Summary
Shashi Kumar (born 2 December 1965) is an actor and politician from Karnataka. He works predominantly in Kannada films.[1] He is originally from Andrapradesh; he acted with many leading ladies in 1990s and he acted as Rajnikanth’s brother in Blockbuster movie Baashha (1995). He is credited with the title 'Supreme Hero' by the Kannada audience.[2]
Shashi Kumar | |
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| 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 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Dal (Secular) (2004–2006) Janata Dal (United) (–2004) |
| Occupation |
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Acting career edit
Shashi Kumar's first released film was Chiranjeevi Sudhakara 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 met with 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 take the plunge into 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
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Chiranjeevi Sudhakar | Avinash | Debut as villain |
| 1989 | Yuddha Kaanda | Vicky | |
| 1989 | Indrajith | ||
| 1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | Santosh | |
| 1989 | Premagni | ||
| 1990 | Challenge Gopalakrishna | Cameo | |
| 1990 | Baare Nanna Muddina Rani | First film-hero | |
| 1990 | Mruthyunjaya | Sundara | |
| 1990 | Rudra Thaandava | ||
| 1990 | Rani Maharani | ||
| 1990 | Policena Hendthi | ||
| 1990 | S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 | ||
| 1990 | Trinetra | Vinod | |
| 1990 | Wanted | ||
| 1990 | Ashoka Chakra | Shashi | |
| 1991 | Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police | ||
| 1991 | Veetla Eli Velila Puli | Tamil film [13] | |
| 1991 | Anatha Rakshaka | ||
| 1991 | Maneli Ili Beedeeli Huli | ||
| 1991 | Readymade Ganda | ||
| 1991 | Kollur Kala | ||
| 1991 | Kitturina Huli | ||
| 1991 | Gandanige Takka Hendathi | ||
| 1991 | Sakalakalavallabha | ||
| 1991 | Ashwini | Chandu | Telugu film |
| 1991 | Kalla Malla | ||
| 1991 | Keralida Kesari | Tejaswi | |
| 1992 | Kanasina Rani | Raja | |
| 1992 | Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi | Bava | |
| 1992 | Hosa Kalla Hale Kulla | ||
| 1992 | Aathma Bandhana | ||
| 1992 | Gandharva | ||
| 1992 | Mallige Hoove | ||
| 1992 | Baa Nanna Preethisu | ||
| 1992 | Hendthire Hushar | ||
| 1993 | Sarkarakke Saval | ||
| 1993 | Shrungara Raja | ||
| 1993 | Muddina Maava | ||
| 1993 | Kempaiah IPS | ||
| 1993 | Prema Samaram | Telugu film | |
| 1993 | Dharma Peeta | ||
| 1993 | Kalyana Rekhe | ||
| 1993 | Bhagavan Sri Saibaba | Eshwara | |
| 1994 | Alexander | ||
| 1994 | Mutthanna | Police Inspector | |
| 1994 | Sammilana | ||
| 1994 | Kunti Putra | ||
| 1994 | Swathi | ||
| 1995 | Nighata | ||
| 1995 | Baashha | Shiva | Tamil film |
| 1995 | Thumbida Mane | ||
| 1995 | Ganeshana Galate | Ganesha | |
| 1995 | Rowdy | ||
| 1995 | Stree | ||
| 1995 | Shubha Lagna | ||
| 1996 | Muddina Aliya | Karpagam remake | |
| 1996 | Nirbandha | Arjun | |
| 1997 | Laxmi Mahalaxmi | ||
| 1997 | Balida Mane | ||
| 1997 | Baalina Daari | ||
| 1998 | Doni Sagali | ||
| 1998 | Baaro Nanna Muddina Krishna | ||
| 1999 | Khalayanaka | ||
| 1999 | Habba | Shashi | |
| 1999 | Snehaloka | Shashi | |
| 1999 | Coolie Raja | ||
| 1999 | Sundarapurusha | ||
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | Ramesh | |
| 2000 | Yajamana | Subramanya | |
| 2001 | Bahala Chennagide | Shivaji | |
| 2001 | Namma Samsara Ananda Sagara | ||
| 2001 | Haalappa | ||
| 2001 | Kanasugara | Ajay | |
| 2002 | Baanallu Neene Bhuviyallu Neene | ||
| 2003 | Ree Swalpa Bartheera | ||
| 2004 | Sahukara | Raja | |
| 2004 | Hendthi Andre Hendthi | ||
| 2006 | Pandavaru | ||
| 2007 | Masti | ||
| 2008 | Bandhu Balaga | ||
| 2008 | Slum Baala | Shantaram | |
| 2010 | Lift Kodla | Police Inspector | |
| 2010 | Naradha Vijaya | ||
| 2010 | Rame Gowda vs Krishna Reddy | Rame Gowda | |
| 2011 | Take It Easy | ||
| 2012 | Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna | Channabasava | |
| 2013 | Galaate | ||
| 2014 | Power | Police Commissioner | |
| 2016 | Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja | ||
| 2019 | Kurukshetra | Dharmaraya | |
| 2022 | Bairagee | Prakash Sarang | |
| 2023 | Vidhi (Article) 370 |
References edit
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/kannadanewslive. "ನಟ ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಗೆ ಅಪಘಾತವಾದಾಗ ಅವರ ಪತ್ನಿ ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದಂತಹ ಸಂಕಟ ಅಷ್ಟಿಷ್ಟಲ್ಲ! ಅಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೂ ಅಂದು ಆಗಿದ್ದೇನು ಗೊತ್ತಾ?". Kannada News Today (in Kannada). Retrieved 15 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help); External link in|last= - ^ "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.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/kannadanewslive. "ಮಾಲಾಶ್ರೀ ಮತ್ತು ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಲವ್ ಗಾಸಿಪ್ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ಹೇಗೆ? ಈ ಕುರಿತು ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಳಿದ್ದೇನು ಗೊತ್ತಾ?". Kannada News Today (in Kannada). Retrieved 15 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help); External link in|last= - ^ "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.
- ^ "Shashikumar Filmography | Kannada Actor | Upcoming Movies | Biography | Films | Profile | Oneindia.in". Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Veetla Eli Veliyila Puli Tamil Movie | Nayaram Video Song | SV Sekar | Roopini". YouTube.
External links edit
- Shashi Kumar at IMDb
- Shashi Kumar bioprofile