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

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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

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, Karnataka on 15 February 1934. His father K. Hirannaiah too was an Indian actor, director, and writer in the

and a

artist in the

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. His mother was Sharadamma. After finishing

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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

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'', ''Kanya Dahana'', ''Sanyasi Samsara'', ''Chamachavathara'', ''Haasyadalli Ulta Palta'', ''Kapi Mushti'', ''Nadubidi Narayana'', ''Bhrashtachaara'', ''Anaachaara'', with ''Lanchavathara'' playing more than 11

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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

, Karnataka.

Death

Hirannaiah died on 2 May 2019 at a hospital in

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of complications from

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, aged 85.

Awards won

Rajyotsava Prashasti The Rajyotsava Prashasti or Rajyotsava Awards, the second highest civilian honor of the Karnataka state of India are conferred annually by the Karnataka Government on the occasion of the establishment of the state on 1 November celebrated as t ...

* Gubbi Veeranna Award (1988) *

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (IPA: Saṅgīta Nāṭaka Akādamī Puraskāra), also known as the Akademi Puraskar, is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi Sangeet Natak Akademi (The National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama in Englis ...

* Sandesha Arts Award (2009) * 18th Anakru Nirman Swarna Award (2013) * Maha Advaithi Award (2017) * Alva's Nudisiri Award (2005)

Selected filmography

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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) # ''

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'' (2008) # '' Hudgeeru Saar Hudgeeru'' (2005) # ''

Operation Antha ''Operation Antha'' is a 1995 Indian Kannada-language political action thriller film written and directed by Upendra, starring Ambareesh in the lead role, and is a direct sequel to the 1981 film '' Antha'', which also starred Ambareesh. Ambarees ...

'' (1995) Kalyanothsava

References

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