Ajay Rao (also credited as Krishna Ajay Rao) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Kannada film industry. He rose to fame with 2003 blockbuster movie Excuse Me.
Ajay Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 January 1980 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
| Years active | 2003 - Present |
| Spouse | Sapna Ajay Rao (m. 2014) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
editAjay Rao debuted as a lead with the film Excuse Me (2003) and later appeared in films like Taj Mahal (2008), Krishnan Love Story (2010), Krishnan Marriage Story (2011), and Krishna Leela (2015). With Krishna Leela (2015) he debuted as a producer launching his home banner Shree Krishna Arts And Creations.[1]
Personal life
editHe married his long-time girlfriend Sapna on 18 December 2014. Four years later they have a daughter named cherishma[2]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kiccha | Kiccha's friend | ||
| Excuse Me | Ajay | |||
| 2005 | Surya The Great | Surya | ||
| Green Signal | Indra | |||
| 2006 | O Priyathama | Chinnu / Yashas | ||
| 2007 | Amrutha Vaani | Samarth | ||
| Hetthare Hennanne Herabeku | Guest appearance | |||
| Ganesha | Shivu | |||
| 2008 | Huttidare Kannada Nadalli Huttabeku | |||
| Taj Mahal | Ajay Kumar | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada | ||
| 2009 | Jaaji Mallige | Ramu | ||
| Prem Kahani | Manja | |||
| 2010 | Krishnan Love Story | Krishna | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada | |
| 2011 | Manasina Maathu | Ajay | ||
| Krishnan Marriage Story | Krishna | Nominated — Filmfare Award for Best Actor Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Breaking News | Arjun | ||
| 2013 | Advaitha | Vivek | ||
| 2014 | Manada Mareyalli | Himself | Special appearance | |
| Rose | Ajay | Credited as Krishna Ajai Rao | ||
| Jai Bajarangabali | Ajju / Ajay | Credited as Krishna Ajai Rao | ||
| 2015 | Krishna-Leela | Krishna | Also producer Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada |
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| Endendigu | Krishna | |||
| A 2nd Hand Lover | Ajai | |||
| Maamu Tea Angadi | Himself | Special appearance Also playback singer |
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| 2016 | Krishna-Rukku | Krishna | ||
| John Jani Janardhan | Janardhan | |||
| 2017 | Dhairyam | Ajay Krishna | [3] | |
| Krishna s/o CM | Krishna | |||
| 2018 | Thayige Thakka Maga | Mohandas | ||
| 2021 | Krishna Talkies | Krishna | [4] | |
| Love You Rachchu | Ajay | [5] | ||
| 2022 | Shokiwala | Krishna | [6][7] | |
| Dilpasand | Preetham | Cameo appearance |
References
edit- ^ "Ajai Rao Turns Producer". Archived from the original on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "It is a baby girl for actor Ajay Rao and wife Swapna!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Multi-starrer Amar Akbar Antony Starting in May". Chitraloka. Archived from the original on 11 December 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ "Ajay Rao's Krishna Talkies to be out on April 9". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Rachita to romance Ajai Rao in Love You Rachchu". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Ajay Rao signs another movie in Kannada". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ^ "Ajay Rao plays 'Shokiwala'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.