
TRIBUTE
Dr. Rajkumar
born
on April 24, 1929 and
passed away on April 12, 2006.
Kannada
film industry's most revered acting sensation was the versatile and charismatic
Dr. Rajkumar. In a career that spanned over 50 years, he won hearts with his
spectacular acting and singing skills. He acted in over 200 movies which earned
him tremendous recognition and awards.
Dr.
Rajkumar was born in a small village called Gajanur in Tamil Nadu as Singanalluru
Puttaswamayya Muthuraju. His father was a popular Kannada dramatist and Dr.
Rajkumar kick-started his career in his father's troupe. His first break in the
film industry was in 1954 when he bagged the lead role in the movie Bedara
Kannapa. That's where he was launched in his new avatar as Rajkumar, the
Prince.
His most remembered films which won him tremendous
acclaim are Bhakta Prahalada, Kastoori Nivasa, Bangarada Manushya, Daari Tappida Maga Kula Gowrava, Sri
Krishnadevaraya, Akasmika, Jeevana Chaitra, Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma, Apoorva
Sangama, Premada Kanike, Sampathige Sawal and Gandhada Gudi.
Dr. Rajkumar was also a producer of many films. His
roles as Shankar-Guru and Kaviratna Kalidasa are still talked about in film
circles and considered his finest performance.
He was graced with the Padma Bhushan, Dada Saheb Phakle
Award and Karnataka Ratna Award for his magnificent contribution to the world
of cinema. He has also won the National Award for singing. Be it mythological
roles, action or comedy, Rajkumar was idolized by millions of fans for
beautifully essaying different characters with great ease.
Apart from his acting, he is also remembered for a
dreaded incident where he was kidnapped by terrorist Veerappan from his
farmhouse at Gajanur. After 108 days of captivity, he was finally released,
much to the relief of his fans.
This is a SoulPrints.in tribute to this stalwart Dr.
Rajkumar
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