Gangadhar

Gangadhar was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. One of the lead actor in 1970s. He acted in over 80 films such as Sharapanjara.[2]

Gangadhar
Born
Rajendra Kumar

1936
Died(2003-12-27)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 Rajyotsva 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]

Notable filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1969Gejje Pooje
1970Seetha
1971SharapanjaraSathish
1972Yaava Janmada Maitri
1974Subhadra Haran
1975Katha Sangama
1975Baalu Jenu
1976Bangarada Gudi
1983Bhaktha Prahlada
1991Central Rowdy
1995Aata Hudugaata

References


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