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Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1954-11-09

Place of Birth

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Shankar Nag

Biography

Shankar Nagarakatte (9 November 1954 – 30 September 1990) was an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work in Kannada-language films and television. A popular cultural icon of Karnataka, Nag is often referred to as Karate King. He directed the teleserial Malgudi Days, based on novelist R. K. Narayan's short stories and acted in some episodes as well. He won two National Film Awards, four Karnataka State Film Awards and two Filmfare Award South. Nag received the inaugural IFFI Best Actor Award (Male): Silver Peacock Award" at the 7th International Film Festival of India for his work in the film Ondanondu Kaladalli. He co-wrote 22 June 1897, a National award-winning Marathi film. He is the younger brother of actor Anant Nag. Vincent Canby, the chief film critic of The New York Times had opined that Shankar's performance in Ondanondu Kaladalli had the force and humor of the younger Toshiro Mifune. Description above from the Wikipedia article Shankar Nag, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Malgudi Days

Malgudi Days

## Series Overview Set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi, *Malgudi Days* brings R. K. Narayan’s celebrated stories to life through a rich collection of tales about ordinary people and everyday experiences. Blending humour, warmth, irony and social observation, the series explores childhood, family, friendship, ambition, poverty, tradition, superstition and the changing values of Indian society. From schoolboys and shopkeepers to servants, postmen, astrologers and wandering performers, each story captures the distinctive character of Malgudi while reflecting universal human emotions. Adapted from Narayan’s short stories and novels, *Malgudi Days* remains one of Indian television’s most enduring literary adaptations.

Naa Ninna Preethisuve

Naa Ninna Preethisuve

Prithvi, a young man, falls in love with Hema, a rich man's daughter. However, her father disapproves of their relationship and forces her to marry Vijay, who is Prithvi's friend.

Digvijaya

Digvijaya

Digvijaya is a 1987 Kannada drama film directed by Somu.

Omniscient

Omniscient

Ravi, a progressive schoolteacher in a small village helps fight an epidemic by getting his students inoculated. He incurs the wrath of local witchdoctor in the process.

Prana Snehitha

Prana Snehitha

Best friends Ram and Shyam face many obstacles when they decide to expose the corrupt activities of an evil and powerful businessman, Jagapathi.

Narasimha

Narasimha

It tells the story of Sridhar, an unemployed graduate who, disgusted by corruption, disguises himself as Narasimha to fight against the system. The film is categorized as a drama.

Hosa Jeevana

Hosa Jeevana

A ruthless ruffian sexually assaults an innocent woman, which traumatises her. However, with the help of that rape victim, he gets reformed into a better human being.

Thrinethra

Thrinethra

The story revolves around gritty gang rivalries, betrayal, and relentless revenge, blending intense physical action with a suspenseful, dramatic storyline.

Muniyana Madari

Muniyana Madari

Muniyana Madari is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film.

Aavesha

Aavesha

Bhari Bharjari Bete

Bhari Bharjari Bete

Idu Saadhya

Idu Saadhya

Indian Kannada-language film heavily inspired by the 1987 Italian slasher film STAGE FRIGHT (original title : DELIRIA) directed by Michele Soavi.

Tarka

Tarka

Akshay escapes from prison and hides in Sudha's house where he finds a dead body. Sudha confesses that she killed her husband and later narrates a story explaining the reason behind her crime.

Auto Raja

Auto Raja

Raja, an educated man, makes a living by driving an auto rickshaw. He falls in love with Rani, but soon discovers that she has multiple personality disorder.

Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu

Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu

When a young man's girlfriend is kidnapped, he enlists the help of two friendly drug dealers to rescue the love of his life.