H. G. Dattatreya

H. G. Dattatreya
Dattatreya in 2013
Personal details
Born
Harihar Gundurao Dattatreya

(1942-04-20) 20 April 1942 (age 82)
Chitradurga, Kingdom of Mysore
NationalityIndian
RelativesH. G. Somashekar Rao (brother)
Alma materUVCE, Bangalore
Air Force Technical College
Indian Institute of Science
OccupationActor
Military service
AllegianceIndia
Branch/service Indian Air Force
Years of service1965–1986
Rank Wing Commander

Harihar Gundurao Dattatreya (born 1942), popularly known as Dattanna, is an Indian actor who has appeared in more than 204 films and several plays. Alongside his career as an actor, he served in the Indian Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer for over 20 years and also occupied academic positions with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He is best known for his work in Kannada cinema, in which he appears in mostly supporting roles. In a film career of almost three decades, he has won two National Film Award – Special Jury Awards, one National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and two Karnataka State Film Awards. He is known for his performances in Munnudi (2000), Bettada Jeeva (2011) and Bharath Stores (2012). In 2022, he was awarded the Rajyotsava Prashasti by the Government of Karnataka.[1]

  1. ^ "Karnataka: Isro ex-chief K Sivan, Daiva Nartaka among 67 Rajyotsava awardees". The Times of India. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2024.