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The State Government established Dr. Rajkumar Award in 1993–94 to be given for lifetime achievement towards contributions to Kannada cinema - making him the first Indian actor in whose name a State Government established an award while he was still alive. A 6-kilometre (3.7 mi) road was named Dr. Rajkumar Road [258] on 27 January 1994. [259]
Dr. Rajkumar receives the Kentucky Colonel, the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He remains the only Indian actor to receive the honor. Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraj (24 April 1929 – 12 April 2006), [1] better known by his stage name Dr. Rajkumar, was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Kannada cinema.
On 13 April 2006, Kanteerava Studios, which is considered as a major landmark in the history of Kannada cinema, [1] became the burial ground of Rajkumar, who is generally considered as Kannada cinema's greatest son. [1] Dr. Rajkumar died at his home in Sadashiva Nagar, Bangalore, on 12 April 2006 (13.45 IST) following a cardiac arrest. Due to ...
This is a list of winners of the Karnataka State's Dr. Rajkumar Award. Rajkumar was one of Kannada cinema 's most successful actors. In his memory and honor, this award is presented annually during the Karnataka State Awards function.
On the centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, Forbes India included the performances of Rajkumar in the film on its list, "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema". [12] The 2017 film Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya starring Dr. Rajkumar's son Shiva Rajkumar had a similar plot dealing with the problems of farmers. [13]
Kannada film actor Dr. Rajkumar was abducted by Veerappan on July 30, 2000, during the course of an armed attack on a farmhouse belonging to the actor in Gajanur, India. [1] Rajkumar was released by Veerappan on November 15, 2000, after spending 108 days in his custody. [2]
Ade Kannu (transl. Same Eye) is a 1985 Indian Kannada-language psychological thriller film directed by Chi. Dattaraj. [1] It stars Dr. Rajkumar and Gayathri.Dr. Rajkumar appeared in a dual role for the last time in his career, and this was the last movie in which Gayathri appeared in a lead role against Dr. Rajkumar.
Parashuram is a 1989 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by V. Somashekar and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar under Dakshayini Combines. The film stars Dr. Rajkumar, alongside Mahalakshmi, Vani Viswanath and Puneeth Rajkumar. [1]