Sharath Lohithaswa liked cricket and theatre as a child. He once acted as Bhagat Singh on stage when he was in school. |
He read many plays by writers like Kambar and enjoyed singing in his childhood. |
Sharath Lohithaswa used to watch many theatre play rehearsals with his father. |
He acted in many stage and radio plays before starting professional theatre in Bengaluru. |
After completing school, his father suggested he study English in college. |
After college, Sharath Lohithaswa worked as a lecturer at National College in Bangalore for some time. |
He later got bored with his teaching job and became a full-time actor, starting with stage performances. He acted in plays like Vasamsi Jirnani and Nanna Thangige Ondu Gandu Kodi. |
His first film role was a small appearance in M. S. Sathyu’s non-commercial film. |
The 1977 film Godhuli was a breakthrough in his career. He received the Aryabhata award for his portrayal of Cheluvanayaka in the film and was highly praised. |
In 1996, he appeared in his debut Kannada film ‘Huliya’ in which he had a funny haircut. |
After the film Huliya, he was offered repetitive roles, which made him sad. He then met with an accident and had to take a break from work for three years. |
He appeared in the television serials Khayar and Poli Kitty, directed by Sathyu, gaining popularity. |
In 2007, Sharath Lohithaswa earned accolades for his role as Kotwal Ramachandra in the Kannada film Aa Dinagalu, winning multiple awards. |