Master Prabhakar, (born Prabhakar vaishyan) is an Indian actor, who primarily worked in
Tamil cinema, and few
Telugu films and acted in about 60 programmes for Doordarshan, between 1977 and 1987 and as a technician he has worked for few
Bollywood films. He made his acting debut with the Tamil film ''Devalayam'' directed by G. R. Nathan, and he starred in 150 feature films.
Personal life
Prabhakar was born in Madurai; a city in Tamil Nadu, India. His mother tongue is
Saurashtra. His father and mother were originally from Madurai. His father managed several businesses such as photo studio and printing press. His mother, was a housewife taking care of his sister
Sumathi and his other six brothers and three sisters. Prabakhar was the first one in the family to enter the film industry.
In 1966, Prabahakar along with Sumathi moved in with his Aunt to pursue his dreams.
Selected filmography
;Actor
*1993 Karulina Koogu
*1987 Premaloka (Guest Appearance)
*1985 Thayi Mamathe
*1983 Jasoos 999
*1982 Angoor
*1982 Sahasa Simha
*1982 Shriman Shrimati
*1982 Pralaya Rudrudu
*1978 Ghar
*1978 Purana Purush
*1977 Adi Manav
*1977 Susheela
*1976 Fakira
*1973 Anamika
*1973 Baal Mahabharat (as Master Prabhakar)
*1972 Bala Bharatam (as Master Prabhakar)
*1970 ''
Thirumalai Thenkumari'' as Ramani
*1970
Balaraju Katha
''Balaraju Katha'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana and directed by Bapu. It is a remake of the 1969 Tamil film ''Vaa Raja Vaa'', and has won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (bronze).
P ...
(as Master Prabhakar)
*1970
Anadhai Anandhan
''Anadhai Anandhan'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film directed by directed by Krishnan–Panju and produced by Muthuvel Movies. It stars A. V. M. Rajan, Muthuraman, R. S. Manohar and Anjali Devi. The bond between the lead heroine Jayal ...
*1970
Maanavan
''Maanavan'' () is a 1970 Tamil-language film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar under Dhandayudhapani Films. The script were written by Balamurugan. The film starring Jaishankar and Muthuraman with ...
*1969 Iru Koduagal
*1969
Vaa Raja Vaa
''Vaa Raja Vaa'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language children's film written, directed and produced by A. P. Nagarajan for CNV Productions. The film features an ensemble cast including Master Prabhakar, Baby Sumathi, Sirkazhi Govindarajan, V. S. ...
(as Master Prabhakar)
*1968 Mujrim Kaun?
*1968 Anbu Vazhi
*1968 Thamarai Nenjam
*1967 Engaluckum Kalam Varum
*1967
Bama Vijayam ''Bama Vijayam'' may refer to:
* ''Bama Vijayam'' (1934 film)
* ''Bama Vijayam'' (1967 film)
See also
* ''Bhama Vijayam
''Bhama Vijayam'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Somasekhar and Radha Krishna, and ...
*1966 ''
Marakka Mudiyumaa?''
*1966
Sadhu Mirandal
;As technician
*2002 Awara Paagal Deewana (lighting technician)
*1998 Badmaash (spot boy)
*1994 Prem Yog (lighting technician)
*1992 Khiladi (lighting technician)
*1989 Parinda (electrician: N.C. Cine)
*1984 Lorie (light boy)
*1983 Love in Goa (assistant camera)
*1978 Karmayogi (assistant camera)
*1972 Bombay to Goa (camera operator)
*1971 Man Mandir (assistant camera)
*1970 Johny Mera Naam (assistant camera)
*1968
Mera Naam Joker (assistant camera)
*1967
Jewel Thief (assistant operative cameraman)
*1965
Guide (assistant camera)
References
External links
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1957 births
Living people
Indian male child actors
Male actors from Madurai
Tamil male actors
Male actors in Tamil cinema
Indian male film actors
Tamil film cinematographers
20th-century Indian male actors
21st-century Indian male actors