About Loknath
Lived 1927 – 2018 (aged 91). Loknath was an Indian actor.
C. H. Loknath (14 August 1927 – 31 December 2018) was an Indian actor who made more than 1000 Kannada plays and 650 films. Loknath is affectionately known as "Uncle Loknath" or "Uppinakayi" in the industry. His last performance was in a Star Suvarna Channel's TV series titled Priyadarshini.
Biography Some of the characters he has played are Galileo in Galileo, Rajaram in Aspota, Dr. Faustus in Dr. Faustus, Kakaji in Tanavu Ninnade Manavu Ninnade, and Dushtabudhi in Chandrahasa. His most famous films include Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Collegu Ranga, Naagarahaavu, Katha Sangama, Hosa Neeru, Singapurinalli Raja Kulla, Minchina Ota and Mane Mane Kathe. He has also acted in one episode ("Sweets for Angels") of Malgudi Days.
C. H. Loknath died after a brief illness on 31 December 2018, aged 91.
Partial filmography
Television series Malgudi Days
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Who was Loknath?
Indian actor
When was Loknath born?
Loknath was born on 14 August 1927 in Bengaluru.
When did Loknath die?
Loknath died on 31 December 2018 in Bengaluru.
What was Loknath's occupation?
Loknath was an actor.
What nationality was Loknath?
Loknath was Indian.
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