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'''Chitnahalli Udayashankar''' (18 February 1934 – 2 July 1993; born in [[Gubbi|Chitnahalli]]) was an Indian lyricist and dialogue writer in the [[Kannada film industry]] for over three decades, who penned more than 3000 songs for films and [[devotional song]]s. His dialogues, screenplay and lyrics were instrumental in the success of many movies of [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]]. Udayashankar received four [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Dialogue]] and two [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay]]. He was the son of lyricist Chi. Sadashivaiah. His son [[Chi. Guru Dutt]] is an actor and director in Kannada and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] feature films.

In 1963, Chi Udayshankar wrote dialogues for the first time. This was for the film ''Santa Tukaram'' starring Rajkumar.<ref>http://www.chitraloka.com/history/3849-history-42-chi-udayshankar-writes-dialogues.html Udaya Shankar wrote dialogues</ref> He co-wrote dialogues and lyrics for many Kannada movies. He worked with his father in his early career. He directed the movie ''[[Manku Dinne]]'' in 1968. He supplied a great deal of dialogues and lyrics for many[[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] movies. He worked with Rajkumar from 1963 to 1993 in 92 movies. He also acted in movies like ''[[Haalu Jenu]]'', ''[[Nee Nanna Gellalare]]'', ''[[Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe]]'' and ''[[Anand (1986 film)|Anand]]''.

Chi Udayashakar used to write his lyrics in simple and easily understood words. He was given the title 'Sahithya Rathna' (gem of literature) for his work.