Srinath
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For the cricket player see Javagal Srinath
. And for Malayali
actor see Sreenath
Srinath , real name Narayana Swamy , is a Kannada cinema actor and the vice-president of Kannada TV Channel Udaya TV
.
He is also popularly known for his anchoring in the Game Show
, Adarsha Dampatigalu , meant for married couples competing on which pair is the ideal.
Srinath is generally called with the nickname Pranaya Raja (means, King of Romance) because of his success in various movies involving the love stories.
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In the initial days, he acted in amateur dramas and practiced cinematography
in Occupational Institute in Bangalore
. He entered the filmdom through a small role in the Kannada movie Lagna Pathrike. After that, he got a chance to play the main role in a film directed by S K A Chari by name Madhura Milana and it was during this time, his name was changed to Srinath. Since then onwards he is known as Srinath.
Srinath was also preparing to direct a Kannada movie.
as member of legislative council from the artiste fraternity for a period of six years.
Kannada Channel. He also hosts a Game Show
by name Adarsha Dampatigalu , meaning The ideal couple. However, he still continues to act in films and TV serials. He is also acting in a kannada serial called Bangara
He is also acting in the television serial Jagala Gantiyaru directed by the film director Phani Ramachandra
.
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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
.
Srinath is married to Geetha Srinath, Kannada film actress and television artist. The couple have two children, a son and a daughter. His son Rohit has acted in several Kannada movies as a child artist.
At present, the family is in Bangalore
.
In the year 2001, Srinath's house was robbed on the day of his daughter's marriage. It was reported that, approximately 30 lakh (3 million) rupees
worth of property was lost in this robbery.
Javagal Srinath
Javagal Srinath is a former Indian cricketer. He was a frontline fast bowler for the Indian cricket team until his retirement, being the second Indian pace bowler after Kapil Dev to take 200 Test wickets. One ball that he bowled during the 1996 tour of South Africa measured...
. And for Malayali
Malayali
Malayali is the term used to refer to the native speakers of Malayalam, originating from the Indian state of Kerala...
actor see Sreenath
Sreenath
Sreenath was a popular Malayalam film and television actor. He acted in many hit films, including Shalini Ente Koottukari, Ithu Njangalude Katha, Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, and Kireedam....
Srinath , real name Narayana Swamy , is a Kannada cinema actor and the vice-president of Kannada TV Channel Udaya TV
Udaya TV
Udaya TV is a regional Kannada language Indian cable television station. It is also the very first Kannada satellite channel in India.The channel is part of the Chennai based Sun Network of Tamil Nadu....
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He is also popularly known for his anchoring in the Game Show
Game show
A game show is a type of radio or television program in which members of the public, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes...
, Adarsha Dampatigalu , meant for married couples competing on which pair is the ideal.
Srinath is generally called with the nickname Pranaya Raja (means, King of Romance) because of his success in various movies involving the love stories.
Early life
Narayana Swamy, the original name of Srinath, was introduced to Kannada film industry by renowned director Puttanna KanagalPuttanna Kanagal
Puttanna Kanagal was one of the most prominent Kannada film directors of the 1960s and the 70s. Although the majority of his films were on offbeat or taboo subjects, he endeared himself to both the critics and ordinary film goers alike. He also directed a handful Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and...
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In the initial days, he acted in amateur dramas and practiced cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography is the making of lighting and camera choices when recording photographic images for cinema. It is closely related to the art of still photography...
in Occupational Institute in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
. He entered the filmdom through a small role in the Kannada movie Lagna Pathrike. After that, he got a chance to play the main role in a film directed by S K A Chari by name Madhura Milana and it was during this time, his name was changed to Srinath. Since then onwards he is known as Srinath.
Film life
Srinath, starting from his second film Anireekshita directed by Nagesh Baba, was recognised as an actor with potential and became a popular hero. He has acted in over 200 films. His major films include Besuge (ಬೆಸುಗೆ), Manasa Sarovara (ಮಾನಸ ಸರೋವರ), Shubha Mangala (ಶುಭ ಮಂಗಳ). In 1980, he got the Best Actor Filmfare Award for the film Besuge. Srinath also won State Award as Best Actor for the film Sri Raghavendra Vaibhava.Srinath was also preparing to direct a Kannada movie.
Political life
Srinath was nominated by Bharatiya Janata PartyBharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
as member of legislative council from the artiste fraternity for a period of six years.
Udaya TV
At present, Srinath is the Vice President for Udaya TVUdaya TV
Udaya TV is a regional Kannada language Indian cable television station. It is also the very first Kannada satellite channel in India.The channel is part of the Chennai based Sun Network of Tamil Nadu....
Kannada Channel. He also hosts a Game Show
Game show
A game show is a type of radio or television program in which members of the public, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes...
by name Adarsha Dampatigalu , meaning The ideal couple. However, he still continues to act in films and TV serials. He is also acting in a kannada serial called Bangara
He is also acting in the television serial Jagala Gantiyaru directed by the film director Phani Ramachandra
Phani Ramachandra
H. S. Phani Ramachandra is a Kannada film and television director. He is known for directing such classic Kannada comedy films as Ganeshana Maduve and Gauri Ganesha and the TV serial Dandapindagalu...
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Awards and honours
In year 2003, Srinath was honoured with the Kalaratna (Pearl of Art) award by Adarsha Suguma Sangeeta Academy Trust, in BangaloreBangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
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The award was honoured by S.M. Shankar, the brother of S.M. Krishna, the then Chief Minister of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
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In the same year, Srinath was honoured with the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award given by the Government of Karnataka
Government of Karnataka
The Government of Karnataka is a democratically elected body with the Governor as the constitutional head. The Governor who is appointed for a period of five years appoints the Chief Minister and his council of ministers...
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Personal life
Srinath is the younger brother of renown Kannada theatre artist as well as film actor and writer C. R. Simha.Srinath is married to Geetha Srinath, Kannada film actress and television artist. The couple have two children, a son and a daughter. His son Rohit has acted in several Kannada movies as a child artist.
At present, the family is in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
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In the year 2001, Srinath's house was robbed on the day of his daughter's marriage. It was reported that, approximately 30 lakh (3 million) rupees
Indian rupee
The Indian rupee is the official currency of the Republic of India. The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India....
worth of property was lost in this robbery.
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. 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
Films
Some of the Srinath's hit movies include:- Paavana Ganga
- Shubha MangalaShubhamangalaShubhamangala is a 1975 Kannada movie film by the popular film director Puttanna Kanagal. The movie starred Aarathi & Srinath in lead roles and Shivaram, Ambareesh, upasane seetharam in pivotal roles. The movie is based on a famous kannada novel of the same name by writer Vani , though the story...
- Eradu Rekhegalu
- Garuda Rekhe
- Maanasa SarovaraMaanasa SarovaraManasa Sarovara is a 1982 Kannada movie directed by Puttanna Kanagal starring Srinath, Padmavasanthi and Ramakrishna.- Plot :A middle aged psychiatrist finds a young insane woman wandering aimlessly along the streets. He takes her to his abode for treatment. Slowly the woman recovers from her...
- Dharmasere
- Vasanta Lakshmi
- Halli Haida
- Besuge
- Kilaadi Jodi
- Hudugaatada Hudugi
- Point Parimala
- Pattanakke Banda Patniyaru
- Shikaari
- Baduku Bangaaravaayitu
- Naanu Balabeku (1974)
- Ninagaagi naanu (1975) (Co-Actors: LokeshLokeshLokesh was a Kannada film actor, who acted in such well known films as Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Kaadu and Kaakanakote. His wife Girija Lokesh is a film actress and film director. Lokesh died in 2004 after a prolonged illness...
, ManjulaManjula (Kannada actress)Manjula was an Indian film actress who acted in Kannada language films. She was one of the most successful and prominent actress of Kannada films. She has acted in more than 100 films-Personal life:...
; Directed By C. V. SridharC. V. SridharC Sridhar was a South Indian screenwriter and film director. Sridhar hailed from Chitthamur, a village near Madurantakam, Tamil Nadu. He studied at St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School , where he began writing and staging plays while he was in Grade 7. He entered films as a dialogue writer when...
; Produced By N Veeraswamy; Music By Vijay Bhaskar) - Guna Nodi Hennu Kodu (1982)
- Padmavyuha (1989)