Mavinakere Srinivasayyangar Cheluvayyangar, better known by his stage name Sampath, was an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada cinema as a character actor.[1] After beginning his career with a Tamil film Rajalakshmi in the 1930s, Sampath took a break, before working in Kannada and English plays for a major part of 1940s. His Kannada film debut with Bharathi (1949).[2] Some of his notable films include Gandhada Gudi (1973), Sri Srinivasa Kalyana (1974), Bhakta Kumbara (1974), Eradu Kanasu (1974) and Badavara Bandhu (1976).
Sampath | |
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 Sampath (left) in Badavara Bandhu (1976) | |
| Born | 1904 |
| Died | 17 January 1983 (aged 78–79) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Cheluvayyangar |
| Occupation | Actor |
Career edit
Sampath has been part of more than 130 films in Kannada.[citation needed] His combinations in films, with actor Dr. Rajkumar gained popularity.[3]
Selected filmography edit
- Bharathi (1949)
- Dallali (1952)
- Chintamani (1957)
- Nakkare Ade Swarga (1967)
- Dhana Pishachi (1967)...Rama Rao
- Sarvamangala (1968)
- Margadarshi (1969)...Chennayya
- Mallammana Pavaada (1969)...landlord
- Madhura Milana (1969)
- Gejje Pooje (1969)
- Rangamahal Rahasya (1970)
- Paropakari (1970)...Veeranna
- Devara Makkalu (1970)...Krishnaswamy
- Thayi Devaru (1971)...Paramashivayya
- Sothu Geddavalu (1971)...Rao Bahadur Shivarudrappa
- Nyayave Devaru (1971)
- Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama (1971)
- Kula Gourava (1971)...Thimme Gowda
- Baala Bandana (1971)...Chandrashekhar Rao
- Nari Munidare Mari (1972)...Seetharamaiah
- Uttara Dakshina (1972)
- Bala Panjara (1972)...Ramanna
- Bidugade (1973)...Sadashiva Rao
- Onde Roopa Eradu Guna (1975)
- Mayura (1975)...Veerasharma
- Thrimurthy (1975)...Rajaram
- Daari Tappida Maga (1975)
- Katha Sangama (1976)
- Premada Kanike (1976)
- Badavara Bandhu (1976)
- Naa Ninna Mareyalare (1976)...Mohan Rao
- Olavu Geluvu (1977)
- Shani Prabhava (1977)
- Bhagyavantharu (1977)
- Babruvahana (1977)
- Shankar Guru (1978)...Gurumurthy
- Huliya Haalina Mevu (1979)...Somaiah
- Ravichandra (1980)...cameo
- Havina Hede (1981)
- Jeevakke Jeeva (1981)...Lakshman Rao
- Thayiya Madilalli (1981)...Inspector Vishwanath
- Bhagyada Belaku (1981)...Ramanath Rao
- Hosa Belaku (1982)
- Baadada Hoo (1982)
References edit
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema - Sampath (Kannada actor) - 349. ISBN 9781135943189. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018.
- ^ ""ಹಿರಿಯ ನಟ ಸಂಪತ್ ಮಗನ ಮನೆಗೆ ಭೇಟಿ-ಮಗನ ಜೊತೆ ಮಾತುಕತೆ"-Ep01-Kannada Actor Sampath LIFE-kalamadhyama-#param". Kalamadhyama Media Works. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Sampath". hungama.com. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018.
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