Shakti Prasad

J. C. Ramaswamy (19 May 1928 – 2 August 1986), known by his screen name Shakti Prasad, was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada films in mostly negative roles. In a career spanning close to 20 years, he appeared in over 200 films including landmark films such as Immadi Pulikeshi and Antha (1981).

He is the father of actor Arjun Sarja and director Kishore Sarja, grandfather of actors Chiranjeevi Sarja, Dhruva Sarja and Aishwarya Arjun and father-in-law of former film actress Niveditha Arjun.

Partial filmography

Immadi Pulikeshi (1967)...Mangalesha Jedara Bale (1968)...Jeevan Rao Goa Dalli CID 999 (1968) Suvarna Bhoomi (1969)...Bhaira Boregowda Bangalorige Banda (1970)...Hulikunte Hanuma Thayi Devaru (1971)...Rangappa Sipayi Ramu (1972)...Shetty Bhale Huchcha (1972) Kulla Agent 000 (1972) Naagarahaavu (1972)...Naidu Gandhada Gudi (1973)...Raja (cameo) Bangaarada Panjara (1974) Mayura (1975)...Narasimhadutta / Jada Beluvalada Madilalli (1975) Babruvahana (1977) Singaporenalli Raja Kulla (1978)...Gopinath Rao Kiladi Jodi (1978) Hombisilu (1978)...Rangappa Thayige Thakka Maga (1978)...Vishwanath Madhura Sangama (1978)...Stage actor in a play Nanobba Kalla (1979)...Shankarappa Huliya Haalina Mevu (1979)...Muthanna Bhakta Siriyala (1980) Bangarada Jinke (1980)...Bijja Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu (1980)...Prabhakar Point Parimala (1980)...John Kappu Kola (1980)...Raghu Antha (1981)...CID Chief Haalu Jenu (1982)...Ugranarasimha Sahasa Simha (1982)...Chakravarthy Khadeema Kallaru (1982) Tony (1982)...Lakshmipathi Chakravyuha (1983)...Lakshman Rao Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983) Geluvu Nannade (1983)...Vasudev Samayada Gombe (1984)...Rangappa Huliyada Kala (1984)...Shavukar Sundarappa Giri Baale (1985)...Kodandaramaiah Vajra Mushti (1985)...Dhananjay Rasthe Raja (1986) Aparadhi Nanalla (1986)...Naresh