Prakash Belawadi

Actor

Indian Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1970
Age56 years
BirthplaceBangalore, Karnataka, India

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Bio/Wiki

FilmsDebut
Kannada FilmBangaravayithu as Shambhu (1976)
Tamil FilmUttama Villain as Dr D. S. (Neurosurgeon) (2014)
Malayalam FilmSolo as Vishnu (2017)
Telugu FilmSaaho as Shinde (2019)
Web SeriesSmoke as Bhau (2018)
DirectorStumble (2003)
Hindi FilmsMadras Cafe as Bala (2013), Airlift as George Kutty (2016), Sanju as news editor (2018), The Tashkent Files as GK Anantha Suresh (2019)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Mahila Seva Samaja, Bangalore
  • National High School, Bangalore
College/University
  • National College, Bangalore
  • University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherBelavadi Nanjundaiah Narayan (theatre artist and film actor)
MotherBhargavi Narayan (theatre artist and film actress)
Siblings
  • Sudha Belawadi (theatre artist)
  • Sujata Belawadi (a teacher and yoga exponent)
  • Pradeep Belawadi (engineer)
SpouseChandrika Belawadi
Children
  • Meghana Belawadi (actress)
  • Teju Belawadi (actress)

Career

Awards
  • 2003: National Award for Best Film in the English language for 'Stumble'
  • 2003: 'Pratibha Bhushan' by the Government of Karnataka for his contribution to culture
  • 2011–12: Karnataka Nataka Academy Award for contribution to English and Kannada language theatre
  • 2015: 'Pride of Karnataka' by Bangalore Round Table
  • 2015: 'Varshada Kannadiga' in the field of entertainment, conferred by News 18 Kannada
  • 2019: Helpmann Award, Australia for Best Actor, Male in the play 'Counting and Cracking', Belvoir St. Theatre, Sydney
Politics
Political PartyLok Satta Party

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Prakash Belawadi is a multi-talented Indian actor known for his work in film, television, and theater.
2. He is also recognized for his activism and founding the NGO 'Citizens for Bengaluru.'
3. Belawadi has delivered inspiring speeches at different institutions and events.
4. In 2010, he ran for the BBMP elections as a Loksatta Party candidate.
5. His diverse career includes appearances in films, web series, and theater productions.
6. Belawadi has publicly expressed remorse for his past lack of awareness about the plight of Kashmiri Pandits, especially during his involvement in 'The Kashmir Files.'
7. He co-founded the Centre for Film and Drama and launched the Suchitra School of Cinema and Dramatic Arts in Bangalore in 2012.
8. He wrote and directed the television serial Garva in 2001, considered a classic among Kannada serials.
9. He is a mentor for the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival and has served as faculty for film courses in Sweden and Turkey.
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