Shringar Nagaraj

Gangolli Ramashet Nagaraj (16 July 1939 – 16 July 2013), popularly known as Shringar Nagaraj, was an Indian actor, cameraman, and producer in Kannada cinema. He is best known for the 1987 silent film Pushpaka Vimana, which won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

He was bestowed with Kannada Rajyotsava, Filmfare Awards, International Houston Film Festival Award and a few others. He has acted in almost 25 Kannada films such as Bangaradha Manushya, Katha Sangama, Ranganayaki, Haalu Jenu, Chalisuva Modagalu and Shabdavedi.

Nagaraj also owned a travel agency called Shringar Tours. He has travelled all over the world and photographed beautiful scenes in his travels, which will soon be published. His name to fame lies in the fact that he took up the challenge and produced the award-winning Pushpaka Vimana, a silent film, starring Kamal Haasan that won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, the President's Gold Medal, and a lot of critical acclaim.

Personal life He has two sons and two daughters including actor Ramkumar who is also the son-in-law of Rajkumar and Pranam who is blessed with psychic insight abilities.

Death He died on 16 July 2013.

Awards

Kannada Rajyotsava in 1999. Filmfare Awards in 1989. Screen Award.