Digant Manchale is an Indian actor and former model, who predominantly works in the Kannada film industry. He is best known for his roles in the Kannada films ‘Parijaat’ (2012), ‘Pancharangi’ (2010) and ‘Gaalipata’ (2008).
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Wiki/Biography
Digant Manchale was born on Wednesday, 28 December 1983 (age 38 years; as in 2022) in Sagar, Karnataka. Their zodiac sign is Capricorn. He did his schooling from Sevabharathi Higher Primary School, Teerthahalli and pre-university from Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Teerthahalli. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sri Bhagwan Mahavir Jain College, Bengaluru.
Childhood picture of Digant Manchale (right) with his brother
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (Approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: brown
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 42 inches, Waist: 31 inches, Biceps: 15 inches
Family
parents and siblings
His father Krishnamurthy is a professor. Digant’s mother’s name is Mallika. He has a brother named Akash Manchale and a sister named Swati Manchale.
Wife
On 12 December 2018, Digant married his girlfriend Aindrita Ray, who is an actress.
Digant Manchale and his wife Aindrita Ray
relationships
Digant dated a woman named Mayuri for three years. The couple was in a live-in relationship in Bengaluru.
livelihood
film
Kannada
In 2006, Diganth made his acting debut with the Kannada film ‘Miss California’, in which he played the role of Diganth.
Digant Manchale in a scene from the film ‘Miss California’ (2006)
Digant rose to fame after playing the role of Doodh Peda in the film ‘Gaalipata’ released in 2008.
Digant Manchale (left) in a scene from the film ‘Gaalipata’ (2008)
In 2009, Diganth was selected to play the lead role of Manohara, an orphan and unemployed man, by Yograj Bhatt in a romantic film titled Manasaare. Diganth’s wife Andrita Ray also played the lead role in the film.
Digant Manchale on the official poster of the film ‘Mansare’
Later, Diganth worked in several Kannada films, including Pancharangi (2010), Lifeu Ishtane (2011), Parijaat (2012), and Parapancha (2016).
Hindi
In 2015, he made his Bollywood debut by playing the role of Aditya in the film ‘Wedding Pulao’.
Digant Manchale on the official poster of the film ‘Wedding Pulao’ (2015)
Telugu
In 2008, he made his Telugu debut by playing the role of Gautham in the film ‘Vanaa’.
Tulu
In 2006, he made his Tulu debut by playing the role of Arun in the film ‘Kadala Mage’.
Digant Manchale as Arun on the official poster of the film ‘Kadala Mage’ (2006)
web series
Digant Manchale played the role of Lord Ramchandra in the 2021 MX Original Hindi web series ‘Ram Yug’.
Digant Manchale as Lord Ramchandra on the official poster of 2021 web series ‘Ramyug’
Sample
Apart from being an actor, Diganth has also worked as a model. He appeared in many Indian fashion shows and appeared on the covers of many magazines.
Digant Manchale during Times Fashion Week Show 2019
controversies
sandalwood drug scandal
In September 2020, Digant Manchale and his wife Aindrita Ray were summoned by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) after their names surfaced in a notorious drug case in the Kannada film industry. Meanwhile, a video of his wife inviting people to Bally’s Casino for their special Eid party went viral. Later, he issued a clarification on various news channels that he had done so only for publicity at the behest of the casino’s marketing team, and that several more celebrities from the Kannada film industry were also involved in the casino’s marketing campaign.
We have received a telephonic notice from the Central Crime Branch for the ongoing interrogation at 11 am tomorrow. We will remain present and cooperate fully with CCB.
– Aindrita Ray (@AindritaR) 15 September 2020
A few days later, Digant was questioned for the second time by the CCB when he was accused of deleting some messages sent to some suspected African drug smugglers. Commenting on this, Digant said,
I am cooperating with CCB. If necessary, I will appear before him again for questioning in this matter.
car accident case
In 2017, Geeta Vishnu, grandson of Bengaluru industrialist Adikesavulu, was charged with allegedly having 850 grams of marijuana in his Mercedes-Benz when it met with an accident in which he and five others were injured. . It was revealed that he had partied with his friends just before the accident, where he had consumed marijuana. Some local news channels reported that actors Prajwal Devaraj, Digant Manchale and Abhishek Ambareesh witnessed the accident but fled the crime scene. Digant denied the rumours, saying that at the time of the accident, he was shooting for a film in Kanakapura, and he had nothing to do with any drugs.
award
Digant Manchale won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Kannada) award at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for the film ‘Gaalipatha 2’. The event was held at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE.
Digant Manchale after winning the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at SIIMA 2023
bike collection
- Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Digant Manchale on his Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm motorcycle in 2013
- harley davidson forty eight
Diganth Manchale on his Harley Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle in 2017
- BMW R nineT Scrambler
Digant Manchale on his BMW R nineT Scrambler in 2018
- Ducati Diavel 1200
Digant Manchale with his Ducati Diavel 1200 in 2020
Facts/General Knowledge
- According to Diganth’s official Instagram account, his favorite sports activities include cycling, badminton, rock climbing, surfing and diving.
- Digant Manchale is very fond of backflips. In June 2022, while holidaying in Goa with his wife, Diganth suffered a dislocation of the cervical vertebrae while performing a stunt on the trampoline, which left his fingers numb. After this he was airlifted to Bengaluru and admitted to Manipal Hospital.
Now that we are back home after such a nightmare! We can’t thank one person enough for helping us through these challenging times. @venkatkenarayana1 You were God sent and went out of your way to arrange airlifting from Goa to Bloor at a time of utmost importance. pic.twitter.com/eWeH4NRLsa
– Aindrita Ray (@AindritaR) 27 June 2022
- Digant became a vegetarian after the incident of feeding a pineapple filled with firecrackers to a pregnant elephant made news headlines. He urged his fans to adopt a plant-based diet.
- In 2017, while shooting for the Bollywood film ‘Ticket to Bollywood’, Diganth suffered an injury to his right eye when a stiletto accidentally hit him in the eye and permanently damaged his cornea.
Digant Manchale has shared a picture of his eye after surgery on Instagram.
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