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

Modada Mareyalli
Chithralekha
Babruvahana
Babruvahana

1977

as Hamsa Dhwaja

Huliya Halina Mevu
Huliya Halina Mevu

1979

as Biddaiah

Sanaadi Appanna
Aathma Bandhana
Bangarada Panjara
Bengaluru Mail
Girikanye
Bhaktha Kumbara
Bhaktha Kumbara

1974

as Gnanadeva

Janumada Jodi
Point Parimala
Mathsara
Shivashankar
Badavara Bandhu
Doorada Betta
Premada Kanike