J. C. Ramaswamy (19 May 1928 – 2 August 1986), known by his
screen name Shakti Prasad, was an Indian actor who appeared in
Kannada films in mostly Negative roles. In a career spanning close to 20 years, he appeared in over 200 films including landmark films such as ''
Immadi Pulikeshi'' (1967) and ''
Antha'' (1981).
He is the father of actor
Arjun Sarja
Srinivasa Sarja (born 15 August 1962), better known by his stage name Action King Arjun, is an Indian actor, producer, and director who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has mainly acted in Tamil cinema, Tamil films in addition to Telugu ...
and director
Kishore Sarja
Kishore Sarja (died 27 June 2009) was an Indian film director who worked in Kannada-language films.
Career
Kishore Sarja started his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with '' Alimayya'' (1993) starring his b ...
, grandfather of actors
Chiranjeevi Sarja
Chiranjeevi Sarja (17 October 1980 - 7 June 2020) was an Indian film actor who appeared in Kannada films. Hailing from a family of actors, Sarja acted in more than 20 films in a career spanning 11 years.
Early life and family
Sarja was born ...
,
Dhruva Sarja and
Aishwarya Arjun and father-in-law of former film actress
Niveditha Arjun.
Partial filmography
* ''
Immadi Pulikeshi'' (1967)
* ''
Jedara Bale
''Jedara Bale'' ( ) is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language spy thriller written and directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan. It stars Rajkumar in the lead role, alongside Jayanthi, K. S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju, and Udayakumar. The music for the fi ...
'' (1968)...Jeevan Rao
* ''
Goa Dalli CID 999'' (1968)
* ''
Suvarna Bhoomi'' (1969)...Bhaira
* ''
Boregowda Bangalorige Banda'' (1970)...Hulikunte Hanuma
* ''
Thayi Devaru'' (1971)...Rangappa
* ''
Sipayi Ramu
''Sipayi Ramu'' () is 1972 Indian Kannada language film directed by Y. R. Swamy, based on the novel ''Barale Innu Yamune?'' by Nuggehalli Pankaja. It stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi and Aarathi. The supporting cast includes K. S. Ashwath, Shivar ...
'' (1972)...Shetty
* ''
Bhale Huchcha'' (1972)
* ''
Kulla Agent 000'' (1972)
* ''
Naagarahaavu
''Naagarahaavu'' ( ) is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal, based on T. R. Subba Rao's three novels ''Nagarahavu'', ''Ondu Gandu Eradu Hennu'' and ''Sarpa Mathsara'', and starring Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, K. S. A ...
'' (1972)...Naidu
* ''
Gandhada Gudi'' (1973)...Raja (cameo)
* ''
Bangaarada Panjara'' (1974)
* ''
Mayura'' (1975)...Narasimhadutta / Jada
* ''
Beluvalada Madilalli'' (1975)
* ''
Babruvahana
In the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata'', Babruvahana () is the son of Arjuna, a Pandava prince, and Chitrangada, the princess of Manipur (Mahabharat). Babruvahana was adopted as the heir of Manipura by his maternal grandfather, Chitravahana, and ...
'' (1977)
* ''
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla'' (1978)...Gopinath Rao
* ''
Kiladi Jodi'' (1978)
* ''
Hombisilu
''Hombisilu'' ( ) is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Geethapriya. It is based on the novel of the same name by famous Kannada author Usha Navarathnaram. The film starred Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi and Leelavathi. Vi ...
'' (1978)...Rangappa
* ''
Thayige Thakka Maga
''Thayige Thakka Maga'' ( ) is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language sports action film directed by V. Somashekhar and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. It is based on the story written by Anjaneya Pushpanand.
The film starred Rajkumar as a boxe ...
'' (1978)...Vishwanath
* ''
Nanobba Kalla'' (1979)...Shankarappa
* ''
Huliya Haalina Mevu'' (1979)...Muthanna
* ''Bhakta Siriyala'' (1980)
* ''
Bangarada Jinke
''Bangarada Jinke'' ( ) is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by T. S. Nagabharana and produced by B. S. Somasundar and T. S. Narasimhan under the banner of Kavitha Komal Productions. It stars Vishnuvardhan, Bharathi, Aarathi, Le ...
'' (1980)...Bijja
* ''
Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu'' (1980)...Prabhakar
* ''Point Parimala'' (1980)...John
* ''Kappu Kola'' (1980)...Raghu
* ''
Antha'' (1981)...
CID Chief
* ''
Haalu Jenu'' (1982)...Ugranarasimha
* ''
Sahasa Simha'' (1982)...Chakravarthy
* ''
Khadeema Kallaru'' (1982)
* ''
Tony'' (1982)...Lakshmipathi
* ''
Chakravyuha'' (1983)...Lakshman Rao
* ''
Eradu Nakshatragalu'' (1983)
* ''
Geluvu Nannade'' (1983)...Vasudev
* ''
Samayada Gombe'' (1984)...Rangappa
* ''Huliyada Kala'' (1984)...Shavukar Sundarappa
* ''Giri Baale'' (1985)...Kodandaramaiah
* ''Rasthe Raja'' (1986)
* ''
Aparadhi Nanalla''
(1986)...Naresh
References
External links
*
1986 deaths
Male actors from Karnataka
Indian male film actors
Male actors in Kannada cinema
20th-century Indian male actors
1928 births
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