Karthik Mahesh (born 7 October) is an Indian model and actor who mainly works in Kannada movies and television. He is the winner of Bigg Boss kannada season 10[1][2].
Early life
Mahesh hails from a middle-class family in Mysuru. Later, he shifted to Bengaluru because of his work. After starring as a model in print advertisements and tele ads, he became an actor taking part in television serials. He did his schooling in Marimallappa high school and St. Joseph's high school in Mysuru and also did his graduation in science at the S.B.R.R. Mahajana first grade college. He has a sister, Tejaswini Mahesh. He also studied Kamsale folk art for 10 years at J.S.S. college of arts, commerce and science.[3]
Career
In 2022, he acted in an national award-winning film Dollu, a Kannada movie and became popular with TV serials Puttakkana Makkalu, Akka, Bangari and Antarapata in Kannada. He played a role in Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe movie directed by Simple Suni.[1] He has nine years' experience in the film industry.[4]
In 2023, after 112 days in the house,[5] Mahesh won the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 hosted by actor Sudeep.[6] Apart from the glittering cup, he also won a cash prize of Rs.50 lakh, a Brezza car and an e-scooter.[7] He secured 2,97,39,904.votes and defeated Drone Pratap by over 70 lakh votes. The Big Boss house is located at the Innovative Film City, Bidadi, on the outskirts of Bengaluru.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dollu | Bhadra | |
| 2024 | Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe | Ekanjith | |
| Mooku Jeeva | |||
| 2025 | Moksha Patam | Ameesh | Short Film |
| 2026 | Alpha: Men Love Vengeance | Special appearance | |
| Template:Pending film | Post-Production | ||
| Template:Pending film | Riddesh Chinnayya | Filming | |
| Template:Pending film | Rama | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021Template:Endash2022 | Puttakkana Makkalu | Chandru | Zee Kannada | Left in 2022[9] |
| Akka | ETV Kannada | |||
| Bangari | Colors Super | |||
| 2023Template:Endashpresent | Antarapata | Colors Kannada | ||
| 2023Template:Endash2024 | Bigg Boss Kannada | Participant | Colors Kannada | Season 10; winner |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bigg Boss Kannada 10 Winner Karthik Mahesh To Be An Integral Part Of Simple Suni's Next. News18(2024-02-01). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ BBK10 Winner Karthik: ಕಾರ್ತಿಕ್ ಮುಡಿಗೇರಿದ ಬಿಗ್ ಬಾಸ್ ಕನ್ನಡ 10 ಕಿರೀಟ. Zee News Kannada. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 Contestant Winner Karthik Mahesh Biography, Boss, Bigg. Bigg Boss(2024-02-03). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ 'ರಾತ್ರೋ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಈ ಥರ ಯಶಸ್ಸು ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದ್ರೆ ನನಗೆ ಮಾತಾಡೋಕೆ ಬರ್ತಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ': 'ಬಿಗ್ ಬಾಸ್' ವಿಜೇತ Karthik Mahesh. Vijay Karnataka. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ Bigg Boss Kannada 10 Grand Finale Highlights; Karthik Mahesh emerges as the winner. The Times of India(2024-01-29). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 Grand Finale Highlights: Karthik Mahesh is the winner of Sudeep's show. The Indian Express(2024-01-28). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ Karthik Mahesh wins 'Bigg Boss Kannada 10', takes home Rs 50 lakh, car, scooter. India Today. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ BK10: Congratulations Karthik Mahesh Trending. Deccan Chronicle(2024-01-28). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/puttakkana-makkalu-fame-chandru-aka-karthik-mahesh-quits-the-show/articleshow/91829097.cms