Biography & Overview
Rakesh Adiga is an Indian film actor, rapper, director, and singer who works predominantly in the Kannada film industry. | He also works as a story writer, screenplay writer, and playback singer. | He came into the limelight in 2009 with the film Jhoshh, which was a super hit. | He is recognized as the first Kannada rapper and founded the hip-hop band 'Urban Lads' with friends, produced by Suraj Sarja.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Rakesh Adiga
- Birthplace
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Date of Birth
- July 6, 1986
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 176 cm
- Eye Color
- Black
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
Schools
Janaseva Vidya Kendra residential school, Bangalore
Family & Relationships
- Sibling
- He has a brother.
Career Milestones & Awards
Notable Works & Projects
Jhoshh, Manasology, Alemari, Parie, Yaare Koogadali, Nanda Gokula, Mandahasa, Karnataka Ayodhyapuram, Kotigond Love Story, Preethiyinda, Dove, Mandya to Mumbai, Raja Loves Radhe, Maryade Prashne, Naanu Matthu Gunda 2, Landlord
Awards & Honors
2009: Best Debut Actor award (Suvarna Film Award) for Jhoshh
2012: Best Villain award for Alemari
2021: Best Feature Film certificate of achievement from Indo-French International Film Festival for Night Out
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 11. Rakesh Adiga is an Indian actor, rapper, story writer, screenplay writer, playback singer, and supporting actor in the Kannada film industry.
- 22. In August 2022, he was a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT Kannada.
- 33. He is associated with the famous Adiga family known for their hotels and restaurants in Karnataka.
- 44. During college, Rakesh Adiga was part of a band that composed songs for the film 'Harikathe' in 2019.
- 55. He is recognized as the first Kannada rapper for founding the hip-hop band "Urban Lads".
- 66. His breakthrough came in 2009 with the successful film Jhoshh.
- 77. Rakesh Adiga's notable works include 'Raja Loves Radhe', 'Yaare Koogadali', and 'Nanda Gokula'.
- 88. He enjoys occasional alcoholic beverages.
- 99. In 2019, he directed his first film 'Night Out'.
- 1010. In 2021, 'Night Out' received recognition at the Indo-French International Film Festival.
- 1111. Rakesh Adiga released a music video titled 'Free Spirit' in 2021.
- 1212. He maintains a non-vegetarian diet.
- 1313. During a film shoot in 2013, he refused to eat non-veg for a scene and posed instead.
