Raja Shankar or Rajashankar was an Indian actor in

Kannada cinema 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 ...

. His films include ''

Bhakta Kumbara ''Bhakta Kumbara'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language biographical film directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The film stars Rajkumar and Leelavathi. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making ...

'' (1974), ''

Sampathige Saval ''Sampathige Savaal'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao and produced by A. N. Murthy, based on the play ''Saahukaara'' written by B. P. Dhuttharagi. The film stars Dr. Rajkumar, Rajkumar, Vajramuni a ...

'' (1974) and '' Sri Srinivasa Kalyana'' (1974). He also co-produced the 1974 Kannada movie ''

Bangaarada Panjara ''Bangaarada Panjara'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed by debutant V. Somashekhar and co-produced by actor Raja Shankar. It starred Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role along with Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath, Pandari Bai and Loka ...

'' starring

Dr. Rajkumar Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraj (24 April 1929 – 12 April 2006), better known by his stage name Dr. Rajkumar, was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Kannada cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian ci ...

and the 1976 Kannada movie ''Vijaya Vani''.

Career

Shankar has appeared in more than 50 movies in Kannada.

Personal life

His family lives in

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. There is a park and playground named after him at 1st Cross,

. His youngest daughter, Chaya, contested the

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representing the political party of the actor

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Selected filmography

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Abba Aa Hudugi ''Abba Aa Hudugi'' () is a 1959 Indian Kannada-language film written, directed and produced by H. L. N. Sinha based on his own play of the same name. It stars Rajashankar in his debut role, Rajkumar in an extended cameo along with Narasimharaj ...

'' (1959) * ''

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'' (1961) * ''

Malli Maduve ''Malli Maduve'' is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by G. R. Nathan. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Rajashankar and K. S. Ashwath. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The film was a remake of Tamil film ''Velaikaa ...

'' (1963) * ''

Saaku Magalu ''Saaku Magalu'' () is a 1963 Kannada language romantic drama film directed and produced by B. R. Panthulu and starring Rajkumar and Sowcar Janaki. The film marked the entry of acclaimed actress Kalpana, who went on to become one of the most ...

'' (1963) * '' Kanyarathna'' (1963) * ''

Mangala Muhurta ''Mangala Muhurta'' (Kannada: ಮಂಗಳ ಮುಹೂರ್ತ) is a 1964 Indian Kannada film, directed by M. R. Vittal and produced by U. Subba Rao. The film stars R. N. Sudarshan, Harini, Raja Shankar and K. S. Ashwath in the lead roles. T ...

'' (1964) * '' Manassiddare Marga'' (1967) * '' Sri Purandara Dasaru'' (1967) * '' Manassiddare Marga'' (1967) * '' Broker Bheeshmachari'' (1969) * '' Vaagdaana'' (1970) * ''

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'' (1971) * ''

Kasturi Nivasa ''Kasturi Nivasa'' () is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language drama film written and directed by the director duo Dorai–Bhagavan based on a story, ''Kasturi Nivasam'' written by G. Balasubramanium. It was produced by K. C. N. Gowda under the banne ...

'' (1971) * ''

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'' (1971) * ''

'' (1974) * '' Hemareddi Mallamma'' (1974) * ''

Sampathige Savaal ''Sampathige Savaal'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao and produced by A. N. Murthy, based on the play ''Saahukaara'' written by B. P. Dhuttharagi. The film stars Dr. Rajkumar, Rajkumar, Vajramuni a ...

'' (1974) * '' Sri Srinivasa Kalyana'' (1974) * ''

Daari Tappida Maga ''Daari Tappida Maga'' () is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language film produced and directed by Peketi Sivaram. The film stars Rajkumar, Kalpana, Aarathi, Manjula and Jayamala with K. S. Ashwath, M. V. Rajamma and Vajramuni in supporting roles and ...

'' (1975) * '' Mayura'' (1975) * ''

'' (1975) * ''

Bahaddur Gandu ''Bahaddur Gandu'' () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao, starring Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Vajramuni. The movie saw a theatrical run of 19 weeks. The story was penned by the celebrate ...

'' (1976) * ''

Premada Kanike ''Premada Kanike'' () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language thriller film directed by V. Somashekhar and produced by Jayadevi. The film starred Rajkumar, Aarathi and Jayamala. The songs composed by Upendra Kumar were received extremely well and ...

'' (1976) * ''

Aarada Gaaya ''Aarada Gaaya'' is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language action film, written by M. D. Sundar and directed by V. Somashekhar. It was produced under the banner of Vijayashekar Movies. Shankar Nag, Gayatri, Sowcar Janaki and Kanchana appeared in pivo ...

'' (1980)

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RajaShankar on ''Chiloka''
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