Dr. Anand Gollahalli Shivaprasad, also known as Dr. G. S. Anand (born 19 October 1973), better known by stage name Siddhanth, is an Indian actor appears in

Kannada cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed ...

. He is a medical doctor by profession.

Early life and education

Siddhanth was born to Gangambika and Dr G. Shivaprasad as a second child, he was named Anand G. S., brought up in a village called Gollahalli (now renamed as Siddhartha Nagar) in

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. His Primary & Secondary education, was at Sarvodaya School in Tumkur, followed by P. U. College from Sarvodaya P. U. College and then went on to study

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in JJM Medical College,

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, Later, he obtained an M.H.A. Degree from the

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in the

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Career

Administrative career

After his studies, he came back to India, to look after Sri Siddartha Dental College as Administrative Officer. Later, he became a member to Sri Siddhartha Education Society, which was run by his family.

Film career

He started acting from 2008 as the main lead in ''Minchu''. Siddhanth’s Shankaracharya film with

Duniya Vijay B R Vijay Kumar, who is professionally known as Duniya Vijay and Duniya Viji, is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada films. He began his career playing small roles until he got his big break in '' Duniya'' (2007). He is noted for his perform ...

was stopped in the controversial started by Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Maha Sabha and Sringeri Mutt objections to the title by filing the complaint before Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce.

Personal life

Siddhanth married his childhood friend Malini and has a son named Rishon. Siddhanth is the nephew to Dr G. Parameshwara.

Filmography

References

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