Shringar Nagaraj | |
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Born | 16 July 1939 |
Died | 16 July 2013 | (aged 74)
Occupation(s) | Actor, producer |
Children | 4, including Ramkumar |
Relatives | Rajkumar family |
Gangolli Ramashet Nagaraj (16 July 1939 – 16 July 2013), popularly known as Shringar Nagaraj, was an Indian actor, cameraman, and producer in Kannada cinema. He is best known for the 1987 silent film Pushpaka Vimana, which won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.[1][2]
He was bestowed with Kannada Rajyotsava, Filmfare Awards, International Houston Film Festival Award and a few others.[2]
Shringar Nagaraj, the producer of the classic film Pushpaka Vimana, shares with Metrolife his experiences in the industry, the making of a movie without dialogues, unique photos of film celebrities and unfulfilled dreams
Gangolli Ramashet Nagaraj entry into the world of films was quite dramatic. Born into a family of goldsmiths, he wouldn't have initially imagined that one day he would be a known face in the Kannada film industry. But destiny had its own plans and eventually he came to be known as Shringar Nagaraj.