Shashi Kumar
Shashi Kumar (born 2 December 1965) is an actor and politician from the Indian State of Karnataka. A popular star in Kannada films, he was also seen in Tamil cinema the prominent one being Rajinikanth starrer Baasha. In his heydays Shashi Kumar was one of the most good-looking heroes of Kannada cinema.
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 | Shashikumar Nayak 2 December 1965 Bengaluru, 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 |
Acting career
Shashi Kumar's first released film was Chiranjeevi Sudhakara starring Raghavendra Rajkumar. In 1989 he became popular with Yuddha Kaanda starring V. Ravichandran and Poonam Dhillon and acted in key roles in big films like C.B.I Shankar and Sangliayana 2. Two successful 1990 films Rani Maharani and Baare Nanna Muddina Rani established him as a top hero of Kannada cinema. Shashi Kumar and Malashri, who acted together in several hit films together are considered one among the all-time great pairs of Kannada cinema. He was also paired with other popular actresses like Sudha Rani, Tara, Soundarya and Sithara.
At the peak of his acting career, he suffered a driving accident near the Bangalore Turf Club in the mid 1990s. The ensuing surgeries altered his looks and offers for lead roles from big banners stopped coming his way. This pushed him to take the plunge into politics. He managed a comeback after a gap of 2-3 years, mainly starring in supporting roles in multi-starrers like Yajamana, Habba, Kanasugara, Snehaloka and Yaarige Saluthe Sambala.
Political career
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] He has successfully contested and won the Member of Parliament elections for Chitradurga constituency.[2]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Chiranjeevi Sudhakara | Debut as villain |
| 1989 | Yuddha Kaanda | |
| 1989 | Indrajith | |
| 1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | |
| 1990 | Challenge Gopalakrishna | Guest appearance |
| 1990 | Baare Nanna Muddina Rani | |
| 1990 | Mruthyunjaya | |
| 1990 | Rudra Thaandava | |
| 1990 | Rani Maharani | |
| 1990 | Policena Hendthi | |
| 1990 | S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 | |
| 1990 | Trinetra | |
| 1990 | Wanted | |
| 1991 | Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police | |
| 1991 | Veetla Eli Velila Puli | Tamil film; guest role in song "Naan Yaaru"[3] |
| 1991 | Anatha Rakshaka | |
| 1991 | Readymade Ganda | |
| 1991 | Kollur Kala | |
| 1991 | Kitturina Huli | |
| 1991 | Gandanige Takka Hendathi | |
| 1991 | Sakalakalavallabha | |
| 1991 | Kalla Malla | |
| 1991 | Keralida Kesari | |
| 1992 | Kanasina Rani | |
| 1992 | Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi | |
| 1992 | Aathma Bandhana | |
| 1992 | Gandharva | |
| 1992 | Mallige Hoove | |
| 1992 | Hendthire Hushar | |
| 1993 | Shrungara Raja | |
| 1993 | Muddina Maava | |
| 1993 | Kempaiah IPS | |
| 1993 | Dharma Peeta | |
| 1993 | Kalyana Rekhe | |
| 1994 | Alexander | |
| 1994 | Mutthanna | |
| 1994 | Sammilana | |
| 1994 | Kunti Putra | |
| 1994 | Swathi | |
| 1995 | Baasha | Tamil film |
| 1995 | Thumbida Mane | |
| 1995 | Rowdy | |
| 1996 | Muddina Aliya | |
| 1998 | Doni Sagali | |
| 1998 | Baaro Nanna Muddina Krishna | |
| 1999 | Khalayanaka | |
| 1999 | Habba | |
| 1999 | Snehaloka | |
| 1999 | Coolie Raja | |
| 1999 | Sundarapurusha | |
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | |
| 2000 | Yajamana | |
| 2001 | Bahala Chennagide | |
| 2001 | Kanasugara | |
| 2002 | Baanallu Neene Bhuviyallu Neene | |
| 2003 | Ree Swalpa Bartheera | |
| 2004 | Sahukara | |
| 2004 | Stree | |
| 2007 | Masti | |
| 2008 | Bandhu Balaga | |
| 2008 | Slum Baala | |
| 2010 | Lift Kodla | |
| 2010 | Naradha Vijaya | |
| 2010 | Rame Gowda Vs Krishna Reddy | |
| 2011 | Take It Easy | |
| 2012 | Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna | |
| 2013 | Galaate | |
| 2014 | Power | |
| 2016 | Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja | |
| 2019 | Kurukshetra |
2020
References
- "Shashi Kumar quits JD(S), joins Congress". The Hindu. 23 December 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idYHQ_nkA7U