Gangadhar | |
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| Born | Rajendra Kumar 1936 |
| Died | 27 December 2003[1] |
Gangadhar (1936 to 2003) was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry and one of the lead actor in 1970s. He acted in over 80 films including Sharapanjara.[2]
Career
Gangadhar studied Diploma in Mechanical.[clarification needed]. In HAL, he staged plays like Samsare Nauke, Echamanayaka and Vijayotsava. He met G. V. Iyer and was selected for ‘Chowkada Deepa’ of Sharada Films in 1969.[2] He shot to fame with Gejje Pooje directed by Puttanna Kanagal.[1] His other notable films were Sharapanjara, Nanna Tamma, Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta and Aliya Geleya. He won several awards including the Rajyotsava Award.[1]
Death
Gangadhar died on 27 December 2003 after prolonged illness. He was 67 and is survived by his wife and two sons.[1]
Partial filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Gejje Pooje | ||
| 1970 | Seetha | ||
| 1971 | Sharapanjara | Sathish | |
| 1972 | Yaava Janmada Maitri | ||
| 1974 | Subhadra Haran | ||
| 1975 | Katha Sangama | ||
| 1975 | Baalu Jenu | ||
| 1976 | Bangarada Gudi | ||
| 1983 | Bhaktha Prahlada | Lord Indra | |
| 1991 | Central Rowdy | ||
| 1995 | Aata Hudugaata |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Yesteryear actor Gangadhar dead Archived 9 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine The Hindu
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gangadhar no more
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