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Srinath (Kannada actor)

Indian Kannada actor

For other actors, see Srinath (disambiguation).

Srinath

Born

Narayana Swamy


() 28 December (age&#;81)

Mysore, India

Occupation(s)Actor, film producer, television presenter
Years&#;active–present
Spouse

Geetha

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Srinath (born July 18, ) is an Indian actor and director who has appeared in Tamil films. He worked as an assistant director with director Jeeva, who gave him a break as an actor with films like Ullam Ketkumae () and Unnale Unnale (). [1][2] He is friend of Tamil actor Vijay since college days and has worked with him in several films.

R. Simha (brother)

Narayana Swamy (born 28 December ), known by his stage nameSrinath, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. He holds the position of vice-president of the Kannada television channel Udaya TV. He is popular for presenting the Game Show, Adarsha Dampatigalu (Kannada: ಆದರ್ಶ ದಂಪತಿಗಳು).

Srinath has earned the nickname Pranaya Raja[1] meaning 'King of Romance' because of his stupendous success in romantic movies during the 70s. In , he was conferred the ‛Kalaratna’ Award by the Government of Karnataka.[2]

Early life

Narayana Swamy was born on 28 December to Ramaswamy Shastri and Lalita in Mysore, in the Kingdom of Mysore of India.[3] Initially, he acted in amateur plays and practiced cinematography in Occupational Institute in Bangalore.

Biography: Srinath, born on July 18, , is a prominent Indian actor and director renowned for his contributions to the Tamil film industry. His career began as an assistant director under the guidance of director Jeeva, who provided him with his initial opportunities as an actor in notable films such as “Ullam Ketkumae” in and.

He entered films with a small role in the Kannada movie Lagna Pathrike.[4] After that, he got a chance to play the main role in a film called Madhura Milana and his name was changed to Srinath.[4] In the stupendous success of the cult movie Shubhamangala by Puttanna Kanagal made him a popular hero[4] in Kannada cinema.

Career

Film and television

Srinath has acted in over films.[citation needed]Shubhamangala (ಶುಭ ಮಂಗಳ) is his biggest hit. He has won the State award as best actor for Sri Raghavendra Vaibhava[4] and the Filmfare award for Besuge (ಬೆಸುಗೆ).

In he had produced Maanasa Sarovara (ಮಾನಸ ಸರೋವರ) for his mentor Puttanna Kanagal.

Malayalam actor srinath Narayana Swamy (born 28 December ), known by his stage name Srinath, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. He holds the position of vice-president of the Kannada television channel Udaya TV. He is popular for presenting the Game Show, Adarsha Dampatigalu (Kannada: ಆದರ್ಶ.

Srinath was also preparing to direct a Kannada movie.[1] He formed a popular pair with top actress Manjula with whom he acted in a record 35 films during the s and 80s.

Srinath was the Vice President of the Udaya TV Kannada Channel and hosted the Game ShowAdarsha Dampatigalu (Kannada: ಆದರ್ಶ ದಂಪತಿಗಳು).

He still continues to act in films and TV serials.

Politics

Srinath was nominated by Bharatiya Janata Party as member of legislative council from the artiste fraternity for a period of six years.[5]

Awards and honours

In the year of he was honored by the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his effective portrayal of the role of Raghavendra in the movie Sri Raghavendra Vaibhava.

In year , Srinath was honoured with the Kalaratna (Gem of Art) award by Adarsha Suguma Sangeeta Academy Trust, in Bangalore.[6] The award was honoured by S.M. Shankar, the brother of S.M. Krishna, the then Chief Minister of Karnataka. In the same year, Srinath was honoured with the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award given by the Government of Karnataka.[7] Then in Karnataka State Film Awards, he's honored by the prestigious Dr.

Rajkumar Award for his lifetime achievement to Kannada Cinema.[8] After completing films he was given the title "Abhinaya Chakravarthy"in

Personal life

Srinath is the younger brother of renowned Kannada theatre artist as well as film actor and writer C. R. Simha. Srinath is married to Geetha Srinath.

Actor srinath biography Srinath (born July 18, ) is an Indian actor and director who has appeared in Tamil films. He worked as an assistant director with director Jeeva, who gave him a break as an actor with films like Ullam Ketkumae () and Unnale Unnale (). [1][2] He is friend of Tamil actor Vijay since college days and has worked with him in several films.

The couple have two children, a son and a daughter. His son Rohit has acted in several Kannada movies as a child artist. His daughter Amulya currently lives in the U.S. with her husband and three daughters.

Contribution to society

Srinath has set up a charitable trust called Deeya Art Foundation, to provide a helping-hand to the poor and needy who are affected by diseases like cancer, HIV and heart-related ailments.[9] Among the objectives of the foundation are:

  • Organising entertainment programs exclusively for cancer-affected patients
  • Free health check-up camps
  • Fund-raising camps for the physically handicapped
  • Service activities at old-age homes
  • Blood donation camps
  • Free supply of medicines and nutritional food

Partial filmography

Television

Year Title Role Channel Note
ThyagamThirumalaiSun TVTamil serial
BangaraUdaya TV
Anuraga SangamaDr.

Krishnaprasad

Adarsha DampatigaluHost
Manasa SarovaraPsychiatrist Dr. Anand
–PresentJodi No 1JudgeZee Kannada
FarziMadhav Amazon Prime VideoDubbed for Kannada version; webseries

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