Lambu Nagesh (died September 1, 2017) was a Kannada actor who appeared in many films, television shows, and plays.

Career

Lambu Nagesh started his career in the arts as an actor in plays, working with

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. After that, he started acting in

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, which is when he started to gain popularity. Nagesh acted in his first

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, ''Prithviraj'', in 1992. From then to his death, he acted in many films and TV series, mostly playing supporting roles and

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characters. Many of the films and TV shows he acted in were very well known throughout the country.

Filmography

Lambu Nagesh acted in around 100 films. They include:

Death

In late October 2017, Nagesh developed a liver disorder, and was taken to the MS Ramaiah Hospital for treatment. Five days later, on September 1, he died. Nagesh's family allowed his fans to pay tribute to him after his death.

References

Year of birth missing 2017 deaths Male actors in Kannada cinema Male actors in Kannada television Indian male film actors Indian male television actors Indian male stage actors {{India-actor-stub