Ganesh Kishan, also known as Ganesh, is an Indian actor, director, producer, and television presenter who is known for his work in Kannada cinema. He was born on July 2, 1978 in Adakamaranahalli, a village in the Nelamangala of Bangalore Rural district in Karnataka. 

Ganesh has won several awards, including two Filmfare Awards. He has also appeared in films such as Guttu, Cheluvina Chittara, Gaalipata, and Maleyali Jotheyali. He has also been a part of several TV shows like Yadva Tadva and Vataara. 

Ganesh has two younger brothers, Mahesh and Umesh, and two children, Charithriya Ganesh and Vihaan Ganesh. He married Shilpa Barkur on February 11, 2008.