Kalyan Kumar
TrendingAlso known as: Chokkanna, Sampath Kumar, Chokkanna, Venkataranga
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Kalyan Kumar
- Born
- June 7, 1928
- Birthplace
- Bengaluru
- Age
- 98 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Gemini
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
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- Profession
- Actor
- Net Worth
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- Education
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- Spouse
- Revathi
- Children
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Biography
Kalyan Kumar is 98 years old, an actor, from India.
Kalyan Kumar was an Indian actor, as well as an occasional film director and producer, who worked primarily in Kannada and Tamil cinema. Making his acting debut in the mythological drama Natashekara (1954), Kalyan Kumar went on to star in over 200 films in a span of over five decades. He was one of the most sought-after actors in the 1950s through 1970s for lead roles.
Career & Filmography
Movies(42)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Amaravathi |
| 1992 | Rasukutty |
| 1984 | Avala Antharanga |
| 1984 | Marali Goodige |
| 1976 | Thulasi |
| 1976 | College Ranga |
| 1975 | Katha Sangama |
| 1969 | Niraparaadhi |
| 1969 | Odahuttidavaru |
| 1968 | Arunodaya |
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Interesting Facts
- Kalyan Kumar was born as Chokkanna in a Tamil speaking Iyengar family on 7 June 1928 in Bangalore, in the erstwhile Princely State of Mysore of British India.
- But passion for acting brought him to Kannada film land.
- Born as Chokkanna into a middle-class family, Kalyan Kumar became known for his lavishness and sophistication.
- Known for sophisticated portrayal of roles he played the hero against J.
- Jayalalithaa in Maavana Magalu in 1965 and in 1966.
- The triumvirate had acted in Bhoodaana which was a hit in 1962.
- He had also acted in first full-length colour film in Kannada Amarashilpi Jakanachari, in which he played the role of Jakanachari, a historical figure in sculpture.
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