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M.P. Shankar

Actor, Producer, and Director

Malavalli, Kingdom of Mysore, British India (now Karnataka

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Date of Birth:

August 19, 1935

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M.P. Shankar was a prominent Indian actor, producer, and director predominantly working in Kannada cinema. Known for his powerful and distinctive portrayal of antagonist roles, he became one of the most recognizable villains of his era. Beginning his career in 1962 with 'Ratnamanjari', he went on to act in over 200 films, leaving an indelible mark with performances in classics like 'Naagarahaavu', 'Gandhada Gudi', 'Boothayyana Maga Ayyu', and 'Antha' (which he also directed and produced). Beyond acting, Shankar was a successful producer under his banner Bharani Chithra and also ventured into direction. He was recognized with the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and Best Story Writer, and the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award. His multifaceted contribution extended to wildlife conservation, establishing his own wildlife park.

Personal Attributes

Skin Tone Wheatish

Hair Curly

Body Slim

Reward & Recognition

KS

Karnataka State Film Award

Received on January 1983

KR

Karnataka Rajyotsava Award

Received on January 1989

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Professional

Portfolio

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RA

Ratnamanjari

demo_project - upcoming

Debut

upcoming

ND

Nanda Deepa

demo_project - upcoming

Bhairava

upcoming

VA

Valmiki

demo_project - upcoming

Dacoit

upcoming

VK

Veera Kesari

demo_project - upcoming

Villain

upcoming

KA

Kanyarathna

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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CH

Chandrahasa

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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GB

Ganda Bedaru

demo_project - upcoming

Actor, Director, Producer

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NA

Naagarahaavu

demo_project - upcoming

Veeraiah

upcoming

GG

Gandhada Gudi

demo_project - upcoming

Veerabhadra

upcoming

BK

Bhakta Kumbara

demo_project - upcoming

Lord Vishnu

upcoming

BM

Boothayyana Maga Ayyu

demo_project - upcoming

Gowda

upcoming

BP

Bangarada Panjara

demo_project - upcoming

Nagappa

upcoming

MA

Mayura

demo_project - upcoming

General Mahadeva

upcoming

DT

Daari Thappida Maga

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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TR

Trimurthi

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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RN

Raja Nanna Raja

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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BG

Bahaddur Gandu

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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BA

Babruvahana

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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SG

Shankar Guru

demo_project - upcoming

Shankar (Villain)

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AR

Auto Raja

demo_project - upcoming

Shankar

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VG

Vasantha Geetha

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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AN

Antha

demo_project - upcoming

Shankar / Susheela's brother (also Director/Producer)

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HO

Hosabelaku

demo_project - upcoming

Shankar

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CH

Chakravyuha

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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SG

Simha Garjane

demo_project - upcoming

Shankar

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HH

Huli Hejje

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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OM

Ondu Muttina Kathe

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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OA

Operation Antha

demo_project - upcoming

Producer

upcoming

SA

Sangliyana

demo_project - upcoming

Commissioner

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CS

CBI Shankar

demo_project - upcoming

Ramamurthy

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PL

Police Lockup

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

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KA

Karshana

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

RA

Ratnamanjari

demo_project - upcoming

Debut

upcoming

ND

Nanda Deepa

demo_project - upcoming

Bhairava

upcoming

VA

Valmiki

demo_project - upcoming

Dacoit

upcoming

VK

Veera Kesari

demo_project - upcoming

Villain

upcoming

KA

Kanyarathna

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

CH

Chandrahasa

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

GB

Ganda Bedaru

demo_project - upcoming

Actor, Director, Producer

upcoming

NA

Naagarahaavu

demo_project - upcoming

Veeraiah

upcoming

GG

Gandhada Gudi

demo_project - upcoming

Veerabhadra

upcoming

BK

Bhakta Kumbara

demo_project - upcoming

Lord Vishnu

upcoming

BM

Boothayyana Maga Ayyu

demo_project - upcoming

Gowda

upcoming

BP

Bangarada Panjara

demo_project - upcoming

Nagappa

upcoming

MA

Mayura

demo_project - upcoming

General Mahadeva

upcoming

DT

Daari Thappida Maga

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

TR

Trimurthi

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

RN

Raja Nanna Raja

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

BG

Bahaddur Gandu

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

BA

Babruvahana

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

SG

Shankar Guru

demo_project - upcoming

Shankar (Villain)

upcoming

AR

Auto Raja

demo_project - upcoming

Shankar

upcoming

VG

Vasantha Geetha

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

AN

Antha

demo_project - upcoming

Shankar / Susheela's brother (also Director/Producer)

upcoming

HO

Hosabelaku

demo_project - upcoming

Shankar

upcoming

CH

Chakravyuha

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

SG

Simha Garjane

demo_project - upcoming

Shankar

upcoming

HH

Huli Hejje

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

OM

Ondu Muttina Kathe

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

OA

Operation Antha

demo_project - upcoming

Producer

upcoming

SA

Sangliyana

demo_project - upcoming

Commissioner

upcoming

CS

CBI Shankar

demo_project - upcoming

Ramamurthy

upcoming

PL

Police Lockup

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

upcoming

KA

Karshana

demo_project - upcoming

Unknown

Skills

    Iconic Villain Roles

  • IV

    Technical

    • Versatile Acting

  • VA

    Technical

    • Producer Of Landmark Films Like 'Antha' And 'Ganda Bedaru'

  • PO

    Technical

    • Contribution To Wildlife Conservation

  • CT

    Technical

    Iconic Villain Roles

  • IV

    Technical

    • Versatile Acting

  • VA

    Technical

    • Producer Of Landmark Films Like 'Antha' And 'Ganda Bedaru'

  • PO

    Technical

    • Contribution To Wildlife Conservation

  • CT

    Technical