Shani Mahadevappa

Shani Mahadevappa
Mahadevappa as Dindima in Kaviratna Kalidasa (1983)
Born
Shivaprakash

(1933-03-19)19 March 1933
Belakavadi, Malavalli, Mandya, Kingdom of Mysore
Died3 January 2021(2021-01-03) (aged 87)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
OccupationActor
SpouseJayamma
Children2

Shivaprakash, known by his screen name Shani Mahadevappa (19 March 1933 – 3 January 2021),[1][2] was an Indian actor who worked in Kannada cinema.

Having made his acting debut on stage in the 1950s, he became popular for his portrayal of deity Shani in Shanishwara Mahatme. His film career began with Sri Dharmasthala Mahathme (1962) and was known for his portrayal of supporting characters, notably the poet Dindima in Kaviratna Kalidasa (1983). He appeared in over 400 films.[1]

  1. ^ a b ಕರೋನಾಗೆ ಬಲಿಯಾದ ಅಪರೂಪದ ಕಲಾವಿದ ಶನಿಮಹದೇವಪ್ಪ.. | Shanimahadevappa | Cinema Swarasyagalu. Total Kannada Media. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  2. ^ ಕೊರೊನಾ ಸೋಂಕಿನಿಂದ ಚಂದನವನದ ಹಿರಿಯ ಕಲಾವಿದ ಶನಿ ಮಹದೇವಪ್ಪ ವಿಧಿವಶ Archived 3 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine (in Kannada)