Loknath
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Native name | ಲೋಕನಾಥ್ |
Born | 14 August 1927 |
Died | 31 December 2018 Bangalore | (aged 91)
Occupation | Theatre personality, film actor |
Years active | 1969–2018 |
C. H. Loknath (Kannada: ಲೋಕನಾಥ್ (14 August 1927 – 31 December 2018) was an Indian Kannada language stage and cinema artist with more than 1000 plays and 650 films to his credit. Loknath is affectionately known as "Uncle Loknath" or "Uppinakayi" in the industry. His last performance was in a Star Suvarna Channel's TV series titled Priyadarshini.
Biography
Some of the characters he has played are Galileo in Galileo, Rajaram in Aspota, Dr. Faustus in Dr. Faustus, Kakaji in Tanavu Ninnade Manavu Ninnade, and Dushtabudhi in Chandrahasa. His most famous films include Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Collegu Ranga, Naagarahaavu, Katha Sangama, Hosa Neeru, Singapurinalli Raja Kulla, Minchina Ota and Mane Mane Kathe. He has also acted in several episodes of Malgudi Days.[1]
C. H. Loknath died after a brief illness on 31 December 2018, aged 91.[2][3]
Partial filmography
- 2016 – ...Re
- 2015 - Priyadarshini
- 2012 – Bheema Theeradalli
- 2012 – A.K. 56
- 2009 – Iniya
- 2009 – Prem Kahani
- 2008 – Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu
- 2008 – Hani Hani
- 2007 – Kaada Beladingalu
- 2006 – Shubam
- 2002 – Dakota Express
- 1999 – Premachari
- 1997 – Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda
- 1997 – Ammavra Ganda
- 1995 – Beladingala Baale
- 1995 – Thumbida Mane
- 1994 – Chinna
- 1992 – Megha Mandara
- 1992 – Belliyappa Bangarappa
- 1988 – Pushpaka Vimana
- 1986 – Hosa Neeru
- 1986 – Ee Jeeva Ninagagi
- 1985 – Karthavya
- 1981 – Edeyuru Siddalingeshwara Mahatme
- 1980 – Aruna Raaga
- 1980 – Minchina Ota
- 1978 – Kakana Kote
- 1977 – Kittu Puttu
- 1976 – Katha Sangama
- 1974 – Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu
- 1972 – Nagara Havu
- 1972 – Bangaarada Manushya
- 1972 – Hrudaya Sangama
- 1969 – Gejje Pooje
- 1970 – Samskaara
Television series
References
- ^ "Filmography". Oneindia. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ Upadhyaya, Prakash (31 December 2018). "Kannada actor Loknath passes away at 90; celebs mourn his death". International Business Times. IBT Media. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ Chennai (31 December 2018). "Veteran Kannada actor CH Loknath dies at 91". India Today. Living Media. Retrieved 31 December 2018.