Narasimha Murthy, known by his stage name Master Hirannaiah (15 February 1934 – 2 May 2019), was an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada theatre and Kannada cinema. His films include ...Re (2016), Care of Footpath 2 (2015), No 73, Shanthi Nivasa (2007).
Early life Hirannaiah was born in Mysore on 15 February 1934. His father K. Hirannaiah too was an Indian actor, director, and writer in the Kannada film industry and a theatre artist in the state. His mother was Sharadamma. After finishing primary education in Banumayya Middle school, Hirannaiah completed intermediate in Sharada Vilas, Mysore, Karnataka. In his childhood days, he distributed newspaper Sadhvi to fund his education, while actively participating in drama and theatre plays.
After his father's death, Hirannaiah took over the management of the K.Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali, which was founded by his late father. Later he became actor, director and administrator of the theatre company.
Career Master Hirannaiah was part of more than 30 movies in Kannada. His notable drama plays include Makmal Topi, Law Athava Lau Lau, Lanchavathara, Double Thaali, Kanya Dahana, Sanyasi Samsara, Chamachavathara, Haasyadalli Ulta Palta, Kapi Mushti, Nadubidi Narayana, Bhrashtachaara, Anaachaara, with Lanchavathara playing more than 11 thousand times, over a span of 45 years, performing in countries like United States, Australia, Singapore, and England.
Hirannaiah Award Master Hirannaiah established the Hirannaiah Award, in memory of his father who was known popularly as "cultural comedian" or "cultured comedian". Hirannaiah Awards are presented on behalf of Karnataka Nataka Academy, to theatre artists (native name: Rangamukhagalu) for their notable drama works. First award ceremony was held on 17 April 2010, at the Jaganmohan Palace auditorium in Mysore, Karnataka.
Death Hirannaiah died on 2 May 2019 at a hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka of complications from liver disease, aged 85.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1955 Modala Thedi 1956 Daiva Sankalpa Muttaide Bhagya 1957 Chintamani 1978 Devadasi Double role; dialogue writer Madhura Sangama Cameo appearancee 1983 Ananda Sagara 1984 Runa Mukthalu 1985 Devara Mane 1987 Sampradaya Actor, director, story writer, screenplay writer, dialogue writer and lyricist Hosa Madam 1992 Harakeya Kuri Shakthi Yukthi Wrote lyrics for songs "Nalle Ninna Mudige" and "Sundari Neenu" 1995 Operation Antha Hirannaiah Kalyanothsava 1998 Chor Guru Chandal Shishya Wrote lyrics for song 2001 Mussanje Shivaramu 2002 Marma 2004 The City 2005 Hudgeer Saar Hudgeeru 2006 Savira Mettilu 2007 Gaja Gaja's grandfather Bombugalu Saar Bombugalu No 73, Shanthi Nivasa Kailasanathayya Also playback singer for song "Adaddella Olledaytu" Lancha Samrajya Dattatreya 2009 Ee Sambhashane 2010 Niranthara Yaksha Yaksha's grandfather 2012 Sankranthi 2015 Care of Footpath 2 2016 ...Re
Awards won Rajyotsava Prashasti Gubbi Veeranna Award (1988) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Sandesha Arts Award (2009) 18th Anakru Nirman Swarna Award (2013) Maha Advaithi Award (2017) Alva's Nudisiri Award (2005)
See also
List of people from Karnataka Cinema of Karnataka List of Indian film actors Cinema of India
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