Dhruvanth (Actor)

Dhruvanth Talwar, born as Charith Balappa, is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Kannada television industry.

He gained widespread recognition for his lead role in the popular Kannada serial “Muddulakshmi,” which led him to adopt the character’s name as his stage name. He participated in Bigg Boss Kannada 12 in 2025.

Dhruvanth Age, Wife, Bigg Boss, Biography, Wikipedia

Age & Earlier Life

Dhruvanth was born in 1988 in Bantwal and is currently 38 years old as of 2025. He was raised in Kodagu, Karnataka, with his hometown being Mangalore.

He completed his schooling at St. Anne’s School and pursued his higher education at Dr. Nitte Shankara Adyanthaya Memorial (NSAM) First Grade College. Dhruvanth holds an MBA degree, which reflects his strong educational background.

Before entering the entertainment industry, he had a successful corporate career. He worked as a Customer Service Executive at HSBC (UK) from August 2008 to April 2009.

Later, he served as a Flight Attendant at Jet Airways from March 2011 to 2014. Eventually, he moved to Bengaluru to pursue his passion for acting. Dhruvanth follows Hinduism.

Family

Dhruvanth was married to Manjushree. However, their marriage did not last long, and the couple is now officially separated and divorced.

Details about his parents, siblings, or other family members have not been publicly disclosed. Dhruvanth maintains privacy regarding his personal and family life.

He prefers to keep his family matters away from the media spotlight. Currently, he is focused on his career in the television industry.

Career

Dhruvanth began his acting career with the Kannada serial “Love Lavike,” which marked his debut in the television industry.

He gained massive popularity through his lead role as Dr. Dhruvanth in the hit Kannada serial “Muddulakshmi.” The character became so popular that he adopted it as his professional name, Dhruvanth Talwar.

He temporarily left “Muddulakshmi” during the COVID crisis but later returned. Throughout his career, Dhruvanth has appeared in over eight Kannada television serials, establishing himself as a recognized face in the industry.

In 2025, he became a prominent contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, which further increased his visibility. However, his participation in Bigg Boss became controversial due to ongoing legal issues.

In 2024, he was arrested in Bengaluru on charges of sexual harassment, assault, and issuing death threats based on a complaint by a television actress.

Facts & Trivia

• His official Instagram handle is dhruvanth.dhruvv where he connects with his fans.
• Dhruvanth changed his birth name from Charith Balappa to his stage name after his popular character.
• He worked in the corporate sector for several years before pursuing acting full-time.
• His transition from aviation and banking to television showcases his diverse career path.
• The legal controversy in 2024 significantly impacted his public image and career trajectory.

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