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{{Short description|Indian Kannada actor}} |
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| name = Rishi |
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| caption = Rishi at [[Operation Alamelamma]] (2017) success press meet |
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| caption = Rishi at [[Operation Alamelamma]] (2017) success press meet |
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| birth_name = Monish Nagaraj |
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| birth_date = 21 June 1988 |
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| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], |
| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India |
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| residence = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]] |
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| nationality = [[India]]n |
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| yearsactive = 2014–present |
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| occupation = Actor |
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| spouse = {{marriage|Swathi Parasuraman|2019}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/love-fame-and-cinema-newlyweds-actor-rishi-and-content-writer-swathi-open-tnm-112970 | title=Love, fame and cinema: Newlyweds actor Rishi and content writer Swathi open up to TNM | publisher=The NewsMinute | work=Ikyatha Yerasala | date=26 November 2019 | accessdate=11 June 2021}}</ref> |
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| relatives = RJ Nethra (sister)<ref>{{cite web |last1=R. |first1=Shilpa Sebastian |title=From mike to the camera |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/from-mike-to-the-camera/article24338957.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=30 November 2021 |language=en-IN |date=5 July 2018}}</ref> |
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'''Rishi''' is an Indian film actor, who works mainly in [[Kannada cinema]]. An engineering graduate, he was an active theatre artist before venturing into the Kannada film industry. He rose to fame with the 2017 blockbuster film [[Operation Alamelamma]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/230717/operation-alamelamma-movie-review-get-abducted-for-fun-and-entertainment.html|title=Operation Alamelamma movie review: Get abducted for fun and entertainment|date=2017-07-23|work=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en}}</ref>. |
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'''Monish Nagaraj''', known by his [[Stage name|screen name]] '''Rishi''', is an Indian actor, who works mainly in [[Kannada cinema]]. An engineering graduate, he was an active theatre artist before venturing into the Kannada film industry. He rose to fame with the 2017 blockbuster film [[Operation Alamelamma]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/230717/operation-alamelamma-movie-review-get-abducted-for-fun-and-entertainment.html|title=Operation Alamelamma movie review: Get abducted for fun and entertainment|date=2017-07-23|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Early Life and Education== |
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==Early life and education== |
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'''Rishi''' was born in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]] and bought up in [[Mysore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. He did his schooling from [[St. Joseph's High School, Mysore|St. Joseph's School, Mysore]] and Pre - University course from [[Marimallappa High School|Marimallappa 's College, Mysore]]. He went on to attend [[JSS Science and Technology University|Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysore]], pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/as-an-actor-you-are-forced-to-be-on-your-toes-at-all-times-rishi/articleshow/59618385.cms|title=As an actor, you are forced to be on your toes at all times: Rishi - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref>. |
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Rishi was born in [[Bangalore]] and brought up in [[Mysore]], Karnataka. His father K. C. Nagaraj was a bank official working in [[Kaveri Grameena Bank]] and his mother Anala Nagaraj, is a home maker. His birth name is Monish Nagaraj.<ref>{{cite video |title=Rishi's Remuneration After #Kavaludari {{!}} Star Express Kannada |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jSYk1JscG4 |publisher=Radio City India |access-date=30 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He did his schooling from St Joseph's Primary School, Mysore and Pre - University course from [[Marimallappa High School|Marimallappa 's College, Mysore]]. He went on to attend Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/as-an-actor-you-are-forced-to-be-on-your-toes-at-all-times-rishi/articleshow/59618385.cms|title=As an actor, you are forced to be on your toes at all times: Rishi|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref> |
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During his engineering days, Rishi developed a keen interest in acting and started performing with various amateur theatre groups in Mysore. He was in charge of the dramatics team at his college and also worked as a Radio Jockey outside<ref>{{Cite news|url= |
During his engineering days, Rishi developed a keen interest in acting and started performing with various amateur theatre groups in Mysore. He was in charge of the dramatics team at his college and also worked as a Radio Jockey outside.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/280617/thriller-nights-for-rishi.html|title=Thriller nights for Rishi|date=2017-06-28|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Through campus placement upon graduation, |
Through campus placement upon graduation, Rishi got a job in a company and entered a brief corporate stint. Following this, he quit his job to become an entrepreneur in the retail interiors and merchandising field. |
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Rishi continued to perform with established theatre groups in Bangalore until |
He then got an opportunity to appear in [[T. N. Seetharam]]'s ''Mahaparva''. Rishi continued to perform with established theatre groups in Bangalore until he got an opportunity to appear in a television daily, ''Anuroopa'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/rishi-speaks-about-being-a-tv-boy/articleshow/56047232.cms|title=TV has a reach that even films aspire to garner: Rishi|last=Daithotal|first=Madhu|date=19 December 2016|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> which was telecast on [[Star India|Star Suvarna]]. His character portrayal in the serial won him Best Actor consecutively for two years at the Star Suvarna Parivar awards. |
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=== Debut and recognition === |
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In 2016, director [[Suni (director)|Suni]] of [[Simple Agi Ondh Love Story|''Simple Agi Ondh Love Story'']] fame noticed his acting and cast him for his thriller comedy film [[Operation Alamelamma]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manish-rishi-set-make-sandalwood-debut-operation-alamelamma-64439|title=Manish Rishi set to make Sandalwood debut with ‘Operation Alamelamma’|date=2017-06-30|work=The News Minute|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.desimartini.com/news/kannada/rishi-all-set-for-operation-alamelamma/article55723.html|title=Rishi All Set For ‘Operation Alamelamma’|work=Desimartini|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en}}</ref>. The film became one of the major blockbuster hits of 2017<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/sunis-operation-alamelamma-emerges-victorious-sandalwood-box-office-736679|title=Suni's Operation Alamelamma emerges victorious at the Sandalwood box office|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|work=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en}}</ref>, also releasing in countries like USA and Europe<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kannada-thriller-operation-alamelamma-theatrical-rights-bagged-makers-raajakumara-61965|title=Kannada thriller 'Operation Alamelamma' theatrical rights bagged by makers of 'Raajakumara'|date=2017-05-13|work=The News Minute|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/130817/namma-global-invasion.html|title=Namma global invasion!|date=2017-08-13|work=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en}}</ref>. Rishi gained wide acclaim for his debut lead role of Purmy<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/director-suni-s-operation-alamelamma-release-next-month-63750|title=Director Suni’s 'Operation Alamelamma' to release next month|date=2017-06-16|work=The News Minute|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref>, a vegetable vendor. |
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In 2016, director [[Suni (director)|Suni]] of ''[[Simple Agi Ondh Love Story]]'' fame cast Rishi for his thriller comedy film [[Operation Alamelamma]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manish-rishi-set-make-sandalwood-debut-operation-alamelamma-64439|title=Rishi set to make Sandalwood debut with 'Operation Alamelamma'|date=2017-06-30|work=The News Minute|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.desimartini.com/news/kannada/rishi-all-set-for-operation-alamelamma/article55723.html|title=Rishi All Set For 'Operation Alamelamma'|work=Desimartini|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en}}</ref> The film became one of the major blockbuster hits of 2017,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/sunis-operation-alamelamma-emerges-victorious-sandalwood-box-office-736679|title=Suni's Operation Alamelamma emerges victorious at the Sandalwood box office|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|work=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en}}</ref> also releasing in countries like USA and Europe.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kannada-thriller-operation-alamelamma-theatrical-rights-bagged-makers-raajakumara-61965|title=Kannada thriller 'Operation Alamelamma' theatrical rights bagged by makers of 'Raajakumara'|date=2017-05-13|work=The News Minute|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/130817/namma-global-invasion.html|title=Namma global invasion!|date=2017-08-13|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en}}</ref> Rishi gained wide acclaim for his debut lead role of Purmy,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/director-suni-s-operation-alamelamma-release-next-month-63750|title=Director Suni's 'Operation Alamelamma' to release next month|date=2017-06-16|work=The News Minute|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref> a vegetable vendor. His next release was in 2019 named ''[[Kavaludaari]]'' which was directed by [[Hemanth Rao]] of [[Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu|Godhi Banna Sadharna Maykattu]] fame and produced by [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] under his production house ''[[PRK Productions]].'' The film became a blockbuster hit and Rishi gained huge appreciation for his role as Inspector K.S.Shyam from both critics and as well as by audience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/rishi-bags-second-film-before-his-first-is-out/articleshow/59274486.cms|title=RISHI BAGS SECOND FILM BEFORE HIS FIRST IS OUT|last=Prasad S|first=Shyam|date=23 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/jun/14/rishi-as-police-officer-in-thrilling-kavalu-daari-1616752.html|title=Rishi as police officer in thrilling Kavalu Daari|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref> |
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Rishi has finished shooting for ''Sakalakala Vallabha'' which is being directed and co produced by Jacob Verghese along with Tamil actor and producer [[Dhanush]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/oct/07/rishi-to-lead-in-dhanushs-sandalwood-debut-1667901.html|title=Rishi to lead in Dhanush's Sandalwood debut|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/12/after-malayalam-dhanush-eyes-the-kannada-industry-1671500.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215221225/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/12/after-malayalam-dhanush-eyes-the-kannada-industry-1671500.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 December 2017|title=After Malayalam, Dhanush eyes the Kannada industry|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rishis-next-will-see-dhanushs-backing/articleshow/60982628.cms|title=Rishi's next will see Dhanush's backing|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dhanush-ropes-operation-alamelamma-star-sandalwood-debut-69781|title=Dhanush ropes in 'Operation Alamelamma' star for Sandalwood debut|date=2017-10-10|work=The News Minute|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref> He is also acting in ''Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakaasha'' and ''Ramana avatara'' |
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==Personal life== |
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Rishi’s lives primarily in Bangalore. He is the younger sibling of popular radio jockey, actor and [[Bigg Boss Kannada 3]] contestant RJ ''Nethra''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Rishi-in-a-thriller-film/articleshow/52235778.cms|title=Rishi in a thriller film - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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===Films=== |
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| 2013 ||''Money Honey Shani''|| Shekar || Credit as Monish Nagaraj || |
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| 2014 ||''KA''|| Charle || || |
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| 2015 |
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|''[[Aatagara]]'' |
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| Siddharth Mayya |
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|2017 |
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| ''[[Operation Alamelamma]]'' |
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| Paramesh "Purmy" |
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| Debut as lead actor |
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| rowspan="2" |2019 |
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|''[[Kavaludaari]]'' |
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|Shyam |
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|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/jun/14/rishi-as-police-officer-in-thrilling-kavalu-daari-1616752.html|title=Rishi as police officer in thrilling Kavalu Daari|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-23}}</ref> |
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|''[[Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha]]'' |
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/oct/14/dhanya-balakrishna-to-make-kannada-debut-opposite-rishi-8319.html|title=Dhanya Balakrishna to make Kannada debut opposite Rishi|website=[[Cinema Express]]|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref> |
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|2021|| ''[[Mugilpete]]'' || Gowtham || Cameo appearance || |
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| rowspan="3" |2022 |
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|''[[One Cut Two Cut]]'' |
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|Groom |
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| ''[[Nodi Swamy Ivanu Irode Heege]]'' |
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|Sai |
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|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rishi's next titled Nodi Swamy Ivanu Irode Heege|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2021/jun/21/rishis-next-titled-nodi-swamy-ivanu-irode-heege-25086.html|access-date=2021-06-21|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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|''[[Thurthu Nirgamana]]'' |
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|Actor Vikram |
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|''[[Ramana Avatara]]'' |
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|Rama |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pranitha Subhash and Rishi mesmerised by the beauty of Mangaluru locales |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/pranitha-subhash-and-rishi-mesmerised-by-the-beauty-of-mangaluru-locales/articleshow/71393683.cms |access-date=2019-12-20 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |
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| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Sakalakala Vallabha'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |
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|''Post-production'' |
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/jun/10/sakalakala-vallabha--is-the-title-of-rishis-upcoming-film-directed-by-jacob-varghese-1988480.html|title=Sakalakala Vallabha is the title of Rishi's upcoming film directed by Jacob Varghese|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref> |
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|style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Seere''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rishi-and-rachita-ram-team-up-for-a-new-film/articleshow/71876805.cms|title=Rishi and Rachita Ram team up for a new film|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yogaraj-bhat-and-shashank-to-back-rishis-next/articleshow/68046869.cms|title=Yogaraj Bhat and Shashank to back Rishi's next|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref> |
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===Television=== |
===Television=== |
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| 2014 |
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| ''Mahaparva'' |
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| [[ETV News Kannada|ETV Kannada]] |
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| 2016 |
| 2016 |
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| ''Anuroopa'' |
| ''Anuroopa'' |
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| Rishi |
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| [[Star India|Star Suvarna]] |
| [[Star India|Star Suvarna]] |
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| Credited as Rishi |
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| 2023 |
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| ''[[Shaitan (TV series)|Shaitan]]'' |
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| Bali |
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==Awards== |
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| 2018 |
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|2014 |
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|''Ka'' |
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|2016 |
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|''Money Honey Shani'' |
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|2017 |
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|''[[Operation Alamelamma]]'' |
|''[[Operation Alamelamma]]'' |
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|[[7th South Indian International Movie Awards|7th SIIMA Awards]] |
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|Debut as a lead |
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|[[South Indian International Movie Awards|Best Debut Actor]] |
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|{{won}} |
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-awards-live-update-check-out-see-tollywood-sandalwood-winners-list-780619|title=SIIMA Awards 2018 Kannada winners list|website=International Business Times|date=16 September 2018|access-date=19 January 2020}}</ref> |
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| 2020 |
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|2018 |
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|rowspan=2|''[[Kavaludaari]]'' |
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|''Kavalu Daari'' |
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|Critics Choice Awards 2020 |
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|Filming |
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|Best Actor - Kannada |
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|{{won}} |
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/critics-choice-film-awards-2020-complete-winners-list-6336210/|title=Critics' Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete winners list|website=Indian Express|access-date=7 July 2020}}</ref> |
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| 2021 |
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|[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards|9th SIIMA Awards]] |
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|[[South Indian International Movie Awards|Best Actor]] |
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|{{nom}} |
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Latest revision as of 01:44, 30 November 2024
Rishi | |
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Born | Monish Nagaraj 21 June 1988 |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2014–present |
Spouse |
Swathi Parasuraman (m. 2019) |
Relatives | RJ Nethra (sister)[2] |
Monish Nagaraj, known by his screen name Rishi, is an Indian actor, who works mainly in Kannada cinema. An engineering graduate, he was an active theatre artist before venturing into the Kannada film industry. He rose to fame with the 2017 blockbuster film Operation Alamelamma.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Rishi was born in Bangalore and brought up in Mysore, Karnataka. His father K. C. Nagaraj was a bank official working in Kaveri Grameena Bank and his mother Anala Nagaraj, is a home maker. His birth name is Monish Nagaraj.[4] He did his schooling from St Joseph's Primary School, Mysore and Pre - University course from Marimallappa 's College, Mysore. He went on to attend Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering.[5]
During his engineering days, Rishi developed a keen interest in acting and started performing with various amateur theatre groups in Mysore. He was in charge of the dramatics team at his college and also worked as a Radio Jockey outside.[6]
Career
[edit]Through campus placement upon graduation, Rishi got a job in a company and entered a brief corporate stint. Following this, he quit his job to become an entrepreneur in the retail interiors and merchandising field.
He then got an opportunity to appear in T. N. Seetharam's Mahaparva. Rishi continued to perform with established theatre groups in Bangalore until he got an opportunity to appear in a television daily, Anuroopa,[7] which was telecast on Star Suvarna. His character portrayal in the serial won him Best Actor consecutively for two years at the Star Suvarna Parivar awards.
Debut and recognition
[edit]In 2016, director Suni of Simple Agi Ondh Love Story fame cast Rishi for his thriller comedy film Operation Alamelamma.[8][9] The film became one of the major blockbuster hits of 2017,[10] also releasing in countries like USA and Europe.[11][12] Rishi gained wide acclaim for his debut lead role of Purmy,[13] a vegetable vendor. His next release was in 2019 named Kavaludaari which was directed by Hemanth Rao of Godhi Banna Sadharna Maykattu fame and produced by Puneeth Rajkumar under his production house PRK Productions. The film became a blockbuster hit and Rishi gained huge appreciation for his role as Inspector K.S.Shyam from both critics and as well as by audience.[14][15]
Rishi has finished shooting for Sakalakala Vallabha which is being directed and co produced by Jacob Verghese along with Tamil actor and producer Dhanush.[16][17][18][19] He is also acting in Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakaasha and Ramana avatara
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | Money Honey Shani | Shekar | Credit as Monish Nagaraj | |
2014 | KA | Charle | ||
2015 | Aatagara | Siddharth Mayya | Cameo appearance | |
2017 | Operation Alamelamma | Paramesh "Purmy" | Debut as lead actor | [20] |
2019 | Kavaludaari | Shyam | [21] | |
Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha | Vedanth | [22] | ||
2021 | Mugilpete | Gowtham | Cameo appearance | |
2022 | One Cut Two Cut | Groom | Cameo appearance | |
Nodi Swamy Ivanu Irode Heege | Sai | [23] | ||
Thurthu Nirgamana | Actor Vikram | Cameo appearance | ||
2024 | Ramana Avatara | Rama | [24] | |
Sakalakala Vallabha † | TBA | Post-production | [25] | |
Seere† | TBA | Filming | [26][27] |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Television | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | Mahaparva | ETV Kannada | ||
2016 | Anuroopa | Rishi | Star Suvarna | Credited as Rishi |
2023 | Shaitan | Bali | Disney+Hotstar | Telugu web series |
Awards
[edit]Year | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | Operation Alamelamma | 7th SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Actor | Won | [28] |
2020 | Kavaludaari | Critics Choice Awards 2020 | Best Actor - Kannada | Won | [29] |
2021 | 9th SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Love, fame and cinema: Newlyweds actor Rishi and content writer Swathi open up to TNM". Ikyatha Yerasala. The NewsMinute. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ R., Shilpa Sebastian (5 July 2018). "From mike to the camera". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Operation Alamelamma movie review: Get abducted for fun and entertainment". Deccan Chronicle. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ Rishi's Remuneration After #Kavaludari | Star Express Kannada. Radio City India. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "As an actor, you are forced to be on your toes at all times: Rishi". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Thriller nights for Rishi". Deccan Chronicle. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ Daithotal, Madhu (19 December 2016). "TV has a reach that even films aspire to garner: Rishi". The Times of India.
- ^ "Rishi set to make Sandalwood debut with 'Operation Alamelamma'". The News Minute. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Rishi All Set For 'Operation Alamelamma'". Desimartini. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ Upadhyaya, Prakash. "Suni's Operation Alamelamma emerges victorious at the Sandalwood box office". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Kannada thriller 'Operation Alamelamma' theatrical rights bagged by makers of 'Raajakumara'". The News Minute. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Namma global invasion!". Deccan Chronicle. 13 August 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Director Suni's 'Operation Alamelamma' to release next month". The News Minute. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ Prasad S, Shyam (23 June 2017). "RISHI BAGS SECOND FILM BEFORE HIS FIRST IS OUT".
- ^ "Rishi as police officer in thrilling Kavalu Daari". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Rishi to lead in Dhanush's Sandalwood debut". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "After Malayalam, Dhanush eyes the Kannada industry". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Rishi's next will see Dhanush's backing". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Dhanush ropes in 'Operation Alamelamma' star for Sandalwood debut". The News Minute. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Operation alamelamma by simple Suni". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Rishi as police officer in thrilling Kavalu Daari". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ "Dhanya Balakrishna to make Kannada debut opposite Rishi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Rishi's next titled Nodi Swamy Ivanu Irode Heege". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Pranitha Subhash and Rishi mesmerised by the beauty of Mangaluru locales". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Sakalakala Vallabha is the title of Rishi's upcoming film directed by Jacob Varghese". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Rishi and Rachita Ram team up for a new film". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Yogaraj Bhat and Shashank to back Rishi's next". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2018 Kannada winners list". International Business Times. 16 September 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "Critics' Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete winners list". Indian Express. Retrieved 7 July 2020.