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Actor
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
1936
Death:
27 December 2003(Bangalore)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Gangadhar was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He had acted in over 80 films such as Sharapanjara and many others.
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. He shot to fame with Gejje Pooje directed by Puttanna Kanagal. His other notable films were Sharapanjara, Nanna Tamma, Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta and Aliya Geleya. He won several awards including the Rajyotsva Award.
Death
Gangadhar died on 27 December 2003 after prolonged illness. He was 67 and is survived by his wife, a daughter, and a son.
Notable filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Gejje Pooje | ||
| 1970 | Seetha | ||
| 1971 | Sharapanjara | ||
| 1972 | Yaava Janmada Maitri | ||
| 1974 | Subhadra Haran | ||
| 1975 | Katha Sangama | ||
| 1975 | Baalu Jenu | ||
| 1976 | Bangarada Gudi | ||
| 1983 | Bhktha Prahalada |