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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dr. Rajkumar</span> Indian Kannada film actor, singer (1929–2006)

Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraj, better known by his stage name Dr. Rajkumar, was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Kannada cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema and a versatile actor, he is considered a cultural icon and holds a matinée idol status in the Kannada diaspora, among whom he is popularly called as Nata Saarvabhouma, Bangarada Manushya, Vara Nata, Gaana Gandharva, Rasikara Raja, Kannada Kanteerava and Rajanna/Annavru. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1983 and Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1995. He is the only lead actor to win National Award for singing. His 35 movies have been remade 58 times in 9 languages by 34 actors making him the first actor whose movies were remade more than fifty times and the first actor whose movies were remade in nine languages. He was the first actor in India to enact a role which was based on James Bond in a full-fledged manner. The success of his movie Jedara Bale is credited to have widely inspired a Desi bond genre in other Indian film industries. On the occasion of the "Centenary of Indian Cinema" in April 2013, Forbes included his performance in Bangaarada Manushya on its list of "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema". Upon his death, The New York Times had described him as one of India's most popular movie stars.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rajkumar Santoshi</span> Indian film director

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Puneeth Rajkumar</span> Indian Kannada actor and producer (1975–2021)

Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar, colloquially known as Appu, was an Indian actor, playback singer, television presenter, and producer, who worked in Kannada cinema. He was the youngest son of actor and matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar, He was one of the most popular actors in Kannada cinema. He was the lead in 30 films; as a child, he appeared in many films. His performances in Vasantha Geetha (1980), Bhagyavantha (1981), Chalisuva Modagalu (1982), Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983), Bhakta Prahaladha, Yarivanu and Bettada Hoovu (1985) were praised. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role of Ramu in Bettada Hoovu. He also won Karnataka State Award Best Child artist for Chalisuva Modagalu and Eradu Nakshatragalu. Puneeth's first lead role was in 2002's Appu. He was conferred with the Doctorate by Mysuru University. The Karnataka Government conferred the state's highest civilian award, Karnataka Ratna, to Puneeth Rajkumar on 1 November 2022, posthumously.

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<i>Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani</i> 2009 romantic comedy film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anushka Sharma</span> Indian film actress and film producer

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<i>Sura</i> (film) 2010 film by S. P. Rajkumar

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vijay Raghavendra</span> Indian Kannada actor

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<i>Veera Kannadiga</i> 2004 Indian film

Veera Kannadiga is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language action drama film starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Anita Hassanandani. The film was simultaneously made in Telugu as Andhrawala starring Jr. NTR. The movie was a commercial success.

<i>Anna Bond</i> 2012 Indian film

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<i>Phata Poster Nikhla Hero</i> 2013 film by Rajkumar Santoshi

Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film features Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz in the lead roles, and was released on 20 September 2013 to a mixed to positive response from critics. The film's premise borrows loosely from the 1989 Mithun Chakraborty-starrer Guru, which itself was a remake of Tamil film, Kaakki Sattai starring Kamal Haasan, a 1985 Tamil hit.

<i>PK</i> (film) 2014 Indian Hindi film by Rajkumar Hirani

PK (transl. Tipsy) is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language satirical comedy drama film edited and directed by Rajkumar Hirani and written by Hirani and Abhijat Joshi, and jointly produced by Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra under the banners Rajkumar Hirani Films and Vinod Chopra Films respectively. The plot follows, An innocent alien lands on Earth but loses his communication device. He meets Jaggu, a heartbroken reporter, and tries to find his device. With time, he raises many thought-provoking questions.

<i>Jodha Akbar</i> Indian television series

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<i>Ninnindale</i> 2014 Indian Kannada romantic comedy-drama film

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<i>Rana Vikrama</i> 2015 film by Pawan Wadeyar

Rana Vikrama is a 2015 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film directed by Pavan Wadeyar featuring Puneeth Rajkumar in a dual role, Anjali and Adah Sharma. The film released on 10 April 2015. The soundtrack of the film was released on 21 March 2015. Rana Vikrama was released on 10 April 2015 where it received positive reviews from critics and audience where the film became a commercial success at the box office.

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