Shankar Nagarakatte was on November 9, 1954, was an Indian actor, screenwriter, director and producer known for his work in film and television Kannada. Shankar Nag directed and performed in the TV series, Malgudi Days, inspired by the news of the famous novelist R. K. Narayan.
Shankar Nag received the first prize for Best Actor IFFI (Male): “Silver Peacock Award” at the 7th International Film Festival of India for his work in the film Ondanondu Kaladalli. On June 22, 1897, he co-wrote an award-winning Indian film in Marath. He is the younger brother of actor Anant Nag.
Shankar Nagarkatte was born in Udupi (formerly part of Dakshina Kannada, Now Udupi District). His parents were Anandi and Sadanand Nagarkatte. Born into a family speaking Konkani, his family moved to Shirali, a village near Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka State. He had an older sister, Shyamala, and an older brother, actor Anant Nag. After completing his studies, Shankar moved to Mumbai. In Mumbai, he was attracted by the Marathi theater and immersed himself in theatrical activities. He met his future wife, Arundhathi, during a theater rehearsal.
Nag died in a car accident in the village of Anagodu, on the outskirts of the city of Davanagere, on September 30, 1990, during the filming of his film Jokumaraswamy. His latest film as an actor, Sundarakanda, came out a few days after his death. For Sundarakanda, Nag’s voice was doubled by Murali. Nigooda Rahasya, one of his latest films, also had his brother, Anant Nag, who completed the dubbing for Shankar.
Shankar Nag Biodata and Biography | |
Name | Shankar Nagarakatte |
Nick-name | Shankar Nag |
Sex | Male |
Date Of Birth | 9 November, 1954 |
Age | 35 Years (as in 1990) |
Date Of Death | 30 September 1990 |
Place of Death | Anagod, Davanagere, Karnataka, India |
Profession / Occupation | Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter (Kannada, Marathi, Hindi) |
Mother Tongue | Konkani |
Religion | Hindu |
Nation | Indian |
Caste | Not Known |
ZodiacSign | Scorpio |
Height / Weight | 5′ 6” / 74kg |
| First Movie | Sarvasakshi (1978, Marathi) |
| First Debut Movie | Sarvasakshi (1978, Marathi) |
| Money Factor | Not Known |
Shankar Nag Family and Relatives | |
Father | Sadananda Nagarakatte |
Mother | Anandi |
Brothers | Anant Nag (Actor) |
| Sisters | None |
Marital Status | Married (m. 1980) |
| Wife | Arundathi Rao |
| Daughters | Kavya |
| Sons | Not Known |
| Girlfriends/ Affairs | Not Known |
Shankar Nag Height, Weight and Body Measurements | |
Height in Centimeters | 168 cm |
Height in Meters | 1.68 m |
Height in Feet Inches | 5′ 6” |
Weight | 74kg |
Body Measurement | 42-32-15 |
Chest Size | 42 inches |
Waist Size | 32 inches |
Biceps Size | 15 inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Shankar Nag Favorites | |
Favorite Colour | Not Known |
Favorite Actor | Not Known |
Favorite Actress | Not Known |
| Favorite Food | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Not Known |
| Favorite Director | Not Known |
| Favorite Movies | Not Known |
| Favorite Book | Not Known |
| Favorite Destination | Not Known |
Shankar NagEducation School and Colleges | |
Education Qualification | Not Known |
School | Not Known |
College / University | Not Known |
Others | Not Known |
Shankar Nag Residence and Contact Address | |
Birth Place | Udupi, Karnataka, India |
Home Town | Davanagere, Karnataka, India |
Present Residence | Davanagere, Karnataka, India |
House Address | Davanagere, Karnataka, India |
Phone No / Mobile No | Not Known |
Email ID | Not Known |
Website | Not Known |
Shankar NagAwards, Honours, Achievements | |
Civilian Awards | Not Known |
National Honours | Not Known |
National Film Awards | Not Known |
Controversies | Not Known |
Shankar NagSocial Media | |
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| Wikipedia | Shankar_Nag |
