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Honnappa Bhagavathar
Indian actor, singer and composer (1915–1992)
Honnappa Bhagavathar | |
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Bhagvathar in 1948 | |
| Born | (1915-01-14)14 January 1915 Chowdasandra, Nelamangala, Bangalore, British India |
| Died | 2 October 1992(1992-10-02) (aged 77) Karnataka, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, producer, musician, stage artist |
| Years active | 1935–1992 |
| Children | 7 |
Chowdasandra Honnappa Bhagavathar (14 January 1915 – 2 October 1992; Kannada: ಹೊನ್ನಪ್ಪ ಭಾಗವತರು) was an Indian theatre and film actor, producer, musician and singer.[1] He was best known as a singer and as one of the pioneers of Kannada cinema.
Honnappa bhagavathar biography samples
He was also active in Tamil cinema. Bhagvathar is known for bringing actress Saroja Devi into the industry. His son Bharath was also an actor who worked in Kannada films and serials.
Early life
He was born in 1915 at Chowdasandra, Nelamangala to Chikkalingappa and Kallamma.
He weaved for a living. At age 5 he lost his father and g