Master Hirannaiah

Hirannaiah or Hirannayya, known by his stage name Master Hirannaiah (15 February 1934 – 2 May 2019), was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry and a theatre artist in Karnataka, India. His films include ...Re (2016), Care of Footpath 2 (2015), No. 73, Shanthi Nivasa (2007).

Master Hirannaiah
Born(1934-02-15)15 February 1934
Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Died2 May 2019(2019-05-02) (aged 85)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • director
  • comedian
  • writer (story
  • screenplay
  • lyrics)
  • playback singer
  • theatre & drama and television artist
Notable workLanchavathara
Children5[1]

Early life

Hirannaiah was born in Mysore, Karnataka on 15 February 1934. His father K. Hirannaiah[2] too was an Indian actor, director, and writer in the Kannada film industry and a theatre artist in the state. His mother was Sharadamma. After finishing primary education in Banumayya Middle school, Hirannaiah completed intermediate in Sharada Vilas,[3] Mysore, Karnataka. In his childhood days, he distributed newspaper Sadhvi[4] to fund his education, while actively participating in drama and theatre plays.

After his father's death, Hirannaiah took over the management of the K.Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali,[5] which was founded by his late father. Later he became actor, director and administrator of the theatre company.

"The audience is my censor board. They have paid for their ticket, if they have a problem or they disagree they can stand up and talk about it"

"My method is to have my commentary on various issues in the middle, while the beginning and end has the catchphrase which gets the attention of the audience."

—Master Hirannaiah, sharing his thoughts with Deccan Chronicle[6]

Career

Master Hirannaiah was part of more than 30 movies in Kannada. His notable drama plays include Lanchavathara, Double Thaali, Kanya Dahana, Sanyasi Samsara, Chamachavathara, Haasyadalli Ulta Palta, Kapi Mushti, Nadubidi Narayana, Bhrashtachaara, Anaachaara, with Lanchavathara playing more than 11 thousand times, over a span of 45 years, performing in countries like United States, Australia, Singapore, and England.[7][8][9]

Hirannaiah Award

Master Hirannaiah established the Hirannaiah Award, in memory of his father who was known popularly as "cultural comedian"[10] or "cultured comedian".[11] Hirannaiah Awards are presented on behalf of Karnataka Nataka Academy, to theatre artists (native name: Rangamukhagalu) for their notable drama works. First award ceremony was held on 17 April 2010, at the Jaganmohan Palace auditorium in Mysore, Karnataka.[12]

Death

Hirannaiah died on 2 May 2019 at a hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka of complications from liver disease, aged 85.[13]

Awards won

Selected filmography

See also

References
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  17. "Anakru Nirman Awards". nirmanshelters. Archived from the original on 1 March 2018.
  18. "ಮಾಸ್ಟರ್‌ ಹಿರಣ್ಣಯ್ಯಗೆ 'ಮಹಾ ಅದ್ವೈತಿ' ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರ". vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com. 27 April 2017. Archived from the original on 11 September 2017.
  19. "Ten persons receive Alva's Nudisiri Award". The Hindu. 24 October 2005. Archived from the original on 9 June 2018.


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