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The Pioneer, Shankar Nag: The Maverick Genius of Kannada Cinema. Shankar Nag's Impact on Kannada Film & TV Direction. Remembering the Legendary Kannada Actor Shankar Nag on His 71st Birth Anniversary. Shankar Nagarakatte (9 November 1954 – 30 September 1990) was an extraordinary Indian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, predominantly known for his pioneering work in Kannada-language films and television. In a career spanning just over a decade, Nag became a vibrant cultural icon of Karnataka, fondly remembered for his distinctive style, entrepreneurial spirit, and vision that extended far beyond the silver screen. Pictures of Legendary Kannada Actor Shankar Nag Shankar Nag Shankar Nag with His Brother Anant Nag Great actors and brothers Anant Nag & Shankar Nag with their Father. Shankar Nag With Brother  Anant Nag Auto Raja to Malgudi Days: The Inspiring Legacy of Shankar Nag Nag began his artistic journey in Marathi theatre in Mumbai, where he met his f...

LIFE AND TIMES OF SWAMI: The mischievous, curly-haired 10-year-old Swami from Malgudi Days is today a high-flying corporate executive. Where is he at present and how does he look? Lekha Menon gets nostalgic with former child actor/artist Manjunath Nayaker Aka Master Manjunath. Manjunath Nayaker Aka Master Manjunath His impish smile and naughty eyes along with the haunting title music, won the hearts of millions of TV addicts. For the ‘80s generation, the name Malgudi Days and Swami brings back memories of a time when TV was a single-channel affair, conducted by families huddled around a set for their daily date with the 9 pm serial. And the denizens of RK Narayan’s quaint village (filmed by the late Shankar Nag) was on top of their must-watch list. Picture: Master Manjunath as Swami in a scene from Malgudi Days Almost three decades on, Malgudi’s Swami aka Master Manjunath, has metamorphosed into the smart-talking, jet-setting corporate executive. The former child actor is living it up ...