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Diganth Manchale (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth28 December 1983

Age41 Years

BirthplaceSagara, Karnataka, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAindrita Ray

FamilyFather: Krishnamurthy; Mother: Mallika; Brother: Akash Manchale; Sister: Swathi Manchale

Diganth Manchale (Actor) Biography

Diganth Manchale is an Indian actor and former model best known for his work in Kannada cinema. Born in Sagara, Karnataka, he rose to prominence with roles

Early life and background

Diganth Manchale was born on 28 December 1983 in Sagara, Karnataka. Raised in the region, he completed his schooling at Sevabharathi Higher Primary School and went on to study at Tunga Mahavidyalaya in Thirthahalli. He later attended Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College in Bengaluru, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Diganth is identified with Bengaluru as his hometown.

Career

Diganth began his on-screen career after working as a model and went on to establish himself as an actor in the Kannada film industry. He made his debut in a Tulu-language film, Kadala Mage, in 2006 and has since expanded into films in multiple languages. His Bollywood entry came with Wedding Pullav (2015), in which he played a character named Aadi, and he has also appeared in Telugu cinema, including Vaana (2008). On the streaming front, he appeared in the web series Ram Yug (2021), portraying Lord Ramchandra.

Across Kannada cinema, Diganth is known for a number of roles; one of his most recognisable performances is as Bharath Kumar in the 2010 film Pancharangi. He has worked on titles such as Miss California early in his career and featured in well-known Kannada films including Lifeu Ishtene (2011), Parijatha (2012), and Parapancha (2016). His contributions earned him recognition at the South Indian International Movie Awards: he received an award in 2013 as a romantic star of South Indian cinema and won the SIIMA Award in 2023 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Kannada) for his work in Gaalipata 2.

Public profile

Diganth’s physical presence and former modelling work have been part of his public image; available information lists his height at around 1.75 m (5'9") and his weight at approximately 75 kg (165 lbs). He has brown eyes and black hair, with listed body measurements reflecting his time as a model.

He has spoken publicly about lifestyle changes: following an incident involving animal cruelty in 2020, he adopted a plant-based diet. Diganth has an active interest in sports and outdoor pursuits, with hobbies that include cycling, badminton, rock climbing, surfing, and diving. He is also a motorcycle enthusiast and is known to own several bikes.

Personal life

Diganth is married to Kannada actress Aindrita Ray; the couple wed on 12 December 2018. Prior to marriage, he was in a live-in relationship with a woman named Mayuri for three years in Bengaluru. His parents are Krishnamurthy, who worked as a professor, and Mallika. He has a brother, Akash Manchale, and a sister, Swathi Manchale. He follows Hinduism and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Health and incidents

During the shoot of a film in 2017, Diganth sustained an eye injury when a stiletto struck him and caused damage to his cornea. Separate legal matters have touched his public life: in 2017 he was named in reports related to a car accident investigation and later stated he was not present at the incident. In September 2020 he and his wife were summoned by law enforcement during an investigation into drug-related allegations in the Kannada film industry; the summons followed media reports that mentioned their names in connection with the case.

Latest updates

Diganth continues to work across film industries, including Kannada, Telugu, Hindi and Tulu productions. His recent accolade is the SIIMA Award in 2023 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Kannada) for Gaalipata 2.
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Recent Work

Ram Yug

Web series in which Diganth portrayed Lord Ramchandra

2021
Wedding Pullav

Bollywood film in which he played the role of Aadi

2015
Kadala Mage

Tulu-language debut film

2006
Vaana

Telugu film appearance

2008
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Career Highlights

  1. Famous role as Bharath Kumar in Pancharangi (2010)
  2. SIIMA Award as romantic star of South Indian cinema (2013)
  3. SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Kannada) for Gaalipata 2 (2023)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Diganth Manchale (Actor) born?

28 December 1983

What is Diganth Manchale (Actor) known for?

Actor

What is Diganth Manchale (Actor)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Diganth Manchale (Actor) married to?

Aindrita Ray