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Master Hirannaiah
Born15 February 1934 (aged 84 years)
Mysore, Karnataka
NationalityIndian
Other namesNarasimha Murthy
Alma materSarada Vilas college,Mysuru
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • director
  • comedian
  • writer (story
  • screenplay
  • lyrics)
  • playback singer
  • theatre & drama and television artist
Notable workLanchavathara
SpouseShanthamma
ChildrenFive incl. Babu Hirannaiah,[1]
and 11 grand-sons.
Parent(s)Father: K. Hirannaiah (Writer & Actor), (d.1953)[2][3]
Mother: Sharadamma
AwardsKannada Rajyotsava Award, Gubbi Veeranna Award etc.

Hirannaiah or Hirannayya known by his stage name Master Hirannaiah, is an Indian film actor in the Kannada film industry[4] and a theatre artist in Karnataka, India. Some of the notable films of Master Hirannaiah as an actor include ...Re (2016), Care of Footpath 2 (2015), No. 73, Shanthi Nivasa (2007).

Early life

Hirannaiah was born in Mysore, Karnataka on 15 February 1934.[5] His father K. Hirannaiah too was an Indian film actor, director, and writer in the Kannada film industry and a theatre artist in the state. His mother was Sharadamma. After finishing primary education in Banumayya Middle school, Hirannaiah completed intermediate in Sharada Vilas,[6] Mysore, Karnataka. In his childhood days, he distributed newspaper Sadhvi[7] to fund his education, while actively participating in drama and theatre plays.

After his father's death, Hirannaiah took over the management of the K.Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali,[8] which was founded by his late father. Later he became actor, director and administrator of the theatre company.

"The audience is my censor board. They have paid for their ticket, if they have a problem or they disagree they can stand up and talk about it"

"My method is to have my commentary on various issues in the middle, while the beginning and end has the catchphrase which gets the attention of the audience."

—Master Hirannaiah, sharing his thoughts with Deccan Chronicle[9]

Career

Master Hirannaiah has been part of more than 30 movies[10] in Kannada. His notable drama plays include Lanchavathara, Double Thaali, Kanya Dahana, Sanyashi Samsara, Chamachavathara, Haasyadalli Ulta Palta, Kapil Mushti, Nadubidi Narayana, Bhrashtachaara, Anaachaara, with Lanchavathara playing more than 11 thousand times, over a span of 45 years, performing in countries like United States, Australia, Singapore, and England.[11][12][13][14]

Hirannaiah Award

Master Hirannaiah established the Hirannaiah Award, in memories of his father who was known popularly as "cultural comedian"[15] or "cultured comedian".[16] Hirannaiah Awards are presented on behalf of Karnataka Nataka Academy, to theatre artists (native name: Rangamukhagalu) for their notable drama works. First award ceremony was held on 17 April 2010, at the Jaganmohan Palace auditorium in Mysore, Karnataka.[17]

Awards won

Selected filmography

  1. Yaksha (2010)
  2. Niranthara (2010)[26]
  3. Ee Sambhashane (2009)
  4. Lancha Samrajya (2007)
  5. Bombugalu Saar Bombugalu (2007)
  6. Gaja (2008)
  7. Hudgeeru Saar Hudgeeru (2005)
  8. Operation Antha (1995)

See also

References

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