C. R. Simha
C. R. Simha | |
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October 26, 2004. | |
| Born | Channapatna Ramaswamy Simha 16 June 1942 |
| Died | 28 February 2014 (aged 71) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Movie director, Theatre director |
Channapatna Ramaswami Simha (Kannada: ಚನ್ನಪಟ್ನ ರಾಮಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಸಿಂಹ) better known as C. R. Simha (Kannada: ಸಿ. ಆರ್. ಸಿಂಹ) (June 16, 1942 – February 28, 2014) was an Indian actor, director, dramatist and a playwright. [1]
He was best known for his work on Kannada movies and for his work in stage shows. He directed many successful stage shows such as Kakanakote, Thughlaq and Sankranthi.
Early life
Simha was born on 16 June 1942 in Channapatna, Karnataka, India.[2] He first went on stage when he was 12. At National College, Bengaluru, he joined the drama club and began to direct small plays. In 1972 Simha and his friends started a theatre group called Nataranga. With this group he directed famous Kannada plays
Personal life
Simha married Sharada Simha. Their son Ritwik Simha became a film director. His younger brother, Srinath, is also a well-known Kannada film actor.
Death
Simha died at a hospital in Bangalore from prostate cancer, aged 71.[3]
References
- ↑ "C R Simha Biography". Filmibeat. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ↑ "End of a chapter in State's theatre, celluloid history". The Hindu. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ↑ "Veteran actor C. R. Simha is no more". The Hundu.com. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
Other websites
- C. R. Simha on IMDb