Srihari (actor)
| Hari | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Raghumudri Sri Hari 15 August 1964 Gudivada, Krishna Dist, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died |
9 October 2013 (aged 49) Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Real Star |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Spouse(s) | Disco Shanti |
| Children | 3 |
Raghumudri Srihari (15 August 1964 – 9 October 2013), also known as Srihari, was an award-winning actor in Tollywood. He started out in Telugu cinema as the antagonist and subsequently went on to do some notable lead roles.
Biography
Srihari was born near Vijayawada, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. His parents were from Gudivada. They moved to Hyderabad, and settled in Balanagar when he was still a child.[1] He started his career as a stunt fighter and he is also a national level athlete in gymnastics. He was offered jobs such as Sub inspector of police and railway officer. But he rejected those offers since he had an interest in pursuing his acting career.
Personal life
He got married to South-Indian actress Shanti, popularly known as Disco Shanti in 1996. The couple had two sons and a daughter. Their daughter, Akshara, died when she was just four months old. Srihari started Akshara Foundation in her memory. He also adopted four villages in Medchal.[2]
Death
It was while he was shooting for the movie R... Rajkumar where he complained of giddiness and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital.[3] On 9 October 2013, he died in Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, aged 49, after suffering from a liver ailment. He was buried next to his daughter's grave.[4][5]
Awards and nominations
- Awarded Nandi awards for Best Supporting Actor in 2005 for Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana[6]
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Telugu) in 2005 for Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana[7]
Filmography
- Rough (2014)
- R... Rajkumar (2013)
- Siva Keshava (filming)
- Police Game (2013)
- Jabardasth (2013)
- Romeo (2013)
- Sri Jagadguru Aadi Sankara (2013)
- Thoofan (2013) (Sher Khan)
- Yamaho Yama as Yama (2012)
- Ko Antey Koti (2012)
- Ko Ko (2012) (Srihariprasad – Heroine's brother) (Kannada)
- Thikka (2012)[8]
- Aha Naa Pellanta (2011)
- Markandeyan (2011) (Tamil)
- Brindavanam (2010) (heroine's uncle)
- Don Seenu (2010) (Narsing, one of two dons in the city)
- Bhairava (2010) (ACP Bhaira)
- Dasanna (2010) (Dasanna)
- King (Gnaneshwar, don)
- Srisailam (2009) (Srisailam, Army major))
- Samrajyam (2009) (Sardar)
- Magadheera (2009) (Sher Khan & Solomon)
- Vettaikkaaran (2009) (Tamil)
- Mestri (2008) (Hari)
- Poru (2008)
- Ganapathi (2008)
- Premabhishekam (Hari Bhai, don)
- Dhee (2007) (Shankar Goud, don)
- Viyyala Vari Kayyalu (2007)
- Sri Mahalakshmi (2006) (lawyer Laxmi Krishna Devaraya)
- Hanumanthu (2006) (Hanumanthu, freedom fighter and double role as his grandson)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005) (Sivarama Krishna, heroine's brother))
- Maha Nandi (2005) (Swamy, faction leader))
- Okkade (2005)(SP YUGANDER)
- K.D. No.1 (2004)
- Guri (2004)
- Seshadri Nayudu (2004)(nayudu garu)
- Simhachalam (2003) (Simhachalam)
- Ondagona Baa (2003) (Kannada)
- Coolie (2003)
- Bhadrachalam (2003)
- Parasuram (2002)
- Prithvi Narayana (2002)
- Kubusam (2002) (Sivaram, Naxal leader)
- Prema Donga (2002)
- Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi (2001)
- Thank You Subbarao (2001) (Subbarao)
- Evadra Rowdy (2001)(Dhanvi)
- Orey Thammudu (2001) (Srinivas Yadav)
- Maa Aayana Sundarayya (2001)
- Cheliya Cheliya Chirukopama (2001)
- Bagunnaru (2000)
- Shivaji (2000)
- Ayodhya Ramaiah (2000)(Ayodhya Ramaiah, SP Patnaik)
- Vijayaramaraju (2000) (Vijayaramaraju)
- Balaram (2000)
- O Premave (1999) (Kannada)
- Mannavaru Chinnavaru (1999) (Tamil)
- Police (1999)
- Sambayya (1999)
- Telangana (1999)
- Tamil (1999)
- Samudram (1999)
- Pedda Manushulu (1999)
- Bobbili Vamsam (1999)
- Premaku Velayara (1999)
- Alludugaru Vacharu (1999)
- Preyasi Raave (1999)
- Raja Kumarudu (1999)
- Sri Ramulayya (1998)
- O Panai Pothundi Babu (1998)
- Premante Idera (1998) (Muralidhar, police officer)
- Aavida Maa Aavide (1998)
- Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998)
- Suryudu (1998)
- Vaibhavam (1998)
- Subhavaartha (1998)
- Rayudu (1998)
- Pelladi Chupista (1998)
- Ullasam (1997)
- Preminchukundam Raa (1997)
- Muddula Mogudu (1997)
- Bobbili Dora (1997)
- Gokulamlo Seetha (1997) (Hari)
- Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
- Jai Bajrangbali (1997)
- Ramudochhadu (1996)
- Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996) (Duryodhana)
- Alluda Majaka (1995)
- Taj Mahal (1995)
- Gharana Alludu (1995)
- Stret Fighter (1995)
- Hello Brother (1994)
- Doragariki Donga Pellam (1994)
- Allari Premikudu (1994) (Hari)
- Major Chandrakanth (1993)
- Mutha Mestri (1993)
- Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan (1993) (Tamil)
- Allari Priyudu (1993)
- Dharma Kshetram (1992)
- Bharathan (1992) (Tamil)
- Kunti Putrudu (1993)
- Mappillai (1989) (Tamil)
- Brahma Nayudu (1986)
References
- ↑ Video on YouTube
- ↑ Srihari: Tollywood’s favourite character artiste – The Times of India
- ↑ Actor Srihari dies in Mumbai – The Hindu
- ↑ Notice of death of Srihari, thehindu.com
- ↑ Notice of death of Srihari, The Times of India
- ↑ The Hindu : Front Page : Nandi awards for 2005 announced
- ↑ Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu
- ↑ Srihari, Priyamani and Posani in Thikka! | 123telugu.com
External links
- Srihari at the Internet Movie Database
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