The term nepotism is a vast topic to discuss and most definitely will witnessing hammering of all the star kids in support of actors or heroes who came without a cinema background. Despite nepotism, with little luck shining and loads of hardwork there are many actors who have reached zenith in their career.
In this background, let’s take a look at 5 Kannada heroes who made it big without any Godfather in the industry.
Upendra
Upendra entered the industry as an Assistant Director under Kashinath, groomed his skills, and debuted as a Director. Later as a Director too, he created a sensation and with ‘A’ he turned into an actor showing his skills as an actor. Since then, there has been no looking back for Upendra who went on to establish himself as an important star hero and Director in Kannada cinema.
Sudeep
Sudeep had a solid personality with a good physique, baritone voice and handsome looks too but luck didn’t favour him initially. Sudeep had to fight his hurdles where he was termed as an iron leg. After ‘Huchha’, the stars changed and Sudeep went on scaling new heights making his presence felt across India today.
Ganesh
Ganesh had humble beginnings before cinema opportunities came in. Ganesh started in small roles in cinema later turning as VJ on TV making him a huge household name, leading to his entry into cinema as a hero. Though he had a good start with ‘Chellatta’ but ‘Mungaru Male’ changed his fate forever, making him a Golden Star.
Dhananjaya
Dhananjaya’s life story is just like any other outsider who came into the industry with hopes to establish himself but started in small roles, off-beat roles till ‘Tagaru’ changed his career altogether showing the powerful actor in him. Today, Dhananjaya has reached a phase where he can choose roles and films he wants to show the audience and has become a very inspiring actor for others today.
Yash
Another actor who rose from a small beginning to today becoming a global star. Having huge ambitions to become a star, Yash started off his career in TV and later grabbed movie opportunities at the right time and kept on scaling new heights reaching the peak phase with ‘KGF 2’ success. Yash’s life journey is truly a huge inspiration for everyone