About Shankar Rao
Lived 1936 – 2021 (aged 84–85). Shankar Rao was an Indian actor.
Shankar Rao (1936/7 – 18 October 2021) was an Indian film and television actor who was known for his comic roles.
Life and career Shankar began his acting career in theatre in Bengaluru. He founded his own theatre group known as Kalakshetra. He made his film debut with the movie ‘Yaara Sakshi’ (1972).
Selected filmography Films Yaara Sakshi (1972) Muyyige Muyyi (1978) Moogana Sedu (1980) Prachanda Kulla (1984)...Ganganna Thulasidala (1985)...Dixit Jeevana Chakra (1985) Elu Suttina Kote (1987) Aasphota (1988) Shruthi (1990) Mysore Mallige (1992) Ulta Palta (1997)...Shettru Milana (2007) Drona (2020)...Shankar
Television Mayamruga (1998) Papa Pandu (2000–2005) - Boss Balaraj Silli Lalli (2003–2007)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shankar Rao?
Indian film and television actress
When was Shankar Rao born?
Shankar Rao was born in 1936 in Karnataka, Tumakuru.
When did Shankar Rao die?
Shankar Rao died on 18 October 2021 in Bengaluru.
What was Shankar Rao's occupation?
Shankar Rao was an actor.
What nationality was Shankar Rao?
Shankar Rao was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Shankar Rao (actor)
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