Ambareesh

M. H. Ambareesh - ಎಂ.ಹೆಚ್.ಅಂಬರೀಶ್
Indian Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting
In office 24 October 2006 - 15 February 2007
Prime Minister	Manmohan Singh
Succeeded by	Choudhury Mohan Jatua & Dr. S. Jagathrakshakan
MP
In office 1998-2009
Preceded by	S. M. Krishna
Succeeded by	Cheluvarayaswamy
Constituency	Mandya
Personal details
Born	29 May 1952 (1952-05-29) Mandya (ಮಂಡ್ಯ), Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ)
Political party	INC
Spouse(s)	Sumalatha Ambareesh
Children	1 son (Abishek Ambareesh)
Residence	Bengaluru (ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು)
Profession	Actor
Religion	Hindu
As of August 21, 2009 Source: [1]

Malavallii Huche Gowda Amarnath (Ambareesh) or M.H.Amarnath (Ambaresh) (Kannada:ಅಂಬರೀಶ್) (known as Rebel-Star and Mandyada Gandu ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮಂಡ್ಯದ ಗಂಡು) born 29 May 1952 at Maddur Taluk in Mandya District of Karnataka State is a Kannada film actor. He is also a prominent politician from Karnataka state.

Ambareesh was born in Doddarasinakere village near K M Doddi of Mandya district in Karnataka. His grandfather was the legendary violinist Tirumakudalu Chowdiah {the famous Chowdiah Memorial Hall and Choudayya Rd.in Bangalore are named after him.}. He was the 6th of 7 children and the youngest among the brothers. Born as Amarnath and his father, Mysore Huche Gowda, was a gentle and generous person. Ambareesh's childhood was very much under his famous, musician , and maternal grandfather's shadow. Theirs was a large joint family in Mysore and that’s where he started his formal studies.

Film career

In the golden era of Kannada movies, the 1970s, Puttanna Kanagal was the name that spelled magic in the Kannada industry. A maker of several big hits, he was respected by critics as well as the masses. He was known as a man who could even make a stone emote. In 1971, Puttanna was hunting for new faces to cast in his new movie Nagara Havu and Ambareesh's good friend, Sangram suggested his name for a screen test against his wishes. When the day of the screen test dawned, Ambareesh went into hiding and Sangram was left desperately hunting for him.

When he managed to locate him, he had to drag him to the studios (the famous Premier studios in Mysore). The enigmatic director took one look at him and asked him go put on his makeup and get ready for his test. Ambi was sure that he would flunk. He was tested for a small but powerful part of an eve-teasing college boy and he was okayed for the part. The film introduced Vishnuvardhan, another future superstar as the hero, who went on to create history in the Karnataka movie industry. Ambareesh played a small role named Jaleel; his famous dialogue "bul bul matadakkilwa" garnered a lot of attention and the Kannada film industry got a new young villain. He played the same role when the film was remade in Hindi as Zehereela Insaan.

Ambareesh became a hero with a film titled Amarnath where he was introduced by V.K. Ramesh (art director). But his first success as a hero was in Antha directed by his close friend Rajendra Singh Babu. The year was 1980 and the film was a record-breaking hit. The movie was remade into Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. He played a famous role called Kanwar Lal; his famous dialogue was "Kutte, Kanwar nahi, Kanwar Lal bolo."

Ambareesh has acted in about 208 films, including Puttanna Kanagal movies like Paduvaaralli Pandavaru, Shuba Mangala and Ranganayaki. As in 2010, Ambareesh had acted in most films as lead in Kannada films, surpassing superstar Raj Kumar's record of 206 films as lead actor. Superstar Vishnuvardhan, one of his best friends, is an actor in 220 films (includes Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films) in the lead. The record has not been broken yet. He also supported many actors during their carrier launching time. Ambareesh played the angry young man of the 1980s, and several films were tailor-made accordingly. The earliest of them was the political satire Antha (1981), directed by Rajendra Singh Babu and remade into Hindi and Tamil. This controversial film was the first in India to depict politicians and government officials as corrupt and villainous. Chakravyuha (Film) and New Delhi were made on the same lines, the first remade into Hindi as Inqulaab, starring Amitabh Bachchan and the second a remake of the Malayalam hit of the same name. His other notable films include Ranganayaki, Tony, Rani Maharani, Olavina Udugore, Hrudaya Haaditu, Hongkongnalli Agent Amar, Mannina Doni and Oda Huttidavaru. His performance in Masanada Hoovu, Elu Suttina Kote and the Malayalam film Gaanam were critically acclaimed. He also acted with legend Dr. Rajkumar. He is well known as Mandyada Gandu, Kaliyuga Karna (for his generosity), and Rebel Star. He has been awarded the State award, NTR Award by Andhra Pradesh Government and Film Fare Award (lifetime achievement award). He was the first Kannada actor to inaugurate the Mysore Dasara festival from the government of Karnataka.

Political career

Ambareesh was elected to the 12th Lok Sabha from Mandya Parliamentary Constituency as member of the Janata Dal. He later joined the Indian National Congress and has since continued to represent the same Mandya Lok Sabha constituency for two more terms. He was minister of state for Information and Broadcasting in the 14th Lok Sabha, but resigned over his dissatisfaction with the Cauvery Dispute Tribunal award, though the resignation was not formally accepted. He was defeated in the May 2009 General Elections.

During the course of his public life, he has held the following positions:

• Member, 12th Lok Sabha: 1998-1999
• Member, 13th Lok Sabha: 1999-2004
• Member, 14th Lok Sabha: 2004-2009
• Minister of State, in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, from 24 October 2006 to 2008.
• Resigned as the Minister of state in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, protesting against the injustice done to Karnataka by Kaveri dispute tribunal in 2008.

Minister in UPA

M.H. Ambareesh joined the cabinet of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting. He took the oath on 24 October 2006. He however resigned from the Union Council of Ministers over the cauvery issue on 15 February 2007.

Personal life

Amabareesh married actress Sumalatha on 8 December 1991 at the age of 39 and they have a son named Abhishek.

Filmography

1. Naagara Haavu
2. Antha
3. Chakravyuha
4. Mrugalaya
5. Gajendra
6. Naagarahaavu
7. Amarnath
8. Nyaya Neethi Dharma
9. Ranganayaki
10. Odahuttidavaru
11. Jaggu (1983)
12. Paduvarahalli Pandavaru
13. Nammura Hammera
14. Hrudaya Hadithu
15. Masanada Hoovu
16. Mamatheya Madilu
17. Olavina udugore
18. Elu suttina kote
19. Indrajit
20. Diggajaru
21. Mandyada Gandu
22. Ganda berunda
23. Ajith
24. Bazar Beema
25. Mannina Doni
26. Munjaaneya Manju
27. Abhishek
28. Profecer
29. Kaliyuga Karna
30. Suryodaya
31. Kempu surya
32. Kempu Gulabi
33. Vijaya Khadga
34. Jaaki
35. Sneyitara Savaal
36. Sneha sedu
37. Mooru Janma
38. Sapthapadi
39. Bharjari Bete
40. Bedi
41. Aperation Antha
42. Pandavaru
43. Annavru
44. Kadeema Kallaru
45. Solillada Saradaara
46. Mysoru jaana
47. Rowdy MLA
48. Amara Jyothi
49. Inspektar Krantikumar
50. Matsara
51. Prema Matsara
52. Habba
53. Sri Manjunatha
54. Jai Karnataka
55. Shankar Sundar
56. Asha (1987) (Co-Actors: Arjun Sarja, Vajramuni, Charan Raj; Directed By A T Raghu; Produced By R F Manik Chand; Music By G K Venkatesh)
57. Shanti Kranti (1991) (Co-Actors:V. Ravichandran, Juhi Chawla, Kushboo, Ramesh, Anant Nag; Directed By V Ravichandran ; Produced By N Veeraswamy; Music By Hamsalekha)
58. Kalyanotsava
59. Ranaberi
60. Goonda Guru
61. Antinta gandu nanalla
62. Aapatbaandava
63. New Delhi
64. Toni
65. Avala Hejje
66. Antima Teerpu
67. Avatara Purusha
68. Vijaya Kankana
69. Hrudaya Sangama
70. Midida Hrudayagalu
71. Jayaberi
72. Guru Jagadguru
73. Garuda Dwaja
74. Rani Maharani
75. Hankangnalli Egent Amar
76. Brahma Vishnu Maheswara
77. Puksatte ganda Hotte tumba unda
78. Karnana Sampattu
79. Kallarali Huvagi
80. Entede Banta
81. Chaduranga
82. Devarelliddane
83. Devaramaga
84. Gowdru
85. Mega Mandara
86. Tandege Takka maga
87. Bhanda nan ganda
88. Raja Maharaja
89. Poorna Chandra
90. Devaragudi
91. Pakka Kalla
92. Aranyadalli Abhimanyu
93. Vaayuputra
94. Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990) (Co-Actors: Shankarnag, Anantnag, Sudhir, Sonika Gil, Shashikumar, Gayitri, Rameshbhat, Geeta ;Directed By D Rajendra Babu ;Produced By K C N.Mohan; Music By M Ranga Rao)
95. Kadana
96. Mr raja
97. Sirithanakke Saval (1978) (Co-Actors: Vishnuvardhan, Sampath, Ashwath, Vajramuni, Dwarkesh, Manjula, Leelavathi; Directed By Ramanna T R; Music By Vijayabhaskar)
98. Utkarsha
99. Devara maga
100. Aahuthi
101. Savathiya neralu
102. Karulina kudi
103. Ontisalaga
104. Gandusidi gunduu
105. Veera Parampare
106. Hosa Theerpu

Awards and recognitions

1. Karnataka State Award for Best Actor for Antha in 1982.
2. Karnataka State Award for "Best Supporting Actor"(1985–86) in the film Masanada Hoovu, directed by Puttana Kanagal
3. Filmfare Award for Best Actor in the film "Olavina Udugore directed by Rajendra Babu.
4. Received NTR National Award for the year 2005.
5. Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award 2010.
6. Andhra Government honored Nandhi Award 2009.
7. also got puttana kanagal award in 90s but rejected{later went to actor T.N.Bala krishna}

External links

• Ambareesh's Home Page on Parliament of India
• Ambareesh in a Kannada song