Gangadhar (1938 to 2003) was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry and one of the lead actor in 1970s. He acted in over 80 films including Sharapanjara.[1]
Career
Gangadhar studied Diploma in Mechanical.Template:Clarify. 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.[1] He shot to fame with Gejje Pooje directed by Puttanna Kanagal.[2] His other notable films were Sharapanjara, Nanna Tamma, Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta and Aliya Geleya. He won several awards including the Rajyotsava Award.[2]
Death
Gangadhar died on 27 December 2003 after prolonged illness. He was 65 and is survived by his wife and two sons.[2]
Partial filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Lagna Pathrike | ||
| 1969 | Gejje Pooje | Somu | |
| 1970 | Seetha | Ramnath | |
| 1970 | Nanna Thamma | ||
| 1970 | Kalyani | ||
| 1971 | Sotu Geddavalu | ||
| 1971 | Sharapanjara | Sathish | |
| 1972 | Bandhavya | ||
| 1972 | Yaava Janmada Maitri | ||
| 1972 | Bhale Adrustavo Adrusta | ||
| 1972 | Subhadra Kalyana | ||
| 1975 | Katha Sangama | Chennappa | |
| 1976 | Baalu Jenu | Ravi | |
| 1976 | Bangarada Gudi | ||
| 1983 | Bhakta Prahlada | Indra | |
| 1991 | Central Rowdy | ||
| 1995 | Aata Hudugata |
References
External links
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- Gangadhar Dead. Chitraloka(28 December 2003). Retrieved 10 May 2021.