Srihari

Srihari
Born(1964-08-15)15 August 1964
Elamarru, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died9 October 2013(2013-10-09) (aged 49)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active1987–2013
Spouse
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(m. 1996)​
Children3
Relatives

Srihari (15 August 1964 – 9 October 2013) was an Indian actor who was active mainly in Telugu cinema. He appeared in some Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films as well. He won seven Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award.

Early life

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Srihari was born in 1964 in Elamarru near Gudivada in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.[1] His parents moved to Hyderabad and settled in Balanagar, when he was still a child. He started his career as a stunt fighter. He was also an athlete in gymnastics. He was offered jobs such as sub-inspector of police and railway officer, but he rejected those offers because he was interested in pursuing an acting career.

Srihari completed his degree in 1986. He was introduced into movies by Dasari Narayana Rao with a role in the movie Brahma Nayudu (1987).

Personal life

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Srihari married South Indian actress Shanti, popularly known as Disco Shanti, in 1996.[2] The couple has two sons and a daughter. Their daughter, Akshara, died when she was just four months old. The family started the Akshara Foundation in her memory, which aims to supply fluoride – free drinking water for three villages he adopted in the Ranga Reddy district. He donated over 50% of his earnings for the cause of this foundation.[citation needed] He also adopted four villages in Medchal.[3] Their son, Meghamash, made his debut with Rajdhooth (2019).[4]

Death

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While shooting for the movie R... Rajkumar, he complained of giddiness and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital.[5] On 9 October 2013, he died in Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, aged 49, after suffering a liver ailment. He was buried next to his daughter.[5][6]

Awards and nominations

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Filmfare Awards
Nandi Awards[7]

Filmography

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Telugu films

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List of Srihari Telugu film credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1987 Brahma Nayudu
1991 Super Express Ratan [8]
1992 Dharma Kshetram Sobhanadri
Rowdy Inspector
Bharatham
1993 Mutha Mestri
Allari Priyudu
Major Chandrakanth
1994 Allari Premikudu Hari
Doragariki Donga Pellam
Gharana Alludu Ali Khan [9]
Hello Brother Simhachalam
Hello Alludu
1995 Street Fighter S.I. Babu
Gharana Bullodu
Bhale Bullodu
Raja Simham
Telugu Veera Levara Chowdappa [10]
Taj Mahal
Alluda Majaka Vasundhara's brother
1996 Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam Duryodhana
Pellala Rajyam
Nayudu Gari Kutumbam Kameshwara Rao [11]
Bobbili Bullodu
Ramudochadu Nagaraju
1997 Jai Bajrangbali
Veedevadandi Babu
Gokulamlo Seeta Hari
Nenu Premisthunnanu
Bobbili Dora
Muddula Mogudu Rowdy
Preminchukundam Raa Sivudu
1998 Aavida Maa Aavide Kirloskar
Bavagaru Bagunnara? Kanaka Raju
Raayudu
Sri Ramulayya
O Panaipothundi Babu Ajhar Bhai [12]
Pellaadi Choopista
Suryudu
Subhavartha
Premante Idera Police Officer Muralidhar
Subhalekhalu
Manasichi Choodu
Abhishekam
1999 Yamajathakudu Srinath
Preminche Manasu
Raja Kumarudu Narasimha Rayudu
Preyasi Rave AV Rao
Alludugaaru Vachcharu
Premaku Velayara Appa Rao
Bobbili Vamsam Madhava Rayudu
Pedda Manushulu
Samudram C.I. Srihari
Sambayya
Telangana
Police Ashok
2000 Balaram Balaram
Ganapathi Ganapathi
Vijayaramaraju Vijayaramaraju
Ayodhya Ramayya Ayodhya Ramayya / SP Patnaik Dual role
Sivaji Sivaji [13]
Bagunnara
Mechanic Mavayya Prithvi
2001 Cheliya Cheliya Chirukopama
Maa Aayana Sundarayya Bangara Sundarayya
Orey Thammudu Srinivasa Yadav
Evadra Rowdy Dhanvi
Thank You Subba Rao Subba Rao
Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi
Bhadrachalam Bhadrachalam
2002 Parasuram Parasuram
Prema Donga
Kubusam Sivaram
Prudhvi Narayana Prudhvi / Narayana Dual role
2003 Coolie
Simhachalam Simhachalam
2004 Seshadri Naidu Seshadri Naidu
Guri Subhash Chandra Bose
K.D. No.1 Krishna / Ramu Dual role
2005 Okkade SP Yugandhar
Mahanandi Swamy
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Sivarama Krishna
2006 Hanumanthu Hanumanthu (Dual role)
2007 Dhee Shankar Goud
Sri Mahalakshmi Lakshmi Krishna Devaraya
Viyyalavari Kayyalu Rayudu
2008 Premabhishekam Hari Bhai
Ganapathi
Saroja ACP V. Ravichandran Telugu version
Poru
King Gnaneshwar Bhai
2009 Mesthri Hari
Magadheera Sher Khan, Solomon (Dual role)
Samrajyam Sardar
Srisailam Srisailam
2010 Dasanna Das
Bhairava Bhairava
Don Seenu Narsing
Broker Dharma Teja
Brindavanam Shiva Prasad alias Sivudu
2011 Aha Naa Pellanta Durga
2012 Ko Ante Koti Maya Master
Shirdi Sai Colonel Wales
Yamaho Yama Yama
2013 Jabardasth Javed Ibrahim
Sri Jagadguru Aadi Sankara Govinda Bhagavatpada
Toofan Sher Khan
Police Game
2014 Yuddham Shankar Anna
Jabilli Kosam Aakashamalle
Rough Siddharth
2020 Narthanasala Bheem Posthumously released

Films in other languages

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List of Srihari film credits in other languages
Year Title Role Language Notes
1989 Mappillai Henchman Tamil Uncredited role
1992 Bharathan Uttam Singh Guest appearance
1993 Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan Rao
1996 Alexander Hari
1999 O Premave Kannada
2003 Ondagona Baa
2009 Vettaikkaaran Devaraj IPS Tamil
2011 Markandeyan Varada
2012 Ko Ko Sri Hari Prasad Kannada
2013 R... Rajkumar Ajit Taaka Hindi
2015 Pallikoodam Pogamale JP Tamil Posthumously released

References

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  1. ^ "Late veteran actor Srihari's biopic on cards?". The Times of India. 18 August 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Disco Shanti suffered domestic violence from Srihari?". The Hans India. 25 November 2015. Archived from the original on 4 October 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Srihari". Kollywood. Archived from the original on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  4. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (17 June 2019) [8 June 2019]. "Acting is in Meghamsh-'s genes: Disco Shanti". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 28 June 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Actor Srihari dies in Mumbai". The Hindu. 17 November 2021 [10 October 2013]. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013.
  6. ^ Rao, Ch Sushil. "Srihari, noted Telugu actor, passes away". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 June 2015.
  7. ^ నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  8. ^ Super Express | Telugu Full Movie | Nagendra Babu | Vandana | Kota Srinivas Rao. Telugu Movie Zone. 20 November 2021. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2023 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ "Gharana Alludu (1994)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Telugu Veera levara Cast and Crew". Moviefone. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Nayudu Gari Kutumbam (1996)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  12. ^ "O PANAIPOTHUNDI BAABU". Andhra Today. Archived from the original on 29 January 1999. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  13. ^ "Sivaji". Sify. Archived from the original on 9 March 2008.
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