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Revision as of 20:12, 27 May 2024

For other actors, see Srinath (disambiguation).

Srinath
Born
Narayana Swamy

(1944-12-28) 28 December 1944 (age 79)
Mysore, India
Occupation(s)Actor, film producer, television presenter
Years active1967–present
Spouse
Geetha
​
(m. 1972)​
Children2
FamilyC. R. Simha (brother)

Narayana Swamy (born 28 December 1944), known by his stage name Srinath, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. He holds the position of vice-president of the Kannada television channel Udaya TV. He is popular for presenting the Game Show, Adarsha Dampatigalu (Kannada: ಆದರ್ಶ ದಂಪತಿಗಳು). Srinath has earned the nickname Pranaya Raja[1] meaning 'King of Romance' because of his stupendous success in romantic movies during the 70s. In 2003, he was conferred the ‛Kalaratna’ Award by the Government of Karnataka.[2]

Early life

Narayana Swamy was born on 28 December 1943 to Ramaswamy Shastri and Lalita in Mysore, in the Kingdom of Mysore of India.[3] Initially, he acted in amateur plays and practiced cinematography in Occupational Institute in Bangalore. He entered films with a small role in the Kannada movie Lagna Pathrike.[4] After that, he got a chance to play the main role in a film called Madhura Milana and his name was changed to Srinath.[4] In 1975 the stupendous success of the cult movie Shubhamangala by Puttanna Kanagal made him a popular hero[4] in Kannada cinema.

Career

Film and television

Srinath has acted in over 350 films.[citation needed] Shubhamangala (ಶುಭ ಮಂಗಳ) is his biggest hit. He has won the State award as best actor for Sri Raghavendra Vaibhava[4] and the Filmfare award for Besuge (ಬೆಸುಗೆ). In 1982 he had produced Maanasa Sarovara (ಮಾನಸ ಸರೋವರ) for his mentor Puttanna Kanagal. Srinath was also preparing to direct a Kannada movie.[1] He formed a popular pair with top actress Manjula with whom he acted in a record 35 films during the 1970s and 80s.

Srinath was the Vice President of the Udaya TV Kannada Channel and hosted the Game Show Adarsha Dampatigalu (Kannada: ಆದರ್ಶ ದಂಪತಿಗಳು). He still continues to act in films and TV serials.

Politics

Srinath was nominated by Bharatiya Janata Party as member of legislative council from the artiste fraternity for a period of six years.[5]

Awards and honours

In the year of 1980-81 he was honored by the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his effective portrayal of the role of Raghavendra in the movie Sri Raghavendra Vaibhava. In year 2003, Srinath was honoured with the Kalaratna (Gem of Art) award by Adarsha Suguma Sangeeta Academy Trust, in Bangalore.[6] The award was honoured by S.M. Shankar, the brother of S.M. Krishna, the then Chief Minister of Karnataka. In the same year, Srinath was honoured with the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award given by the Government of Karnataka.[7] Then in 2013 Karnataka State Film Awards, he's honored by the prestigious Dr. Rajkumar Award for his lifetime achievement to Kannada Cinema.[8] After completing 100 films he was given the title "Abhinaya Chakravarthy"in 1982.

Personal life

Srinath is the younger brother of renowned Kannada theatre artist as well as film actor and writer C. R. Simha. Srinath is married to Geetha Srinath. The couple have two children, a son and a daughter. His son Rohit has acted in several Kannada movies as a child artist. His daughter Amulya currently lives in the U.S. with her husband and three daughters.

Contribution to society

Srinath has set up a charitable trust called Deeya Art Foundation, to provide a helping-hand to the poor and needy who are affected by diseases like cancer, HIV and heart-related ailments.[9] Among the objectives of the foundation are:

  • Organising entertainment programs exclusively for cancer-affected patients
  • Free health check-up camps
  • Fund-raising camps for the physically handicapped
  • Service activities at old-age homes
  • Blood donation camps
  • Free supply of medicines and nutritional food

Partial filmography

Year Film Title Role Notes
1967 Lagna Patrike Stage actor
1969 Madhura Milana Sundar First film as lead
1970 Anireekshita Somanath
Boregowda Bangalorige Banda Raja
Mooru Mutthugalu
Modala Rathri[10] Anand
Rangamahal Rahasya
Seetha
Sukha Samsara
Takka Bitre Sikka
1971 Anugraha
Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta
Onde Kula Onde Daiva
Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama Narada
Sharapanjara Sudheer Cameo
Samshaya Phala
Thande Makkalu
1972 Bangaarada Manushya Chakrapani
Bhale Huchcha Naganna
Naa Mechida Huduga N. Gopinath Rao
1973 Devaru Kotta Thangi Ramu
Mooroovare Vajragalu Krutavarma
1974 Naanu Balabeku
Chamundeshwari Mahime
1975 Ninagagi Naanu
Mayura Prince
Nireekshe
Shubhamangala Prabhakar
1976 Aparadhi
Baduku Bangaaravaayitu
Besuge Venu Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada
Kanasu Nanasu
Vijayavani
Hudugaatada Hudugi
1977 Devara Duddu
Kakana Kote
Pavana Ganga
Maagiya Kanasu
Sri Renukadevi Mahatme
1978 Madhura Sangama
Vasanta Lakshmi
Kiladi Jodi
Muyyige Muyyi Santosh
Halli Haida
1979 Akramana
Dharmasere Maadhu
Pakka Kalla
Preethi Madu Tamashe Nodu
Putani Agent 123
1980 Manjina Tere
Shri Raghavendra Vaibhava Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor
Haddina Kannu Vinod
Pattanakke Banda Patniyaru
Rama Parashurama
Point Parimala
1981 Koodi Balidare Swarga Sukha
Shikari
Etu Eduretu
Prema Pallavi
Number 5 Ekka
Premanubandha
1982 Adhrushtavanta
Garuda Rekhe
Tony Prasad
Guna Nodi Hennu Kodu
Hasyaratna Ramakrishna Krishnadevaraya
Maanasa Sarovara Dr. Anand
1983 Chandi Chamundi
Aakrosha
Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage Manohar Nayak
Sri Nanjundeshwara Mahime
1984 Baddi Bangaramma
Eradu Rekhegalu
Gandu Bherunda Raju
Samayada Gombe Sqn Ldr Vinod Kumar
Pooja Phala
Preethi Vatsalya
Shravana Banthu Vishwa
Ajnatavasa
Yarivanu
1985 Kunkuma Tanda Sowbhagya
Mugila Mallige
Sati Sakkubai
1986 Mouna Geethe
Nannavaru
Saavira Sullu
1987 Divijaya
Dance Raja Dance
Hridaya Pallavi
Manasa Veene
Poornachandra
1988 Sangliyana Director general of police
Baalondu Bhavageethe
Vijaya Khadga
Krishna Mechchida Radhe
Mathru Vatsalya Srinath
1989 Padmavyuha
Idu Saadhya Ganesh
Aananthara
Gagana
Gajapathi Garvabhanga Ananthu
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
1990 Ashwamedha Dayanand
1991 Garuda Dhwaja
Thavarumane Udugore
Kaliyuga Bheema
Shanti Kranti Commissioner of Police Bilingual (Kannada, Telugu) film
Aralida Hoovugalu
Navataare
Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare Pavan Kumar
SP Bhargavi
Rowdy & MLA
Police Matthu Daada
Mangalya
1992 Gruhalakshmi
Sriramachandra
Malashree Mamashree
Midida Shruthi Sampath
Purushotthama
1993 Vikram Chandrakanth
Annayya Manjunathayya
Bhagwan Sri Sai Baba Gangabhava
Mahendra Varma[11] Ashok
Chinnari Mutha
Karulina Koogu
Jaga Mechida Huduga Mohan Rao
1994 Beda Krishna Ranginaata
Indrana Gedda Narendra
1995 Srigandha
Gadibidi Aliya
Mana Midiyithu
1996 Annavra Makkalu
Korukunna Priyudu Telugu film
1997 Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
1998 Mr. Putsami
1999 Swasthik
2000 Yare Nee Abhimani
2001 Yuvaraja Vishwanath
Premakke Sai
2002 Chandu Vidya's father
Dhumm Varada and Shankar's father
Manasella Neene Mohan Rao
2003 Hrudayavantha
2004 Poorvapara
Nalla Preethi's father
2005 Sye Chakri's father
2006 Dattha Shantiveerappa
Ajay Padma's father
Sirivantha Subbu
2008 Satya in Love
2009 Raam Raghunath Prasad
2010 Kiccha Huccha Aishwarya's father
2011 Prema Chandrama
Keratam/Yuvan Telugu/Tamil film
2012 Bhageerathi Mallanagowda
2013 Andhar Bahar
Chandra Maharaja
Mandahasa
2014 Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari Venkatesh
2015 Narayana Saw Me short film;[12] Best Actor Celebrity Appearance - 3rd ISFFB
2016 Suli Buden Sahab
2017 Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya Physician Cameo
2019 Muniratna Kurukshetra Dhritarashtra
2022 Gaalipata 2 College principal

Television

Year Title Role Channel Note
2012–2013 Thyagam Thirumalai Sun TV Tamil serial
2013–2015 Bangara Udaya TV
2013–2014 Anuraga Sangama Dr. Krishnaprasad
2016–2018 Adarsha Dampatigalu Host
2018–2019 Manasa Sarovara Psychiatrist Dr. Anand
2022–Present Jodi No 1 Judge Zee Kannada
2023 Farzi Madhav Amazon Prime Video Dubbed for Kannada version; webseries

References

  1. ^ a b Pranayaraja Srinath to direct movies Archived 30 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine - IndiaGlitz.com Report. Retrieved on 22 April 2007
  2. ^ "Nisar Ahmed, film actor Srinath honoured". The Hindu. 8 September 2003. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
  3. ^ Weekend with Ramesh. Zee Kannada (in Kannada). Retrieved 2 March 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d Srinath's Profile at Chitranga.com Archived 5 April 2007 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 22 April 2007
  5. ^ Srinath is nominated as MLC by BJP Archived 14 May 2007 at the Wayback Machine - A report in IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved on 22 April 2007
  6. ^ Nisar Ahmed, film actor Srinath honoured by Adarsha Sugama Sangeeta Academy Trust Archived 1 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine - The Hindu News Report, Retrieved on 22 April 2007
  7. ^ Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards - 2003[usurped] - A report by The Hindu, Retrieved on 22 April 2007
  8. ^ "Karantaka State Film Awards announced". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 March 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  9. ^ Inauguration of the Deeya Art Foundation is mentioned in the Times of India, Bangalore Edition, newspaper dated 2007-04-24, page 2, article title: Musical start to Srinath's foundation
  10. ^ "Modala Rathri (1970) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Mahendra Varma (1993) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  12. ^ "NARAYANA SAW ME | Bengaluru International Film Festival". Biffes.in. 20 June 2014. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
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