Venkataraju known by his professional name Rajanand (1927-2004), was an Indian actor in the
Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Rajanand as an actor include ''
Operation Diamond Racket'' (1978), ''
Mayura'' (1975), and ''
Eradu Kanasu'' (1974).
Career
Rajanand contributed to more than 318 Kannada films as an actor, and he directed 350 drama/theater plays.
He had written thousands of
Vachanas and around 3,000 poems and 9,000 ''
Kavanas''.
Rajanand completed a 480 feet length dialogue in one take in his debut film ''
Dhana Pishachi'' (1967).
Rajanand started the ''Ranga Vaibhava'' theatre group in 1965.
Selected filmography
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Rangamahal Rahasya'' (1970)
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Mayura'' (1975)
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Bahaddur Gandu'' (1976)
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Bhagyavantharu
''Bhagyavantharu'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by H. R. Bhargava, making his debut. The film featured an ensemble cast including Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi, Ashok, Balakrishna and Ramakrishna playing the pivotal rol ...
'' (1977)
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Thayige Thakka Maga'' (1978)
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Putani Agent 123'' (1979)
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Bhakta Siriyala'' (1980)
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Guru Shishyaru'' (1981)
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Bhaktha Prahlada'' (1983)
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Ranadheera
''Ranadheera'' ( kn, ರಣಧೀರ) is a 1988 Indian Kannada language musical action film starring Ravichandran and Khushbu. Directed by Ravichandran himself, the film was produced by his father N. Veeraswamy under Eshwari Productions. Kushboo ...
'' (1988)
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Devatha Manushya'' (1988)
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Kunthi Puthra'' (1994)
Award
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Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award
The Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award, instituted in 2011 for the 2008–09 Karnataka State Film Awards is an award given by the government of Karnataka to long-serving film personalities in Kannada cinema. The award previously called Lifetime Contributi ...
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Lifetime Contribution to Kannada Cinema Award
The Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award, instituted in 2011 for the 2008–09 Karnataka State Film Awards is an award given by the government of Karnataka to long-serving film personalities in Kannada cinema. The award previously called Lifetime Contributio ...
)'' (
2001–02)
Personal life
Rajanand actively participated in theatre/drama plays at the age of 10 and received training from drama groups like Kalkoti, Samaja Vikasana, Kamala Kala, and from drama artists Sorat Ashwath,
Master Hirannaiah
Hirannaiah or Hirannayya known by his stage name Master Hirannaiah (15 February 1934 – 2 May 2019) was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry and a theatre artist in Karnataka, India. Some of the notable films of Master Hirannaiah as an ...
, Yoganarasimha and A. S. Seshachar. Rajanand worked in drama companies like ''Gubbi Veeranna drama company'', and Master Hirannaiah's drama company.
He was named 'Rajanand' ''(meaning: King pleasure)'', during his time in ''Gubbi Veeranna drama company''.
He was married to Vimalamma (1942–2021). They had a son, Ravichandra. The family resided in
Mysore
Mysore (), officially Mysuru (), is a city in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, India. Mysore city is geographically located between 12° 18′ 26″ north latitude and 76° 38′ 59″ east longitude. It is located at an altitude of ...
.
See also
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Cinema of Karnataka
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List of Indian film actors
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Cinema of India
The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a large effect on world cinema since the late 20th century. Major centers of film production across the country include Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, ...
References
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Male actors in Kannada cinema
Indian male film actors
Male actors from Karnataka
20th-century Indian male actors
21st-century Indian male actors
1927 births
2004 deaths