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Dr. Rajkumar

Dr. Rajkumar

Acting
24 Apr 1929
12 Apr 2006
Gajanur, Madras Residency

Biography

Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraj (24 April 1929 – 12 April 2006), 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 and versatile actors in the history of Indian cinema, 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 (Emperor of Actors), Bangarada Manushya (Man of Gold), Vara Nata (Gifted actor), Gaana Gandhar...

Also Known As

Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju, Annavru, Bangarada Manushya, Gaana Gandharva, Kannada Kanteerava

Photos

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