Master Anand

H. Anand, popularly known as Master Anand, is a Kannada actor, comedian, director and television host who debuted as a child artist. His performance as Ganesha in the Kannada film Gauri Ganesha alongside Ananth Nag, Sihi Kahi Chandru and Ramesh Bhat is widely acclaimed.

Anand began his career as a child artist in V Ravichandran's Kindarijogi. As a child actor, he was often credited as Master. His first rose to fame with the 2002 film Friends. He then turned to comedy with the 2010 television series SSLC Nan Maklu, which was telecasted on Asianet Suvarna. In 2011, he debuted as a film director with5 Idiots. He later directed Paduvaralli Paddegalu, a TV series for Asianet Suvarna and Robo Family, a TV series for Colors Kannada. He was a participant in the second season of Dancing Stars, aired on Colors Kannada; he emerged as the winner in the grand finale. He has acted in over 60 films and has received various awards. He even tasted success as a host through Drama Juniors which was telecasted in Zee Kannada followed by Comedy Khiladigalu which was judged by Jaggesh, Yogaraj Bhat and Rakshita.

Anand was born on 4 January 1984 to V Hariharan and B S Latha in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He has a brother Arun who is also an actor. Anand acted in films like 'gajapade' and married to Yashaswini on 2nd February 2010. The couple have a son and a daughter.

• Karnataka State Award: Best Child Artist (Gauri Ganesha - 1991–92)
• Karnataka State Award: Best Child Artist (Thayi Illada Thavaru - 1994–95)
• Filmfare Award: Best Child Artist (Makkala Sakshi 1995–96)