Subbaiah Naidu

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M. V. Subbaiah Naidu
Born
Mysore Venkatappa Subbaiah Naidu

1896[1]
Died21 July 1962(1962-07-21) (aged 65–66)
Occupation(s)Actor, film director
SpouseMunivenkatamma
Children4, including Lokesh

Mysore Venkatappa Subbaiah Naidu (1896 – 21 July 1962) was an Indian theatre and film actor. He was well known for his work in films like

Kannada talkie film, Bhookailas (1940) in Telugu, and Bhakta Prahlada (1958) in Kannada.[1] He acted in the first Kannada talkie film and brought distinction to Kannada cinema.[2] He was the father of Kannada actor Lokesh and the grandfather of Kannada TV personality Srujan Lokesh.[2] Recognizing his work in theatre, he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1961.[3]

Career

Naidu began his acting career appearing in

Vasantsena (1941), Satya Harishchandra (1943) and Mahatma Kabir (1947) among others. Naidu's final screen appearance came in the 1958 film Bhakta Prahlada on the sets of which he burnt his fingers, and following which he quit films while continuing to perform on stage.[4]

Death

Naidu died on 21 July 1962 of a cardiac arrest in Mandya. In the weeks leading to his death, he was actively involved in theatre with his troupe, Sahitya Samrajya Nataka Mandali. He was in Mandya with the troupe and was playing the role of Ambarisha in a play. His body was brought to Bangalore the same day and a public viewing was held at Subedar Chatram Road. Funeral services were held on 22 July. Hearing the news of his death, his wife Munivenkatamma died the same day.[4]

Partial filmography

Year Film Role
1934 Sati Sulochana Indrajit
1940 Bhookailas Ravana
1941 Vasantasena Charudatta
1943 Satya Harishchandra
Harischandra
1947 Mahatma Kabir
1958 Bhakta Prahlada

References

  1. ^ a b "M.V. Subbaiah Naidu". IMDB. IMDB. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Actor Lokesh is dead". The Hindu. 15 October 2014. Archived from the original on 27 March 2005. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee". Sangeet Natak Akademi. sangeetnatak.gov.in. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  4. ^ a b c "Subbaiah Naidu Passes Away". The Indian Express. 22 July 1962. p. 5. Retrieved 11 April 2017.

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