Enagi Nataraj

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