Sudeep Sanjeev, commonly known as Kichcha Sudeep, was born on September 2, 1971, in Shimoga, Karnataka, India. He is a prominent Indian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, television presenter, and playback singer primarily recognized for his work in Kannada cinema. Sudeep is celebrated as one of the highest-paid actors in the Kannada film industry and has been featured in Forbes' list of top 100 celebrities in India since 2013. He began his acting career with a supporting role in the film Thayavva (1997) and gained fame with his lead role in Sparsha (2000). His performance in Huchcha (2001) solidified his status as a leading actor. Sudeep's notable films include Nandhi (2002), Kiccha (2003), My Autograph (2006), Eega (2012), and Dabangg 3 (2019). He has received multiple accolades, including four Filmfare Awards South and a Karnataka State Film Award. Sudeep was married to Priya Radhakrishnan in 2001, but they divorced in 2015 after having a daughter named Saanvi.