Sathish Ninasam

Sathish Ninasam
Born Shiva
June 20
Yaladahalli, Mandya, Karnataka, India
Nationality Indian
Other names Sathish Neenasam
Ninasam Sathish
Occupation Actor, Singer, Producer, Lyricist
Years active 2008–present

Shiva,[1] known by his screen name Sathish Ninasam or Neenasam Sathish, is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada films. Having made his film debut with Madesha (2008), Sathish appeared in small but significant roles in films like Manasaare (2009), Pancharangi (2010), Lifeu Ishtene and Drama (2012). He shot to fame after his performance in the 2013 film Lucia received critical acclaim.[2]

Early life

Sathish hails from a village, Yaladahalli in Mandya district, Karnataka. He was born into a family of farmers. Having been interested in cinema since childhood, he would often run away from home to nearby theatres, soon followed by a worried mother to take him back home."[3] He started his career as a theatre actor in Ninasam, a cultural organisation based in Heggodu in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, where prior to acting, he completed a two-year diploma course in acting.[4] Inspired by the work B. V. Karanth, Poornachandra Tejaswi, U. R. Ananthamurthy, Girish Karnad and William Shakespeare, Shivakumar realised the importance of work to lead a "meaningful life".[3] Following the course, he performed in plays across Karnataka before landing in Bangalore in 2006. There, he became a part of the Samashti Theatre Group that performed plays.

Career

Actor

Following his theatre career, Sathish appeared in Kannada TV soaps such as Paramapada, Takadimitha and Silli Lalli.[3] After his stint in television for a year, he started his career in films in 2008, when he was offered a cameo role in Madesha. He then appeared in small but significant roles in films like Manasaare, Pancharangi, Lifu Ishtene and Drama. His role in Drama won him a nomination for SIIMA Award for Best Comedian. However, it was for his role in the critically acclaimed psychological drama film Lucia, in 2013, that won him praise from critics and audience alike. It premiered at the London Indian Film Festival in July 2013, and his performance won him accolades.[4] In the film, he plays the role of Nikki, who works in a movie theater as an usher/"torch-shiner" and suffering from Insomnia. He resorts to a drug named Lucia, which on consumption induces sleep and lets him dream of a life he always yearned for.[5] In the same year, he appeared in Dyavre, in which his performance was praised.[6]

Sathish's first release of 2014 was Anjada Gandu, a romantic drama film set in a rural backdrop, with him playing the role of Santhu. In his next, Kwatle Satisa, he played a comic role of Satheesha, a patient of temporary memory loss, a role that won him praise from critics.[7][8]

His next film Love in Mandya was released on November 28, 2014 which won the hearts of the audience. He was nominated for Best Actor SIIMA 2015, IIFA Utsavam Awards 2015 for Best Actor and won the Santhosham Award 2015 for Best Hero. In 2015 November, he made his mark as a producer with the release of his film Rocket under the banner Sathish Picture House. He also played the lead in the film which won him the SIIMA Award 2016 for Best Actor (Critics).

Producer

In 2014, Sathish started his film production company, Sathish Picture House. It was revealed in September 2014, that the first film under the banner was titled Rocket. It was directed by debutant Shivashashi.[9] He also played the lead role in the film opposite Aishani Shetty.[10] The film was released on November 27, 2015. Next, the banner produced a short film, 'Chowkabara', directed by Raghu Shivamogga and won the State award for 'Best Short Film'.

Filmography

As actor

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes Director
2008 Madesha Ravi Srivatsa
2009 Manasaare Yogaraj Bhat
2009 Yogi
2010 Pancharangi Yogaraj Bhat
2010 Eno Onthara Mahesh
2011 Paramathma Yogaraj Bhat
2011 Lifeu Ishtene Shivakumar "Shivu" Pawan Kumar
2011 Puttakkana Highway B. Suresha
2011 Kaanchana
2012 Anna Bond Duniya Soori
2012 Drama Satisha Nominated- SIIMA Award for Best Comedian Yogaraj Bhat
2013 Lucia Nikhil / Nikki Pawan Kumar
2013 Dyavre Chinkara Gadda Viji
2014 Anjada Gandu Santhu Pradeep Raj
2014 Kwatle Sathisa Satisha Soori
2014 Love in Mandya Karna Santhosham Award for Best Hero

Nominated- SIIMA Award for Best Actor

Nominated- IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Actor

Arasu Anthare
2015 Rocket Rakesh SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Critics)

Also produced

Shivashashi
2016 Beautiful Manasulgalu Post-production Jayatheertha
2016 Chambal Post-production Jacob Varghese
2016 Tiger Galli Filming Ravi Srivatsa

As producer

Year Film Notes
2015 Rocket
2016 Chowkabara Won the State award for 'Best Short Film'

As singer

Year Film Song
2014 Anjada Gandu "Anjada Gandu"
2015 Rocket "Rangi Rangi"

References

  1. ↑ "Sathish Neenasam celebrates his birthday today". The Times of India. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  2. ↑ "Chasing new frontiers". The Hindu. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Silver lining after a storm". Deccan Herald. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. 1 2 "'Irfan Khan loved my acting in Lucia'". Rediff.com. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  5. ↑ "Lucia – Movie Review". centreright.in. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "Dyavre review". The Times of India. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  7. ↑ "Movie review: Kwatle Satisha". Bangalore Mirror. 19 April 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  8. ↑ "Kwatle Sathisha review". The Times of India. 20 April 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  9. ↑ "Satish Neenasam's home production titled Rocket". The Times of India. 1 September 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  10. ↑ "Sathish to Get a Makeover in Rocket". The New Indian Express. 17 November 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
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