Shankar Nag
Shankar Nag | |
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North Canara, Mysore State, India | |
Died | 30 September 1990 Anagodu, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India | (aged 35)
Occupations |
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Years active | 1977–1990 |
Works | Full list |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Gayatri (sister-in-law) Padmavati Rao (sister-in-law) |
Family | Anant Nag (brother) |
Shankar Nagarakatte (9 November 1954 – 30 September 1990) was an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work in
Nag received the inaugural
Early career
Shankar Nagarkatte was born on 9 November 1954 in
In 1978 Nag made his debut with Girish Karnad's epic film Ondanondu Kaladalli, where he played a mercenary who earns a position in a rival army to get even with his brother, whom he considers his enemy.
Acting and directing
Following the modest success[9] of Ondanondu Kaladalli and the critical accolades he garnered,[10] Nag started appearing in mainstream films. Seetharamu, Auto Raja and Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu were amongst his early movies. He eventually became known for his action films, and while he had never undergone any martial arts training, he earned the nickname "Karate King". Some of his popular commercial movies as an actor include Nyaya Ellide, Nyaya Gedditu,Gedda Maga, Sangliyana, S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 and C.B.I. Shankar. He formed a popular pair[11] with top actress Bhavya who acted with him in 11 films.
Nag made his directorial debut with which won many state and national awards.
Television and theatre
In 1987, Nag directed the Doordarshan series Malgudi Days, which was based on a collection of short stories by R.K. Narayan. The series featured Vishnuvardhan and Anant Nag, with music by was composed by L. Vaidyanathan.[15] The series was shot in Agumbe, Shimoga district, Karnataka. Nag went to direct another teleserial, Swami, in the same year. Malgudi Days has been rated as one of the finest serials ever to be made in the history of Indian television.[16][17]
He anchored the Parichaya program on DD1-Kannada, in its starting days.
Social work
Shankar Nag, was multi-faceted person, involved in various aspects of Karnataka's Infrastructure. He is credited with pioneering efforts in initiating
- Rope Way/Cable Car to heighten the tourist experience at Nandi Hills[19]
- Metro Train for Bengaluru[20]
- Low Cost Houses that could be built in 8 days[21][22]
- Club for Amusement[23]
- Theater for performing Arts, including Drama[24]
Death
Nag died in a car collision at Anagodu village on the outskirts of Davanagere town on 30 September 1990 during the pre-production work for his film Jokumaraswamy.[25][26] The last film he did as an actor, Sundarakanda, was released a few days after his death for which Nag's voice was dubbed by Murali. [citation needed] Anant Nag completed the dubbing for Nigooda Rahasya. Nag's last release was Bhargava's Prana Snehitha, which had been completed fully but was delayed.
Legacy
Many of the films on which he worked went on to win National Film Awards and various state awards. His films highlighted the lifestyle and issues of working-class society. Even after 33 years of his demise, his photographs are still found in the auto rickshaws of Karnataka.[27]
Filmography
Awards
National Film Awards
- National Film Award for Best Children's Film (1986-87) for Swamy[28]
- National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues (1984–85) for Accident[29]
Karnataka State Film Awards
- Best Second Film (1979–80) along with Anant Nag for Minchina Ota
- Best Screenplay (1979–80) along with Mariyam Jetpurwala for Minchina Ota
- Best First Film (1984–85) for Accident
- Best Director (1984–85) for Accident
Filmfare Awards South
- Best Director (1980) for Minchina Ota
- Best Film (1984) for Accident
IFFI Award for Best Actor
- Silver Peacock Award for Best Actor (1979) for Ondanondu Kaladalli
References
- ^ "A cyber memorial for Shankar Nag". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- ^ "Celebrating Shankar Nag as Auto Raja". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- ISBN 9788123026619. Archivedfrom the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ "This one's for Shankar Nag". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- ^ Anand Chandrashekar (7 November 2009). "Shankar Nag Last Interview - Part 2". Archived from the original on 28 June 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2013 – via YouTube.
- ^ Canby, Vincent (17 May 1982). "From India 'Once Upon a Time'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 24 May 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Shankar Nag: An intense, amazing life and career". 9 November 2019. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "An Actor and Visionary - Shankar Nag". Karnataka.com. 24 October 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Kannada actors who turned directors". The Times of India. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Girish Karnad Birth Anniversary: Interesting Facts About the Actor and Jnanpith Awardee". News18. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Shankar Nag and Bhavya - Best on-screen couples of Sandalwood". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ Minchina Ota Awards: List of Awards won by Kannada movie Minchina Ota, retrieved 29 September 2021
- ISBN 9788192226903. Archivedfrom the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Ondu Muttina Kathe". www.comneton.com. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Music director L. Vaidyanathan dead". The Hindu. 20 May 2007. Archived from the original on 20 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Shanker Nag's 'Malgudi Days' is back on television". IBN Live. 12 June 2012. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Malgudi days : Reviews". IMDb. Archived from the original on 17 November 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Shankar Nag". Cinemaazi. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Shankar Nag Visualised Namma Metro, Nandi Hills Ropeway Years Ago". The Hans India. 11 November 2019.
- ^ "Nandi Hills cable car project takes off". The Times of India.
- ^ "Shankar Nag: An intense, amazing life and career". Deccan Herald. 9 November 2019.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (29 September 2015). "Shankar of the masses lives on". The Hindu.
- ^ "12 Reasons Why Shankar Nag is still a Superstar in Karnataka". Metro Saga. 30 October 2017.
- ^ "10 Things to Know About Bengaluru's Rangashankara - A Theatre in Tribute to the Late Shankar Nag". Metro Saga. 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Shankar Nag accident: Family to get Rs 26.8 lakk". The Times of India. TNimes News Network. 30 January 2009. Archived from the original on 30 April 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ "Ready for an encore". 28 September 2003. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Rare photos of Shankar Nag". The Indian Express. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "35th National Film Awards (1987)". Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF).
- ^ "32nd National Film Festival (1985)". Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF).
External links
- Shankar Nag at IMDb