Kalyan Kumar
| Kalyan Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Chokkanna 28 July 1928 Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Died |
1 August 1999 (aged 71) Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | India |
| Other names | Sampath Kumar, Chokkanna, Venkataranga |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, producer |
| Years active | 1954–1999 |
| Spouse(s) | Revathi |
| Children | Bharath |
Kalyan Kumar (28 July 1928 – 1 August 1999),[1] born as Chokkanna, was an Indian film actor, and an occasional film director and producer, who worked primarily in Kannada and Tamil cinema.[2] Making his acting debut in the mythological drama Natashekara (1954), Kumar went on to star in over 200 films in a span of over five decades. He was among the much sought after actors in the 1950s through 1970s for lead roles.
Kalyan Kumar has the credit of being the first ever Kannada actor to star in a color film in Amarashilpi Jakanachari (1963).[3] Alongside Kumar, the 1960s and 1970s in Kannada cinema was dominated by two other actors, Rajkumar and Udayakumar.[4] At a time when actors had a tough time establishing themselves, Kumar, being successful only in Kannada cinema, also made a mark in Tamil cinema. Kalyan Kumar along with Udaykumar, Rajkumar were called as "Kumara Thrayaru" (The Kumar Trio) of the Kannada cinema.[5]
Early life
Kalyan Kumar was born on 13 July 1928 in Bangalore, in the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore of British India. His parents wanted him to be a doctor. But passion for acting brought him to Kannada film land. Born as Chokkanna into a middle-class family, Kalyan Kumar became known for his lavishness and sophistication.
Known for sophisticated portrayal of roles he played the hero against J. Jayalalitha in Maavana Magalu in 1965 and Badukuva Daari in 1966. The triumvirate had acted in Bhoodaana which was a hit in 1962. He had also acted in first full-length colour film in Kannada. Amarashilpi Jakanachari, in which he played the role of Jakanachari, a historical figure in sculpture.
Career
Kumar's debut film as an actor, Natashekhara, released in 1954. He would go on to appear in successful films such as Sadarame, Subbashastri, Rayara Sose, Badukuva Daari, Mavana Mgalu, Arishina Kunkuma, Bedi Bandavalu, Belli Moda, Kathaa Sangama, and Kaleju Ranga. In G. V. Iyer's 1962 film, Bhoodaana, Kumar appeared alongside Rajkumar and Udayakumar, the only film that featured the trio together.[3]
He acted with many prominent heroines of his time. A few to name are: B Saroja Devi, Sahukar Janaki, Kalpana, Jayanti, Bharati, Arati, and others.
He acted in several Kannada-Telugu bi-lingual films made in the 1960s by B Vittalacharya, Nagendra Rao and B R Panthulu. He was a regular actor in the early G V Iyer films like Bhoodana, Tayi karalu, Lawyer magalu and Bangari.
He acted in quite a few Telugu and Tamil films also. His Tamil film Nenjil Oru Alayam was later made in Hindi as Dil Ek Mandir with Rajendra Kumar. As he was gaining popularity in Tamil filmdom, he started acting in more of Tamil movies. But, the regional politics reigned over his acting talents.
He married a Kannada film heroine, Revati. He also produced and directed stage plays like Ramu Nanna Thamma and Chikamma, many of which were written by his wife. His son Bharath is a television actor who acted mainly in Tamil serials.
Filmography
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1950s
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Natashekhara | Kannada | ||
| 1956 | Ohileshwara | Kannada | ||
| Bhagya Chakra | Kannada | |||
| Mutthaide Bhagya | Kannada | |||
| Sadarame | Kannada | |||
| 1957 | Rayara Sose | Kannada | ||
| Bettada Kalla | Kannada | |||
| Premada Puthri | Kannada | |||
| 1958 | Bhookailasa | Kannada | ||
| 1959 | Manegebanda Mahalakshmi | Kannada |
1960s
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Kadavulin Kuzhanthai | Tamil | ||
| 1961 | Thayilla Pillai | Tamil | ||
| 1961 | Vijayanagarada Veeraputhra | Kannada | ||
| 1962 | Nenjil Or Aalayam | Tamil | ||
| Gaali Gopura | Kannada | |||
| Daiva Leele | Kannada | |||
| Paasam | Tamil | |||
| Thayi Karulu | Kannada | |||
| Azhagu Nila | Tamil | |||
| Bhoodaana | Kannada | |||
| Seemaan Petra Selvangal | Tamil | |||
| Devasundari | Kannada | |||
| Thendral Veesum | Tamil | |||
| 1963 | Neengada Ninaivu | Tamil | ||
| Nenjam Marappathillai | Tamil | |||
| Amarashilpi Jakanachari | Kannada | First Color Film in Kannada | ||
| Kaduvulai Kandaen | Tamil | |||
| Lawyara Magalu | Kannada | |||
| Bangari | Kannada | |||
| Mani Osai | Tamil | |||
| Yarukku Sontham | Tamil | |||
| 1964 | Chinnada Gombe | Kannada | ||
| Mane Aliya | Kannada | |||
| Annapoorna | Kannada | Guest appearance | ||
| 1965 | Mavana Magalu | Kannada | ||
| Balarajana Kathe | Kannada | |||
| Thayin Karunai | Tamil | |||
| Beretha Jeeva | Kannada | |||
| Nanna Kartavya | Kannada | |||
| 1966 | Subba Sastry | Kannada | Anti hero role | |
| Endu Ninnavane | Kannada | |||
| Badukuva Daari | Kannada | |||
| Love In Bangalore | Kannada | |||
| Belli Moda | Kannada | |||
| 1967 | Muddu Meena | Kannada | ||
| 1967 | Premakku Permitte | Kannada | ||
| 1967 | Kallu Sakkare | Kannada | ||
| 1968 | Bedi Bandhavalu | Kannada | ||
| 1968 | Arunodhaya | Kannada | ||
| 1968 | Anna Thamma | Kannada | ||
| 1968 | Manku Dinne | Kannada | ||
| 1968 | Mysore Tonga | Kannada | ||
| 1968 | Pravasi Mandira | Kannada | ||
| 1968 | Anandakanda | Kannada | ||
| 1968 | Attegondukala Sosegondukala | Kannada | ||
| 1968 | Mammathe | Kannada | ||
| 1968 | Nane Bhagyavathi | Kannada | ||
| 1969 | Kannu Muchale | Kannada | ||
| 1969 | Niraparadhi | Tamil | ||
| 1969 | Mukunda Chandra | Kannada | ||
| 1969 | Odahuttidavaru | Kannada |
1970s
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Aparajithe | |||
| 1970 | Arishina Kumkuma | |||
| 1971 | Papa Punya | |||
| 1971 | Sedina Kidi | |||
| 1971 | Amara Bharathi | |||
| 1974 | Avalukku Nihar Avale | |||
| 1976 | Katha Sangama | Kannada | ||
| 1976 | Tulasi | |||
| 1976 | College Ranga | |||
| 1977 | Banashankari | Kannada | ||
| 1977 | Mugdha Manava | Kannada | ||
| 1977 | Udugore | |||
| 1977 | Subhashaya | |||
| 1978 | Anuragha Bandhana | |||
| 1979 | Maralu Sarapani |
1980s
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mother | |||
| 1983 | Nagabekamma Nagabeku | |||
| 1983 | Simha Garjane | Kannada | ||
| 1983 | Chinnadanta Maga | |||
| 1983 | Thayiya Nudi | |||
| 1984 | Avala Antaranga | |||
| 1984 | Police Pappanna | |||
| 1984 | Guru Bhakti | |||
| 1984 | Shubha Muhurta | |||
| 1984 | Marali Goodige | |||
| 1985 | Kiladi Aliya | |||
| 1985 | Pudhu Yugam | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Thayi Thande | |||
| 1986 | Thavaru Mane | |||
| 1986 | Usha | |||
| 1986 | Africadalli Sheela | Kannada | ||
| 1987 | Thaliya Aane | |||
| 1988 | Sarkarai Pandal | |||
| 1988 | Oorigittakolli | |||
| 1989 | Thaligagi |
1990s
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Bannada Gejje | Kannada | ||
| 1992 | Raasukutti | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Amaravathi | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Gokulam | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Jai Hind | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai | Kannada | Guest role | |
| 1995 | Kavya | Kannada | ||
| 1999 | Sambhrama | Kannada | ||
References
- ↑ "Kalyan Kumar profile". kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ↑ Kalyana Kumar in IMdB
- 1 2 "Fascinating facts of Kannada Film history". Supergoodmovies. 27 July 2010.
- ↑ "Naagarahaavu 1972". The Hindu. 18 October 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ↑ Trivia about Kannada Cinema