Shani Mahadevappa

Shani Mahadevappa

1933-03-19 – 2021-01-03 (age 87) Mandya, Karnataka, India

Biography

Shivaprakash, known by his screen name Shani Mahadevappa (19 March 1933 – 3 January 2021), was an Indian actor who worked in Kannada cinema.

Having made his acting debut on stage in the 1950s, he became popular for his portrayal of deity Shani in Shanishwara Mahatme. His film career began with Sri Dharmasthala Mahathme (1962) and was known for his portrayal of supporting characters, notably the poet Dindima in Kaviratna Kalidasa (1983). He appeared in over 400 films.

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Known For

Aathma Bandhana
Bengaluru Mail
Modada Mareyalli
Bidugade
Bidugade

1973

as Thammayya

Jeevana Jyothi
Badavara Bandhu
Sampatthige Savaal
Akasmika
Akasmika

1993

as Vaikuntaiah

Point Parimala
Babruvahana
Babruvahana

1977

as Hamsa Dhwaja

Bahaddur Gandu
Chalisuva Modagalu
Girikanye
Doorada Betta
Bangarada Panjara
Sanaadi Appanna
Olavu Geluvu
Olavu Geluvu

1977

as Purushottam

Thaayige Thakka Maga
Thaayige Thakka Maga

1978

as Servant in Kumar's House