Enagi Nataraj was a theatre actor who was a son of actor Enagi Balappa.

Early life

He was born to the couple Enagi Balappa and Laxmidevi. Enagi Nataraj made his first appearance as a child in the play Basaveshwara Mahatme. He was a student of the Rudrakshi Math's hostel in Belagavi.[1] Nataraj worked in business for a small period of time before resuming his entertainment career. For more than a decade, he worked for director Nagabharana.[2]

Filmography

Serials

  • Mahanavami
  • Sankranti
  • Naku Tanti
  • Kinnari
  • Idu Entha Lokavayya

Plays

  • Haddu Needida Haadi
  • Nata Samrat
  • Jagajyoti Basaveshwara
  • Burjwa Gentleman
  • Policeriddare Echharike
  • Oedipus[2]
  • Macbeth
  • Miss Sahara[3]
  • Tadroopi
  • Birudantembara Ganda
  • Sambashiva Prahasana
  • Naa Tukaram Alla[4]

Movies

Awards and honours

  • He was a recipient of Karnataka Nataka Academy award.
  • He was made as a director after Dharwad Rangayana was made autonomous.[2]

Final work

Before his death, Nataraj had a play in progress about Kittur Rani Chennamma.[1]

Death

Nataraj was suffering from liver and kidney related problems and he died at a private nursing home in Hubballi on 9 June 2012 following his illness. He was survived by his wife and two sons.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff Correspondent (10 June 2012). "Yenagi Nataraj passes away". Retrieved 22 June 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Theatre personality Enagi Nataraj no more". deccanherald.com. 10 June 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Noted Theatre personality Enagi Nataraj passes away". news.webindia123.com. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  4. 1 2 "ರಂಗಕರ್ಮಿ ಹಾಗೂ ನಟ ಏಣಗಿ ನಟರಾಜ್ ಕಾಲವಶ". filmibeat.com. 9 June 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
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