Shankar Nag
Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer (1954-1990)
Biography
Shankar Nagarakatte (9 November 1954 – 30 September 1990), popularly known as Shankar Nag was an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work in Kannada-language films and television. A popular cultural icon of Karnataka, Nag is often referred to as Karate King and Auto Raja. He directed the teleserial Malgudi Days, based on novelist R. K. Narayan's short stories and acted in some episodes as well. He won two National Film Awards, four Karnataka State Film Awards and two Filmfare Award South.
Nag received the inaugural IFFI Best Actor Award (Male): Silver Peacock Award" at the 7th International Film Festival of India for his work in the film Ondanondu Kaladalli. He co-wrote 22 June 1897, a National award-winning Marathi film. He is the younger brother of actor Anant Nag. Vincent Canby, the chief film critic of The New York Times had opined that Shankar's performance in Ondanondu Kaladalli had the force and humor of the younger Toshiro Mifune.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Arundathi Nag
Awards & honours (2)
- National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
- Filmfare Awards South
Quick answers about Shankar Nag
- How old was Shankar Nag?
- Shankar Nag died on September 30, 1990 at the age of 35.
- When is Shankar Nag's birthday?
- Shankar Nag was born on November 9, 1954.
- Where was Shankar Nag born?
- Shankar Nag was born in Honnavar.
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- Shankar Nag's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- What is Shankar Nag's nationality?
- Shankar Nag is a citizen of India.
- What does Shankar Nag do?
- Shankar Nag is known as actor, film director, television actor, screenwriter.
- Who has Shankar Nag been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Shankar Nag's spouse is or was Arundathi Nag.
