Girija Lokesh is an Indian theatre and film actress and occasional film producer who works in Kannada cinema.[2] She is wife of actor Lokesh, and is the mother of former actress Pooja Lokesh, and actor and television presenter Srujan Lokesh.[3] In recognition of her contribution towards Kannada cinema, she was honoured with Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka in 2013.[4]
Girija Lokesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Girija 10 January 1951[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, film producer |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Spouse | Lokesh (1975–2004) |
| Children | Pooja Lokesh Srujan Lokesh |
Partial filmographyEdit
As actressEdit
- Abachurina Post Office (1973)
- Maadi Madidavaru (1974)
- Kakana Kote (1977)
- Simhasana (1983)
- Nanjundi Kalyana (1989)
- Challenge Gopalakrishna (1990)
- Anukoolakkobba Ganda (1990)
- Ramachaari (1991)
- Halli Meshtru (1992)
- Mana Mecchida Sose (1992)
- Snehada Kadalalli (1992)
- Belliyappa Bangarappa (1992)
- Gadibidi Ganda (1993)
- Yarigu Helbedi (1994)
- Ulta Palta (1997)
- Ganga Yamuna (1997)
- Gattimela (2001)
- Ekadantha (2007)
- Nanda Loves Nanditha (2008)
- Aithalakkadi (2010)
- Sidlingu (2012)... Rangamma
- Manjunatha BA LLB (2012)
- Snehitaru (2012)
- Sangolli Rayanna (2012)
- Bhajarangi (2013)
- Jasmine 5 (2014)
- Gajakesari (2014)
- Preethiyinda (2015)
- Bullet Basya (2015)
- Krishna-Rukku (2016)
- Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu (2016)
- John Jani Janardhan (2016)
- Style Raja (2017)
- Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu (2018)
- Onti (TBA)
- Seetharama Kalyana (2019)
- Selfie Mummy Googl Daddy (2020)
- Pogaru (2021)
As producerEdit
- Karune Illada Kanoonu (1983)
Television appearancesEdit
| Title | Year | Channel | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jothe Jotheyali | 2014 | Zee Kannada | Heroine mother | |
| Chota Champion | Participant | [5] | ||
| Majaa Talkies | 2015 | Colors Kannada | As guest | [6] |
| Ivalu Sujatha | 2019-2020 | Colors Kannada | Vanamala | [7] |
| Sathya | 2020-Present | Zee Kannada | Sathya's grandmother | |
| Sundari | 2022 | Udaya TV | Special Appearance | |
| Jenugoodu | 2022-Present | Star Suvarna | Girijakka |
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Shilpa (10 January 2021). "Girija Lokesh gives us a peek into her past". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "Back on stage". The Hindu. 8 April 2007. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ Desai, Dhwani (15 May 2015). "What do Rajinikanth and Rajkumar have in common?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "Ko Channabasappa among 58 Rajyotsava awardees". Deccan Herald. 30 October 2013. Archived from the original on 28 December 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ Joy, Prathibha (18 May 2014). "Girja Lokesh, Dilip Raj and Roopashri on Chota Champion". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "Srujan to celebrate his birthday on Majaa Talkies". The Times of India. 24 June 2015. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "Ivalu Sujatha to premiere today; Actress Meghashri to play the lead role". The Times of India. 26 August 2019. Archived from the original on 15 September 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2019.