Shashi Kumar

Shashi Kumar (born 2 December 1965) is an actor and politician from the Indian State of Karnataka. A popular star in Kannada films, he was also seen in Tamil cinema the prominent one being Rajinikanth starrer Baasha. In his heydays Shashi Kumar was one of the most good-looking heroes of Kannada cinema. He is known as "Supreme Hero" of Kannada film industry.

For the winner of Kannada reality show Bigg Boss Kannada, see Shashi Kumar (agriculturist). For the media personality, see Sashi Kumar.

Shashi Kumar
Member of the Lok Sabha for Chitradurga
In office
10 October 1999 – 6 February 2004
Preceded by C. P. Mudalagiriyappa
Succeeded byN. Y. Hanumanthappa
Personal details
Born
Shashikumar Nayak

(1965-12-02) 2 December 1965
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
(2006–present)
Other political
affiliations		Janata Dal (Secular)
(2004–2006)
Janata Dal (United) (–2004)
Spouse(s)
Saraswati
(
m. 1993)
Children2
OccupationActor, Politician

Acting career

Shashi Kumar's first released film was Chiranjeevi Sudhakara starring Raghavendra Rajkumar. In 1989 he became popular with Yuddha Kaanda starring V. Ravichandran and Poonam Dhillon and acted in key roles in big films like C.B.I Shankar and Sangliayana 2. Two successful 1990 films Rani Maharani and Baare Nanna Muddina Rani established him as a top hero of Kannada cinema. Shashi Kumar and Malashri, who acted together in several hit films together are considered one among the all-time great pairs of Kannada cinema. He was also paired with other popular actresses like Sudha Rani, Tara, Soundarya and Sithara.

At the peak of his acting career, he suffered a driving accident near the Bangalore Turf Club in the mid 1990s. The ensuing surgeries altered his looks and offers for lead roles from big banners stopped coming his way. This pushed him to take the plunge into politics. He managed a comeback after a gap of 2-3 years, mainly starring in supporting roles in multi-starrers like Yajamana, Habba, Kanasugara, Snehaloka and Yaarige Saluthe Sambala.

Political career

He was a member of the 13th Lok Sabha representing Chitradurga and contesting on a Janata Dal (United) ticket. He joined the Indian National Congress in 2006.[1] He has successfully contested and won the Member of Parliament elections for Chitradurga constituency.[2]

Selected filmography
Year Film Notes
1988Chiranjeevi SudhakaraDebut as villain
1989Yuddha Kaanda
1989Indrajith
1989C.B.I. Shankar
1990Challenge GopalakrishnaGuest appearance
1990Baare Nanna Muddina Rani
1990Mruthyunjaya
1990Rudra Thaandava
1990Rani Maharani
1990Policena Hendthi
1990S. P. Sangliyana Part 2
1990Trinetra
1990Wanted
1991Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police
1991Veetla Eli Velila PuliTamil film; guest role in song "Naan Yaaru"[3]
1991Anatha Rakshaka
1991Readymade Ganda
1991Kollur Kala
1991Kitturina Huli
1991Gandanige Takka Hendathi
1991Sakalakalavallabha
1991Kalla Malla
1991Keralida Kesari
1992Kanasina Rani
1992Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi
1992Hosa Kalla Hale Kulla
1992Aathma Bandhana
1992Gandharva
1992Mallige Hoove
1992Baa Nanna Preethisu
1992Hendthire Hushar
1993Shrungara Raja
1993Muddina Maava
1993Kempaiah IPS
1993Dharma Peeta
1993Kalyana Rekhe
1994Alexander
1994Mutthanna
1994Sammilana
1994Kunti Putra
1994Swathi
1995BaashaTamil film
1995Thumbida Mane
1995Rowdy
1996Muddina Aliya
1998Doni Sagali
1998Baaro Nanna Muddina Krishna
1999Khalayanaka
1999Habba
1999Snehaloka
1999Coolie Raja
1999Sundarapurusha
2000Yaarige Saluthe Sambala
2000Yajamana
2001Bahala Chennagide
2001Kanasugara
2002Baanallu Neene Bhuviyallu Neene
2003Ree Swalpa Bartheera
2004Sahukara
2004Stree
2007Masti
2008Bandhu Balaga
2008Slum Baala
2010Lift Kodla
2010Naradha Vijaya
2010Rame Gowda Vs Krishna Reddy
2011Take It Easy
2012Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna
2013Galaate
2014Power
2016Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja
2019Kurukshetra

2020

gollark: Trump is not being very smart, but we do need a functional economy to produce stuff people need, both general consumer goods and... ventilators, masks, whatever.
gollark: Ah.
gollark: The encryption one?
gollark: I personally like having *some* idea of what things are happening.
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References
  1. "Shashi Kumar quits JD(S), joins Congress". The Hindu. 23 December 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idYHQ_nkA7U
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