Master Prabhakar, (born Prabhakar vaishyan) is an Indian actor, who primarily worked in

Tamil cinema Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywo ...

, and few

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s and acted in about 60 programmes for Doordarshan, between 1977 and 1987 and as a technician he has worked for few

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films. He made his acting debut with the Tamil film ''Devalayam'' directed by G. R. Nathan, and he starred in 150 feature films.

Personal life

Prabhakar was born in Madurai; a city in Tamil Nadu, India. His mother tongue is Saurashtra. His father and mother were originally from Madurai. His father managed several businesses such as photo studio and printing press. His mother, was a housewife taking care of his sister Sumathi and his other six brothers and three sisters. Prabakhar was the first one in the family to enter the film industry. In 1966, Prabahakar along with Sumathi moved in with his Aunt to pursue his dreams.

Selected filmography

;Actor *1993 Karulina Koogu *1987 Premaloka (Guest Appearance) *1985 Thayi Mamathe *1983 Jasoos 999 *1982 Angoor *1982 Sahasa Simha *1982 Shriman Shrimati *1982 Pralaya Rudrudu *1978 Ghar *1978 Purana Purush *1977 Adi Manav *1977 Susheela *1976 Fakira *1973 Anamika *1973 Baal Mahabharat (as Master Prabhakar) *1972 Bala Bharatam (as Master Prabhakar) *1970 ''

Thirumalai Thenkumari ''Thirumalai Thenkumari'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language road film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Inspired by the 1969 film '' If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium'', it features an ensemble cast consisting of Sivakumar, Kumari P ...

'' as Ramani *1970 Balaraju Katha (as Master Prabhakar) *1970 Anadhai Anandhan *1970 Maanavan *1969 Iru Koduagal *1969 Vaa Raja Vaa (as Master Prabhakar) *1968 Mujrim Kaun? *1968 Anbu Vazhi *1968 Thamarai Nenjam *1967 Engaluckum Kalam Varum *1967 Bama Vijayam *1966 ''

Marakka Mudiyumaa? ''Marakka Mudiyuma?'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced and directed by Murasoli Maran, and written by his uncle M. Karunanidhi. A remake of the Telugu film '' Santhanam'' (1955), it stars S. S. Rajendran, Devika, R. Muthur ...

'' *1966

Sadhu Mirandal ''Sadhu Mirandal'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by the duo Thirumalai–Mahalingam. It was produced by A. Bhimsingh, who also wrote the screenplay based on a real incident about a man being murdered for mone ...

;As technician *2002 Awara Paagal Deewana (lighting technician) *1998 Badmaash (spot boy) *1994 Prem Yog (lighting technician) *1992 Khiladi (lighting technician) *1989 Parinda (electrician: N.C. Cine) *1984 Lorie (light boy) *1983 Love in Goa (assistant camera) *1978 Karmayogi (assistant camera) *1972 Bombay to Goa (camera operator) *1971 Man Mandir (assistant camera) *1970 Johny Mera Naam (assistant camera) *1968

Mera Naam Joker ''Mera Naam Joker'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi romance drama film, directed, edited and produced by Raj Kapoor under his banner R. K. Films, and written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. The film stars Raj Kapoor as the eponymous character, with his son ...

(assistant camera) *1967

Jewel Thief ''Jewel Thief'' is a 1967 Indian Hindi-language spy thriller heist film directed by Vijay Anand. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Dev Anand, Vyjayantimala and features four bond girl-like actresses portrayed by Tanuja, Helen, Faryal and Anju Mahen ...

(assistant operative cameraman) *1965

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(assistant camera)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Prabhakar, Master 1957 births Living people Indian male child actors Male actors from Madurai Tamil male actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Indian male film actors Tamil film cinematographers 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors