Rajanand
Rajanand | |
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| Born | Venkataraju[1] 2 December 1927[2] |
| Died | 26 August 2004 (aged 77)[3][4] Mysore, India |
| Cause of death | Renal failure[3] and acute sugar[2] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse | Vimalamma[3] |
| Children | 3[3] |
Venkataraju known by his professional name Rajanand, was an Indian film actor in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Rajanand as an actor include Operation Diamond Racket (1978), Mayura (1975), Eradu Kanasu (1974).[5][6][7][8]
Career
Rajanand had contributed to more than 318 Kannada films as an actor, and has directed 350 drama/theater plays.[3][9] He had written thousands of Vachanas[1] and around 3000 poems and 9000 Kavanas.[2] Rajanand completed a 480 feet length dialogue in one take in his debut film Dhana Pishachi (1967).
Rajanand started the Ranga Vaibhava theatre group in 1965.[2]
Selected filmography
- Rangamahal Rahasya (1970)
- Bahaddur Gandu (1976)
- Bhagyavantharu (1977)
- Putani Agent 123 (1979)
- Bhakta Siriyala (1980)
- Guru Shishyaru (1981)
- Bhaktha Prahlada (1983)
- Ranadheera (1988)
- Devatha Manushya (1988)
Award
Personal life
Rajanand actively participated in theatre/drama plays at the age of 10 and received training from drama groups like Kalkoti, Samaja Vikasana, Kamala Kala, and from drama artists Soorath Ashwath, Master Hirannaiah, Yoganarasimha and A.S.Seshachar. Rajanand worked in drama companies like Gubbi Veeranna drama company, and Master Hirannaiah's drama company.[1][2] He was named 'Rajanand' (meaning: King pleasure), during his time in Gubbi Veeranna drama company.[1]
See also
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References
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