Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Samarjit Lankesh
15/05/2025
Samarjit Lankesh appeared in the fantasy period drama 'Vrusshabha', a multilingual project starring Mohanlal and directed by Nanda Kishore. His prominent role in the film further expanded his reach beyond Kannada cinema into Malayalam and Telugu audiences.
01/01/2025
Samarjit Lankesh won the SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Kannada and the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South for his performance in the film 'Gowri'. These awards recognized his breakthrough role and established him as a promising new lead actor in South Indian cinema.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Names | Samar Lankesh |
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| Real Name/Full Name | Samarjit Lankesh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Theatre studies and acting/filmmaking training from an institute in New York |
| Educational Qualification | Graduated |
| Religion/Religious Views | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian |
Personal Life
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| Tattoo(s) | Tattoo on Deltoid |
| Address | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Indrajit Lankesh | ||||||
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| Mother | Arpitha Lankesh | ||||||
| Siblings | Samayjith Lankesh | ||||||
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Career
| Debut | Samarjit started his film career with the movie 'Summer Holidays' in 2018 as a child actor, and made his lead adult debut in the Kannada action drama 'Gowri' in 2024. |
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Kannada and Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South for the film 'Gowri' (2024). |
| Notable Work | He played the title role in the Kannada film 'Gowri' released in 2024, marking his feature film debut in the Kannada film industry, and later appeared in the fantasy period drama 'Vrusshabha' (2025) starring Mohanlal. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/samarjitlankesh/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Samarjit hails from a distinguished family known for their contributions to journalism and filmmaking in Bengaluru. | |
| 2. He had an acting stint in advertisements during his childhood for brands like Santoor, Hyundai, and Pepsi. | |
| 3. After finishing school, he pursued theatre studies and received training in acting and filmmaking from an institute located in New York. | |
| 4. In 2024, he took on the lead role in the Kannada film, Gowri. | |
| 5. Samarjit has a passion for dogs and is often seen caring for them. | |
| 6. He maintains his physical fitness through gym workouts, stunt practices, and parkour. |