Srinivasa Murthy

Srinivasa Murthy

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Srinivasa Murthy Profile

  • Name:
  • Srinivasa Murthy
  • Born:
  • May 15, 1949
  • Born / Home Town:
  • Kolar
  • Spouse:
  • Pushpa

Srinivasa Murthy Biography

Srinivasa Murthy is a veteran actor associated with Kannada film industry. He is a television actor and director too. He earned fame directing several Kannada television serials, and is associated with the industry since 2001. He is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, for the movies, Shrirasthu Shubhamasthu and Naari Swargakke Daari. Through his versatile acting skills, he has earned a niche of his own, and is indeed popular for character roles. Among his four kids, his two sons, Naveen Krishna and Nitil Krishna are film actors, and Naveen directs television shows too. Noted south Indian actress Bhavana is married to Murthy’s son, Naveen Krishna.

 

His full name is Jadalathimmanahalli Krishnappa Srinivasa Murthy or simply J. K. Srinivasa Murthy. He was born in Jadalathimmanahalli, Kolar of Karnataka in 1949. He is married to Pushpa and has 4 kids – two sons and two daughters. One of his daughters is deceased. Noted actor Naveen Krishna is his son and actress Bhavana is his daughter-in-law. He made his film debut in lead role through Hemavati directed by Siddalingaiah. Though his acting skills were lauded, and he earned recognized, he got offers for supporting roles later which he accepted. His acting skills in Mane Mane Ramayana, Guru Shisyaru, Kaviratna Kalidasa etc earned him popularity and recognition. He shared screen space with Rajkumar for Kaviratna Kalidasa, one of his most memorable roles of early career.

 

Later he turned a film producer and tried his luck in television industry as well. Anna Basavanna marked his acting and directorial debut in small screen, and essayed the lead role of Basava for the popular series. He produced many films aside his friend, Jai Jagadish. He also introduced popular film actress, Sruthi to big screen. Children’s film Devara Makkalu marked his debut as a director, and the movie earned critics’ appreciation.

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Updated: January 22, 2018

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