Shani Mahadevappa
Actor
Biography
Shivaprakash, 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.
Filmography
Sampatthige Savaal
1974
Mooruvare Vajragalu
as Shakuni 1973
Daari Thappida Maga
1975
Premada Kanike
1976
Shankar Guru
as Satish 1978
Operation Diamond Racket
as Waiter in a hotel 1978
Bidugade
as Thammayya 1973
Swayamvara
as Basappa 1973
Doorada Betta
1973
Golden Cage
1974
Bhaktha Kumbara
as Gnanadeva 1974
Trimurthy
as Rajaram's House Servant 1975
Bahaddur Gandu
1976
Badavara Bandhu
1976
Girikanye
1977
Sanaadi Appanna
1977