Shringar Nagaraj
Gangolli Ramashet Nagaraj (16 July 1939 – 16 July 2013), popularly known as Shringar Nagaraj, was an Indian actor, cameraman, and producer in Kannada cinema. He is best known for the 1987 silent film Pushpaka Vimana, which won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.[1][2]
Shringar Nagaraj | |
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| Born | 16 July 1939 |
| Died | 16 July 2013 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer |
| Children | 4, including Ramkumar |
| Relatives | Rajkumar family |
He was bestowed with Kannada Rajyotsava, Filmfare Awards, International Houston Film Festival Award and a few others.[2]
Biography
Born in Bangalore on 16 July 1939, he did a Bachelor of Commerce from MES College in Malleswaram and a Bachelor of Laws from Government Law College. He belongs to daivadnya Brahmin community. He has two sons and two daughters- Ramkumar, film actor and son-in-law of Rajkumar and Pranam, who is blessed with psychic insights.[2][3]
He renounced his traditional gold jewellery profession with the imposition of the Gold Control Act and took up photography - His creative talent made him a very well known photographer in Bangalore. He was popular amongst celebrities in the film industry as a photographer as well as a cameraman, which led him to take up acting in the movies.[1]
He got his first break in Kannada films as a supporting role opposite Rajkumar in Sipayi Ramu; besides, he acted in almost 25 Kannada films, such as Bangaaradha Manushya, Haalu Jenu, Chelisuva Modagalu, Shabdavedi and more. He also acted in other movies such as Ranganayaki and Katha Sangama. He acted as the hero opposite Kalpana in Kesarina Kamala.[2][3]
He also owned and ran a travel agency called Shringar Tours. He has travelled all over the world and photographed beautiful scenes in his travels, which will soon be published.
His name to fame lies in the fact that when no one was willing to take the risk of making a silent film, he took up that challenge and produced the award-winning Pushpaka Vimana, a silent film, starring Kamal Haasan that won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, the President's gold medal, and also the critics applause.[1][2][3]
Notes
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A film artiste, a globetrotter, a humble man with a passion for movies, Shringar Nagaraj, the producer of the classic film Pushpaka Vimana.
"Silence of success". archive.deccanherald.com. 10 November 2008. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
Shringar Nagaraj, the producer of the classic film Pushpaka Vimana, shares with Metrolife his experiences in the industry, the making of a movie without dialogues, unique photos of film celebrities and unfulfilled dreams
- "Goldsmith to photography to films: The long journey of Shringar Nagaraj". cityplus.jagran.com. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
Gangolli Ramashet Nagaraj entry into the world of films was quite dramatic. Born into a family of goldsmiths, he wouldn't have initially imagined that one day he would be a known face in the Kannada film industry. But destiny had its own plans and eventually he came to be known as Shringar Nagaraj.
- "I am really touched". boston.com. mid-day.com. 16 July 2008. Archived from the original on 18 July 2008. Retrieved 25 March 2012.