Shashi Kumar
Shashi Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Lok Sabha for Chitradurga | |
| In office 10 October 1999 – 6 February 2004 | |
| Preceded by | C. P. Mudalagiriyappa |
| Succeeded by | N. Y. Hanumanthappa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shashikumar Nayak 2 December 1965 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2022–present) |
Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (2006–2022) Janata Dal (Secular) (2004–2006) Janata Dal (United) (–2004) |
| Spouse | Saraswati |
| Children | 2, including Akshith |
| Occupation |
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Shashikumar Nayak (born 2 December 1965), professionally known as Shashi Kumar (also spelled Shashikumar), is an Indian actor and politician who rose to prominence in Kannada cinema during the late 1980s and 1990s.[1] Starting his acting career in villainous role in Chiranjeevi Sudhakara (1988) and subsequent supporting roles in few films, Shashi Kumar played his first lead role in Baare Nanna Muddina Rani (1990). Celebrated for his energetic dancing and onscreen charisma, he earned the affectionate title “Supreme Hero” from fans.[2]
Beyond Kannada, his filmography includes few Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, including a notable role as Rajinikanth’s brother in the blockbuster Baashha (1995). Some of his notable roles came with Rani Maharani (1990), Policena Hendthi (1990), Readymade Ganda (1991), Kitturina Huli (1991), Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi (1992), Muddina Maava (1993), Mutthanna (1994), Kunthi Puthra (1994), Ganeshana Galate (1995), Habba (1999) and Yajamana (2000). Post 2000, he switched to supporting roles and starred in several multi-starrer films.
After a prolific film career with over 100 titles, Shashi Kumar entered politics, serving as Member of Parliament for Chitradurga in the 13th Lok Sabha (1999–2004) and subsequently joining various political parties.
Acting career
[edit]Shashi Kumar's first released film was Chiranjeevi Sudhakar starring Raghavendra Rajkumar.[3] In 1989 he became popular with Yuddha Kaanda starring V. Ravichandran and Poonam Dhillon and C.B.I Shankar with Shankar Nag. In 1990 two successful 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 popular pairs of Kannada cinema.[4] He was also paired with actresses Sudha Rani, Tara, Mahalakshmi, Soundarya, Sithara and Shruti.
He was injured a car accident near the Bangalore Turf Club in 1998.[5][6] The surgeries altered his looks and offers for lead roles from big banners stopped coming his way.[7] For a few years, he starred in supporting roles in multi-starrers like Yajamana, Habba, Kanasugara, Snehaloka and Yaarige Saluthe Sambala.[8] He later decided to enter politics.[9]
Political career
[edit]He was a member of the 13th Lok Sabha representing Chitradurga and contesting on a Janata Dal (United) ticket. He has successfully contested and won the Member of Parliament elections for Chitradurga constituency.[10] He joined the Indian National Congress in 2006.[11]
Selected filmography
[edit]Kannada films
[edit]Other language films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Manasu Mamtha | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Veetla Eli Velila Puli | Tamil | Guest role in song "Nayaram"[12] | |
| Ashwini | Chandu | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Kokkoroko | |||
| Prema Samaram | ||||
| 1995 | Baashha | Shiva | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Amma Durgamma | Telugu | ||
| Maa Inti Aadapaduchu | ||||
- Television
- Anna Thangi (Star Suvarna)
References
[edit]- ↑ "ನಟ ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಗೆ ಅಪಘಾತವಾದಾಗ ಅವರ ಪತ್ನಿ ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದಂತಹ ಸಂಕಟ ಅಷ್ಟಿಷ್ಟಲ್ಲ! ಅಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೂ ಅಂದು ಆಗಿದ್ದೇನು ಗೊತ್ತಾ?". Kannada News Today (in Kannada). Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ "Supreme Hero Shashikumar: ಮಗ ಹೊಸ ಹೀರೋ, ಅಪ್ಪ ಸುಪ್ರೀಂ ಹೀರೋ; ಪುತ್ರನ ಜೊತೆ ತೆರೆ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡ ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್!". News18 Kannada (in Kannada). 24 January 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ "Shashi Kumar Birthday: ನಟ ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರ ಜನ್ಮದಿನ, ಪೋಷಕ ಪಾತ್ರದಲ್ಲೂ ಮಿಂಚಿದ ಹೀರೋ!". News18 Kannada (in Kannada). 2 December 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ "ಮಾಲಾಶ್ರೀ ಮತ್ತು ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಲವ್ ಗಾಸಿಪ್ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ಹೇಗೆ? ಈ ಕುರಿತು ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಳಿದ್ದೇನು ಗೊತ್ತಾ?". Kannada News Today (in Kannada). Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ "On Kannada Actor Shashi Kumar's 57th Birthday, A Look At His Cinematic Journey". News18. News18. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ↑ "Shashi Kumar, Vinaya Prasad on Weekend with Ramesh". The Times of India. The Times of India. 11 May 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ↑ "'ಆ ಅಪಘಾತ'ದ ಬಳಿಕ ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಎದುರಿಸಿದ ಕಷ್ಟ ಯಾರಿಗೂ ಬೇಡ". Kannada Filmibeat. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ↑ "ಅಪಘಾತದ ಬಳಿಕ ನಟ ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಬಾಳಿಗೆ ಬೆಳಕಾಗಿದ್ದು ಯಾರು ಗೊತ್ತೇ?". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ↑ "Kannada actors who have dabbled in politics and seen some successin electoral politics". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ "As assembly polls near, season of party hopping begins in Karnataka". The Week. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ "Shashi Kumar quits JD(S), joins Congress". The Hindu. 23 December 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Veetla Eli Veliyila Puli Tamil Movie | Nayaram Video Song | SV Sekar | Roopini". YouTube.
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