Sadashiva Brahmavar (1928–2018), known as Brahmavar, was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada films. He is best known for his supporting roles in such movies including Guri (1986), Samyuktha (1988) and Sri Manjunatha (2001).
Sadashiva Brahmavar | |
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| Born | 1928 |
| Died | 19 September 2018 (aged 89–90)[1] |
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| Years active | 1977–2017 |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life
editNative to Brahmavar in Udupi, Sadashiva was born and raised in Bailhongal, Belagavi. He had a son and daughter.[2] Sadashiva made news in 2017 when he found roaming alone in Kumta city and many local people offered him help.[3] He reunited with his children later.[4]
Career
editSadashiva started his career as an actor in theatre. He was noticed by filmmaker Siddalingaiah who offered Sadashiv a role in his film Hemavathi in 1977.[5] He went on to appear in supporting roles of teacher, father, priest and watchman. In few movies like Samyuktha, Garuda Dhwaja and Nigooda Rahasya he played villain roles also. Starting from Hemavathi in 1977 till his last movie Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya in 2017, Brahmavar has acted nearly 150 movies in Kannada.[5]
Death
editBrahmavar died on 19 September 2018 due to age related ailments, including dementia. He was 90.[6] As per the actor's wish, his death news was announced a day after his cremation, held at Banashankari crematorium, to avoid media glare.[2]
Selected filmography
edit- Hemavathi (1977)
- Ranganayaki (1981)
- Kamanabillu (1983)
- Samayada Gombe (1984)
- Eradu Rekhegalu (1984)
- Dhruva Thare (1985)
- Bettada Hoovu (1985)
- Anuraga Aralithu (1986)
- Kaliyuga Bheema (1991)
- Gruha Pravesha (1991)
- Bhagavan Sri Saibaba (1993)...Mahalsapathi
- Sri Manjunatha (2001)
- Kanasembo Kudureyaneri (2010)
- My Memories Short Film (2013)
- Patharagitthi (2015)
- Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya (2017)
References
edit- ^ Suman Priya (20 September 2018). "Veteran actor Sadashiv Brahmavar dies at 90, news spreads after completion of last rites". Asianet. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ a b Sandesh M. S. (20 September 2018). "Veteran actor Sadashiva Brahmavar passes away". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Thrown out of home by children, this veteran Kannada actor is now wandering on streets". Coastal Digest. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Veteran Kannada actor Sadashiva Brahmavar who was forced to leave home in 2017 dies aged 90". Coastal Digest. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Sadashiva Brahmavar was Kannada industry's 'father figure'". The Hindu. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Veteran actor Sadashiva Brahmavar no more". Star of Mysore. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2020.