Rahul Salanke, popularly known as RK Rahul is an Indian actor, primarily from

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. He made his acting debut in Nannusire in 2008. He is best known for his performance in the Kannada movie Jigarthanda produced by Kannada cinema actor

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's company - Kichcha Creations. He is also known for his performance as a VJ and television host for 'Ondu Prashne Ondu Haadu' TV show on

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. He is an opening batsman for Karnataka Bulldozers in the

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(CCL).

Personal life

Rahul Salanke was born on 14 May 1989 in

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. He completed his schooling from St. Joseph's College,

and Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College,

. Rahul obtained his

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degree from

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Career

Rahul is the first actor to be launched by

as a main lead in his home production. His movie Jigarthanda (2016) has been his most successful movie to date. Directed by Shiva Ganesh, the film was a remake of the Tamil film Jigarthanda (2014), featuring actor Siddharth.

Filmography

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Salanke, Rahul 1989 births Indian male film actors Indian male television actors Living people 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Kannada cinema Kannada male actors Male actors from Bangalore