Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Film Producer, Film Distributor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/02/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Ponnampet, Kodagu, Karnataka |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Hemanth Kumar |
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| Full Name | Darshan Thoogudeepa Srinivas |
| Other Name(s) | Darshan Thoogudeep, S Darshan, Challenging Star |
| Nickname | D Boss |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Balija (Naidu) |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Dancing |
| Tattoo(s) | On his right bicep: A horse face, On his left chest |
| Interests | Animal lover, owns private zoo in Mysore |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Pavithra Gowda (rumoured) |
| Marriage Date | 14/05/2000 |
| Marriage Place | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara, Dharmasthala, Karnataka |
Family
| Father | Thoogudeepa Srinivas (actor; died on 16 October 1995) |
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| Mother | Meena (film producer) |
| Siblings | Brother - Dinakar Thoogudeepa (film director), Sister - Divya Thoogudeepa |
| Spouse | Vijaya Lakshmi Darshan (chemical engineering) |
| Children | Son - Vineesh Darshan (child actor), Daughter - None |
Career
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| Production House | Thoogudeepa Productions (established 2006) | ||||||||
| Career Span | Over two decades, worked in over 50 films | ||||||||
| Salary/Fees | Rs 15 crore - Rs 20 crore (as of 2024) |
Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Darshan Thoogudeepa was raised in Kodagu, Karnataka. | |
| 2. During his childhood, he worked in the Kannada film industry as a light boy and projectionist. | |
| 3. He pursued his education in Mysore. | |
| 4. After completing his schooling, he sought admission to Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Polytechnic in Mysore. | |
| 5. Despite his father's objections, Darshan joined Ninasam - Nilakanteshwara Natyaseva Sangha for theater training in Shimoga before his father's passing in 1995. | |
| 6. Following his father's demise, he managed the family's finances by working at their hotel and selling cow milk. | |
| 7. Darshan also had a stint as a model for Jaganmohan Palace in Mysore. | |
| 8. Before venturing into acting, he worked as an assistant cameraman under cinematographer B. C. Gowrishankar. | |
| 9. He made his acting debut in a TV serial directed by S. Narayan and portrayed small roles in other TV serials for Rs 200 per day. | |
| 10. Darshan has appeared in several successful Kannada films like 'Kariya' (2003), 'Saarathi' (2011), 'Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna' (2012), 'Ambareesha' (2014), 'Yajamana' (2019), and 'Kurukshetra' (2019). |