Shashi Kumar
Shashi Kumar (born 2 December 1965) is an actor and politician from Karnataka. He works predominantly in Kannada films. He is originally from Andrapradesh, he acted with so many leading ladies in 1990’s and he was acted With Rajnikanth’s brother in Blockbuster movie Basha.
Shashi Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Lok Sabha for Chitradurga | |
| In office 10 October 1999 – 6 February 2004 | |
| Preceded by | C. P. Mudalagiriyappa |
| Succeeded by | N. Y. Hanumanthappa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shashikumar Nayak 2 December 1965 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Political party | BJP (3 NOVEMBER 2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Dal (Secular) (2004–2006) Janata Dal (United) (–2004) |
| Occupation | Actor, Politician |
Acting career
Shashi Kumar's first released film was Chiranjeevi Sudhakara starring Raghavendra Rajkumar. In 1989 he became popular with Yuddha Kaanda starring V. Ravichandran and Poonam Dhillon and C.B.I Shankar with Shankar Nag. In 1990 two successful films Rani Maharani and Baare Nanna Muddina Rani established him as a top hero of Kannada cinema. Shashi Kumar and Malashri, who acted together in several hit films together are considered one among the all-time popular pairs of Kannada cinema. He was also paired with actresses Sudha Rani, Tara, Soundarya and Sithara and Shruthi.
He was in a car accident near the Bangalore Turf Club in 1998. The surgeries altered his looks and offers for lead roles from big banners stopped coming his way. For a few years, he starred in supporting roles in multi-starrers like Yajamana, Habba, Kanasugara, Snehaloka and Yaarige Saluthe Sambala. He later decided to take the plunge into politics.
Political career
He was a member of the 13th Lok Sabha representing Chitradurga and contesting on a Janata Dal (United) ticket. He joined the Indian National Congress in 2006.[1] He has successfully contested and won the Member of Parliament elections for Chitradurga constituency.[2]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Chiranjeevi Sudhakar | Debut as villain |
| 1989 | Yuddha Kaanda | |
| 1989 | Indrajith | |
| 1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | |
| 1990 | Challenge Gopalakrishna | Cameo |
| 1990 | Baare Nanna Muddina Rani | |
| 1990 | Mruthyunjaya | |
| 1990 | Rudra Thaandava | |
| 1990 | Rani Maharani | |
| 1990 | Policena Hendthi | |
| 1990 | S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 | |
| 1990 | Trinetra | |
| 1990 | Wanted | |
| 1991 | Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police | |
| 1991 | Veetla Eli Velila Puli | Tamil film; guest role in song "Naan Yaaru"[3] |
| 1991 | Anatha Rakshaka | |
| 1991 | Readymade Ganda | |
| 1991 | Kollur Kala | |
| 1991 | Kitturina Huli | |
| 1991 | Gandanige Takka Hendathi | |
| 1991 | Sakalakalavallabha | |
| 1991 | Ashwini | Telugu ; Bio pic of Karnataka Athlete " Ashwini Nachappa" |
| 1991 | Kalla Malla | |
| 1991 | Keralida Kesari | |
| 1992 | Kanasina Rani | |
| 1992 | Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi | |
| 1992 | Hosa Kalla Hale Kulla | |
| 1992 | Aathma Bandhana | |
| 1992 | Gandharva | |
| 1992 | Mallige Hoove | |
| 1992 | Baa Nanna Preethisu | |
| 1992 | Hendthire Hushar | |
| 1993 | Shrungara Raja | |
| 1993 | Muddina Maava | |
| 1993 | Kempaiah IPS | |
| 1993 | Dharma Peeta | |
| 1993 | Kalyana Rekhe | |
| 1994 | Alexander | |
| 1994 | Mutthanna | |
| 1994 | Sammilana | |
| 1994 | Kunti Putra | |
| 1994 | Swathi | |
| 1995 | Baasha | Tamil film |
| 1995 | Thumbida Mane | |
| 1995 | Rowdy | |
| 1996 | Muddina Aliya | Remake of tamil film Karpagam |
| 1997 | Laxmi Mahalaxmi | |
| 1998 | Doni Sagali | |
| 1998 | Baaro Nanna Muddina Krishna | |
| 1999 | Khalayanaka | |
| 1999 | Habba | |
| 1999 | Snehaloka | |
| 1999 | Coolie Raja | |
| 1999 | Sundarapurusha | |
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | |
| 2000 | Yajamana | |
| 2001 | Bahala Chennagide | |
| 2001 | Haalappa | |
| 2001 | Kanasugara | |
| 2002 | Baanallu Neene Bhuviyallu Neene | |
| 2003 | Ree Swalpa Bartheera | |
| 2004 | Sahukara | |
| 2004 | Stree | |
| 2007 | Masti | |
| 2008 | Bandhu Balaga | |
| 2008 | Slum Baala | |
| 2010 | Lift Kodla | |
| 2010 | Naradha Vijaya | |
| 2010 | Rame Gowda Vs Krishna Reddy | |
| 2011 | Take It Easy | |
| 2012 | Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna | |
| 2013 | Galaate | |
| 2014 | Power | |
| 2016 | Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja | |
| 2019 | Kurukshetra | |
| 2022 | Bairagee | Inspector Prakash Sarang |
References
- "Shashi Kumar quits JD(S), joins Congress". The Hindu. 23 December 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- "Shashikumar Filmography | Kannada Actor | Upcoming Movies | Biography | Films | Profile | Oneindia.in". Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
- Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Veetla Eli Veliyila Puli Tamil Movie | Nayaram Video Song | SV Sekar | Roopini". YouTube.