Avinash

Avinash

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Avinash Profile

  • Name:
  • Avinash
  • Father:
  • B.k. Narayana Rao
  • Mother:
  • Indira
  • Spouse:
  • Malavika

Avinash Biography

Avinash is a south Indian film actor who works in character and supporting roles. He is one of the most sought-after actors in the supporting category and he has debut Malayalam film industry in 2012 with Mammootty’s movie, Doubles. He has spent more than 2 decades in the industry and has appeared in about 375 movies belonging to all south Indian languages. He is known for his authentic portrayal of complex characters and versatility in handling character roles. He is married to noted actress and television host, Malavika.

 

Avinash was born in Yelandur to Indira and B.K. Narayana Rao. His father was a lawyer. Avinash’s schooling was done at Hardwicke High School in Mysore. He took a post-graduation in English literature from Manasa Gangothri, Mysore. He was drawn towards theatre at a younger age and has been active in theater both in Mysore and Bangalore.  Avinash started his career as a lecturer of literature at N.I.E. College, Mysore and has also worked in B.E.L. College and M.E.S. College Bangalore. He was active in theater during this time also. He was a popular actor of Sanket group, headed by noted theatre personality, Shankar Nag. He has also worked with theater group of B. Jayashree. His first notable role was as the Hindu saint Madhvacharya by G.V.Iyer and this memorable role gave him opportunity to enter movies.

 

As a character artist, he has worked for the past two decades and got opportunity to work with almost all leading actors of south Indian film industry.  Huliya, Paramathma, Mathadana, Siruthai, Singaravva, Apthamitra and Aptharakshaka are his noted roles. He worked as Suriya Sivakumar’s father in Tamil movie ‘7AM Arivu’ directed by A. R. Murugadoss. He received Karnataka State Award for Best Supporting Actor for Mathadaana. Aptharakshaka earned him best supporting actor award at Filmfare.

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Updated: January 16, 2014

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