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Shankar Rao (actor)

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Shankar Rao
Born
Died (aged 84)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1972–2021

Shankar Rao (1936/7 – 18 October 2021) was an Indian film and television actor who was known for his comic roles.[1]

Life and career

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Shankar began his acting career in theatre in Bengaluru. He founded his own theatre group known as Kalakshetra. He made his film debut with the movie ‘Yaara Sakshi’ (1972).[2]

Selected filmography

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Films

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Television

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  • Mayamruga (1998)
  • Silli Lalli (2003–2007)
  • Papa Pandu (2018–2020) - Boss Balaraju

References

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  1. ^ "Veteran actor Shankar Rao passes away". The Times of India. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Kannada actor Shankar Rao passes away". The Indian Express. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2022..
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