Srihari

Srihari (15 August 1964 – 9 October 2013) was an Indian actor who was active mainly in Telugu cinema. He appeared in some Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films as well. He won seven Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award.

Early life Srihari was born on 15 August 1964 in Elamarru near Gudivada in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. His parents moved to Hyderabad and settled in Balanagar, when he was still a child. He had worked as a newspaper boy and milkman. He started his career as a stunt fighter. He was also an athlete in gymnastics. He was offered jobs such as sub-inspector of police and railway officer, but he rejected those offers because he was interested in pursuing an acting career.

Srihari completed his degree in 1986. He was introduced into movies by Dasari Narayana Rao with a role in the movie Brahma Nayudu (1987).

Personal life Srihari married South Indian actress Shanti, popularly known as Disco Shanti, in 1996. The couple has two sons and a daughter. Their daughter, Akshara, died when she was just four months old. The family started the Akshara Foundation in her memory, which aims to supply fluoride – free drinking water for three villages he adopted in the Ranga Reddy district. He donated over 50% of his earnings for the cause of this foundation. He also adopted four villages in Medchal. Their son, Meghamsh, made his debut with Rajdhooth (2019).

Death While shooting for the film R... Rajkumar, he complained of dizziness and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital.

Awards and nominations Filmfare Awards Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Telugu) – Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)

Nandi Awards Best Villain – Taj Mahal (1995) Special Jury Award – Sri Ramulayya (1998) Special Jury Award – Police, Ramasakkanodu (1999) Special Jury Award – Vijayaramaraju (2000) Best Supporting Actor – Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005) Sarojini Devi Award for a Film on National Integration - Hanumanthu (2006)

Filmography Telugu films

Tamil films + List of Srihari Tamil film credits Year Title Role Notes 1989 Mappillai Henchman Uncredited role 1992 Bharathan Uttam Singh Guest appearance 1993 Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan Rao 1994 Athiradi Padai Adiseshan's henchman 1996 Alexander Hari 2009 Vettaikkaaran Devaraj IPS 2011 Markandeyan Varada 2015 Pallikoodam Pogamale JP Posthumously released

Films in other languages + List of Srihari film credits in other languages Year Title Role Language Notes 1999 O Premave Kannada 2003 Ondagona Baa 2012 Ko Ko Sri Hari Prasad Kannada 2013 R... Rajkumar Ajit Taaka Hindi Posthumously released