Shankar Rao (actor)
Shankar Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tumakuru, Karnataka, India |
| Died | (aged 84) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1972–2021 |
Shankar Rao (1936/7 – October 18, 2021) was an Indian film and television actor who was known for his comic roles.[1]
Life and career[]
Shankar began his acting career in theatre in Bengaluru. He founded his own theatre group known as Kalakshetra. He made his film debut with the movie ‘Yaara Sakshi’ (1972).[2]
Selected filmography[]
Films[]
- Yaara Sakshi (1972)
- Muyyige Muyyi (1978)
- Prachanda Kulla (1984) - Ganganna
- Jeevana Chakra (1985)
- Elu Suttina Kote (1987)
- Aasphota (1988)
- Shruthi (1990)
- Mysore Mallige (1992)
- Ulta Palta (1997) - Shettru
- Drona (2020) - Shankar
Television[]
- Mayamruga (1998)
- Silli Lalli (2003–2007)
- Papa Pandu (2018–2020) - Boss Balaraju
References[]
- ^ Veteran actor Shankar Rao passes away, timesofindia.indiatimes.com; accessed October 18, 2021.
- ^ Kannada actor Shankar Rao passes away, indianexpress.com; accessed October 18, 2021.
External links[]
- Shankar Rao at IMDb
Categories:
- 1930s births
- 2021 deaths
- 21st-century Indian actors
- People from Tumkur