Mukhyamantri Chandru

Mukhyamantri Chandru
Born (1953-08-28) 28 August 1953
Mysore State, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actor, politician, mime actor, activist

Mukhyamantri Chandru (Kannada: ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಚಂದ್ರು) (born 28 August 1953) is a Kannada movie actor and politician who resides in Bangalore, Karnataka. He is a versatile actor, easily fitting into comedy roles or playing more serious parts as a villain. He has acted in more than 300 films and is one of the finest supporting actors in the Kannada Film Industry. Mukhya Mantri was a popular Kannada drama in which he played the lead role, during the 1970s and 1980s, which resulted in getting the prefix to his original name. He is President of Kannada Abhivriddhi Pradhikara, a Government Authority which looks after implementation of Kannada language in Karnataka and as a President, he holds the rank equivalent to a Cabinet Minister of Government of Karnataka.

Actor

One of his more memorable roles is his role as the overbearing landlord in the comedy Ganeshana Maduve, where he has acted with Anant Nag. Mukhyamantri Chandru is the only man with the title Mukhyamantri, which translates to "chief minister". Mukhya Mantri was a piece of work which was presented by the popular Kannada troupe, Kalagangotri. The drama which brought Chandru the recognition he deserved is staged even to this day as Chandru played an active Mukhya Mantri's (Chief minister's) role in the play. His Film career began in the year 1983, From Chakravyuha playing a negative politician to supporting character in Suryavamsha and he has acted in more than 500 Kannada movies.

Film career

Mukhya Mantri Chandru initiated his career in Chakravyuha as a corrupt politician. He was introduced to the Kannada film industry by producer N. Veeraswamy.

Personal life

Chandru got his Bachelor of Science degree from Siddaganga College, Tumkur and Bachelor of Laws degree from Government College, Bangalore. He hails from a Sadaru(Hindu) caste. Initially, he joined a drama troupe which finally led to roles in the Kannada films. He married Padma in June 1983 and has 2 sons, Bharath Chandru and Sharath Chandru. He has been awarded a Honorary Doctorate from Gulbarga University for his social, cultural and language concerns and services.

Political life

Chandru entered politics in the year 1985 under Ramakrishna Hegde, the then Chief Minister for Karnataka. He stood for by-election from Gauribidanur constituency and was elected as MLA for the first time. Later in 1989, he contested for Loksabha elections from Chikballapur constituency and lost. Meanwhile, Chandru left Janta Dal and joined Bharatiya Janta Party in 1994. Party has selected Chandru for MLC from 1998. In Yediyurappa and Siddaramaiah's governments, he holds a cabinet ranked Kannada Development Authority post. He resigned as a member of BJP in October 2013 citing personal reasons.[1]

Kannada activist

In the first decade of the 21st century, Chandru is involved in various Kannada language activities concerning to the public, government and the mass media, has been instrumental in setting up bodies for the classical language's enhancement & encouragement.

Films

  1. Chakravyuha (1983 Film) (1983)
  2. Mududida Tavare Aralithu(1983) (Co-actors: Ananth Nag, Lakshmi, K. S. Ashwath)
  3. Premigala Saval (1984)
  4. Naanu Nanna Hendthi (1985)
  5. Jwaalamukhi (1985)
  6. Swabhimana (1985) (Co-actors: V. Ravichandran, Mahalakshmi)
  7. Guri (1987) (Co-actors: Dr. Rajkumar)
  8. Sangliyana (1988)
  9. Anjada Gandu (1988)
  10. Ondaagi Baalu (1989) (Co-actors: Vishnuvardhan, Avinash)
  11. Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare (1989)
  12. Poli Huduga (1989)
  13. Challenge Gopala Krishna (1989)
  14. SP Sangliana-Part II (1990)
  15. Policana Hendati (1990)
  16. Gol Mal RadhaKrishna-Part 1 (1990)
  17. Ganeshana Maduve (1990)
  18. Gol Mal RadhaKrishna-Part 2 (1991)
  19. Kitturina Huli (1991)
  20. Gauri Ganesha (1991)
  21. Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police (1991)
  22. Readymade Ganda (1991)
  23. Gruhapravesha (1991)
  24. Hendtire Hushaar (1992)(Co-actors: Shashikumar)
  25. Gopikrishna (1992)
  26. Solillada Saradara (1992)
  27. Ganesha Subramanya (1992)
  28. Malashree Mamashree (1992)
  29. Ondu Cinema Kathe (1992)
  30. Chikkejamanru (1992)
  31. Lakshmi Mahalakshmi
  32. Chinna (1994)
  33. Yarigu Helbedi (1994) (Co-actors: Ananth Nag, Vinaya Prasad)
  34. Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata (1996)
  35. Sipayi (1996)
  36. Ammavra Ganda (1997)
  37. Suryavamsha (1999)
  38. Galate Aliyandru (2000)
  39. Mathadana (2001) (Co-actors: Ananth Nag, Thara, Devaraj, Avinash; Director:T N Seetharam; Music Director: C.Aswath, V.Manohar)
  40. Simhadriya Simha (2002)
  41. Pandu Ranga Vittala (2005)
  42. Milana (2007)
  43. Chikkapete Sachagalu (2009) (Co-actors: S. Narayan, Jaggesh; Director: Nagendra Magadi; Producer: S. Narayan; Music: S. Narayan)
  44. Govindaya Namaha (2012) (Co-actors: Komal)

References

  1. ↑ "Mukhyamantri Chandru resigns from BJP". The Hindu. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
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