Shankar Nag biography
Shankar Nag was an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer, born on 9 November 1954 in Honnavar, who died on 30 September 1990.
Shankar Nag's screen career began in 1978 with Sarvasakshi, playing Sujatha's husband.
Shankar Nag appeared in 98 films and 1 television or streaming title across Kannada cinema and Marathi cinema between 1978 and 1992.
Honours include National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues and Filmfare Awards South.
- Also known as
- Shankar Naag, Shankar Nagarakatte
- Born
- 9 November 1954
- Died
- 30 September 1990 (aged 35)
- Birthplace
- Honnavar
- Work
- Actor, Film director, Television actor, Screenwriter, Film actor
- Film industries
- Kannada cinema, Marathi cinema
- Years active
- 1977 to 1990
- Awards
- National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
- Filmfare Awards South
Shankar Nag filmography
98 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Prana Snehitha | Ram | Posthumous release | |
| 1991 | Sundarakanda | Inspector Shetty | Posthumous release | |
| 1991 | Punda Prachanda | Purushotham | Posthumous release | |
| 1991 | Nakkala Rajakumari | Sorcerer | Posthumous release | |
| 1991 | Nagini | Shankar | Posthumous release | |
| 1990 | S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 | S. P. Sangliyana | ||
| 1990 | Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru | Inspector Chandrashekhar | ||
| 1990 | Nigooda Rahasya | Mohan | Posthumous release | |
| 1990 | Hosa Jeevana | Seetharam | ||
| 1990 | Aavesha | Shivappa | ||
| 1990 | Aata Bombata | Raja | ||
| 1990 | Thrinethra | SP Sangliyana | Cameo | |
| 1990 | Maheshwara | Maheshwara/ Paramesh | ||
| 1990 | Halliya Surasuraru | Shankar | ||
| 1990 | Bhale Chathura | Shekhar | ||
| 1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | Sathya/Shankar | ||
| 1989 | Tarka | Akshay/Harish | ||
| 1989 | Rajasimha | Raja | ||
| 1989 | Narasimha | Sridhar/Narasimha | ||
| 1989 | Mahayuddha | |||
| 1989 | Jayabheri | Mohan | ||
| 1989 | Idu Saadhya | Theatre director | ||
| 1989 | Anthintha Gandu Nanalla | Ajay | ||
| 1988 | Sangliyana | Ram/Inspector Sangliyana | Playback singer for "Raja Nanna Raja" | |
| 1988 | Shakthi | Ramu |
Show all 98 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Mithileya Seetheyaru | Inspector Sharif | Cameo | |
| 1988 | Dharmathma | |||
| 1987 | Huli Hebbuli | Inspector Ajay | ||
| 1987 | Ee Bandha Anubandha | Vijay | ||
| 1987 | Thayi | Ravi | ||
| 1987 | Ondu Muttina Kathe | |||
| 1987 | Lorry Driver | Shankar | ||
| 1987 | Digvijaya | DCP Chandrashekhar | ||
| 1987 | Anthima Ghatta | Anil | ||
| 1986 | Thayiye Nanna Devaru | Shekhar | ||
| 1986 | Samsarada Guttu | Ramsagar | ||
| 1986 | Rasthe Raja | Raja | ||
| 1986 | Na Ninna Preetisuve | Special appearance | ||
| 1986 | Agni Parikshe | Raja | ||
| 1985 | Vajra Mushti | Ajay | ||
| 1985 | Thayi Kanasu | Murthy | ||
| 1985 | Parameshi Prema Prasanga | |||
| 1985 | Manava Danava | H. Mahesh/Tiger | Double role | |
| 1985 | Kiladi Aliya | Kumar | ||
| 1985 | Kari Naga | |||
| 1984 | Accident | |||
| 1984 | Shapatha | Ranga | ||
| 1984 | Kalinga Sarpa | Kalinga | ||
| 1984 | Indina Bharatha | Arjun | ||
| 1984 | Ganda Berunda | Kannada | ||
| 1984 | Apoorva Sangama | Harish/Suresh | ||
| 1984 | Utsav | Sajjal | Hindi film | |
| 1984 | Thaliya Bhagya | Raja | ||
| 1984 | Raktha Thilaka | Gopi | Playback singer for "Enaguvudu" | |
| 1984 | Pavithra Prema | Chandrashekhar | ||
| 1984 | Nagabekamma Nagabeku | Ramu | ||
| 1984 | Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba | |||
| 1984 | Gandu Bherunda | Nayar | ||
| 1984 | Benki Birugali | Shankar | ||
| 1984 | Bedaru Bombe | |||
| 1984 | Asha Kirana | Kiran | ||
| 1983 | Nyaya Gedditu | Anand | ||
| 1983 | Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige | |||
| 1983 | Swargadalli Maduve | Cameo | ||
| 1983 | Lalach | Hindi film | ||
| 1983 | Keralida Hennu | Suresh Kumar | ||
| 1983 | Hosa Theerpu | |||
| 1983 | Gedda Maga | Arun/Alex /John | Triple role | |
| 1983 | Chandi Chamundi | Shankar | ||
| 1983 | Aakrosha | Vijay | ||
| 1982 | Nyaya Ellide | Vijay | ||
| 1982 | Karmika Kallanalla | Sudhakar | ||
| 1982 | Dharma Daari Tappithu | Krishna | Cameo | |
| 1982 | Benki Chendu | Kodanda | ||
| 1982 | Archana | Raja | Special appearance | |
| 1981 | Muniyana Madari | Muniya | ||
| 1981 | Geetha | |||
| 1981 | Thayiya Madilalli | Ravi | Special appearance | |
| 1981 | Kula Puthra | Mahesh | ||
| 1981 | Jeevakke Jeeva | Jaggu "Raja" | ||
| 1981 | Hanabalavo Janabalavo | |||
| 1981 | Devara Aata | Anand | ||
| 1981 | Bhaari Bharjari Bete | Tyaga | ||
| 1980 | Rusthum Jodi | Shekhar | ||
| 1980 | Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu | Vijay | ||
| 1980 | Moogana Sedu | Nagaraju/Ashok Raj | ||
| 1980 | Haddina Kannu | Vikram | ||
| 1980 | Auto Raja | Raja | ||
| 1980 | Aarada Gaaya | Mohan | ||
| 1980 | Minchina Ota | |||
| 1980 | Janma Janmada Anubandha | |||
| 1979 | Seetharamu | Ramu | ||
| 1979 | Madhu Chandra | Madhu | ||
| 1979 | Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu | Ravi | ||
| 1979 | I Love You | Ramesh | ||
| 1979 | 22 June 1897 | Marathi film | ||
| 1978 | Ondanondu Kaladalli | Gandugali | Silver Peacock for the Best Actor Award (Male) | |
| 1978 | Sarvasakshi | Sujatha's husband | Marathi film |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Malgudi Days | Venkatesh | Hindi English | Also director |