Enagi Nataraj Explained

Enagi Nataraj was a theatre actor who was a son of actor Enagi Balappa.

Early life

He was born to the couple Enagi Balappa and Laxmidevi. Enagi Nataraj made his first appearance as a child in the play Basaveshwara Mahatme. He was a student of the Rudrakshi Math's hostel in Belagavi.^[1] Nataraj worked in business for a small period of time before resuming his entertainment career. For more than a decade, he worked for director Nagabharana.^[2]

Filmography

Serials

• Mahanavami
• Sankranti
• Naku Tanti
• Kinnari
• Idu Entha Lokavayya

Plays

• Haddu Needida Haadi
• Nata Samrat
• Jagajyoti Basaveshwara
• Burjwa Gentleman
• Policeriddare Echharike
• Oedipus^[2]
• Macbeth
• Miss Sahara^[3]
• Tadroopi
• Birudantembara Ganda
• Sambashiva Prahasana
• Naa Tukaram Alla^[4]

Movies

• Neela (2001)
• Sainika (2002)^[3]
• Abhi (2003)^[4]
• Singaravva Mattu Aramane (2003)^[2]
• Kanakambari (2004)
• Avva (2008)
• Mathe Mungaru (2010)
• Bheema Theeradalli (2012)
• Savitri (2023)

Awards and honours

• He was a recipient of Karnataka Nataka Academy award.
• He was made as a director after Dharwad Rangayana was made autonomous.^[2]

Final work

Before his death, Nataraj had a play in progress about Kittur Rani Chennamma.^[1]

Death

Nataraj was suffering from liver and kidney related problems and he died at a private nursing home in Hubballi on 9 June 2012 following his illness. He was survived by his wife and two sons.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Yenagi Nataraj passes away. Staff Correspondent. 10 June 2012. 22 June 2018. www.thehindu.com.
2. Web site: Theatre personality Enagi Nataraj no more. 10 June 2012. deccanherald.com. 22 June 2018.
3. Web site: Noted Theatre personality Enagi Nataraj passes away. news.webindia123.com. 22 June 2018.
4. Web site: ರಂಗಕರ್ಮಿ ಹಾಗೂ ನಟ ಏಣಗಿ ನಟರಾಜ್ ಕಾಲವಶ. 9 June 2012. filmibeat.com. 22 June 2018.