Rajapur Gopalarao Vijayasarathy was an Indian actor, journalist and film critic who was known for being the only writer of Kannada film reviews for Indo-Asian News Service and Rediff.com during the 2000s.[2] He started his work in the 1970s writing for sports and business columns before transitioning into a film critic.[1][3][4] Reportedly, he was "A familiar face in Kannada films and television, he would be mobbed by fans when spotted at theatres to watch new releases".[1][5]
R. G. Vijayasarathy | |
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| Born | Rajapur Gopalarao Vijayasarathy |
| Died | (aged 62)[1] |
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Personal life edit
He studied at National College, Bangalore and was Vishnuvardhan's classmate.[1][6] He passed away on 24 February 2013.[7]
Filmography edit
He worked as an actor in films and tele-serials such as Operation Antha (1995), Shabdavedhi (2000), Sainika (2002),[8] Haseena (2005),[9] Sirivantha (2006), Chikkamagaloora Chikka Mallige (2008), Preethiya Theru (2010),[10] Aptharakshaka (2010), Rame Gowda vs Krishna Reddy (2010)[11] and Myna (2013).[1][5] He was the dialogue writer for Vishnu Sena (2005).[7][12] He was a distributor.[1]
Bibliography edit
- Vijayasarathy, R. G. (1979). Amar Singh.
- Vijayasarathy, R. G. (1979). Mahammad Nissar.
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "'Big man' leaves quietly'". Bangalore Mirror. 24 February 2013.
- ^ "Suhasini on her last movie with the late Kannada actor". Rediff.com. 20 January 2010.
- ^ The Illustrated Weekly of India - Volume 93. 1972. p. 5.
- ^ Chuckervertty, G. C. (22 December 1974). "AKASHVANI: Vol. XXXIX. No. 51". All India Radio (AIR) Delhi. p. 2228.
- ^ a b "R. G. Vijayasarathy Achievement". Chitraloka. 2 March 2010.
- ^ "A feast for Dr.Vishnu fans on this friday". Indiaglitz. 20 December 2005.
- ^ a b "Veteran Kannada film critic RG Vijayasarathy dead". IANS. 24 February 2013.
- ^ "Sainika Movie Review". Chitraloka. 14 June 2002.
- ^ "Haseena Movie Review". Chitraloka. 17 September 2005.
- ^ "Preethiya Theru". The New Indian Express. 9 January 2010.
- ^ "Rame Gowda vs Krishna Reddy: Stealing plots all the way". Bangalore Mirror. 17 December 2010.
- ^ "Vishnu Sene Movie Review - A revolutionary film - Well made remake". Indiaglitz. 23 December 2005. Archived from the original on 5 February 2006. Retrieved 31 October 2016.