[78], The then President of India, A.P.J. There have been a total of 9 recipients of this award. Popularly known as Annavaru, Dr. Rajkumar was a famous Indian actor and singer in Kannada cinema who was honoured with awards like Padma Bhushan award, Dada Saheb Phalke award and Karnataka Ratna award for giving his best performances in many films like Devatha Manushya, Haalu Jenu, Hosa Belaku, Odahuttidavaru and many others. Dr. Rajkumar | Kannada Actor | Personalities - Karnataka.com [26] His father, Puttaswamayya and mother, Lakshmamma were impoverished theatre artists from Singanalluru. [41][42] The success of this movie led to 3 sequels - Goa Dalli CID 999 , Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 and Operation Diamond Racket. [80], On 19 April, the government of Karnataka announced that a memorial would be made in Rajkumar's honor at Kanteerava Studios in association with the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce at the cost ₹ 100 million. [137], In 2018, in the run up to the relaunch of Jawa motorbikes , the marketing team of Mahindra & Mahindra used the climax bike stunt sequence of his 1976 movie Naa Ninna Mareyalare as a part of their promotion strategy. Having lived a "hand to mouth existence" after marriage in a joint family that included 24 children in Madras, the family moved to Bangalore in 1972, after Rajkumar began getting multiple film offers. [104], The 1971 movie Kasturi Nivasa charts the rise of modern manufacturing techniques and the ill effects of orthodox approach towards upgradation of technology. Rajkumar (actor). [109] The 1974 movie Sampathige Savaal speaks subtely about the abolishment of Zamindar system by portraying the rich versus poor in a rural backdrop.[110]. Balasubrahmanyam. 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[114], His last movie Shabdavedhi (2000) was about drug abuse and its ill effects on the youth. For his rendition of the latter song, he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He led rallies from Belagavi to Bengaluru and gave speeches about the importance of Kannada Gokak agitation. He also has the distinction of having worked with more than 75 directors. [145] He was also credited for protecting and promoting the Kannada language without opting for a political career. [34], His character depictions ranged from mythological, historical, devotional, James Bond styled spies to romantic, rural, action roles and portrayals of contemporary social causes in the span of over five decades. Sl No. My Dashboard; Get Published; Home; Books; Search; Support. In 2000, he was kidnapped from his farmhouse at Gajanur by Veerappan and was released after 108 days. - Times of India", "Cinemaster: Are criminals schooled at movie halls? His other prominent mythological characters include Kannappa in Bedara Kannappa , Chandrahasa in Chandrahasa , Harishchandra in Satya Harishchandra , Satyavan in Sathi Savithri , Valmiki in Valmiki and Chyavana Maharshi in Sathi Sukanya. It is awarded to a person for his extraordinary contribution in any field. Udaya Shankar has written dialogues and songs for 85 of his movies. [129] Rajinikanth had also said that Rajkumar was a combination of MGR and Sivaji Ganesan. [71] Together, they had five children; sons Shiva, Raghavendra and Puneeth, and daughters Lakshmi and Poornima. [88] It was also noted that it was his subtle acting prowess, spontaneous style and his flair to give the reel characters a real credibility which singled him out to the top and helped him to never be out of the running by withstanding the onslaught of time, age and the ever changing demands of celluloid world. [149] His Yoga performances can be seen in the first clips of his film Kaamana Billu. [115] He was also praised for confining himself to the Kannada cinema through a conscious decision. Rajkumar was awarded numerous State, National and International awards. Do you allow poemhunter.com to send you push notifications? An unofficial bandh (closure of all shops and other establishments) was observed. [17] He holds the record of receiving Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada and Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor the highest number of times. [70] It went ahead in accordance to the agreement that their fathers made following the latter's birth. [20] A mega icon and a socio-cultural symbol of Kannada,[21] he has been credited with redefining Kannada cinema[22] and also putting the Kannada cinema on the national map. [146], Rajkumar was best regarded by Kannada audiences and the Kannada film industry for being a highly disciplined man in both his personal and professional lives. This ceremony was attended by the entire Kannada film industry marking respect and tribute to the legend, and could be called an official celebration of Golden Jubilee of Rajkumar's works and services to the Kannada film industry. [82] After a delay over allocation of funds and land, it was finally opened in November 2014, after a sum of ₹ 70 million was used in developing it over an area of 2.5 acres (1.0 ha). It includes some rare pics,awards,interesting facts. [50] Actress Rekha made her debut in a lead role with his movie Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999. [67] In 1979, Sangeetha Cassettes became India's first licensed pre-recorded cassettes. [136], In 2012, an entertainment programme called Dr.Raj Vaibhava based on his movies and songs was conducted in Kuwait in his honour. [38] The 1987 movie Shruthi Seridaaga made a strong statement against believing horoscope blindly. While he has played Lord Ram in Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha , Lord Vishnu in Sri Srinivasa Kalyana , Lord Krishna in Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama , Lord Shiva in Gange Gowri , Narada in Mooroovare Vajragalu , he has also played the role of Ravana in Bhookailasa , Hiranyakashipu in Bhakta Prahlada , Shishupala in Dashavathara , Bhasmasura in Mohini Bhasmasura and Mahishasura in Mahishasura Mardini. He spent most of his vacations in his hometown, Gajanur, near the forest area where he was later abducted. [74], After a total of 108 days in captivity, Rajkumar was released unharmed on 15 November 2000. Veerappan demanded the release of his gang members who were being held in jail under a defunct anti-terrorism law. The 11.5 km road connecting Nayandahalli Junction and Tumkur Road titled as Dr.Rajkumar Punyabhoomi Raste where it passes through (Kanteerava studio) Raj's Monument. [12], Rajkumar entered the film industry after his long stint as a dramatist with Gubbi Veeranna's Gubbi Drama Company, which he joined at the age of eight before he got his first break as a lead in the 1954 film Bedara Kannappa. [84] His fan clubs conduct blood donation and eye donation camps on the occasion of his birth and death anniversaries every year. A garden depicting sequences from his movies through sculptures had been established at Gotagodi, Rajkumar has won 11 Karnataka State Film Awards (9 for best actor, 2 for best singer), This page was last edited on 10 January 2021, at 11:21. [135], On the occasion of Rajkumar's 90th birthday, an audio-visual musical extravaganza fund raiser programme titled Raj Vaibhava was conducted in Greater Boston for the benefit of a retirement home in Mumbai. Despite his apolitical outlook, he was able to protect and espouse the cause of Kannada and Karnataka. This was an important aspect since his career played out when the state's identity was still evolving. At 1:50 pm (IST), as he sat on a sofa, he asked a member of his family to slow the fan down and immediately collapsed. [40], Veteran journalist and writer Patil Puttappa had described Rajkumar as a natural strength of Kannada whose mass appeal was much more than any leader in Indian politics. You could also do it yourself at any point in time. His historical movies such as Ranadheera Kanteerava , Immadi Pulikeshi , Sri Krishnadevaraya and Mayura presented a populist version of Karnataka's history, focusing on the Karnataka kingdoms such as Mysore royalty , The Chalukyas, The Vijayanagara Empire and The Kadambas respectively[36] - thereby making him the only Indian actor to have portrayed the role of four prominent kings of Indian history - Kanthirava Narasaraja I , Pulakeshin II , Krishnadevaraya and Mayurasharma . Online Bangaluru (Bengaluru)", "Rajkumar was a great yogi, left his body eight times: Yoga teacher", "Rajkumar's waist size was 32 - Times of India", Times of India – Gajanur awaits the return of the native, After losing breadwinners, these families struggle to eke out a decent living – KARNATAKA, "Mantralaya feels like home: Puneeth Rajkumar", "Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Interview: "The Golden Rule of Cinema Is That There Is No Golden Rule, "ಹಲವಾರು ತೆಲುಗು ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಡಾ.ರಾಜ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಎಸ್ಪಿಬಿ ತೋರಿದ್ದ ಧನ್ಯತಾಭಾವ ಹೀಗಿತ್ತು! He also has the rare distinction of having portrayed the mythological roles of both Devas and Asuras in an almost equal number on the Indian on-screen. However, he became a full-fledged singer only in 1974 when he sang in place of P. B. Sreenivas for Sampathige Savaal,[60] who had till then sung for most songs picturised on Rajkumar, fell ill. Rajkumar sang the energetic "Yaare Koogadali" for the film which became widely popular during the time and is considered one of his best songs. [132], The initial move to shift the operations of the Kannada cinema gradually from Madras to Bangalore has been credited to Rajkumar's home productions. Efforts to revive him failed and he was pronounced dead at 2:05 pm (IST). [15] His eyes were donated as per his last wish. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Mysore,[18] and is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan (1983)[19] and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1995) for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. In 1995, he received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contributions to the Kannada film industry. The colorized release also performed well at the box office over taking other Kannada movies released at the time. [13], Trained in classical music during his theatre days, Rajkumar also became an accomplished playback singer. "Dr. Raj" or "Natasarvabhouma" or "Annavru" (Big Brother) to millions of his fans, he was also called as the John Wayne of South Indian cinema. Quite the same Wikipedia. He switches ragas with ease, and sings complex swara patterns like a professional classical artiste. [212] A Biography on Rajkumar, written by A.N.Prahlada Rao, was released on the occasion. In the premises of Kanteerava Studio, the Karnataka Government is setting up a memorial for Kannada thespian Rajkumar, with the estimated cost of Rs 10 crore. He mainly worked in Karnataka and usually seen as a role model to Kannadigas. 5. [10] On the Centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, Forbes included Rajkumar's performance in the film Bangaarada Manushya on its list of 25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema. For Nee Nanna Gellalare (1981), he sang two songs — "Jeeva Hoovagide" and "Anuraga Enaytu"— beginning both with the refrain "I love you", that is full of Carnatic gamakas. 40 photographs of selected films of Rajkumar were kept on display at the inauguration. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge... wonderful poem and a wonderful tribute to your favorite actor... truly a simple soul...happen to be going to sabarimala in the same group from chennai for quiet a few years..listened to his sweet singing on the way...this is a great tribute, A great actor he was indeed, a great man too.....there is no aspect of him that isn't great...his acting, his simplicity, his humbleness....his stern character and astute life....Dr.Rajkumar will live on as long as kannada and karnataka lives....'anna avarige jayavagali'. [25], Rajkumar was born on 24 April 1929 in Gajanur, a hamlet in Talavady Taluk in the erstwhile Madras Presidency. He also earned a National award as the best male playback … He became actively involved in the movement and soon became the force behind the Gokak movement. [118], Some observers are of the opinion that his star appeal helped bring together the diverse regions of Karnataka. Rajkumar recorded many devotional songs beginning in the 1970s for Columbia Recording Company starting with "Mantralayakke Hogona" in 1972. [56], Rajkumar's 1971 movie Kasturi Nivasa was colorized and released in 2014. [77], Rajkumar's death triggered an outpouring of grief. Name. He was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, a doctorate from Mysore University and the Karnataka Ratna, the highest civilian honour of the State of Karnataka, recognising him as a Jewel of Karnataka State. Rajkumar sang the devotional songs glorifying the saint Raghavendra and the Hindu deity Hanuman. [94] Jayanth Kaikini had said that the variety and intensity which Rajkumar had managed as an actor was unmatched world over. [93], Girish Kasaravalli had called him a great actor by any standards. For the rendition, he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He also appeared as Bijjala II in Jagajyothi Basveshwara and as Raja Mallasarja in Kittur Chennamma. Many years later when Dr. Rajkumar was awarded Dada Saheb Phalke award, many eminent artists were interviewed about their perspective and impressions of Dr… Abdul Kalam had condoled his death. The power of this movement caused the government to relent and make Kannada a compulsory language of education in Karnataka.[29]. [102] The 1967 movie Bangarada Hoovu spoke about misconceptions about leprosy. [142] It was also reported that Rajkumar declined to enter politics despite immense pressure as he didn't want to be used only as a weapon to defeat anyone and not for any positive contribution. He sang a complete English song called "If You Come Today" ("Tick Tick Tick") in the movie—Operation Diamond Racket in 1978. Dr. Rajkumar - Annavru, Karnataka Ratna, Kentucky Colonel, Padma Bhushan, Nata Saarvabhouma. The 1992 movie Jeevana Chaitra instigated many villages to ban arrack shops. This poem has not been translated into any other language yet. Dr. Raj Kumar was the most popular actor in Kannada film industry. Earlier, as the news of Dr. Rajkumar's death spread, hundreds of fans took to the streets in many areas and started throwing stones and bottles at buildings and passing vehicles. 1992. Rajkumar was awarded numerous State, National and International awards. Peace offering? In 2011, during the 83rd birth anniversary of Rajkumar, the Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that the state government recommended that he be awarded a Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the country, for his outstanding contributions to the film industry. Cinema. [78] Around two million people followed his remains. [143][144] He shunned publicity and politics all his life. S.Nijalingappa. [159], A touching testimonial to his commitment to lead by example was that he had pledged his eyes in 1994 at the time of inauguration of Dr. Rajkumar Eye Bank and he rightly did so after his death in 2006. The 1973 movie Gandhada Gudi was reported to be the first Indian movie made on the concept of protection of forest and wildlife conservation[108] with a focus on the need to preserve the flora and fauna at a time when the CITES treaty was signed with an aim to reduce the economic incentive to poach endangered species. [120] It was reported that before linguistic reorganization of the states, the default state border for the Kannada speaking population was the last point where Rajkumar films were distributed. | PINKVILLA", "Padmabushana Dr. Rajkumar – The name will have a mesmerizing effect on several lakhs of Kannadigas who have grown with the aura and magical presence of Rajkumar in the field of Kannada Cinema and Culture. It included "an open-air auditorium, mini-water body, landscaping and a bust" of Rajkumar. Kannada Film Discussion ... Dr. Rajkumar - Annavru, Karnataka Ratna, Kentucky Colonel, Padma Bhushan, Nata Saarvabhouma Dr. Rajkumar Memorial. Dr Janakiram, a noted horticulture expert and assistant director-general (Horticulture Science-I) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), took over as … [43][44][45] The CID 999 Franchise was the first Indian movie franchise to have four installments and CID 999 was the first character based trilogy in India. [153] He was a devotee of Raghavendra Swami. [150] His waist size was 32 at the time of his death. Dr. Rajkumar. An annual calendar for 2012 was released containing photographs of Rajkumar and stills from his films. [66] He also sang Kalidasa shlokas such as "Maanikya Veena" and ghazal-based songs such as "Sadaa Kannale", "Kanneera Dhaare" and "Yaava Kaviyu". [160] His act of eye donation was likened to the role in his debut movie Bedara Kannappa where he plucks his eyes in the climax to replace the bleeding eyes of the Shivalinga. [97] The 1957 movie Rayara Sose speaks against the evil practice of dowry. In "Yaaru Tiliyaru Ninna" for Babruvahana (1977), a prosodic form of Kannada poetry that required the tone to be a combination of sarcasm and anger, he blended the twin skills of theatrics and music. [158], Reminiscing his old days, Kannada director J.G.Krishna had revealed that Rajkumar was responsible for light boys being served food by the film production team after he came to know that they were not being served food on the sets and took initiative to make it mandatory for all Kannada film producers to bear the food cost of the light boys treating them on par with the employees of the production house. C.N.R.Rao. The funeral cortège the next day started from Sree Kanteerava Stadium to Kanteerava Studios a few minutes before 12:30 pm (IST), a distance of 14 kilometres (8.7 mi). His abduction and the manner in which his release was secured remains a mystery. Below is the list of films for which he received the Best Actor awards: Total of 8[202] Filmfare awards in the Best Actor category. The film also touched on very important topics like rural development, modern agricultural practices and co-operative movement. [32] He owned a production company called Sri Vajreshwari Combines under the banner Dakshayani Combines. Dr. Rajkumar - Annavru, Karnataka Ratna, Kentucky Colonel, Padma Bhushan, Nata Saarvabhouma. [138][139][140], Political analyst MK Bhaskar Rao had revealed that the Janata Party's J. H. Patel and George Fernandes had approached Rajkumar to contest against Indira Gandhi in the 1978 Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha byelection but he refused saying he wanted to remain apolitical. [73] A Special Task Force (STF) set up to capture Veerapan had earlier warned Rajkumar against visiting the farmhouse, but his son Raghavendra later acknowledged that his father had not taken the threat seriously. During his career, Rajkumar sang and performed for songs about Kannadigas, the Kannada language and culture, such as "Jenina Holeyo" from Chalisuva Modagalu, "Maanavanagi Huttidmele" from Jeevana Chaitra and "Huttidare Kannada" from the film Aakasmika. The last rites were performed by his eldest son Shiva, guided by priests from the city's ISKCON and the Gayathri Temples. [11] Upon his death, The New York Times had described him as one of India's most popular movie stars. Science. [148] His punctuality is another noted aspect. While he appeared as Arjuna in Shree Krishna Gaarudi , he appeared in the role of Nagarjuna in Nagarjuna and as Babruvahana in Babruvahana. Widely acclaimed as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema[3] and a versatile actor,[4][5] he is considered a cultural icon and holds a matinée idol status in the Kannada diaspora,[6][7] among whom he is popularly adulated as Nata Saarvabhouma (emperor of actors), Bangarada Manushya (man of gold), Vara Nata (gifted actor), Gaana Gandharva (God of singing), Rasikara Raja (king of romance) and Rajanna / Annavru (elder brother, Raj). 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