Master Manjunath
Master Manjunath | |
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 Manjunath in November 2021 | |
| Born | Manjunath Nayaker |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982–1992 |
| Known for |
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| Spouse | Swarnarekha |
| Children | 1 Son - Vedanth |
Manjunath Nayaker is a former Indian actor and public relations professional. He is better known by his screen name, Master Manjunath and "Swamy" for his lead role in the television series Malgudi Days (1987) directed by Shankar Nag and in its film version, Swami And Friends.[1][2]
Early life
Nayaker was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He gained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master of Arts degree in Sociology from Mysore University and Bangalore University. He also holds a Diploma in cinematography and CA Foundation course.[3]
Career
Manjunath, who started acting at age three, has been part of 68 films in Kannada, Telugu and Hindi,[3] but it was his role in Swami and Friends that fetched him recognition, in addition to six international, one national and a state award. The series was shot during his school vacation in 1985–86, and telecast in 1987. He acted in Super Hit movies of actor-director Shankar Nag such as Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige, Sangliana and S.P. Sangliana 2. He also played the role of young Vijay Deenanath Chauhan in Agneepath (1990), which starred Amitabh Bachchan. He later co-starred alongside Mammootty in the 1992 Telugu film Swati Kiranam.[citation needed]
He quit acting at the age of 19 to concentrate on his studies.[2]
He, initially worked in IT companies publishing SSLC, PUC, Diploma and University Degree Results on the Internet through the website www.onlinebangalore.com and later went on work as a PR & Liaison professional and worked on the Bangalore – Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP) and now runs his own Liaison company - VIC Pvt Ltd.[3]
Personal life
Manjunath is married to athlete Swarnarekha, a sprinter and long jumper.[2]
Filmography
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| Year | Film | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Ajit | Govinda | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Muttinantha Attige | |||
| 1982 | Tony | Damodara | ||
| 1983 | Jagga | |||
| 1983 | Hosa Theerpu | Seenu | ||
| 1983 | Banker Margayya | Young Balu | ||
| 1983 | Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige | Chotay | ||
| 1984 | Utsav | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Raktha Tilaka | Hanumanthu | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Nagabekamma Nagabeku | Chandru | ||
| 1984 | Avala Antharanga | |||
| 1984 | Ediru Alegalu | |||
| 1984 | Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba | Krishna | ||
| 1984 | Kaliyuga | Manja | ||
| 1984 | Netra Pallavi | |||
| 1984 | Mooru Janma | |||
| 1984 | Thaliya Bhagya | |||
| 1984 | Benki Birugali | Raja | ||
| 1985 | Goonda Guru | Lakko | ||
| 1985 | Manava Danava | Amar | ||
| 1985 | Kuridoddi Kurukshetra | |||
| 1985 | Parameshi Prema Prasanga | Paapu | ||
| 1986 | Devathe | |||
| 1986 | Nannavaru | |||
| 1987 | Malgudi Days | Swami | Hindi, English | |
| 1987 | Huli Hebbuli | Vijayendra | Kannada | |
| 1987 | Poorna Chandra | Young Chandra | ||
| 1987 | Ee Bandha Anubandha | Manju | ||
| 1988 | Tabarana Kathe | |||
| 1988 | Ranadheera | |||
| 1988 | Nava Bharatha | Ravi | ||
| 1988 | Sangliyana | Avinash | ||
| 1988 | Varna Chakra | |||
| 1988 | Anjada Gandu | Keshava | ||
| 1988 | Ranaranga | Anand | ||
| 1988 | Sahasa Veera | Manju | ||
| 1988 | Sri Venkateshwara Mahime | |||
| 1989 | Yuddha Kaanda | Chaddi | ||
| 1989 | Guru | |||
| 1989 | Sharavegada Saradara | |||
| 1989 | Kindari Jogi | Bommai | ||
| 1989 | Love Maadi Nodu | Gopi | ||
| 1989 | Bangarada Baduku | Geetu | ||
| 1989 | Narasimha | Manju | ||
| 1990 | Agneepath | Young Vijay Deenanath Chauhan | Hindi | |
| 1990 | S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 | Avinash | Kannada | |
| 1990 | Shivashankar | Manju | ||
| 1990 | Mathsara | Young Jayanth | ||
| 1990 | Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa | |||
| 1991 | The Stone Boy | Ajith | Hindi | [4] |
| 1991 | Benaam Badsha | |||
| 1991 | Teja | Kannada | ||
| 1991 | Ramachaari | Young Ramachaari | Kannada | |
| 1992 | Vishwatma | Babu | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Swathi Kiranam | Gangadharam | Telugu |
References
- ^ "I exactly acted as I imagine Swami to be". Rediff.com. 16 May 2001. Archived from the original on 4 October 2009. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ a b c "The star of Malgudi Days". The Hindu. 24 October 2004. Archived from the original on 14 January 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ a b c "Life and times of Swami". Mumbai Mirror. 28 March 2010. Archived from the original on 13 October 2014.
- ^ MADHU JAIN (15 April 1991). "Master Manjunath now in new teleserial 'Stone Boy'". India Today. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
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