Srinath
Narayana Swamy (Kannada: ನಾರಾಯಣ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ; born 28 December 1943), known by his stage name Srinath, is an Indian actor and a film producer who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. He also holds the position of vice-president of Kannada language television channel Udaya TV. He is also popularly known for his presenting in the Game Show, Adarsha Dampatigalu (Kannada: ಆದರ್ಶ ದಂಪತಿಗಳು), meant for married couples competing on which pair is the ideal. Srinath is generally called with the nickname Pranaya Raja[1] (means, King of Romance) because of his success in various movies involving love stories. In 2003, he was conferred the Kalaratna Award by the Government of Karnataka.[2]
Srinath | |
|---|---|
| Born | Narayana Swamy 28 December 1943 |
| Occupation | Actor, film producer, television presenter |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Spouse(s) | Geetha ( m. 1972) |
| Children | 2 |
| Family | C. R. Simha (brother) |
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] He was introduced to Kannada film industry by renowned director S K A Chari. Initially, he acted in amateur dramas and practiced cinematography in Occupational Institute in Bangalore. He entered films through a small role in the Kannada movie Lagna Pathrike.[4] 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, he is known as Srinath.[4] After 1975 Shubamangala, Srinath acted nearly 65 films in few years. It was Shubamangala which gave him break, and the movie is considered to be pertinent to any generation, be it 1970's or 2010's.
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.[4] He has acted in over 350 films. His major films include Besuge (ಬೆಸುಗೆ), Maanasa Sarovara (ಮಾನಸ ಸರೋವರ), Shubhamangala (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.[4] Srinath was also preparing to direct a Kannada movie.[1] Srinath and Manjula acted in 35 films together and were credit as one of the best pairs of the industry.
Political life
Srinath was nominated by Bharatiya Janata Party as member of legislative council from the artiste fraternity for a period of six years.[5]
Udaya TV
At present, Srinath is the Vice President for Udaya TV Kannada Channel. He also hosts a Game Show by name Adarsha Dampatigalu (Kannada: ಆದರ್ಶ ದಂಪತಿಗಳು), 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 (Kannada: ಜಗಳ ಗಂಟಿಯರು) directed by the film director Phani Ramachandra.[1]
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].
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. At present, the family is in Bangalore.
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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Lagna Patrike | Debut film |
| 1969 | Madhura Milana | First film as a lead actor |
| 1970 | Anireekshita | |
| Mooru Mutthugalu | ||
| Rangamahal Rahasya | ||
| Seetha | ||
| Sukha Samsara | ||
| Takka Bitre Sikka | ||
| 1971 | Anugraha | |
| Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta | ||
| Onde Kula Onde Daiva | ||
| Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama | ||
| Samshaya Phala | ||
| Thande Makkalu | ||
| 1972 | Bangaaradha Manushya | |
| Bhale Huchcha | ||
| Naa Mechida Huduga | ||
| 1973 | Devaru Kotta Thangi | |
| Edakallu Guddada Mele | ||
| Mooroovare Vajragalu | ||
| 1974 | Naanu Balabeku | |
| Chamundeshwari Mahime | ||
| 1975 | Ninagagi Naanu | |
| Mayura | ||
| Shubha Mangala | ||
| 1976 | Aparadhi | |
| Baduku Bangaaravaayitu | ||
| Besuge | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada | |
| Kanasu Nanasu | ||
| Vijaya Vani | ||
| Hudugaatada Hudugi | ||
| 1977 | Devara Duddu | |
| Kakana Kote | ||
| Pavana Ganga | ||
| Sri Renukadevi Mahatme | ||
| 1978 | Madhura Sangama | |
| Vasanta Lakshmi | ||
| Kiladi Jodi | ||
| Halli Haida | ||
| 1979 | Akramana | |
| Dharmasere | ||
| Pakka Kalla | ||
| Preethi Madu Tamashe Nodu | ||
| Putani Agent 123 | ||
| 1980 | Manjina Tere | |
| Shri Raghavendra Vaibhava | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor | |
| Haddina Kannu | ||
| Pattanakke Banda Patniyaru | ||
| Rama Parashurama | ||
| Point Parimala | ||
| 1981 | Koodi Balidare Swarga Sukha | |
| Shikari | ||
| Prema Pallavi | ||
| Premanubandha | ||
| 1982 | Adhrushtavanta | |
| Garuda Rekhe | ||
| Tony | ||
| Guna Nodi Hennu Kodu | ||
| Hasyaratna Ramakrishna | ||
| Maanasa Sarovara | ||
| 1983 | Chandi Chamundi | |
| AAkrosha | ||
| Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage | ||
| Sri Nanjundeshwara Mahime | ||
| 1984 | Baddi Bangaramma | |
| Eradu Rekhegalu | ||
| Gandu Bherunda | ||
| Samayada Gombe | ||
| Pooja Phala | ||
| Preethi Vatsalya | ||
| Shravana Banthu | ||
| 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 | |
| Baalondu Bhavageethe | ||
| Matru Vatsalya | ||
| 1989 | Padmavyuha | |
| Idu Saadhya | ||
| Gajapathi Garvabhanga | ||
| Ade Raaga Ade Haadu | ||
| 1990 | Ashwamedha | |
| 1991 | Garuda Dhwaja | |
| Thavarumane Udugore | ||
| Kaliyuga Bheema | ||
| Shanti Kranti | ||
| Shanthi Kranthi | Telugu film | |
| Aralida Hoovugalu | ||
| Navataare | ||
| Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare | ||
| S. P. Bhargavi | ||
| Rowdy & MLA | ||
| Mangalya | ||
| 1992 | Gruhalakshmi | |
| Sriramachandra | ||
| Malashree Mamashree | ||
| Midida Shruthi | ||
| Purushotthama | ||
| 1993 | Annayya | |
| Bhagwan Sri Sai Baba | ||
| Chinnari Mutha | ||
| Karulina Koogu | ||
| Jaga Mechida Huduga | ||
| 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 | |
| Premakke Sai | ||
| 2002 | Chandu | |
| Dhumm | ||
| Manasella Neene | ||
| 2003 | Hrudayavantha | |
| 2004 | Nalla | |
| 2005 | Sye | |
| 2006 | Dattha | |
| Ajay | ||
| Sirivantha | ||
| 2008 | Satya In Love | |
| 2009 | Raam | |
| 2010 | Kichha Huchha | |
| 2012 | Bhageerathi | |
| 2013 | Andhar Bahar | |
| Chandra | ||
| Mandahaasa | ||
| 2014 | Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari | |
| 2015 | Narayana Saw Me | Best Actor Celebrity Appearance - 3rd ISFFB |
| 2016 | Suli | |
| 2017 | Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya |
Television
- Thyagam (2012 - 13) as Thirumalai
References
- Pranayaraja Srinath to direct movies - IndiaGlitz.com Report. Retrieved on 22 April 2007
- "Nisar Ahmed, film actor Srinath honoured". The Hindu. 8 September 2003. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- Weekend with Ramesh. Zee Kannada (in Kannada). Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- Srinath's Profile at Chitranga.com Retrieved on 22 April 2007
- Srinath is nominated as MLC by BJP - A report in IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved on 22 April 2007
- Nisar Ahmed, film actor Srinath honoured by Adarsha Sugama Sangeeta Academy Trust - The Hindu News Report, Retrieved on 22 April 2007
- Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards - 2003 - A report by The Hindu, Retrieved on 22 April 2007
- Karantaka State Film Awards announced
- 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