Shashi Kumar

Shashi Kumar
Member of the Lok Sabha for Chitradurga
In office
10 October 1999 – 6 February 2004
Preceded by C. P. Mudala Giriyappa
Succeeded by N. Y. Hanumanthappa
Personal details
Born (1965-12-02) 2 December 1965
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Nationality Indian
Political party Indian National Congress
(2006–present)
Other political
affiliations		 Janata Dal (Secular)
(2004–2006)
Janata Dal (United) (–2004)
Spouse(s)
Saraswati (m. 1993)
Children 2
Occupation Actor, politician

Shashi Kumar (born 2 December 1965) is an actor and politician from the Indian State of Karnataka. In addition to Kannada, he has acted in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema. He was a member of the 13th Lok Sabha representing Chitradurga and contesting on a Janata Dal (United) ticket. He joined the Indian National Congress in 2006.[1]

Acting career

Shashikumar's first released film was Chiranjeevi Sudhakara starring Raghavendra Rajkumar. He became popular by the movie Yuddha Kaanda in 1989 which starred V. Ravichandran and Poonam Dhillon. Later he starred in some unsuccessful films like Baa Nanna Preetisu, Gandharva and Kollura Kaala.[2] The 1990 film Rani Maharani made him a successful star. Further, he went on to become one of the most sought after stars. Shashikumar, along with fellow South Indian actress Malashri, have been known as all-time greatest pairs in Kannada movies. Other actresses Sudha Rani, Tara and Shruti were also paired with him in many films.

He has also acted in many Tamil and Telugu films. The prominent one is Rajinikanth starrer Baasha.

Accident and career slump

At the peak of his acting career, he suffered a drunken-driving accident near the Bangalore Turf Club. Ensuing surgeries changed his looks. Consequently, he was no longer considered for leading roles with the huge banners. This also pushed him to take the plunge into politics. After a long gap, he has made a comeback to cinema and has acted in supporting roles in multi-starrer films like Yajamana, Habba and Yaarige Saluthe Sambala.

Political career

He has successfully contested and won the Member of Parliament elections for Chitradurga constituency.[3]

Selected filmography

Year Film Notes
1988Chiranjeevi SudhakaraDebut as villain
1989Yuddha Kaanda
1989Indrajith
1989C.B.I. Shankar
1990Challenge GopalakrishnaGuest appearance
1990Baare Nanna Muddina Rani
1990Mruthyunjaya
1990Rudra Thaandava
1990Rani Maharani
1990Policena Hendthi
1990S. P. Sangliyana Part 2
1990Trinetra
1990Wanted
1991Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police
1991Anatha Rakshaka
1991Readymade Ganda
1991Kollur Kala
1991Kitturina Huli
1991Gandanige Takka Hendathi
1991Sakala Kala Vallabha
1991Kalla Malla
1991Keralida Kesari
1992Kanasina Rani
1992Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi
1992Aathma Bandhana
1992Gandharva
1992Mallige Hoove
1993Shrungara Raja
1993Muddina Maava
1993Kempaiah IPS
1993Dharma Peeta
1993Kalyana Rekhe
1994Alexander
1994Mutthanna
1994Sammilana
1994Kunti Putra
1994Swathi
1995BaashaTamil film
1995Thumbida Mane
1995Rowdy
1996Muddina Aliya
1998Doni Sagali
1998Baaro Nanna Muddina Krishna
1999Khalayanaka
1999Habba
1999Snehaloka
1999Coolie Raja
1999Sundarapurusha
2000Yaarige Saluthe Sambala
2000Yajamana
2001Bahala Chennagide
2001Kanasugara
2002Baanallu Neene Bhuviyallu Neene
2003Ree Swalpa Bartheera
2004Sahukara
2004Stree
2007Masti
2008Bandhu Balaga
2008Slum Baala
2010Lift Kodla
2010Naradha Vijaya
2010Rame Gowda Vs Krishna Reddy
2011Take It Easy
2012Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna
2013Galaate
2014Power
2016Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja

References

  1. ↑ "Shashi Kumar quits JD(S), joins Congress". The Hindu. 23 December 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  2. ↑ http://www.supergoodmovies.com/9876/sandalwood/Shashi-Kumar-Back-in-Action-News-Details
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
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