Ajay Rao
| Ajay Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Ajai Rao Hospet, Karnataka |
| Other names | Krishna Ajai Rao |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | Sapna (m. 2014) |
Ajay Rao (also credited as Krishna Ajai Rao) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Kannada film industry. He is considered to be one of the most talented Kannada cine actor and is also popular as "Sandalwood Krishna". He debuted with the 2003 film Excuse Me (2003) and got his big break with the successful films like Taj Mahal (2008) Krishnan Love Story (2010) and Krishnan Marriage Story (2011). With the film Krishna Leela (2015), he debuted as a producer launching his home banner "Sri Krishna Arts and Creations".[1]
Career
Ajai did his debut and began his career as a hero in director Prem's movie Excuse Me. The other cast alongside were Ramya and Sunil Raoh. He played the role of a musician who is in love with the girl, but typically is unable to tell her. The film was a big success and Ajay's work was appreciated. The film celebrated 25 weeks in Karnataka's biggest theatre Kapali. The subsequent films, however, failed to perform well in the box office until Taj Mahal happened.
Fresh Break
Ajai's career got a new start of life with the 2008 film Taj Mahal. The film was critically and commercially a big success and brought back Ajay Rao into stardom. Excuse Me co-star Sunil was initially cast for the part. When he backed out due to personal reasons, Ajay stepped in. Taj Mahal was one of the big hits of 2008 and has revived Ajay's career.[2]
Filmography
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Excuse Me | Ajay | |
| 2005 | Surya the Great | Surya | |
| 2005 | Green Signal | Indra | |
| 2006 | O Priyatama | Yashas | |
| 2007 | Amruthavaani | Samarth | |
| 2007 | Hettare Hennanne Herabeku | Guest role | |
| 2008 | Taj Mahal | Ajay Kumar | |
| 2009 | Jaaji Mallige | Ramu | |
| 2009 | Prem Kahani | Manja | |
| 2010 | Krishnan Love Story | Krishna | |
| 2011 | Manasina Maathu | Ajay | |
| 2011 | Krishnan Marriage Story | Krishna | |
| 2012 | Breaking News | Arjun | |
| 2013 | Advaitha | Vivek | |
| 2014 | Manada Mareyalli | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2014 | Rose | Ajai | Credited as Krishna Ajai Rao[3] |
| 2014 | Jai Bajarangbali | Ajay | Credited as Krishna Ajai Rao |
| 2015 | Krishna-Leela | Krishna | Also producer |
| 2015 | Endendigu | Post-production | |
| 2015 | Krishna S/O CM | Krishna | Filming |
| 2015 | Second Hand Lover | Announced | |
References
External links
- Ajay Rao at the Internet Movie Database