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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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Samarjit Lankesh is an Indian actor who primarily works in Kannada films. He made his lead adult acting debut in the action drama Gowri (2024).[1]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Born into a family with a cinematic and literary heritage, he is the son of director and producer Indrajit Lankesh and the grandson of writer-filmmaker P. Lankesh.[2][3][4] whose works are considered seminal in modern Kannada literature.[5] He is nephew of Gauri Lankesh and Kavitha Lankesh.[6]
He later pursued theatre studies and received training in acting and filmmaking from an institute in New York, equipping him with a foundation for his career in the entertainment industry.[6][4]
Career[edit | edit source]
He started his career in films playing one of the leads in the bilingual film Summer Holidays as a child.[7][8] In 2024, Samarjit made his acting debut as lead in the Kannada film Gowri, directed by his father, Indrajit Lankesh.[9][10]
His major breakthrough came with a prominent role in the film Vrushabha, a fantasy period drama starring Mohanlal and directed by Nanda Kishore.[11]
Samarjit Lankesh is preparing for another pan-India film under a major production banner, where he will take on a lead role alongside some of the industry's top stars.[12]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dev Son of Mudde Gowda | Young Dev | Kannada | Child actor; uncredited |
| 2015 | Luv U Alia | Boy in elevator | ||
| 2018 | Summer Holidays | Unnamed | English Kannada |
Child actor |
| 2024 | Gowri | Raja and Gowri | Kannada | SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Kannada Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South |
| 2025 | Vrusshabha | Hayagreeva and Tej Varma | Malayalam Telugu |
Awards and achievements[edit | edit source]
| Year. | Awards and Awrad Category | Film | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lumiere National Award for Best Emerging Actor | Gowri | [13] |
| 2025 | Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actor | Gowri | [14] |
| 2025 | Raghavendra Chitravani Award for Best Emerging Actor | Gowri | [15] |
| 2025 | SIIMA Award for Best Debutant Actor | Gowri | [16] |
| 2025 | Journalists Critics Award for Best Debut Actor | Gowri | [17] |
| 2025 | Chittara Film Awards for Best Debut Actor | Gowri |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ M.V, Vivek (2024-08-16). "'Gowri' movie review: Samarjit Lankesh's launchpad squanders its potential". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ↑ "Samarjit Lankesh: Playing a lead role carries more responsibility". The Times of India. 2024-08-12. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ↑ "I am glad that Samarjit is carrying forward my father's legacy: Indrajit Lankesh". The Times of India. 2024-08-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sharadhaa, A. (2023-08-14). "Kannada filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh to direct son Samarjit's debut film". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (2023-01-25). "P Lankesh, a sceptic and saint who ploughed a lonely furrow". The South First. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Movies were always on my mind: Samarjit Lankesh". The Times of India. 2023-08-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ↑ "Kavitha Lankesh's 'Summer Holidays' hits the screens". The Times of India. 2018-08-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (2018-07-30). "I would rather work with children than any big star: Kavitha Lankesh". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ↑ "Working with Samarjit has been a learning process for me: Indrajit Lankesh". The Times of India. 2024-08-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (2024-08-20). "'Gowri' movie review: A charming Samarjit Lankesh shoulders this heartfelt commercial entertainer". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ↑ "Vrusshabha box office collection day 3: Mohanlal's 'epic' disaster grosses just 1/56th of its budget; fares worse than Barroz, Monster". The Indian Express. 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ "Is Samarjit Lankesh part of a Dharma project? - Pune Times Mirror". 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Service, Express News (2024-09-25). "Samarjit Lankesh sparks interest from Lyca Productions". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ಫೇರ್: ಲಂಕೇಶ್, ಇಂದ್ರಜಿತ್ ಬಳಿಕ ಸಮರ್ಜಿತ್ಗೂ ಒಲಿದ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಿತ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ. TV9 Kannada (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 2026-02-25. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Y Maheswara Reddy (January 28, 2025). "'Subsidies, awards for movies to be sanctioned soon'". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Team, InsightRush (2025-09-07). "Samarjit Lankesh Shines at SAIMA Awards, Wins Best Debut Actor for 'Gauri'..!". InsightRush. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Fb; Tw; Linkdin; Whatsapp. "ಬೆಸ್ಟ್ ಆ್ಯಕ್ಟರ್ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪಡೆದ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಇಂದ್ರಜಿತ್ ಪುತ್ರ ಸಮರ್ಜಿತ್ ಲಂಕೇಶ್". Asianet Suvarna News (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 2026-05-02.