Why is Rajkumar so famous in Karnataka?

In his film career, Rajkumar received eleven Karnataka State Film Awards, including nine Best Actor and two Best Singer awards, eight Filmfare Awards South, and one National Film Award. He was the first actor to play the lead role in 100 Kannada movies.

Who is the first actor to get doctorate for acting?

Dr Rajkumar
Dr Rajkumar made his debut with the movie ‘Bedara Kannappa’, and he was the first Indian actor to have received a doctorate for acting. Dr Rajkumar is one of the favourite actors among many across India. He was the first actor to have received a doctorate from Mysore University in acting in the year 1976.

Did Puneeth Rajkumar have affairs?

He had a very close friendship with his father’s friends. One such friendship was with Ramaswamy of Tipperary. Appu had an indefatigable relationship with Ramaswamy of Tiptur. Puneeth also frequented the house of Ramaswamy, who was a friend of his father, Rajkumar.

Did Rajkumar learn to sing?

Farewell, Dr Rajkumar Rajkumar was never formally trained as a classical vocalist. Nor did he even sing for himself before he became a superstar. But, he had a powerful voice and genuine musical talent, both of which were honed during the beginning of his career.

Did Dr Rajkumar drink alcohol?

– He frequently played rugged heroes who defeated scheming villains, but he never smoked a cigarette on screen, and rarely played a drunkard. He acted in over 200 films and never played a villain.

When did Dr Rajkumar died?

April 12, 2006Rajkumar / Date of death

Which is the first 100 crore movie in Kannada?

K.G.F: Chapter 1
In 2018, Yash starrer K.G.F: Chapter 1 became the first Kannada film to gross ₹100 crores and ₹200 crores at the box office.

When did Parvathamma Rajkumar died?

May 31, 2017Parvathamma Rajkumar / Date of death

Is Rajkumar still alive?

Deceased (1929–2006)Rajkumar / Living or Deceased

At what age Rajkumar died?

76 years (1929–2006)Rajkumar / Age at death

Was Dr Rajkumar vegetarian?

“He was never diet-consciousness. He loved all types of food and enjoyed them. Non-vegetarian food was a favourite, especially if it was home-cooked. Comfort food for him meant coffee, tea, masala dosa, idli, sambar, uppittu and omlette.

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