Mukhyamantri Chandru
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- 28 Ağustos 1953
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**Honnasandra Narasimhaiah Chandrashekar** (born 28 August 1953), widely and affectionately known as **Mukhyamantri Chandru**, is a veteran Indian actor, theatre personality, and politician who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. With a prolific career spanning over four decades, he has appeared in over 500 films and is celebrated as one of the most versatile and enduring character actors in the Sandalwood industry. Born in Honnasandra in the Nelamangala taluk of Karnataka, Chandru developed a profound passion for the performing arts during his youth. He became heavily involved in amateur theatre and achieved massive statewide fame on the stage for his stellar portrayal of a cunning, ambitious politician in the hugely popular Kannada play *Mukhyamantri*. His performance in the titular role was so iconic and universally acclaimed that "Mukhyamantri" (Chief Minister) became a permanent prefix to his public and professional identity for the rest of his life. Chandru transitioned to the silver screen and made his feature film debut with the 1983 blockbuster film *Chakravyuha*. He quickly became a highly sought-after character actor, renowned for his impeccable comic timing, highly expressive dialogue delivery, and ability to seamlessly switch between humorous roles and menacing villains. He frequently portrayed corrupt politicians, eccentric landlords, and strict family patriarchs. He is particularly remembered for his legendary comedic collaborations with actor Anant Nag in classic hits like *Ganeshana Maduve* (1990) and *Gauri Ganesha* (1991). His extensive and celebrated filmography includes memorable roles in *Ondu Muttina Kathe* (1987), *Muthina Haara* (1990), *Golmaal Radhakrishna* (1990), *Mathadana* (2001), and *Simhadriya Simha* (2002). Beyond his cinematic achievements, Chandru is a prominent political and cultural figure in Karnataka. He served as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) and has been a fierce, lifelong advocate for the state's culture and language. He made significant administrative contributions during his highly active tenure as the Chairperson of the Kannada Development Authority (Kannada Abhivruddhi Pradhikara), continuously fighting to safeguard, implement, and promote the Kannada language. In recognition of his monumental contributions to theatre, cinema, and linguistic activism, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Gulbarga University.
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- SeethaRama · Suryaprakash Desai (Suri)
- ಕ್ರಾಂತಿ · Basava Rayanna
- ಮುಂದುವರೆದ ಅಧ್ಯಾಯ.
- LAW
- ಧೀರ ರಣ ವಿಕ್ರಮ · Karnataka's CM
- ವೀಕೆಂಡ್ ವಿತ್ ರಮೇಶ್ · Kendisi
- Chatrigalu Sir Chatrigalu
- Govindaya Namaha · Vydehi's father
- Parijatha
- Male Barali Manju Irali
- ಅಪ್ಪಚ್ಚಿ
- ಮಿಲನ · Akash's father
- Snehana Preethina
- Thayiya Madilu
- Tenali Rama
- ತವರಿನ ಸಿರಿ
- Sevanthi Sevanthi
- Hatavadi
- ಪಾಂಡು ರಂಗ ವಿಠಲ
- ಅಣ್ಣ ತಂಗಿ
- Stumble
- ರೀ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಬರ್ತೀರಾ
- Ooh La La
- Kushalave Kshemave
- ಜಮೀನ್ದಾರ್ರು
- Balagalittu Olage Baa
- Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu
- Jodi
- ಬಾನಲ್ಲು ನೀನೆ ಬುವಿಯಲ್ಲೂ ನೀನೆ
- Nannavalu Nannavalu
- Galate Aliyandru
- Devara Maga · Sidde Gowda
- Shabdavedhi
- ಸೂರ್ಯವಂಶ · Padma's uncle (military man)
- Suvvi Suvvalali
- ಮಾಯಾಮೃಗ · Mohan Murthy
- ಅಮ್ಮಾವ್ರ ಗಂಡ
- ಭಂಡ ಅಲ್ಲ ಬಹದ್ದೂರ್
- Ganga Yamuna
- Lakshmi Mahalakshmi
- ಚೆಲುವ
- Janumada Jodi · Tammadi
- ಪಟ್ಟಣಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ಪುಟ್ಟ
- Sutradhara
- ಸಿಪಾಯೀ · Baaji Bettayya
- ಶಿವ ಸೈನ್ಯ
- Sowbhagya Devathe
- Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
- ಹಲೋ ಸಿಸ್ಟರ್
- Rowdy
- Killer Diary
- Indrana Gedda Narendra
- Chinna
- ಪ್ರೇಮ ಸಿಂಹಾಸನ
- ಕುಂತೀ ಪುತ್ರ
- ಅಲೆಕ್ಸಾಂಡರ್
- Prana Snehitha
- Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
- ಗುಂಡನ ಮದುವೆ
- ಮೋಜಿನ ಮದುವೆ
- Kollura Sri Mookambika · Sudharma Maharaja of Vidharba
- ಸಿಂಧೂರ ತಿಲಕ
- ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರ
- Shivanaga
- ಚಿಕ್ಕೆಜಮಾನ್ರು
- ಗುರು ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ
- ಗಣೇಶ ಸುಬ್ರಮಣ್ಯ · House Owner
- Nagaradalli Nayakaru
- ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯುಕ್ತಿ
- ಮೈಸೂರು ಜಾಣ
- ಸೋಲಿಲ್ಲದ ಸರದಾರ
- ಮಾಲಾಶ್ರೀ ಮಾಮಾಶ್ರೀ
- ಎದುರ್ಮನೇಲಿ ಗಂಡ ಪಕ್ಕದ್ಮನೇಲಿ ಹೆಂಡ್ತಿ
- ಬೊಂಬಾಟ್ ಹೆಂಡ್ತಿ
- ರಣಚಂಡಿ
- ಗೌರಿ ಗಣೇಶ · Poornananda Rao
- Kalyana Mantapa · Alasingachar Perumal
- Gruha Pravesha
- Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police
- ಶಾಂತಿ ಕ್ರಾಂತಿ