Lokesh (; 19 May 1947 – 14 October 2004) was an Indian actor who appeared in

Kannada cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. Kannada cinema is based in Gandhi Nagar ...

. Lokesh made his film debut in the 1958 film '' Bhakta Prahlada''. He had thrice won the

Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada Language films. Superlatives Recipients The first recipient was ...

during his career, for ''

Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu ''Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' ( ) is 1974 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Siddalingaiah, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar, based on Iyengar's short story of the same name from his novel, ''Vayyari.'' The film ...

'' (1974), for '' Parasangada Gendethimma'' (1978) and for '' Banker Margayya'' (1984).

Filmography

* '' Manini'' (1979) * ''Bhaktha Siriyala'' (1980) * ''

Haddina Kannu ''Haddina Kannu'' () is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao and produced by P. Krishna Raj. The film stars Shankar Nag, Srinath, Lokesh and Manjula. The film was scripted and presented by L. S. Iyer. Cast * Sh ...

'' (1980) * '' Hunnimeya Rathriyalli'' (1980) * '' Ellindalo Bandavaru'' (1980) * '' Jari Bidda Jana'' (1980) * ''

Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru ''Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru'' () is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao and produced by S. D. Ankalagi, B. H. Chandannanawar, M. G. Hublikar and Surendra Ingle. The film stars Srinath, Manjula, Lokesh and P ...

'' (1980) * ''Nari Swargakke Dari'' (1981) * ''Sangeetha'' (1981) * ''Yava Hoovu Yara Mudigo'' (1981) * ''

Avali Javali ''Avali Javali'' () is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao and produced by P. Krishnaraj. The film stars Srinath, Lokesh, Chandrashekar and Lokanath. The film has musical score by Satyam. Cast * Srinath ...

'' (1981) * '' Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha'' (1981) * ''Yedeyuru Siddalingeshwara'' (1981) * ''Rudri'' (1982) * ''Archana'' (1982) * ''Adrushtavantha'' (1982) * '' Jimmy Gallu'' (1982) * ''Betthale Seve'' (1982) * ''Devara Theerpu'' (1983) * '' Banker Margayya'' (1983) * '' Ibbani Karagithu'' (1983) * '' Karune Illada Kanoonu'' (1983) * ''Onti Dhwani'' (1984) * ''Hennina Sowbhagya'' (1984) * '' Mooru Janma'' (1984) * ''Shwetha Gulabi'' (1985) * ''

Savira Sullu ''Savira Sullu'' (Kannada: ಸಾವಿರ ಸುಳ್ಳು; English: Thousand Lies) is a 1985 Indian Kannada film, directed by B. Subba Rao and produced by N. Veeraswamy. The film stars V. Ravichandran, Radha (in her first significant role ...

'' (1985) * ''Mavano Aliyano'' (1985) * '' Shiva Kotta Sowbhagya'' (1985) * ''Lancha Lancha Lancha'' (1986) * ''

Premaloka ''Premaloka'' () is a 1987 Indian romantic musical film written and directed by Ravichandran in his directorial debut. The film was simultaneously made in Kannada and Tamil, with the Tamil version titled ''Paruva Ragam'' (). It was produced ...

'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1987) * ''Thayi Kotta Thali'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1987) * '' Ranadheera'' (1988) * '' Madhuri'' (1989) * ''

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'' (1989) * '' Kindari Jogi'' (1989) * '' Aasegobba Meesegobba'' (1990) * '' Anukoolakkobba Ganda'' (1990) * '' Bhujangayyana Dashavathara'' (1991) * '' Ramachaari'' (1991) * ''

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'' (1991) * ''Hosamane Aliya'' (1991) * ''

Chaitrada Premanjali ''Chaitrada Premanjali'' is a 1992 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed and written by S. Narayan making his debut in direction. The film stars newcomers Raghuveer and Shwetha along with Lokesh and Abhijeeth in other pivotal r ...

'' (1992) * '' Ksheera Sagara'' (1992) * '' Gopi Krishna'' (1992) * ''

Guru Brahma ''Guru Brahma'' (Kannada: ಗುರು ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ) is a 1992 Indian Kannada film, directed by Veerappa Maralavadi and produced by Bhanu. The film stars V. Ravichandran, Sukanya, Lokesh and Sumithra in lead roles. The film had musical ...

'' (1992) * '' Baa Nanna Preethisu'' (1992) * ''Bharjari Gandu'' (1992) * ''Mavanige Takka Aliya'' (1992) * ''Angaili Apsare'' (1993) * ''Gundana Maduve'' (1993) * '' Alimayya'' (1993) * ''Shrungara Raja'' (1993) * '' Bevu Bella'' (1993) * ''Chinna Nee Naguthiru'' (1994) * '' Lockup Death'' (1994) * '' Yarigu Helbedi'' (1994) * ''Mahashakthi Maye'' (1994) * ''Poorna Sathya'' (1994) * ''Panjarada Gili'' (1994) * '' Putnanja'' (1995) * '' Mojugara Sogasugara'' (1995) * ''Madhura Maithri'' (1995) * ''

Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai ''Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai'' is a 1995 Indian Kannada-language biographical film, directed by Chindodi Bangaresh and produced by Chindodi Leela. Starring Lokesh in the title role, the film also featured Girish Karnad and Vija ...

'' (1995) * ''Putmalli'' (1995) * '' Karpoorada Gombe'' (1996) * ''Shiva Leele'' (1996) * ''Sthree'' (1996) * ''Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi'' (1997) * '' Mavana Magalu'' (1997) * ''Kodagina Kaveri'' (1997) * ''Halliyadarenu Shiva'' (1997) * '' Bhoomi Geetha'' (1997) * ''

Mungarina Minchu ''Mungarina Minchu'' ( / ) is a 1997 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed and written by Rajendra Singh Babu starring Ramesh Arvind, Chippy (actress), Shilpa and Suman Nagarkar. The film is inspired from the 1942 Italian film ''Q ...

'' (1997) * '' Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi'' (1997) * '' Kurubana Rani'' (1998) * '' Mr. Putsami'' (1998) * ''

Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga ''Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga'' () is a 1998 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by Rajendra Singh Babu. It features Shiva Rajkumar and Ramesh Aravind along with Vijayalakshmi and Shilpa in other pivotal roles. The film w ...

'' (1998) * '' Preethsod Thappa'' (1998) * ''Thayiya Runa'' (1998) * ''Coolie Raja'' (1999) * '' Patela'' (1999) * '' Krishnarjuna'' (2000) * ''Gatti Mela'' (2001) * '' Nanna Preethiya Hudugi'' (2001) * '' Rusthum'' (2001) * ''Boothayyana Makkalu'' (2002) * '' Ninne Preethisuve'' (2002) * ''

Punjabi House ''Punjabi House'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin. It stars Dileep (actor), Dileep and Harisree Ashokan as Unni and Ramanan with Mohini (Tamil actress), Mohini, Jomol, Lal (actor), La ...

'' (2002) * ''

Nanjundi ''Nanjundi'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by S. R. Brothers and produced by Ramu. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar and Debina Bonnerjee in her Kannada debut along with Umashri and Lokesh in other pivotal role ...

'' (2003) * ''Shravana Sambhrama'' (2003)

Awards

Karnataka State Film Awards Karnataka State Film Awards are the most notable and prestigious film awards given for Kannada film industry in Karnataka, India. These are considered the highest awards for Kannada language films. They are given annually by the Government ...

* 1973–74: Best Actor – ''

'' * 1978–79: Best Actor – '' Parasangada Gendethimma'' * 1983–84: Best Actor – '' Banker Margayya''

Filmfare Awards South The Filmfare Awards South are annual awards that honour artistic and technical excellence in the Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema and Kannada cinema. They are presented by ''Filmfare'' magazine of The Times Group. When it was intr ...

1974 Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; ...

: Best Actor – Kannada – ''Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' *

1980 Events January * January 4 – U.S. President Jimmy Carter proclaims a United States grain embargo against the Soviet Union, grain embargo against the USSR with the support of the European Commission. * January 6 – Global Positioning Sys ...

: Best Actor – Kannada – '' Ellindalo Bandavaru'' *

1991 It was the final year of the Cold War, which had begun in 1947. During the year, the Soviet Union Dissolution of the Soviet Union, collapsed, leaving Post-soviet states, fifteen sovereign republics and the Commonwealth of Independent State ...

: Best Director – Kannada – '' Bhujangayyana Dashavathara''

Aryabhata Film Awards

* 1997: Best Supporting actor – ''

References

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