Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Journalist, Actor, Filmmaker, YouTuber |
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| Known for | Conducting popular Kannada television interview shows - 'Sakhathmaathu' and 'Premapallavi' |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Parimala High School Bidar, Karnataka |
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| College/University | GI Bagewadi College, Nipani, Karnataka University |
| Educational Qualification | M.A. in English literature at GI Bagewadi College, Nipani, Karnataka University (1995 - 1997) |
Personal Life
| Birthplace | Village Mudhol in Yelburga Taluk, District Koppal, Karnataka |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Village Mudhol in Yelburga Taluk, District Koppal, Karnataka |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Malati Gaurish |
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| Children | Son - Aastheya |
Career
| Debut | Kannada Film: Sipayee (2016) as Vishwanath Director: Cinema My Darling (2016) TV Interview Show: Sakhathmaathu |
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| Awards | • State media Academy Award by State Government for Best News presenter (2007) • Best Interviewer award by Cable Varthe magazine (2008) • Vocational Excellence by Rotary (2009) |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Watching movies, Content creating, Travelling |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Gaurish Akki is an Indian journalist and television news presenter. | |
| He gained recognition for his roles in films like 'Cinema My Darling' (2016), 'Kengulabi' (2018), and 'Fantasy' (2022). | |
| He established Alma Media School in Bengaluru. | |
| In 2023, he participated as a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10. | |
| Gaurish Akki started his career as a lecturer at Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College. | |
| He entered the news industry with ETV Kannada News channel in Hyderabad and held various positions there. | |
| In March 2005, he joined TV9 (Kannada) in Bangalore, contributing significantly to the channel's success. | |
| In 2010, he served as the chief anchor for Suvarna News 24/7 and produced the program 'Cinema Hungama'. | |
| Aside from media, he pursued acting and played the lead role in the Kannada movie 'Sipayee' in 2016. | |
| He founded Gaurish Akki Studio in Bengaluru in 2017, specializing in ad production, documentaries, and YouTube content. | |
| He has also acted in films like 'Kengulabi' (2018), 'Navodaya Dayzz' (2018), and 'Anavarana' (2023). |
