Enagi Nataraj
Enagi Nataraj was an Indian actor of film, television and stage. He was a son of actor Enagi Balappa.
Early life
He was born to the couple Enagi Balappa and Laxmidevi. Enagi Nataraj made his first appearance as a child in the play Basaveshwara Mahatme. He was a student of the Rudrakshi Math's hostel in Belagavi.[1] Nataraj worked in business for a small period of time before resuming his entertainment career. For more than a decade, he worked for film director T. S. Nagabharana.[2]
Filmography
Serials
- Mahanavami
- Sankranti
- Naku Tanti
- Kinnari
- Idu Entha Lokavayya
Plays
- Basaveshwara Mahatme
- Haddu Needida Haadi
- Nata Samrat
- Jagajyoti Basaveshwara
- Burjwa Gentleman
- Policeriddare Echharike
- Oedipus[2]
- Macbeth
- Miss Sahara[3]
- Tadroopi
- Birudantembara Ganda
- Sambashiva Prahasana
- Naa Tukaram Alla[4]
Films
- Neela (2001)
- Sainika (2002)[3]
- Abhi (2003)[4]
- Singaravva Mattu Aramane (2003)[2]
- Kanakambari (2004)
- Avva (2008)
- Mathe Mungaru (2010)
- Bheema Theeradalli (2012)
- Savitri (2023)
Awards and honours
- He was a recipient of Karnataka Nataka Academy award.
- He was made as a director after Dharwad Rangayana was made autonomous.[2]
Final work
Before his death, Nataraj had a play in progress about Kittur Rani Chennamma.[1]
Death
Nataraj was suffering from liver- and kidney-related problems and he died at a private nursing home in Hubballi on 9 June 2012 following his illness. He was survived by his wife and two sons.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Yenagi Nataraj Passes Away". The Hindu. 10 June 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Theatre Personality Enagi Nataraj No More". Deccan Herald. 10 June 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Noted Theatre Personality Enagi Nataraj Passes Away". Webindia123. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ a b Ragendra (9 June 2012). "ರಂಗಕರ್ಮಿ ಹಾಗೂ ನಟ ಏಣಗಿ ನಟರಾಜ್ ಕಾಲವಶ". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 26 March 2025.