Ashok (born 12 September 1951) is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry, known for drama roles. His notable films include Ranganayaki,[1] Sanadi Appanna, Bayalu Daari, Archana, Chellida Rakta, Thayiya Madilalli, Raja Maharaja and Krantiyogi Basavanna.[2]
Ashok | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 September 1951[citation needed] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
Early life
editAshok was born to V. Lakshmi Narasimhaiah, a police inspector and Puttamma in Anekal.[3] From a young age, he aspired to become a film star. After completing his degree, he applied to the National School of Drama (NSD), the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and the Madras Film Institute. He was admitted to the Madras Film Institute,[4] where he completed his course.[2]
Career
editHis first Kannada film was Hennu Samsarada Kannu opposite Sridevi.[1] He mainly acted in romantic movies opposite top heroines Aarati and Manjula during the late seventies and early eighties. He also set up a small-scale industry, which is his main source of income.[2] In 1986, he became the founding president of the Karnataka Film Artists, Workers and Technicians Union. He is also an activist in many movements, including the Gokak movement and Raitha Sangha protests.[1]
Filmography
editFollowing list is Incomplete.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Hennu Samsarada Kannu | |
| 1976 | Vijaya Vani | |
| 1976 | Sutrada Bombe | |
| 1976 | Geddavalu Naane | |
| 1977 | Sanaadi Appanna | Hanumanthu |
| 1977 | Bayalu Daari | Raja |
| 1977 | Deepa | |
| 1977 | Bhagyavantharu | Ramu |
| 1977 | Pavana Ganga | Narasimha |
| 1977 | Kumkuma Rakshe | |
| 1977 | Ondu Premada Kathe | Chandrashekhar Rao |
| 1978 | Madhura Sangama | |
| 1979 | Mallige Sampige | |
| 1979 | Maralu Sarapani | |
| 1980 | Rama Lakshmana | |
| 1980 | Kappu Kola | Manju |
| 1980 | Varadakshine | |
| 1981 | Ranganayaki | Nagaraj Shetty |
| 1981 | Ganeshana Mahime | |
| 1981 | Thayiya Madilalli | Raghu |
| 1981 | Rajeshwari | |
| 1981 | Balu Bangara | |
| 1982 | Archana | Gopalakrishna |
| 1982 | Kannu Teresida Hennu | Ravi |
| 1982 | Chellida Raktha | |
| 1983 | Kranthiyogi Basavanna | Basavanna |
| 1983 | Raja Maharaja | |
| 1983 | Manege Banda Mahalakshmi | |
| 1984 | Hennina Sowbhagya | Ramu |
| 1984 | Shapatha | |
| 1985 | Mugila Mallige | |
| 1985 | Mavano Alliyano | |
| 1995 | Thumbida Mane | |
| 1998 | Janumada Jodi | |
| 2002 | Dakota Express | Rajashekhar Patil |
| 2002 | Appu | Sub-inspector Sudarshan |
| 2012 | Prarthane | [5] |
| 2014 | Kempe Gowda | Kempe Gowda's father |
| 2014 | Maanikya | Ugrappa |
| 2014 | Gajakesari | |
| 2014 | Tirupathi Express | Srinivas Rao |
| 2015 | Rana Vikrama | |
| 2015 | Mr. Airavata | |
| 2016 | Parapancha | |
| 2016 | Shivalinga | Vishwanath |
| 2017 | Raajakumara | Murthy |
| 2019 | Adyaksha in America | Ullas' father |
| 2022 | Ombattane Dikku | Vasu |
| 2023 | Aachar & Co | Madhusudhan Aachar |
| 2024 | Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi |
References
edit- ^ a b c "An actor who eases into many roles". The Hindu. 13 February 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ a b c "The Hindu : Friday Review Bangalore : An actor and an activist". web.archive.org. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Ashok - Acting to Serving for Good Causes". Supergoodmovies. 9 January 2011. Archived from the original on 29 April 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Rajnikanth is a true friend indeed". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Star encore". Bangalore Mirror. 23 February 2010.
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