Vadiraj ( actor)
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Vadiraj | |
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| Born | 3 January 1927 |
| Died | 6 February 2004 (aged 77) |
| Other names | P. Vadiraj, U. S. Vadiraj |
| Occupations | Actor, director, producer |
| Years active | 1956–2003 |
Vadiraj Srinivas Upadhyaya was an Indian actor, director and producer in Kannada cinema.[1] He along with his sister noted Kannada actress Harini and brother Jawahar produced many award-winning movies in Kannada.[1] As actor, he was known for comedy roles in films.
Apart from winning two national awards as a director and producer, his directorial Innondu Mukha screened at IFFI.[1]
Personal life
[edit]His father was Srinivas Upadhyaya Paniyadi (S.U.Paniyadi), freedom fighter, Tulu and Kannada literary writer.[1]
Filmography
[edit]- 1956 Kokila Vaani [Actor]
- 1958 Krishna Garudi [Actor]
- 1959 Dharma Vijaya [Actor]
- 1962 Swarna Gowri [Actor]
- 1963 Nanda Deepa [Actor,Story Writer,Producer]
- 1963 Santha Thukaram [Actor]
- 1964 Naandi [Actor,Producer]
- 1964 Navajeevana [Actor,Producer]
- 1967 Premakkoo Permitte [Actor]
- 1967 Sri Purandara Dasaru [Actor]
- 1969 Namma Makkalu[Actor]
- 1970 Seetha [Director]
- 1971 Mukthi [Actor]
- 1971 Aliya geleya [Actor]
- 1972 Naa Mechida Huduga [Actor,Co-Producer,Playback Singer]
- 1973 Seetheyalla Savithri [Director,Story Writer,Screenplay]
- 1976 Badavara Bandhu [Actor]
- 1976 Maya Manushya [Actor]
- 1976 Naa Ninna Mareyalare [Actor]
- 1977 Kakana Kote [Executive Producer]
- 1978 Premayana [Actor]
- 1979 Dange edda makkalu[ Director]
- 1980 Nammammana Sose [Director]
- 1983 Kaviratna Kalidasa [Actor]
- 1985 Ade Kannu [Actor]
- 1985 Nee Thanda Kanike [Actor]
- 1988 Mithileya Seetheyaru [Actor]
- 1988 Ganda Mane Makkalu [Actor]
- 1989 Bala Hombale [Actor]
- 1991 Bhujangayyana Dashavathara [Actor]
- 1992 Athimadhura Anuraga [Actor]
- 1998 Innondu Mukha [Director]
- 2003 Khaki [Actor]
Vadiraj received the Dr. Rajkumar Award in 1998–99 for his dedicated service to Kannada cinema and later served as chairman of the Karnataka State Film Awards committee in 2001–2002.[1]
Awards
[edit]- Best Children's Film -- Dangeyedda Makkalu