Shani Mahadevappa

Mahadevappa, known by his screen name Shani Mahadevappa (19 March 1933 – 3 January 2021), was an Indian actor who worked in Kannada cinema.

Having made his acting debut on stage in the 1950s, he became popular for his portrayal of deity Shani in Shanishwara Mahatme. His film career began with Sri Dharmasthala Mahathme (1962) and was known for his portrayal of supporting characters, notably the poet Dindima in Kaviratna Kalidasa (1983). He appeared in over 400 films. India's hitherto Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan were among those that watched the play. He was survived by a son and daughter.

Selected filmography

Sri Dharmasthala Mahathme (1962)...Brahma Bhageerathi (1968) Bangalore Mail (1968) Hasiru Thorana (1970) Bangaarada Manushya (1972)...Chamaiah Daari Tappida Maga (1975)...Police Commissioner Thrimurthy (1975)...Rajaram's house servant Premada Kanike (1976) Shankar Guru (1978) Kaviratna Kalidasa (1983)...Dindima Chandi Chamundi (1983)...Mahadevappa Yarivanu (1984) Nee Thanda Kanike (1985) Ade Kannu (1985) Jwaalamukhi (1985) Nanna Prathigne (1985)...Somanna Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu (1986) Ee Jeeva Ninagagi (1986) Jeevana Jyothi (1987) Sathyam Shivam Sundaram (1987) Jayasimha (1987) Mathru Vathsalya (1988) Ranaranga (1988) Onti Salaga (1989) Gagana (1989)...Rangayya Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990) Shivashankar (1990) Mana Mecchida Sose (1992) Aathma Bandhana (1992) Saptapadi (1992)...bridegroom's father Aakasmika (1993)...Vaikuntaiah Bhagavan Sri Saibaba (1993)...Mallesha Odahuttidavaru (1994)...Dharma Jipuna Nanna Ganda (2001) Love Passagali (2003)...Shani Mahadevappa

Awards Varadaraju Award 2009 Rajkumar Souharda Award