Hirannaiah or Hirannayya known by his stage name Master Hirannaiah (15 February 1934 – 2 May 2019) was an Indian actor in the
Kannada film industry
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film '' Sati Sulochana'' directe ...
and a
theatre
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artist in Karnataka, India. Some of the notable films of Master Hirannaiah as an actor include
''...Re'' (2016), ''
Care of Footpath 2'' (2015), ''
No. 73, Shanthi Nivasa'' (2007).
Early life
Hirannaiah was born in
Mysore
Mysore (), officially Mysuru (), is a city in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, India. Mysore city is geographically located between 12° 18′ 26″ north latitude and 76° 38′ 59″ east longitude. It is located at an altitude of ...
, Karnataka on 15 February 1934. His father K. Hirannaiah too was an Indian actor, director, and writer in the
Kannada film industry
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film '' Sati Sulochana'' directe ...
and a
theatre
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artist in the
state
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. His mother was Sharadamma. After finishing
primary education
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in Banumayya Middle school, Hirannaiah completed
intermediate in Sharada Vilas, Mysore, Karnataka. In his childhood days, he distributed newspaper ''Sadhvi'' to
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his education, while actively participating in drama and theatre plays.
After his father's death, Hirannaiah took over the management of the K.Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali, which was founded by his late father. Later he became actor, director and administrator of the theatre company.
Career
Master Hirannaiah was part of more than 30 movies in Kannada. His notable drama plays include ''Lanchavathara'', ''Double
Thaali
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'', ''Kanya Dahana'', ''Sanyasi Samsara'', ''Chamachavathara'', ''Haasyadalli Ulta Palta'', ''Kapi Mushti'', ''Nadubidi Narayana'', ''Bhrashtachaara'', ''Anaachaara'', with ''Lanchavathara'' playing more than 11
thousand
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times, over a span of 45 years, performing in countries like United States, Australia, Singapore, and England.
Hirannaiah Award
Master Hirannaiah established the ''Hirannaiah Award'', in memory of his father who was known popularly as "''cultural comedian''" or "''cultured comedian''". ''Hirannaiah Awards'' are presented on behalf of Karnataka Nataka Academy, to theatre artists ''(native name: Rangamukhagalu)'' for their notable drama works. First award ceremony was held on 17 April 2010, at the
Jaganmohan Palace auditorium in
Mysore
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, Karnataka.
Death
Hirannaiah died on 2 May 2019 at a hospital in
Bengaluru
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,
Karnataka
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of complications from
liver disease
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, aged 85.
Awards won
*
Rajyotsava Prashasti
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*
Gubbi Veeranna Award (1988)
*
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
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* Sandesha Arts Award (2009)
* 18th
Anakru Nirman Swarna Award (2013)
* Maha Advaithi Award (2017)
* Alva's Nudisiri Award (2005)
Selected filmography
# ''
Yaksha
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'' (2010)
# ''Niranthara'' (2010)
# ''
Ee Sambhashane
''Ee Sambhashane'' is a 2009 Indian Kannada romance film written and directed by M. Rajashekar. The film was produced by Major Srinivasa Poojar and Jyothi Basavarajand. It features Sandesh and Hariprriya in the lead roles. The supporting cast ...
'' (2009)
# ''
Lancha Samrajya'' (2007)
# ''
Bombugalu Saar Bombugalu'' (2007)
# ''
Gaja
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Symbolism
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'' (2008)
# ''
Hudgeeru Saar Hudgeeru'' (2005)
# ''
Operation Antha
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'' (1995)
Kalyanothsava
See also
*
List of people from Karnataka
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Cinema of Karnataka
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed ...
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List of Indian film actors
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* List of Indian male film actors
* List of Indian film ac ...
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1934 births
Male actors in Kannada cinema
Indian male film actors
Male actors from Karnataka
20th-century Indian male actors
21st-century Indian male actors
Male actors in Kannada theatre
2019 deaths
Deaths from liver disease
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