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Ambareesh | |
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 Ambareesh in 2006 | |
| Minister of Housing, Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 28 May 2013 – 17 September 2016 | |
| Preceded by | V. Somanna |
| Succeeded by | M. Krishnappa |
| Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting | |
| In office 24 October 2006 – 15 February 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh |
| Succeeded by | Choudhury Mohan Jatua S. Jagathrakshakan |
| Member of parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1998–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Krishna |
| Succeeded by | N. Chaluvaraya Swamy |
| Constituency | Mandya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Malavalli Huchche Gowda Amarnath 29 May 1952 Doddarasinakere, Mandya, Mysore State, India |
| Died | 24 November 2018 (aged 66) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (1994–1996, 1999–2018) |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Dal (1996–1999) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Abhishek (son) |
| Profession |
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Malavalli Huchchegowda Amarnath (29 May 1952 – 24 November 2018),[1] known by his screen name Ambareesh, was an Indian actor, media personality, politician from the state of Karnataka. Alongside Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan, he is counted in Kannada cinema's "triumvirate" as its most celebrated actor.[2][3]
With his debut in Puttanna Kanagal's Naagarahaavu (1972), Ambareesh's acting career commenced with a brief phase of portraying antagonistic and supporting characters. After establishing himself as a lead actor portraying rebellious characters on screen in several commercially successful films, he earned the moniker Rebel Star, similar to Krishnam Raju in Telugu cinema.[4] He also earned the nickname Mandyada Gandu (transl. Man of Mandya)[5] and continues to hold a matinee idol status in the popular culture of Karnataka.
After entering politics in 1994, Ambareesh became a three-time member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament representing Mandya, first from Janata Dal and the latter two times from the Indian National Congress, a member of which he remained till his death. During the third term, he briefly served as the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, between October 2006 and February 2007, as part of the First Manmohan Singh ministry. Between 2013 and 2016, he was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and served as the Minister of Housing during the time as part of the Siddaramaiah cabinet.[6]
Besides winning many State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South during his acting career, Ambareesh was honoured with the honorary doctorate by the Karnatak University in 2013.[7] He is also a recipient of NTR National Award, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South and Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award, all awarded recognizing lifetime achievements and contribution to cinema. Having suffered from a breathing problem in 2014, Ambareesh died four years later.[8]
- ^ "Kannada actor, former Union minister Ambareesh dies in Bengaluru hospital". The Times of India. 25 November 2018. Archived from the original on 27 November 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (25 November 2018). "Ambareesh was Kannada industry's troubleshooter". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Congress loses 2 stalwarts in Ambareesh and CK Jaffer Sharief". The Economic Times. 26 November 2018. Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "When 'Rebel Star' rewinds past days in Mysore". Deccan Herald. 20 September 2014. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ^ "'Mandyada Gandu' gets rousing welcome". The Hindu. 13 April 2013. Archived from the original on 15 June 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "Karnataka cabinet reshuffle: Ambareesh resigns as MLA after being dropped as Housing Minister". Daily News and Analysis. 20 June 2016. Archived from the original on 27 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Ambareesh gets a doctorate degree". The Times of India. 17 February 2013. Archived from the original on 25 March 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ^ "Kannada actor, former Union minister Ambareesh dies in Bengaluru hospital". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 November 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.