Diganth

Diganth, professionally known as Diganth Manchale, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Kannada cinema.

He was born on December 28, 1983, in Sagara (also spelled Sagar), a town in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka, India. Diganth belongs to a Havyaka Brahmin family. His parents are Krishnamurthy and Mallika.

Full Name	Diganth
Other Name(s)	Diganth Manchale
Occupation	Actor/Model
Date of Birth	28-December-1983 (42 years)
Birth Location	Thirthahalli, Karnataka, India
Gender	Male
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hindu
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Height	175 cm
Weight	75 kg
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Black
School	Sevabharathi Higher Primary School in Thirthahalli Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli
College	Jain (Deemed-to-be University) Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College - V V Puram
Qualification	Bachelor's degree in Commerce
Hobbies	Cycling, playing badminton, rock climbing, surfing, and diving

He completed his schooling at Seva Bharathi and finished his pre-university education at Tunga Mahavidyalaya in Thirthahalli. He later earned a bachelor's degree in Commerce from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, a division of Jain University in Bengaluru. Prior to entering the Kannada film industry, he worked as a model and took on small acting assignments.

He made his acting debut in 2006 with the film Miss California. He gained widespread recognition for his role as "Doodhpeda" in the romantic comedy Gaalipata (2008), which became a blockbuster hit and remains one of his most iconic performances.

His performances in films such as Pancharangi (2010), Lifeu Ishtene (2011), and Parijatha (2012) further elevated his fame and established him as one of the top actors in Kannada cinema. He has worked across diverse genres including romantic comedies, dramas, and thrillers. Notable films in his career also include Barfi (2013) and Katheyo Yoku Shuruyudu (2018).

He has received several awards and nominations for his performances. He has won two South Indian International Movie Awards and has been nominated for four Filmfare Awards South. He received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Male) for his role in Barfi. Alongside his regional film work, he has occasionally appeared in pan-Indian projects, expanding his reach beyond Kannada cinema.

In his personal life, he married actress Aindrita Ray on December 12, 2018, after dating her for 10 years. He is known for his calm personality, fitness lifestyle, and love for travel. The affectionate nickname "Doodh Peda" (or "Doodhpeda") stuck with him from his Gaalipata role and remains a popular identifier among fans.