Srinath

"For the cricket player see Javagal Srinath"

Srinath ( _kn. ಶ್ರೀನಾಥ್), real name Narayana Swamy ( _kn. ನಾರಾಯಣ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ), is a Kannada cinema actor and the vice-president of Kannada TV Channel Udaya TV.He is also popularly known for his anchoring in the Game Show, "Adarsha Dampatigalu" (Kannada: ಆದರ್ಶ ದಂಪತಿಗಳು), meant for married couples competing on which pair is the ideal.Srinath is generally called with the nick-name "Pranaya Raja" [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/19961.html Pranayaraja Srinath to direct movies] - IndiaGlitz.com Report. Retrieved on 22 April, 2007] (means, "King of Romance") because of his success in various movies involving the love stories.

Early life

Narayana Swamy, the original name of Srinath, was introduced to Kannada film industry by renowned director Puttanna Kanagal.Fact|date=May 2008In the initial days, he acted in amateur dramas and practiced cinematography in "Occupational Institute" in Bangalore. He entered the filmdom through a small role in the Kannada movie "Lagna Pathrike". [http://www.chitraranga.com/en/profiles/srinath.asp Srinath's Profile at Chitranga.com] Retrieved on April 22, 2007] After that, he got a chance to play the main role in a film directed by S K A Chari by name "Madhura Milana" and it was during this time, his name was changed to "Srinath".

Film life

Srinath, starting from his second film Anireekshita directed by Nagesh Baba, was recognised as an actor with potential and became a popular hero. He has acted in over 200 films.Fact|date=May 2008 His major films include "Besuge" (ಬೆಸುಗೆ), "Manasa Sarovara" (ಮಾನಸ ಸರೋವರ), "Shubha Mangala" (ಶುಭ ಮಂಗಳ) and "Bangarada Manushya" (ಬಂಗಾರದ ಮನುಷ್ಯ). In 1980, he got the Best Actor Filmfare Award for the film "Besuge". Srinath also won State Award as Best Actor for the film "Sri Raghavendra Vaibhava".Srinath was also preparing to direct a Kannada movie.

Political life

Srinath was nominated by Bharatiya Janata Party as member of legislative council from the artiste fraternity for a period of six years. He took the oath in the presence of legislative council chairman V.R. Sudarshan. Along with Srinath, the others who took oath were Y.S.V.Datta and Thippanna. [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/22683.html Srinath is nominated as MLC by BJP] - A report in IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved on 22 April, 2007 ]

Udaya TV

At present, Srinath is the Vice President for Udaya TV Kannada Channel. He also hosts a Game Show by name "Adarsha Dampatigalu" (Kannada: ಆದರ್ಶ ದಂಪತಿಗಳು), meaning "The ideal couple". However, he still continues to act in films and TV serials.He is also acting in the television serial "Jagala Gantiyaru"(Kannada: ಜಗಳ ಗಂಟಿಯರು) directed by the film director Phani Ramachandra.

Awards and Honours

In year 2003, Srinath was honoured with the Kalaratna ("Pearl of Art") award by Adarsha Suguma Sangeeta Academy Trust, in Bangalore. [http://www.hindu.com/2003/09/08/stories/2003090804650400.htm Nisar Ahmed, film actor Srinath honoured by Adarsha Sugama Sangeeta Academy Trust] - The Hindu News Report, Retrieved on April 22, 2007] The award was honoured by S.M. Shankar, the brother of S.M. Krishna, the then Chief Minister of Karnataka.In the same year, Srinath was honoured with the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award given by the Government of Karnataka. [http://www.hinduonnet.com/2003/10/31/stories/2003103101770600.htm Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards - 2003] - A report by The Hindu, Retrieved on April 22, 2007]

Personal life

Srinath is the younger brother of renown Kannada theatre artist as well as film actor and writer C. R. Simha.Srinath is married to Geetha Srinath, Kannada film actress and television artist. The couple have two children, a son and a daughter. His son Rohit has acted in several Kannada movies as a child artist.At present, the family is in Bangalore.In the year 2001, Srinath's house was robbed on the day of his daughter's marriage. It was reported that, approximately 30 lakh (3 million) rupees worth of property was lost in this robbery.

Contribution to society

Srinath has set up a charitable trust called "Deeya Art Foundation", to provide a helping-hand to the poor and needy who are affected by diseases like cancer, HIV and heart-related ailments. Inauguration of the Deeya Art Foundation is mentioned in the Times of India, Bangalore Edition, newspaper dated 2007-04-24, page 2, article title: Musical start to Srinath's foundation] Among the objectives of the foundation are:
* Organising entertainment programs exclusively for cancer-affected patients
* Free health check-up camps
* Fund-raising camps for the physically handicapped
* Service activities at old-age homes
* Blood donation camps
* Free supply of medicines and nutritional food

Films

Some of the Srinath's hit movies include:
* "paavana ganga"
* "Shubha Mangala"
* "Eradu Rekhegalu"
* "Garuda Rekhe"
* "Maanasa Sarovara"
* "Dharmasere"
* "vasanta lakshmi
* "halli haida"
* "besuge"
* "kilaadi jodi"
* "hudugaatada hudugi"
* "point parimala"
* "pattanakke banda patniyaru"
* "shikaari"
* "baduku bangaaravaayitu"
* "ninagaagi naanu"

References

External links

* [http://www.chitraranga.com/en/profiles/srinath.asp Srinath's Profile on Chitraranga.com]