Prakash Belawadi
| Prakash Belawadi | |
|---|---|
| Belawadi filming with Ishtakamya, 2015 | |
| Born | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | 
| Nationality | Indian | 
| Alma mater | UVCE, Bangalore | 
| Occupation | Actor, filmmaker, activist, journalist | 
| Notable work | Stumble (2003) | 
| Political party | Lok Satta Party | 
| Spouse(s) | Chandrika | 
| Parent(s) | Make-up Nani (father) Bhargavi (mother) | 
| Relatives | Sudha Belawadi (sister) Samyukta Hornad (niece) | 
Prakash Belawadi is an Indian theater, film, television and media personality, an activist and a journalist from Bangalore.[1] He co-founded the Centre for Film and Drama and launched the Suchitra School of Cinema and Dramatic Arts, both in Bangalore, the latter in 2012.[2]
Early life
Belawadi was born into a family of theatre artistes in Bangalore, in the erstwhile Mysore State (now Karnataka).[3] His father, Make-up Nani (1929–2003), was popular personality in Kannada theatre, who also appeared in films, and worked as a make-up artist alongside. His mother, Bhargavi, also worked as a theatre artiste. His siblings Sujata, Sudha and Pradeep were involved in theatre as well.[4] He completed his elementary education at Mahila Seva Samaja, higher school education in National High School, following which he completed his pre-university course at National College, Bangalore.[3] He obtained a degree in mechanical engineering from University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering in 1983.[5]
Partial filmography
Films
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Kanooru Heggadithi | Kannada | ||
| 2001 | Mathadana | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | Bala | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Youngistaan | Hindi | ||
| 2015 | Benkipatna | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Uttama Villain | Doctor | Tamil | Cameo appearance | 
| 2015 | Aatagara | Dr. Chetan Bhagawat | Kannada | |
| 2015 | Fading Red | ACP Ravikumar | Kannada | Short Film | 
| 2015 | Kendasampige | DCP Suryakanth | Kannada | |
| 2015 | Talvar | Swamy | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Wazir | DCP | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Last Bus | Kannada | ||
| 2016 | Airlift | George Kutty | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | A government officer | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Ishtakamya | Vikranth | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Te3n | Hindi | 
As director
- Stumble (2003)
Television
- Garva (2001)
- Illiruvudu Summane (2008)
References
- ↑ Ramnath, Dhruv. "5 Questions For Prakash Belawadi". Swarajya – Read India Right. swarajyamag.com. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "Prakash Belawadi". Indian Foundation for the Arts. indiaifa.org. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- 1 2 "Prakash Belawadi - Manifesto BBMP 2010 elections". Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "Memories of Make-up Nani". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "Tattva – Theatrical Journey" (PDF). Sampada–Your Window to UVCE. Retrieved 9 March 2016.