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Shani Mahadevappa
Born 1933-03-19Mandya, Karnataka, India
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Maathina MallaRoleJagath KiladiRoleShivaranjaniRoleJanumada JodiRoleMuddina AliyaRoleDhaniRoleBal Nan MagaRoleOdahuttidavaruRoleSwathiRoleBhagavan Sri SaibabaRoleAkasmikaVaikuntaiahJana Mecchida MagaRoleSuryodayaRoleGuru BrahmaRoleAathma BandhanaRoleChithralekhaRoleHalli Rambhe Belli BombeRoleNavathareRoleModada MareyalliRoleGandanige Thakka HendthiRoleChakravarthyRolePoli KittyRoleRamarajyadalli RakshasaruRoleShivashankarRole