J. C. Ramaswamy (19 May 1928 – 2 August 1986), known by his screen name Shakti Prasad, was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada films in mostly villainous roles. In a career spanning close to 20 years, he appeared in over 200 films including landmark films such as Immadi Pulikeshi (1967) and Antha (1981).[1]
Shakti Prasad | |
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| Born | J. C. Ramaswamy 19 May 1928 |
| Died | 2 August 1986 (aged 58) Bangalore, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–1986 |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Devi |
| Children | 3, including Kishore Sarja and Arjun Sarja |
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He is the father of actor Arjun Sarja and director Kishore Sarja, grandfather of actors Chiranjeevi Sarja, Dhruva Sarja and Aishwarya Arjun and father-in-law of former film actress Niveditha Arjun.[2][3]
Partial filmography edit
- Immadi Pulikeshi (1967)
- Jedara Bale (1968)...Jeevan Rao
- Goa Dalli CID 999 (1968)
- Suvarna Bhoomi (1969)...Bhaira
- Boregowda Bangalorige Banda (1970)...Hulikunte Hanuma
- Thayi Devaru (1971)...Rangappa
- Sipayi Ramu (1972)...Shetty
- Bhale Huchcha (1972)
- Kulla Agent 000 (1972)
- Naagarahaavu (1972)...Naidu
- Gandhada Gudi (1973)...Raja (cameo)
- Bangaarada Panjara (1974)
- Mayura (1975)...Narasimhadutta / Jada
- Beluvalada Madilalli (1975)
- Babruvahana (1977)
- Singaporenalli Raja Kulla (1978)...Gopinath Rao
- Kiladi Jodi (1978)
- Hombisilu (1978)...Rangappa
- Thayige Thakka Maga (1978)...Vishwanath
- Nanobba Kalla (1979)...Shankarappa
- Huliya Haalina Mevu (1979)...Muthanna
- Bhakta Siriyala (1980)
- Bangarada Jinke (1980)...Bijja
- Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu (1980)...Prabhakar
- Point Parimala (1980)...John
- Kappu Kola (1980)...Raghu
- Antha (1981)...CID Chief
- Haalu Jenu (1982)...Ugranarasimha
- Sahasa Simha (1982)...Chakravarthy
- Khadeema Kallaru (1982)
- Tony (1982)...Lakshmipathi
- Chakravyuha (1983)...Lakshman Rao
- Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983)
- Geluvu Nannade[4] (1983)...Vasudev
- Samayada Gombe (1984)...Rangappa
- Giri Baale (1985)...Kodandaramaiah
- Rasthe Raja (1986)
References edit
- ^ "Sandalwood Movie Actor Shakti Prasad Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Arjun nephew in 'Vaayuputra'". indiaglitz.com. 26 November 2007. Archived from the original on 28 November 2007. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "I am confident to make films in 1 to 20 crore: Arjun Sarja". chitratara.com. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "Geluvu Nannade (1983) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
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