Gangadhar
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]
Gangadhar | |
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| Born | Rajendra Kumar 1936 |
| Died | 27 December 2003[1] |
Career
Gangadhar studied Diploma in Mechanical and HAL. 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 | ||
| 1991 | Central Rowdy | ||
| 1995 | Aata Hudugaata |
References
- Yesteryear actor Gangadhar dead Archived 9 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine The Hindu
- Gangadhar no more
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