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Bhargavi Narayan
Born
1938-2-4 (age 88)[1]
Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore (in present-day Karnataka, India)
Nationality
Indian
Occupation
Actress



Bhargavi Narayan is an Indian film actress[2] in the Kannada film industry, and a theatre artist in Karnataka, India.[3][4] Some of the notable films of Bhargavi Narayan as an actress include Eradu Kanasu, Hanthakana Sanchu, Pallavi Anupallavi, and Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake.[5][6][7]

Bhargavi Narayan was a speaker at the Bangalore Literature Festival 2018, Bengaluru.[8][9]

Career

Bhargavi Narayan has been a part of more than twenty two films and many drama (theatre) plays in Kannada,[10] including television series Manthana and Mukta (TV series). She has written and directed plays for AIR's women's programs and Women's Association for Children, Karnataka. She has worked as a member of Kannada Natak Academy.[11][12]

Before beginning her career in arts, Narayan worked as a manager in ESI Corporation, Bengaluru.[1] She has written a book in Kannada, called 'Naa Kanda Nammavaru' , published by Ankita Pustaka, Bengaluru.[13]

Personal life

Bhargavi was born on 4 February 1938 to and Naamagiriyamma and M. Ramaswamy.[1] She was married[14] to Belavadi Nanjundaiah Narayana, a.k.a. Makeup Nani (3 November 1929 – 4 December 2003),[15] who was a Kannada film actor, and a makeup artist.[16][17][18] They have four children; Sujatha, Prakash, Pradeep and Sudha.[19] Prakash is an Indian theater, film, television and media personality, and a National Film Award recipient, for his directorial film Stumble in 2002.[20] He is married to Chandrika, and their children are namely Meghana and Teju. While Sudha, a Kannada film actress and a theatre artist,[21][22][23] is married to M.G.Satya and their children are namely Shantanu and Samyukta. Samyukta, is also a Kannada film actress.[24]

Bhargavi Narayan's autobiography 'Naanu, Bhargavi' (meaning: I am, Bhargavi),[25] was released in 2012, by publisher Ankita Pustaka,[26] Bengaluru. Her book won awards[11] from Karnataka State Sahitya Academy, Karnataka Sangha, Shimoga[27] and "Srimati Gangamma Somappa Bommai Pratishthana", Dharwad,[28] Karnataka.

Awards

  • Karnataka State Film AwardsBest Supporting Actress (1974–75)(Credit: Actress in film Professor Huchuraya)
  • Karnataka State Nataka Academy Awards (1998)(Credit: theatre/drama works)[11]
  • Mangalore Prestigious Message Award(Credit: Screenplay, Dialogue writer for kannada serial: Kavalodeda Daari)[1]
  • Alva's Nudisiri Awards (2005)(Credit: theatre/drama works)[29]
  • Karnataka State drama contest – Best actress (twice)[1]
  • Karnataka State children drama contest (1974–75) – State level award – (Credit: Scriptwriter and director for drama: Bhoothayyana Pechata)[1]

Selected filmography

See also

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 ಭಾರ್ಗವಿ ನಾರಾಯಣ್ February 4. kanaja.in.
  2. Three generations come together for one film. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  3. Bhargavi Narayan. filmibeat.com.
  4. Bhargavi Narayan. facebook.com.
  5. Ramesh takes Queen Remake, it is in Kannada and Tamil. indiaglitz.com.
  6. Tough way to success. deccanherald.com.
  7. Bengaluru's support for Hazare campaign swelling. bengaluru.citizenmatters.in.
  8. Speakers. bangaloreliteraturefestival.org.
  9. Twinkle Khanna, Rahul Dravid to regale crowd with stories at Bangalore Lit Fest. m.economictimes.com.
  10. Bhargavi Narayan. chiloka.com.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 Bhargavi Narayan: Bio. bangaloreliteraturefestival.org.
  12. ಮನೆಮನೇಲಿ ಪುಟಾಣಿ ದೆವ್ವಗಳು!. prajavani.net.
  13. Naa Kanda Nammavaru. sapnaonline.com.
  14. ಅವರಿಲ್ಲದ ಅಲೆ ಅಪ್ಪಳಿಸುವ ಬಗೆ. prajavani.net.
  15. Nani died the way he wanted to(5 December 2003).
  16. Nani no more.. viggy.com.
  17. ಮೇಕಪ್‌ ನಾಣಿ. kannada.oneindia.com(23 January 2003).
  18. Mahale to get Nani award. thehindu.com(28 October 2009).
  19. ಒಡವೆಯಂತೆ ಹೊಳೆವ ಅಮ್ಮನ ಪ್ರೀತಿ. vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com(4 May 2016).
  20. The 50th National Film Awards. outlookindia.com.
  21. Sudha Belawadi. filmibeat.com.
  22. Sudha Belawadi. chiloka.com.
  23. "I'm not comfortable doing roles that I cannot relate to" – Sudha Belawadi. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  24. Samyukta Hornad in awe of Prakash Raj. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  25. Naanu Bhargavi. sapnaonline.com.
  26. Won from the heart. bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com.
  27. Karnataka Sangha, Shimoga. thehindu.com.
  28. Pratishthana comes into existence. thehindu.com.
  29. Ten persons receive Alva's Nudisiri Award. The Hindu(2005-10-24).

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