(24 June 2015). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Ivalu Sujatha to premiere today; Actress Meghashri to play the lead role. The Times of India(26 August 2019). Retrieved 11 October 2019.