Dr. Rajkumar, film actor - Revision history

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=Sources=
[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/remembering-rajkumar-on-his-88th-birthday-best-films/1/936566.html Srivatsan | IndiaToday.in | April 24, 2017 |Remembering Rajkumar on his 88th birth anniversary: 5 best performances of Rajanna]

[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/google-marks-kannada-actor-rajkumars-birthday-with-a-doodle/article18198710.ece ''The Hindu'']

=Brief biography=
Born in 1929 as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju, the legendary actor is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan (in 1983) and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (in 1995) for the lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema.

Rajkumar was 8 when he acted with his father in the Gubbi Drama Company, under the illustrious Gubbi Veeranna. In 1953, he was spotted by film director H. L. N. Simha who signed him for Bedara Kannappa. Rajkumar has acted in over 200 films, his last one being Shabdavedhi in 2000. [http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/google-doodle-remembers-revered-kannada-actor-rajkumar-on-his-birth-anniversary-1685059 NDTV]

He started his film career in 1954 in the film Bedara Kannapa and went on to star in over 220 movies, his last being Shabdavedhi in 2000. In 1995, Rajkumar was conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is India's highest award in cinema. The actor died of cardiac arrest at his residence in Bangalore on April 12, 2006 at the age of 77. Rajkumar, who left a void among his followers, will be forever remembered for his outstanding contribution in Kannada cinema.

Did you know, [[Rekha, actress]] made her debut with him in Operation Jackpotnalli CID 999? Rajkumar is also the first Indian actor to have played the role of James Bond in Jedara Bale. (Indian Express)

Widely acclaimed as a method actor, he was trained in Carnatic music and had lent his voice to hundreds of songs in a career spanning over four decades.

Rajkumar died of cardiac arrest at his residence in Bengaluru in 2006.
=Titles=
Rajkumar is still fondly and popularly referred to as Appaji, Annavru, Nata Saarvabhouma (Emperor of Actors), Bangarada Manushya (Man of Gold), Vara Nata (Gifted Actor) and Rajanna (Brother Raj).
=The great performances of Rajanna=
Ranadheera Kanteerava

Sampathige Saval

Kaviratna Kalidasa

Jedara Bale

Gowri

''' Gandhada Gudi ''' (1973):
[[File: Gandhada Gudi - Rajkumar.jpg| Rajkumar in '' Gandhada Gudi '' (1973) |frame|500px]]
The film had Rajkumar and his contemporary Vishnuvardhan playing the lead roles. Gandhada Gudi tells the story of a forest officer Kumar, who fights against poachers to protect natural resources. For the same, Aanand becomes his main rival. What happens when he learns that Aanand is his brother? The film saw stupendous success at the box office and went to become a milestone in the careers of both Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan.

''' Mayura ''' (1975):
[[File: Mayura Dr.Rajkumar.jpg| Dr.Rajkumar championing Kannadiga neeti (policies), values (dharma) and sanskriti (culture) in '' Mayura '' (1975)|frame|500px]]
In this historical period drama, Rajkumar played a the role of Prince Mayurasharma of the Kadamba dynasty. The film depicts the life journey of Mayura, which itself is based on a novel of the same name. Most of the scenes were filmed inside the Mysore Palace, which is considered as Kannada pride. Mayura was highly successful at the box office, thanks to Rajkumar in the titular character. Rajkumar won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

''' Shankar Guru ''' (1978):
[[File: Cheluveya nota Shankar Guru.jpg| Dr.Rajkumar in the song Cheluveya nota from the film '' Shankar Guru '' (1978)|frame|500px]]

Directed by V. Somashekhar, Shankar Guru was a blockbuster hit for several reasons. The film, which tells the story of Rajashekhar / Shankar, was well-received by fans, and was Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.Notably, the Tamil version completed a 200-days run at the box office. Even after all these years, Shankar Guru is considered one of the best Kannada films of Rajkumar. He won his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

''' Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma ''' (1986):

Directed by the legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, the film had an overwhelming response from Kannada circuit. Produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar, Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma, which marked the first collaboration of Rajkumar with Rao, fetched the actor the Best Actor award that year.

''' Aakasmika ''' (1993):
[[File: Baluvantha Hoove Baduvase Eke Akasmika.jpg| Dr.Rajkumar in the song Baluvantha Hoove Baduvase Eke from the film '' Akasmika '' |frame|500px]]

Like many of his works, Rajkumar's Aakasmika opened to packed houses across Karnataka and won several awards for its lead. Based on the trilogy story Akasmika - Aparadhi - Parinama, the film received rave reception from critics and fans alike.
=Google’s tribute=
[[File: Rajkumar by Google.jpg| Rajkumar by Google on his birth anniversary in 2017 |frame|500px]]
[[File: Rajkumar by Google 2.jpg| Rajkumar by Google: the first drafts |frame|500px]]

[http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/google-doodle-honours-rajkumar-kannada-actor-88-birthday-4625455/ Indian Express] writes:
There were several drafts of the sketch before they zeroed in on this one. “Early drafts of today’s Doodle featured different interpretations of the beloved star’s work. The first illustrates Rajkumar singing and holding the white bird from Kasturi Nivasa, a quintessential Kannada drama and a cornerstone of Rajkumar’s cinematic legacy. Another Doodle draft showcases an array of iconic characters Rajkumar played over a half century of acting”, the brief states [there were several drafts of the sketch before they zeroed in on this one. “Early drafts of today’s Doodle featured different interpretations of the beloved star’s work. The first illustrates Rajkumar singing and holding the white bird from Kasturi Nivasa, a quintessential Kannada drama and a cornerstone of Rajkumar’s cinematic legacy. Another Doodle draft showcases an array of iconic characters Rajkumar played over a half century of acting”
=Filmography=
==As an actor==
1946 Nai Maa

1951 Jai Mahakali

1952 Insaan

1954 Alibaba and 40 Thieves

1954 Bedara Kannappa

1954 Radha Krishna

1954 Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam

1955 Sodari

1956 Bhaktha Vijaya

1956 Bhukailasa

1956 Hari Bhakta

1956 Ohileshwara

1956 Tenali Ramakrishna

1957 Arpan

1957 Rayaran Sose

1957 Sati Nalayini

1958 Anna Thangi

1958 Shri Krishna Garudi

1959 Abba! A Hudgi

1959 Dharma Vijaya

1959 Jagajyothi Basaveshwara

1959 Mahishasura Mardini

1960 Ashasundari

1960 Bhakta Kanakadasa

1960 Dashavtara

1960 Ranadheera Kanteerava

1960 Rani Honamma

1961 Babasa Ri Laadi

1961 Bhakta Cheta

1961 Kaivara Mahatme

1961 Kantheredu Nodu

1961 Shrishaila Mahatme

1961 Nagarjuna

1962 Bhoodana

1962 Devasundari

1962 Galli Gopura

1962 Karuneye Kutumbada Kannu

1962 Kittur Chennamma

1962 Mahatma Kabir

1962 Mana Mechhida Madadi

1962 Nanda-Deepa

1962 Rani Chanamma

1962 Swarna Gauri

1962 Tejaswini

1962 Vidhi Vilasa

1963 Chandrakumara

1963 Gauri

1963 Jeevana Taranga

1963 Kalitharu Henne

1963 Kanya Ratna

1963 Kulavadhu

1963 Malli Madhuve

1963 Saku Magalu

1963 Sant Tukaram

1963 Sati Shakthi

1963 Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddha

1963 Veera Kesari

1963 Valmiki

1964 Annapurna

1964 Chandavalliya Tota

1964 Muriyada Mane

1964 Naandi

1964 Navakoti Narayana

1964 Pratigne

1964 Shivagange Mahatme

1964 Shivarathri Mahatme

1964 Tumbidakoda

1964 Uyyale

1965 Bettada Huli

1965 Ide Mahasudina

1965 Madhuve Madi Nodu

1965 Maha Sathi

1965 Mahasati Ansuya

1965 Naga Pooja

1965 Pativrata

1965 Sarvagna Murthy

1965 Sati Savitri

1965 Vatsalya

1965 Chandrahasa

1965 Satya Harishchandra

1966 Balanagamma

1966 Emmay Thammanna

1966 Kathari Veera

1966 Kiladi Ranga

1966 Madhu Malathi

1966 Mohini Bhasmasura

1966 Prema Mayi

1966 Sandhya Raga

1966 Shri Kannika Parameshwari Kathe

1966 Thoogu Deepa

1967 Bangarada Hoovu

1967 Beedhi Basavanna

1967 Chakra Teertha

1967 Devara Gedda Manava

1967 Devuni Gelichina Manavudu

1967 Gange Gowri

1967 Immadi Pulakesi

1967 Lagna Patrike

1967 Manasiddare Marga

1967 Parvathi Kalyanam

1967 Rajadurgada Rahasya

1967 Rajasekara

1967 Sati Sukanya

1968 Amma

1968 Bangalore Mail

1968 Bhagya Devathe

1968 Bhagyada Bagilu

1968 Churi Chikanna

1968 Dhoomakethu

1968 Gandhinagara

1968 Goa Dalli CID 999

1968 Hannele Chiguridaga

1968 Jedara Bale

1968 Mahasati Arundhati

1968 Manasakshi

1968 Manninamaga

1968 Moogajeevulu

1968 Natasarva Bhowma

1968 Operation Jackpot

1968 Rowdy Ranganna

1968 Sarvamangala

1968 Simha Swapna

1969 Bhale Raja

1969 Chikamma

1969 Gadondu Henneradu

1969 Malammana Pavada

1969 Margadarshi

1969 Mayor Muthanna

1969 Punarjanma

1969 Sri Krishna Deva Raya

1970 Baalu Belagithu

1970 Bhale Jodi

1970 Bhoopathiranga

1970 C.I.D. Rajanna

1970 Devara Makkalu

1970 Hasiru Thorana

1970 Karulinakare

1970 Mr. Rajkumar

1970 Nadina Bhagya

1970 Nanna Thamma

1970 Paropakari

1971 Baala Bandhana

1971 Kasidre Kailasa

1971 Kasturi Nivasa

1971 Kula Gourava

1971 Namma Samsara

1971 Nyayave Devaru

1971 Pratidhwani

1971 Sakshatkara

1971 Shri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama

1971 Sipayi Ramu

1971 Thayi Devaru

1972 Bangarada Manushya

1972 Bhale Huchcha

1972 Hrudaya Sangama

1972 Jaga Mechida Maga

1972 Janma Rahasya

1972 Krantiveera

1972 Nanda Gokula

1973 Bangaarada Panjara

1973 Bidugade

1973 Devaru Kotta Thangi

1973 Doorada Betta

1973 Gandhada Gudi

1973 Mooruvare Vajragalu

1973 Swayamvara

1974 Bhakta Kumbhara

1974 Eradu Kanasu

1974 Roshni aur Andhera

1974 Sampathige Saval

1974 Shri Srinivasa Kalyana

1975 Daari Tappida Maga

1975 Mayura

1975 Trimurthi

1976 Badavara Bandhu

1976 Bahaddur Gandu

1976 Mayooraa

1976 Mayura

1976 Na Ninna Mareyalare

1976 Premada Kanike

1976 Raja Nanna Raja

1977 Babruvahana

1977 Bhagyavantharu

1977 Giri Kanye

1977 Olavu Geluvu

1977 Sanadhi Appanna

1977 Veer Arjun

1978 Operation Diamond Rocket

1978 Shankar Guru

1978 Thayige Takka Maga

1979 Huliya Halina Mevu

1979 Nanobba Kalla

1980 Aasha

1980 Ravichandra

1980 Vasantha Geetha

1981 Bhagyavantha

1981 Havina Hede

1981 Keralida Simha

1981 Nee Nanna Gellare

1982 Chelisuva Modagalu

1982 Halu Jenu

1982 Hosa Belaku

1983 Bhakta Prahlada

1983 Eradu Nakshatragalu

1983 Jasoos 999

1983 Kamana Billu

1983 Kavirathna Kaalidaasa

1984 Apoorva Sangama

1984 Inquilab Ke Baad

1984 Samayada Gombe

1984 Shravana Banthu

1984 Yarivanu?

1985 Ade Kannu

1985 Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma

1985 Dhruva Tare

1985 Jwalamukhi

1986 Anuraaga Aralithu

1986 Guri

1987 Ondu Muthina Kathe

1987 Shruti Seridaga

1988 Biwi Ho To Aisi

1988 Devatha Manushya

1988 Shiva Mecchida Kannappa

1992 Jeevana Chaitra

1993 Akasmika

2000 Shabdavedi
=As a singer=
1975 Daari Tappida Maga

2003 Chigurida Kanasu
==As a music composer==
2000 Sudhandhiram

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 ''' Aakasmika ''' (1993):
-[[File: Baluvantha Hoove Baduvase Eke Akasmika.jpg| Dr.Rajkumar in the song  Baluvantha Hoove Baduvase Eke from the film '' Akasmika '' |frame|500px]]
+[[File: Baluvantha Hoove Baduvase Eke Akasmika2.jpg| Dr.Rajkumar, age 64, with Madhavi (playing the liquor-drinking Clara) in the song  Baluvantha Hoove Baduvase Eke from the film '' Akasmika '' (1993)|frame|500px]]
 Like many of his works, Rajkumar's Aakasmika opened to packed houses across Karnataka and won several awards for its lead.  Based on the trilogy story Akasmika - Aparadhi - Parinama, the film received rave reception from critics and fans alike.
 =Google’s tribute=
 [[File: Rajkumar by Google.png| Rajkumar by Google on his birth anniversary in 2017 |frame|500px]]

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 Like many of his works, Rajkumar's Aakasmika opened to packed houses across Karnataka and won several awards for its lead.  Based on the trilogy story Akasmika - Aparadhi - Parinama, the film received rave reception from critics and fans alike.
 =Google’s tribute=
-[[File: Rajkumar by Google.jpg| Rajkumar by Google on his birth anniversary in 2017 |frame|500px]]
+[[File: Rajkumar by Google.png| Rajkumar by Google on his birth anniversary in 2017 |frame|500px]]
 [[File: Rajkumar by Google 2.jpg| Rajkumar by Google: the first drafts |frame|500px]]
 [http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/google-doodle-honours-rajkumar-kannada-actor-88-birthday-4625455/ Indian Express] writes:
 There were several drafts of the sketch before they zeroed in on this one. “Early drafts of today’s Doodle featured different interpretations of the beloved star’s work. The first illustrates Rajkumar singing and holding the white bird from Kasturi Nivasa, a quintessential Kannada drama and a cornerstone of Rajkumar’s cinematic legacy. Another Doodle draft showcases an array of iconic characters Rajkumar played over a half century of acting”, the brief states [there were several drafts of the sketch before they zeroed in on this one. “Early drafts of today’s Doodle featured different interpretations of the beloved star’s work. The first illustrates Rajkumar singing and holding the white bird from Kasturi Nivasa, a quintessential Kannada drama and a cornerstone of Rajkumar’s cinematic legacy. Another Doodle draft showcases an array of iconic characters Rajkumar played over a half century of acting”
 =Filmography=
 ==As an actor==

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 Shabdavedi
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+==As a singer==
 Daari Tappida Maga

Dr. Rajkumar, film actor - Revision history

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