All 6 movies depicted a social issue and were widespread across different genres, Smoke being the first of the short films which dealt with the adverse effects of smoking cigarettes. The film Candlelight and Shantam Papam released in both English and Kannada languages. Smoke ( Dhooma/ ಧೂಮ) in Kannada, Save (or Ulisi/ ಉಳಿಸಿ in Kannada), Vaishnav Jan To, Water (or Neeru/ ನೀರು in Kannada), Candlelight ( ಕ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ ಲೈಟ್, Shantam Papam (or Calm the wicked action). All six of the movies released dealt with social issues and possess an underlying social message. Jatkar has made 6 short films that were released on 18 September 2018 in the memory of late actor Vishnuvardhan’s birth anniversary. Jatkar had cameos in Marali Manege (2017) and Abhayahasta (2018). His 'boy next door' charisma in Sathyavan Savithri and Rama Shama Bhama was received very well by the audience and has gained him fans all across Karnataka. The movie Ijjodu which had Jatkar play the role of a socially aware photojournalist has been critically acclaimed for delving into the regressive rituals, practices and social stigma that go unnoticed in remote villages and rural regions.Īpart from playing the male protagonist, Aniruddha has also played second-lead and supportive roles in Sathyavan Savithri (2007) and Rama Shama Bhama (2005) directed by Ramesh Arvind, Jyestha (2004) directed by Suresh Krishna and Chitra (2001) directed by Dinesh Babu.
Anirudh’s film journey as the main lead also includes Panchali (2003), Good Luck (2006), Tamashegagi (2007), Nali Naliyutha (2007 ), Kunidu Kunidu Ba Re (2010), Ijjodu (2010), Shabari Male Yathre (2015), Kalabereke and Raja Simha (2018) being the latest addition to his filmography. He bagged popularity for his roles in Tuntata (2002) directed by Indrajit Lankesh and Neenello Nanalle (2006) under Dinesh Babu’s direction. Jatkar’s movie career began in 2001 with his debut in Chitte, a Kannada film directed by Dinesh Babu. This was further developed by the comic publishing house Amar Chithra Katha and presently has a total of three books which have been released.
He created the Sahasa Simha comic series which followed the adventures of Detective Sahasa Simha, a character based upon Sahasa Simha Dr. Bharathi Vishnuvardhan and has also involved himself in the research, script and narration aspects of the film which is set to release on streaming platforms. He conceptualized the movie Baale Bangara which is based on the life of veteran Indian actress, Padma Shri awardee Dr. He holds a total of 20 records till date including records in India Book of Records, Asia Book of Records and Kalam's World Records for releasing six short films in different genres, putting forth a social message without the use of dialogues, on the same day and also for conceptualizing, researching, scripting, anchoring and directing the longest documentary on a living legendary actress in India. He created the slogan "swacchathegaaagi naanu saha-bhaagi ” ('ಸ್ವಚ್ಛತೆಗಾಗಿ ನಾನೂ ಸಹ-ಭಾಗಿ ’) which marked the beginning of an on-going campaign where common citizens, public leaders, celebrities and influencers joined hands to make their respective localities and cities better in terms of cleanliness and greenery. He is the playback singer for a few Kannada film songs and has given numerous stage-performances as a singer. Jatkar has researched, written, anchored and directed a documentary film and six short films.
He is also known for his role in the Kannada TV series Jothe Jotheyali. Known primarily for his work in Kannada cinema, Aniruddha’s career includes Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Tamil films. Born on 16 February 1974, he is the son-in-law of the Kannada film actors Vishnuvardhana and Bharathi Vishnuvardhan. Vishnuvardhan (Father-in-law), Bharathi Vishnuvardhan (Mother in law)Īniruddha Jatkar (also known as Anirudh) is an Indian actor, singer, writer and director, social activist and businessman. Actor, script writer, director, singer, executive director, social entrepreneur