Master Anand
Indian film actor
Hariharan Anand (born 4 January 1984), popularly known as Master Anand, is an Indian actor, television director and presenter who primarily works in Kannada cinema and television. Regarded as one of the leading child actors of Kannada cinema in the 1990s, he has received several accolades including the Karnataka State Film Awards.
Anand gained recognition for portraying Ganesha in Gauri Ganesha (1990), which earned him his first Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor (Male). He received the award again for his performance in Thayi Illada Thavaru (1995). After transitioning to adult roles, he made his directorial debut with 5 Idiots (2011).
Since the 2010s, Anand has been actively involved in Kannada television as a director, presenter and reality-show personality. He has directed television serials such as SSLC Nan Maklu (2010-2011), Nigoodha Raathri (2019) and Bhoomige Bandha Bhagavantha (2023-2024). He won the second season of the reality show Dancing Stars (2014) and was a finalist on the third season of show Bigg Boss Kannada. Since 2016, he has hosted two popular reality shows Drama Juniors and Comedy Khiladigalu.
01Personal life
02Career
Anand began his career as a child artist in Ravichandran's Kindarijogi. As a child actor, he was often credited as Master. He first rose to fame with the 2002 film Friends. He then turned to comedy with the 2010 television series SSLC Nan Maklu, which was telecasted on Asianet Suvarna. In 2011, he debuted as a film director with 5 Idiots. He later directed Paduvaralli Paddegalu, a TV series for Asianet Suvarna and Robo Family, a TV series for Colors Kannada. He was a participant in the second season of Dancing Stars, aired on Colors Kannada; he emerged as the winner in the grand finale. He has acted in over 60 films and has received various awards. He even tasted success as a host through Drama Juniors which was telecasted in Zee Kannada followed by Comedy Khiladigalu which was judged by Jaggesh, Yogaraj Bhat and Rakshita.
03Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Aparoopada Kathe | ||
| 1989 | Kindari Jogi | ||
| 1990 | Shivashankar | ||
| Rani Maharani | |||
| Muthina Haara | Veeraraju | ||
| Hosa Jeevana | |||
| 1991 | Veerappan | ||
| Sundara Kanda | |||
| Ranachandi | |||
| Keralida Kesari | |||
| Gauri Ganesha | Ganesha | ||
| 1992 | Belli Kalungura | ||
| Belliyappa Bangarappa | |||
| Goonda Rajya | |||
| Halli Krishna Delhi Radha | |||
| 1993 | Jwala | ||
| Kollura Sri Mookambika | |||
| Jailer Jagannath | Subhash | ||
| Gundana Maduve | |||
| 1994 | Chinna | ||
| Gandugali | , N/a | Dubbing artist | |
| Makkala Sakshi | |||
| Kunthi Puthra | |||
| 1995 | Thayi Illada Thavaru | ||
| Shubha Lagna | |||
| Mojugara Sogasugara | Dubbing artist | ||
| Karulina Kudi | |||
| Hosa Baduku | |||
| Hello Sister | |||
| 1996 | Sowbhagya Devathe | ||
| Shiva Sainya | Ramu | ||
| Pattanakke Banda Putta | |||
| Karpoorada Gombe | |||
| Annavra Makkalu | |||
| 1997 | Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda | ||
| Simhada Mari | Young Vishwa's friend | ||
| Mommaga | |||
| Mavana Magalu | |||
| Jenina Hole | |||
| Anna Andre Nammanna | |||
| Nagarika | |||
| 1998 | Marthanda | ||
| 1999 | Nannaseya Hoove | ||
| 2001 | Sri Manjunatha | ||
| Chitte | |||
| Aunty Preethse | |||
| 2002 | Devaru Varavanu Kotre | Anand | |
| Friends | Anand | ||
| 2003 | Hrudayanjali | ||
| Preetisle Beku | Harish's friend | ||
| Panchali | |||
| Mani | |||
| Hudugigagi | Manoj | ||
| 2004 | Jyeshta | Anand | |
| Gowdru | , N/a | Dubbing artist | |
| Baithare Baithare | |||
| 2005 | Hudgeer Saar Hudgeeru | ||
| 2007 | Sajni | ||
| Preethigaagi | Sanju's friend | ||
| Road Romeo | |||
| Meera Madhava Raghava | |||
| 2008 | Huttidare Kannada Nadalli Huttabeku | ||
| Chikkamagaloora Chikka Mallige | |||
| 2010 | Preethi Nee Heegeke | ||
| Preethi Andre Ishtena | |||
| Banni | |||
| 2011 | 5 Idiots | Ganesh | Also director, screenwriter and playback singer |
| 2013 | Pyarge Aagbittaite | ||
| 2015 | Bullet Basya | Painter | |
| Jathre | |||
| 2016 | ...Re | ||
| 2019 | Hagalu Kanasu | Vikram | |
| 2021 | Premam Poojyam | ||
| 2022 | Bypass Road | ||
| 2023 | Na Kolikke Ranga | Ranga |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2011 | SSLC Nan Maklu | Also director | ||
| 2011-2012 | Paduvaralli Paddegalu | , N/a | As director | |
| c. 2013-2015 | Robo Family | , N/a | As director | |
| 2014 | Dancing Stars | Contestant | Season 2; winner | |
| 2015-2016 | Bigg Boss Kannada | Contestant | Season 3; finalist | |
| 2016, | Drama Juniors | Host | ||
| 2016, | Comedy Khiladigalu | Host | ||
| 2019 | Nigoodha Raathri | , N/a | As director | |
| 2023-2024 | Bhoomige Bandha Bhagavantha | , N/a | As director |
04Awards and honours
- Karnataka State Award: Best Child Artist (Gauri Ganesha - 1991-92)
- Karnataka State Award: Best Child Artist (Thayi Illada Thavaru - 1994-95)
- Filmfare Award: Best Child Artist (Makkala Sakshi 1995-96)
Sources and credits
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