
Gangadhar
TrendingAlso known as: Rajendra Kumar
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Gangadhar
- Born
- January 1, 1936
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- Age
- 90 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
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- Profession
- Actor
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Biography
Gangadhar is 90 years old, an actor, from India.
Gangadhar (1936–2003) was an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada cinema. A character actor who transitioned from stage to films in the mid-1960s, he had a brief period of success when his performances in social-dramas such as Gejje Pooje (1969), Sharapanjara (1971) and Seetha (1970) were noted. In addition to the former two, he starred in Katha Sangama (1975) and Ranganayaki (1981), all of which were directed by Puttanna Kanagal.
Other films he starred in include Nanna Thamma (1970), Aliya Geleya (1971) and Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta (1972).
Career & Filmography
Movies(7)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1976 | Baalu Jenu |
| 1975 | Katha Sangama |
| 1972 | Jeevana Jokali |
| 1972 | Yaava Janmada Maitri |
| 1971 | Sharapanjara |
| 1970 | Seetha |
| 1969 | Gejje Pooje |
Interesting Facts
- The 1990s saw worsening health condition of Gangadhar as he was ailing from diabetes, kidney-related illness and deteriorating eyesight.
- This was evident during the film of Aata Hudugata (1995), which was his last screen appearance.
- In one of his last public appearances, the annual Kannada Film Directors Association event at the Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore, in April 2001, he teared up lamenting his deteriorating eyesight stating he was looking forward for his death.
- After prolonged illness, Gangadhar died at 11:15 p.m. (IST) on 27 December 2003 in Bangalore, aged 67.
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