Nirup Bhandari

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Nirup Bhandari
Nirup Bhandari.jpg
Bhandari in 2019
Born (1984-08-13) 13 August 1984 (age 37)
Puttur, Karnataka, India
Alma materVVIET
OccupationActor
Years active2015–present
Notable work
RangiTaranga
Spouse(s)
Dhanya
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(m. 2016)​
RelativesAnup Bhandari (Brother)

Nirup Bhandari is an Indian actor who works in Kannada cinema.[1] He made his debut in the 2015 critically and commercially acclaimed movie RangiTaranga,[2][3][4] [5]

Early life[]

Nirup Bhandari was born on 13th August in Puttur, Karnataka to Sudhakar Bhandary and Rathna Bhandary. Later the family moved to Mysore. Nirup completed his graduation (Electronics & Communication Bachelor's degree) from Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering & Technology (VVIET), Mysore. On completion of his graduation he started working at SAP Labs India.

Career[]

While working at SAP, Nirup started learning acting under renowned theatre personality Ratan Thakore Grant at MiSF!T school of acting. He acted in plays and short films before venturing into films.

He debuted in Anup Bhandari's directorial debut film RangiTaranga, which also starred Radhika Narayan, Avantika Shetty and Sai Kumar.  

RangiTaranga turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters. It also opened overseas market for Kannada films in a big way. It became the first Kannada film to release in many countries, the first Kannada film to appear on the New York Box Office Listing and the first and only Kannada film to run for 50 days in USA. RangiTaranga was also one of the 305 films shortlisted for the Academy Awards (The Oscars) but did not make it to the final nominations.

In 2018, he appeared in his second feature film Rajaratha directed by Anup Bhandari, with Avantika shetty and Tamil actor Arya in a pivotal role. The film is narrated from the point of view of a bus, which was voiced by Puneeth Rajkumar.[6][7][8]

In 2019, he did a cameo as Darshan's brother in, Rebel star Ambareesh and Sumalatha's son, Abhishek Ambareesh's debut film Amar. [9]

In July of the same year, Nirup's next film "Aadi Lakshmi Puraana" with Radhika Pandit directed by V. Priya hit theatres.[10] The film received appreciation from family audiences.[11] [12]The music of the film, composed by Anup Bhandari, was received well.

In 2020, he completed work for his upcoming film "Window Seat" starring Amrutha Iyengar and Sanjana Anand. It is directed by Sheetal and has music by Arjun Janya.[13][14]

Nirup Bhandari is currently working on his next, the big budget action adventure movie 'Vikrant Rona' where he will be sharing screen with Superstar Kichcha Sudeep. [15][16]The much anticipated movie is being directed by Anup Bhandari. It also stars Jacqueline Fernandez and the debutant Neetha Ashok.[17]

Personal life[]

Nirup is married to Dhanya.[18] His father, Sudhakar Bhandari, used to direct television serials. His elder brother Anup Bhandari is a director, lyricist and music composer.

Filmography[]

Year Film Roles Notes Ref
2015 RangiTaranga Gautam Suvarna / Siddarth Debut as a Lead Actor

Nominated- IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role - Male - Kannada
Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Debutant - Male - Kannada

2018 Rajaratha Abhi
2019 Amar Krishna Subbaiah Cameo
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana Aadi
2021 Vikrant Ronafilms that have not yet been released Sanjeev Gambhira Post Production [19]
Window Seatfilms that have not yet been released TBA Post Production [20]

References[]

  1. ^ "Nirup Bhandari Biography, Nirup Bhandari Profile". Filmibeat.com. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Rangi Taranga: 100 days and still entertaining". The Hindu. 12 October 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  3. ^ "…And success follows". The Hindu. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  4. ^ "RangiTaranga Kannada film that took on Baahubali, and (almost) won!". Timesofbengaluru.com. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  5. ^ Upadhyaya, Prakash (18 August 2015). "Box Office Collection: 'RangiTaranga' Creates History to Overpower 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Baahubali', 'Vaalu' but fails to Beat "Brothers in US". Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  6. ^ Upadhyaya, Prakash (7 July 2016). "'RangiTaranga' director Anup Bhandari set to announce the title of his next film". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  7. ^ Upadhyaya, Prakash (11 July 2016). "'Rajaratha:' Ravichandran, Juhi Chawla reveal the title of 'RangiTaranga' director Anup Bhandari's next film on 'Dancing Stars 3'". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Nirup Bhandari relives his college days through Rajaratha - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Nirup Bhandari to make cameo appearance in Abhishek's debut Amar". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Nirup, Radhika's film is Aadi Lakshmi Purana - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  11. ^ "'Aadi Lakshmi Purana' movie review : A feel-good entertainer". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  12. ^ Aadi Lakshmi Puraana Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Aadi Lakshmi Puraana by Times of India, retrieved 25 August 2021
  13. ^ "Teaser of Nirup Bhandari's Window Seat released - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  14. ^ DelhiMarch 3, IMPACT FEATURE india today digital New; March 3, 2021UPDATED; Ist, 2021 18:24. "Sanjana Anand takes the 'Window Seat' with Nirup Bhandari". India Today. Retrieved 25 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "Nirup Bhandari to play Sanjeev Gambhira in Sudeep-starrer Phantom". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  16. ^ "Kichcha Sudeep reveals Nirup Bhandari's look as Sanjeev Gambhir in Phantom - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  17. ^ "Sudeep-starrer Vikrant Rona illuminates Dubai's Burj Khalifa". The Indian Express. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  18. ^ "RangiTaranga actor engaged to his girlfriend". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  19. ^ "Nirup Bhandari to play Sanjeev Gambhira in Sudeep-starrer Phantom | Cinemaexpress". m.cinemaexpress.com. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  20. ^ "Nirup Bhandari stars in Sheetal Shetty-directed Window Seat". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 December 2019.

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