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Indrajit Lankesh | |
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 Indrajit Lankesh in 2026 | |
| Born | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Occupations | Film director, actor and journalist |
| Spouse | Arpitha |
| Children | Samarjit Lankesh (Son) |
| Parent | P. Lankesh (father) |
| Relatives | Gauri Lankesh (sister) Kavitha Lankesh (sister) |
Indrajit Lankesh is an Indian filmmaker, producer, director, screenwriter, and television Personality of Kannada and Hindi films.[1] He is also the publisher of the weekly Kannada tabloid Lankesh Patrike. He is the son of iconic writer, journalist and film maker P. Lankesh.[2]
Early life
[edit]Indrajit comes from a prominent family of journalists and media publishers. His father P. Lankesh founded the highly successful weekly tabloid Lankesh Patrike. His sister Kavitha Lankesh[3] is a filmmaker and his other sister Gauri Lankesh was a journalist/activist.[4]
He involved in various social and philanthropic initiatives.[5]
Career
[edit]Film Career
[edit]Indrajit Lankesh began his career as a director in 2001. His debut film, Thuntata, was an Aniruddh – Rekha Vedavyas- Chaya Singh starrer, which won him the V. Shantaram Award for Best Debutant Director, along with the Shankarnag Award for the same.[6]
In 2004, Lankesh directed the film Monalisa starring Dhyan and Sadha in the lead roles. This film brought him to the limelight again and he received the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Director and Best Film.[7][8]
Indrajit is credited with introducing actress Deepika Padukone to the film industry,[9] casting her in her feature film debut, the 2006 Kannada romantic drama Aishwarya.[10]
He recently announced his involvement in a new directorial venture titled "Jai Hindh Jai Sindh:A Love Story",produced by Sammy Nanwani under the banner of Sammy's Entertainment.[11][12] The film features an ensemble cast including Mahesh Manjrekar, Vikram Kochhar, Indira Tiwari, Chhaya Kadam, Jaya Prada, and Zarina Wahab.[13]
Journalism Career
[edit]Indrajit Lankesh became the editor and publisher of the Kannada weekly tabloid Lankesh Patrike in 2000, following the death of its founder, P. Lankesh.[14] He has held these positions for over 25 years. The publication continues a policy of not accepting commercial advertisements,[15] relying on circulation sales and subscriptions.
As editor, Lankesh has overseen the tabloid's coverage of political and social matters in Karnataka. His work has included investigative reports on administrative corruption and social issues. In August 2020, he made a series of public statements regarding drug use and exploitation within the Kannada film industry.[16] Following these statements, he was summoned by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Bengaluru to provide information related to his claims.[17]
Television
[edit]Lankesh was a permanent judge on the Kannada comedy television series Majaa Talkies,[18] appearing on the show for over six years.[19]
Filmography
[edit]- Note: all films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Actor | |||
| 2002 | Thuntata | Yes | Yes | |
| 2003 | Lankesh Patrike | Yes | Yes | |
| 2004 | Monalisa | Yes | Yes | |
| 2006 | Aishwarya | Yes | Yes | |
| 2010 | Huduga Hudugi | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 | Dev Son of Mudde Gowda | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | Luv U Alia | Yes | Yes | |
| 2020 | Shakeela | Yes | Hindi film | |
| 2024 | Gowri | Yes | ||
| UI | Yes | |||
| 2026 | Jai Hindh Jai Sindh: A Love Sory | Yes | Hindi film | |
Awards and achievements
[edit]| Year | Awards and Award Category | Film | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Won - V Shantaram Award – Best Debut Director | Thuntata | [20] |
| 2004 | Won - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Director | Monalisa | [21] |
| 2006 | Won - Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada Aryabhatta Ragavendra Swamy Award Shankarnag Award for Direction | Aishwarya | [22] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Working with Samarjit has been a learning process for me: Indrajit Lankesh". The Times of India. 14 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "Attack on media persons condemnable: Indrajit Lankesh". The Hindu. 13 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "Will approach court if SIT fails to nab killers: Gauri Lankesh's brother Indrajit, sister Kavita". The New Indian Express. 7 September 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ Service, Express News (16 July 2024). "Indrajit Lankesh dedicates a song to his late sister Gauri Lankesh in his upcoming film Gowri". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "Kavitha Lankesh helps pool in funds for daily wage workers in the film industry". The Times of India. 7 March 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "On my pinboard - Indrajit Lankesh". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ RG Vijayasarathy (19 April 2006). "Indrajit Lankesh wants to quit direction". Rediff.com.
- ↑ "Indrajit Lankesh is quite the sportstar". The Times of India. 30 July 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "Biography: Deepika Padukone". Hindustan Times. 23 July 2012. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ↑ Vijayasarathy, R. G. "Deepika's Aishwarya is a must watch". Rediff. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Jai Hind Jai Sind - A Love Story brings Manjrekar, Jaya Prada and Zarina together; motion poster out now". ANI News. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Jai Hind Jai Sindh: Motion poster of Indrajit Lankesh's next released". Deccan Herald. 2 March 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Jaya Prada, Mahesh Manjrekar and Zarina Wahab unite for Indrajit Lankesh's Jai Hind Jai Sindh". The Times of India. 2 March 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ Reddy, Nandana (9 September 2017). "Gauri Lankesh's murder was not the first: To make it the last, the time to turn fearless is now". Economic and Political Weekly. 52 (2017).
- ↑ "Lankesh Patrike and the Economics of an ad-free tabloid". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ Anonymous (2 September 2020). "Filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh claims 15 people in Kannada films involved in drug trade, Sudeep distances himself from row". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ "Indrajit Lankesh deposes before police over claim on drugs in Kannada film industry". The Indian Express. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ "Indrajit Lankesh to sport hats on Majaa Talkies". The Times of India. 9 October 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ "'Attitude is a state of mind', says Indrajit Lankesh in his tweet". The Times of India. 3 May 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ "On my pinboard - Indrajit Lankesh". 4 July 2018.
- ↑ "Karnataka State Film Awards 2004-05 announced - Monalisa bagged the first best film award". www.viggy.com.
- ↑ "54th Fair One Filmfare Awards 2006 - Telugu cinema function". www.idlebrain.com.