Vajramuni
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Vajramuni | |
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| File:Vajramuni in Aakasmika (1993).JPG Vajramuni in Aakasmika (1993) | |
| Born | 10 May 1944 Kanakapalya, Bangalore India |
| Died | 4 January 2006 (aged 61) Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable work | Prachanda Ravana Vajra Mushti |
| Spouse | Lakshmi |
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Vajramuni (Template:Lang-kn) (10 May 1944 – 4 January 2006) was an actor in the Kannada film industry who acted in more than 300 movies.[1] He died at the age of 62.[1] He had been suffering from protracted kidney-related illness and was on dialysis for a couple of years. Nata Bairava Nata Bhayankara was the reward given to him by the media and fans.In his film career, he acted with Rajkumar as villain with required expression.
Film career
Vajramuni was yet another contribution of Kannada professional theatre to the film industry. Like most other actors of his time, he too came from theatre background. Till the '70s, Vajramuni had been active in theatre, playing lead roles in most mythologicals. He probably owes his fine diction, clarity of speech and voice culture to this early training. In the early '60s, Vajramuni had played the lead in Kanagal Prabhakar Shastri's Prachanda Ravana, and it was this performance that propelled him to popularity. Till date, it continues to be one of the most sought-after mythological plays. And for most actors, playing the role of Ravana was one of their life's most cherished dreams. Many have played Ravana's role, but none has matched Vajramuni's histrionics.
Interestingly, it was Ravana's role that brought him into the Kannada film industry. Puttanna Kanagal, who was watching the play, was floored by Vajramuni's performance and cast him in Mallammana Pavada. Producers insisted that Udaya Kumar would be a better choice to match to Shivaji Ganeshan who played the role in the Tamil version, but Puttanna insisted that it had to be Vajramuni. He finally had his way. Of course, Vajramuni didn't fail Puttanna's expectations and he eventually went on to become the unequalled bad man of Kannada film industry is now history. So much so that villainy and Vajramuni became synonymous. In fact, he did a number of films such as Mayura, Sampathige Saval, Daari Tappida Maga, Premada Kanike, Girikanye, Shankar Guru and Aakasmika with Kannada's megastar Rajkumar.
Discipline
Vajramuni was villain in films but in real life he was soft natured, friendly natured and was a highly disciplined man. His punctuality is another noted aspect. He spent his last days in Vajramuni estate.
Notable filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Mallammana Pavada | Directed by Puttanna Kanagal | |
| 1969 | Gejje Pooje | ||
| 1971 | Sipayi Ramu | ||
| 1971 | Taayi Devaru | ||
| 1972 | Bangaarada Manushya | Keshava | |
| 1972 | Kulla Agent 000 | ||
| 1972 | Bhale Huchcha | ||
| 1973 | Bidugade | ||
| 1973 | Mooroovare Vajragalu | Bhima | |
| 1974 | Sampathige Saval | ||
| 1974 | Bhakta Kumbara | ||
| 1974 | Bangarada Panjara | ||
| 1975 | Mayura | ||
| 1975 | Kalla Kulla | ||
| 1975 | Daari Tappida Maga | ||
| 1976 | Premada Kaanike | ||
| 1976 | Bahaddur Gandu | ||
| 1976 | Badavara Bandhu | ||
| 1976 | Baduku Bangaaravayithu | ||
| 1977 | Galate Samsara | ||
| 1977 | Girikanye | ||
| 1977 | Babruvaahana | ||
| 1978 | Kiladi Kittu | ||
| 1978 | Kiladi Jodi | ||
| 1978 | Shankar Guru | ||
| 1978 | Operation Diamond Racket | ||
| 1978 | Sirithanakke Saval | ||
| 1978 | Sneha Sedu | ||
| 1979 | Huliya Haalina Mevu | ||
| 1979 | Naanobba Kalla | ||
| 1980 | Ravichandra | ||
| 1981 | Antha | ||
| 1981 | Bhari Bharjari Bete | ||
| 1982 | Saahasa Simha | ||
| 1982 | Oorige Upakari | ||
| 1982 | Khadeema Kallaru | ||
| 1982 | Garuda Rekhe | ||
| 1983 | Benkiya Bale | ||
| 1983 | Hasida Hebbulli | ||
| 1983 | Nagabekamma Nagabeku | ||
| 1983 | Chakravyuha | ||
| 1983 | Thirugu Baana | ||
| 1983 | Muthaide Bhagya | ||
| 1984 | Ganda Berunda | ||
| 1984 | Prema Shakshi | ||
| 1984 | Male Banthu Male | ||
| 1984 | Taaliya Bhaagya | ||
| 1984 | Apoorva Sangama | ||
| 1985 | Vajra Mushti | ||
| 1985 | Maruthi Mahime | ||
| 1986 | Maduve Maadu Tamashe Nodu | ||
| 1986 | Brahmastra | ||
| 1986 | Satkaara | ||
| 1987 | Asha | Co-actors: Ambarish, Arjun Sarja, Charan Raj | |
| 1987 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | Co-actors: Vishnuvardhan, Radhika and Sumithra | |
| 1988 | Sangliyana | ||
| 1988 | Vijaya Khadga | ||
| 1988 | Thaayi Karulu | ||
| 1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | ||
| 1989 | Onti Salaga | ||
| 1990 | Ranabheri | ||
| 1990 | Raja Kempu Roja | ||
| 1990 | Khiladi Tata | ||
| 1991 | Kaliyuga Bheema | ||
| 1991 | Durgashtami | ||
| 1992 | Halli Krishna Delhi Radha | ||
| 1992 | Hosa Kalla Hale Kulla | ||
| 1993 | Aakasmika | ||
| 1993 | Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege | Co-actors: Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish | |
| 1993 | Mahendra Varma | ||
| 1994 | Lockup Death | ||
| 1994 | Odahuttidavaru | ||
| 1994 | Bhairava | ||
| 1994 | Prem Path | ||
| 1994 | Musuku | ||
| 1994 | Mister Mahesh Kumar | ||
| 1996 | Appaji | ||
| 1996 | Circle Inspector |
Awards
References
- ^ a b Vajramuni dead