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'''Mysore Srikantayya Umesh''', popularly known as '''M. S. Umesh''' or simply '''Umesh''', is an [[India]]n actor whose [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada cinema]] career has spanned six decades.<ref>[https://archive.today/20150420114726/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/veteran-kannada-actor-umesh-is-living-in-poverty/276853-71-205.html Veteran Kannada actor Umesh is living in poverty]</ref> After having featured in several stage shows as an actor in his childhood, he was hired for the lead character in the film ''[[Makkala Rajya]]'' (1960). Since then, he has acted in over 350 feature films renowned for his unique dialogue delivery, facial expressions and comedy timing.<br />
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==Early life and family==<br />
Umesh was born on 24 April 1945 to A. L. Srikantayya and Nanjamma. His basic schooling was in [[Mysore]] where he was drawn towards theater and stage performances. At the age of 4, he joined the popular theater troupe run by K. Hirannaiah. Soon he joined the more famous [[Gubbi Veeranna]]'s company and performed various roles as a child artist. It was in one of such stage plays that the then assistant director [[Puttanna Kanagal]] noticed him and recommended his name to [[B. R. Panthulu]]'s next film.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/he-has-many-stories-to-tell/article3695012.ece He has many stories to tell]</ref><br />
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Umesh's first appearance as an actor on the silver screen was with ''[[Makkala Rajya]]'' in 1960 directed by veteran actor-director [[B. R. Panthulu]] for his Padmini films banner. This was also the second film produced by [[M. V. Rajamma]].<ref>[http://chiloka.com/movie/makkala-rajya-1960 Makkala Rajya (1960)]</ref> This film also featured veteran Tamil actor [[Sivaji Ganesan]] in a cameo role.<br />
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==Career==<br />
Post the superhit debut film, Umesh who was 15, could no longer feature in child roles and adult roles either. He moved back to stage shows and took up jobs which included some back stage labor works. He struggled to find himself a good role in drama plays too. It was then that Puttanna Kanagal again came to his rescue and cast him in his anthology film ''[[Katha Sangama]]'' (1977). His portrayal as "Thimmarayi" in the ''Munithaayi'' episode featuring [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Aarathi]] fetched him multiple laurels including the [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]. Starting from here, Umesh was cast in a series of films from 1980's through 2000's. Some of his best remembered films include ''[[Nagara Hole]]'' (1978), ''[[Guru Shishyaru]]'' (1981), ''[[Anupama (1981 film)|Anupama]]'' (1981), ''[[Kaamana Billu]]'' (1983), ''[[Apoorva Sangama]]'' (1984), ''[[Shruthi Seridaaga]]'' (1987), ''[[Shravana Banthu]]'' (1984), ''[[Malaya Marutha]]'' (1986), ''[[Golmaal Radhakrishna]]'' (1990), ''[[Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare]]'' (1993), ''[[Venkata in Sankata]]'' (2007) to name a few.<br />
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Umesh's comedy role as "Sithapathi" in the 1990 comedy film, ''[[Golmaal Radhakrishna]]'' starring [[Ananth Nag]] in the lead is considered one of the best comedy roles in Kannada cinema. His catchy dialogue "Apaartha Madkondbitro Eno" is widely acclaimed among the masses.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeLPxmvcRrA Golmaal Radhakrishna comedy scene video]</ref> His role as an old toothless widow grandmother in [[Ramesh Aravind]]'s directorial ''[[Venkata in Sankata]]'' was also widely appreciated.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/20first-look-ramesh-arvind-venkata-in-sankata.htm First Look: Ramesh Arvind's Venkata In Sankata]</ref><br />
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==Selected filmography ==<br />
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# ''[[Makkala Rajya]]'' (1960)<br />
# ''[[Katha Sangama]]'' (1977)<br />
# ''[[Nagara Hole]]'' (1977)<br />
# ''[[Bhagyavantharu]]'' (1977)<br />
# ''Savalige Saval'' (1978)<br />
# ''[[Vasantha Lakshmi]]'' (1978)<br />
# ''[[Thappida Thala]]'' (1978)<br />
# ''[[Kiladi Jodi]]'' (1978)<br />
# ''[[Putani Agent 123]]'' (1979)<br />
# ''[[Mutthu Ondu Mutthu]]'' (1979)<br />
# ''Prema Anuraga'' (1980)<br />
# ''[[Haavina Hede]]'' (1981)<br />
# ''[[Guru Shishyaru]]'' (1981)<br />
# ''[[Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha]]'' (1981)<br />
# ''[[Bangarada Mane]]'' (1981)<br />
# ''[[Anupama (1981 film)|Anupama]]'' (1981)<br />
# ''[[Antha (film)|Antha]]'' (1981)<br />
# ''[[Suvarna Sethuve]]'' (1982)<br />
# ''Prema Mathsara'' (1982)<br />
# ''[[Nanna Devaru]]'' (1982)<br />
# ''[[Haalu Jenu]]'' (1982)<br />
# ''[[Simha Garjane]]'' (1983)<br />
# ''[[Kalluveene Nudiyithu]]'' (1983)<br />
# ''[[Kaamana Billu]]'' (1983)<br />
# ''[[Ibbani Karagithu]]'' (1983)<br />
# ''[[Hasida Hebbuli]]'' (1983)<br />
# ''[[Gandharva Giri]]'' (1983)<br />
# ''[[Eradu Nakshatragalu]]'' (1983)<br />
# ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1983 film)|Bhakta Prahlada]]'' (1983)<br />
# ''[[Avala Neralu]]'' (1983)<br />
# ''[[Pralayanthaka]]'' (1984)<br />
# ''[[Prachanda Kulla]]'' (1984)<br />
# ''[[Gandu Bherunda]]'' (1984)<br />
# ''[[Shravana Banthu]]'' (1984)<br />
# ''[[Benki Birugali (1984 film)|Benki Birugali]]'' (1984)<br />
# ''[[Apoorva Sangama]]'' (1984)<br />
# ''[[Malaya Marutha]]'' (1986)<br />
# ''[[Shruthi Seridaaga]]'' (1987)<br />
# ''[[Challenge Gopalakrishna]]'' (1990)<br />
# ''[[Golmaal Radhakrishna]]'' (1990)<br />
# ''[[Rani Maharani]]'' (1990)<br />
# ''[[Raja Kempu Roja]]'' (1990)<br />
# ''[[Policena Hendthi]]'' (1990)<br />
# ''[[Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare]]'' (1991)<br />
# ''[[Gauri Ganesha]]'' (1991)<br />
# ''[[Kollur Kala]]'' (1991)<br />
# ''[[Hatyakanda]]'' (1991)<br />
# ''Banni Ondsala Nodi'' (1992)<br />
# ''Ksheera Sagara'' (1992)<br />
# ''[[Megha Mandara]]'' (1992)<br />
# ''[[Sahasi (film)|Sahasi]]'' (1992)<br />
# ''[[Kaliyuga Seethe]]'' (1992)<br />
# ''[[Prema Sangama]]'' (1992)<br />
# ''[[Tharle Nan Maga]]'' (1992)<br />
# ''[[Saptapadi (1992 film)|Sapthapadi]]'' (1992)<br />
# ''[[Ondu Cinema Kathe]]'' (1992)<br />
# ''[[Belliyappa Bangarappa]]'' (1992)<br />
# ''[[Mallige Hoove]]'' (1992)<br />
# ''[[Server Somanna]]'' (1993)<br />
# ''[[Kalyana Rekhe]]'' (1993)<br />
# ''[[Time Bomb (1994 film)|Time Bomb]]'' (1994)<br />
# ''Hello Sister'' (1995)<br />
# ''[[Himapatha]]'' (1995)<br />
# ''Geluvina Saradara'' (1996)<br />
# ''Nannaseya Hoove'' (1999)<br />
# ''[[Hagalu Vesha]]'' (2000)<br />
# ''Sundara Purusha'' (2000)<br />
# ''[[Jokefalls]]'' (2004)<br />
# ''[[Pandu Ranga Vittala]]'' (2005)<br />
# ''[[Seven O' Clock]]'' (2006)<br />
# ''Savira Mettilu'' (2006)<br />
# ''[[Sajni (film)|Sajni]]'' (2007)<br />
# ''Ganesha Matthe Banda'' (2008)<br />
# ''[[Mussanjemaatu]]'' (2008)<br />
# ''[[Venkata in Sankata]]'' (2009)<br />
# ''[[Crazy Kutumba]]'' (2010)<br />
# ''[[Aithalakkadi]]'' (2010)<br />
# ''[[Jackie (2010 film)|Jackie]]'' (2010)<br />
# ''[[Mathond Madhuvena]]'' (2011)<br />
# ''[[Gun (2011 film)|Gun]]'' (2011)<br />
# ''[[Rambo (2012 film)|Rambo]]'' (2012)<br />
# ''[[Lucky (2012 Kannada film)|Lucky]]'' (2012)<br />
# ''Chellapilli'' (2013)<br />
# ''Navarangi'' (2014)<br />
# ''Gandhiji Kanasu'' (2014)<br />
# ''[[Pungi Daasa]]'' (2014)<br />
# ''[[Siddhartha (2015 film)|Siddhartha]]'' (2015)<br />
# ''[[Ond Chance Kodi]]'' (2015)<br />
# ''[[Charlie (2015 Kannada film)|Charlie]]'' (2015)<br />
# ''CBI Sathya'' (2016)<br />
# ''Mahaveera Machideva'' (2016)<br />
# ''Thale Bachkolli Powder Hakkolli'' (2016)<br />
# ''[[Badmaash (2016 film)|Badmaash]]'' (2016)<br />
# ''No Entry'' (2016)<br />
# ''[[John Jani Janardhan (2016 film)|John Jani Janardhan]]'' (2016)<br />
# ''Sri Omkara Ayyappane'' (2016)<br />
# ''[[Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu]]'' (2018)<br />
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==Awards==<br />
* 1975 - [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]] - ''[[Katha Sangama]]''<br />
* 2013 - Karnataka Nataka Akademy Award - for his contribution to the professional theatre.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://chiloka.com/celebrity/umesh-kannada# Umesh profile at Chitraloka]<br />
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4167153/ Umesh IMDB profile]<br />
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