Maanu (actor)
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Maanu | |
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| Born | Guttigeri Manappa |
| Died | 16 July 1996 Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Spouse |
Asha (m. 1975) |
| Children | 2 |
Guttigeri Manappa (died 16 July 1996),[1] known mononymously as Maanu,[2] was an Indian actor, television director and author. He was most noted for his work in Kannada cinema.[3] For his performance in Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane (1977), he received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada at the 25th Filmfare Awards South.[4]
Biography
[edit]Maanu hailed from Kuppalli, a village in Shimoga district of Karnataka. He obtained his bachelor of arts degree from Sahyadri College in Shimoga. During this time, he also performed in amateur theatre. He obtained a master's degree from University of Mysore, and began working as a reader at a private educational institution. Maanu married the daughter of a family friend, Asha, in 1975, and the couple have two children. He was a part of Benaka theatre troupe and performed in plays such as Sattavara Neralu.[2]
Maanu's career in films began when he appeared in Ondu Premada Kathe (1977), written by B. R. Lakshmana Rao. He would also become a frequent collaborator of director Baraguru Ramachandrappa, and appeared in his films, Surya (1987) and Karadipura (1996) among others. The latter was his last film.[1] In addition to acting, Guttigeri Manappa authored books such as Lingana Kudi and Geleyara Geleya Ambareesh, a biographical account of actor Ambareesh. He also directed a television adaptation of Kuvempu's Malenadina Chitragalu, a 13-part series, which was telecast of DD Chandana.[5]
Maanu died due to injuries sustained from a car crash on the night of 16 July 1996 near Arsikere, en route to Shimoga, to address a gathering of the Nava Nirmana Vedike banner, of Karnataka's former Chief Minister Ramakrishna Hegde.[1]
Filmography
[edit]- Ondu Premada Kathe (1977)...Kamalesh Nayar
- Lakshmi Nivasa (1977)
- Manassinanthe Mangalya (1977)
- Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane (1977)...Kalingegowda
- Havina Hejje (1978)
- Sandharbha (1978)
- Parasangada Gendethimma (1978)
- Sadananda (1979)
- Kaadu Kudure (1979)...Huligonda
- Atthege Thakka Sose (1979)
- Asadhya Aliya (1979)...Shekhar
- Arivu (1979)
- Doddamane Estate (1980)
- Anurakte (1980)
- Manku Thimma (1980)
- Kappu Kola (1980)
- Rajeshwari (1981)
- Sangeetha (1981)
- Havina Hede (1981)
- Bhagyada Belaku (1981)
- Balu Bangara (1981)
- Avali Javali (1981)
- Prema Mathsara (1982)
- Karmika Kallanalla (1982)
- Gandharvagiri (1983)
- Chandi Chamundi (1983)
- Ramapurada Ravana (1984)
- Police Papanna (1984)
- Khaidi (1984)
- Kaliyuga (1984)
- Benki Birugali (1984)
- Thayi Thande (1985)
- Rasthe Raja (1986)
- Henne Ninagenu Bandhana (1986)
- Bete (1986)
- Beralge Koral (1987)
- Surya (1987)
- Shiva Bhaktha Markandeya (1987)
- Mr. Raja (1987)
- Suprabhatha (1988)...Sundareshwar
- Sahasa Veera (1988)
- Kote (1988)
- Bhoomi Thayane (1988)
- Sri Mylara Linga (1989)
- Singari Bangari (1989)
- Hrudaya Geethe (1989)
- Sididedda Gandu (1990)
- Ranabheri (1990)
- Prathap (1990)
- Veerappan (1991)
- SP Bhargavi (1991)
- Undu Hoda Kondu Hoda (1992)...Dundappa
- Entede Bhanta (1992)
- Chithralekha (1992)
- Kempaiah IPS (1993)
- Bhagavan Sri Saibaba (1993)
- Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake (1993)...Preethi's father
- Samrat (1994)...Chief Minister
- Palegara (1996)
- Karadipura (1996)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "25 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಹಿಂದೆ ಆ ರಾತ್ರಿ ನಿಜಕ್ಕೂ ನಡೆದದ್ದು ಏನು?"-EP02-Actor Maanu LIFE- Asha Interview-Kalamadhyama (in Kannada). 10 July 2022. Event occurs at 15:28, 15:35. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ a b Venkat, Hema (12 June 2014). "ರಂಗಭೂಮಿಯ ಮಹಾಮನೆ ಬೆನಕ" [Benaka, Theatre's Great House] (in Kannada). Prajavani. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Manu". chiloka.com. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Collections. Update Video Publication. 1991. p. 389. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ HOME TOUR-ನಟ ಮಾನು ಅವರ ಸ್ವರ್ಗದಂಥ ಮನೆ-EP01-Actor Maanu LIFE- Asha Interview-Kalamadhyama-#param. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2023.