Master Hirannaiah Explained

Master Hirannaiah
Birth Date:15 February 1934
Birth Place:Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Death Place:Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Notable Works:Lanchavathara
Children:5[1]

Hirannaiah or Hirannayya, known by his stage name Master Hirannaiah (15 February 1934 – 2 May 2019), was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry and a theatre artist in Karnataka, India. His films include ...Re (2016), Care of Footpath 2 (2015), No. 73, Shanthi Nivasa (2007).

Early life

Hirannaiah was born in Mysore, Karnataka on 15 February 1934. His father K. Hirannaiah[2] too was an Indian actor, director, and writer in the Kannada film industry and a theatre artist in the state. His mother was Sharadamma. After finishing primary education in Banumayya Middle school, Hirannaiah completed intermediate in Sharada Vilas,[3] Mysore, Karnataka. In his childhood days, he distributed newspaper Sadhvi[4] to fund his education, while actively participating in drama and theatre plays.

After his father's death, Hirannaiah took over the management of the K.Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali,[5] which was founded by his late father. Later he became actor, director and administrator of the theatre company.

Career

Master Hirannaiah was part of more than 30 movies in Kannada. His notable drama plays include "Makmal Topi", "Law Athava Lau Lau",Lanchavathara, Double Thaali, Kanya Dahana, Sanyasi Samsara, Chamachavathara, Haasyadalli Ulta Palta, Kapi Mushti, Nadubidi Narayana, Bhrashtachaara, Anaachaara, with Lanchavathara playing more than 11 thousand times, over a span of 45 years, performing in countries like United States, Australia, Singapore, and England.[6] [7] [8]

Hirannaiah Award

Master Hirannaiah established the Hirannaiah Award, in memory of his father who was known popularly as "cultural comedian"[9] or "cultured comedian".[10] Hirannaiah Awards are presented on behalf of Karnataka Nataka Academy, to theatre artists (native name: Rangamukhagalu) for their notable drama works. First award ceremony was held on 17 April 2010, at the Jaganmohan Palace auditorium in Mysore, Karnataka.[11]

Death

Hirannaiah died on 2 May 2019 at a hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka of complications from liver disease, aged 85.[12]

Awards won

Selected filmography

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: A house built on family values . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180609100454/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/pp/2005/11/12/stories/2005111201110300.htm . 9 June 2018 . . 2005-11-12 . dmy-all .
  2. Web site: Urban Legend: Master Hirannaiah, a ‘drunk’ with a punch . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180228224129/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/310716/urban-legend-master-hirannaiah-a-drunk-with-a-punch.html . 28 February 2018 . dmy-all .
  3. Web site: Sharada Vilas College, Mysore . saradavilas.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180301225024/http://www.saradavilas.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33&Itemid=6 . 1 March 2018 . dmy-all . 1 March 2018 .
  4. Web site: Sadvi Newspaper . etownmysore.com . 3 March 2018 . 26 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190526062433/http://ww2.etownmysore.com/sadhvi-news-paper . dead .
  5. News: All the city was a stage for them . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070930153556/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/17/stories/2002101700330200.htm . 30 September 2007 . . 2002-10-17 . dmy-all .
  6. Web site: Dramatists of Mysore . mysoresamachar.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140210113844/http://www.mysoresamachar.com/dramatists_mys.htm . 10 February 2014 . dmy-all .
  7. Web site: Kannada Drama Comedy . kannadaaudio.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305175319/http://www.kannadaaudio.com/Songs/Drama/home/ . 5 March 2016 . dmy-all .
  8. Web site: Crusader against Corruption: Master Hirannaiah . knowyourstar.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180301233349/http://stories.knowyourstar.com/master-hirannaiah-interview/ . 1 March 2018 . dmy-all .
  9. News: Keshava Rao, Fakirappa among 18 Nataka Academy award winners . thehindu.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180609100454/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Keshava-Rao-Fakirappa-among-18-Nataka-Academy-award-winners/article16526406.ece . 9 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  10. Web site: K Hirannaiah – Cultured Comedian . sapnaonline.com . 1 March 2018 . 1 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180301164806/https://www.sapnaonline.com/books/k-hirannaiah-cultured-comedian-4860286 . live .
  11. News: Nataka academy awards to be presented on April 17 . thehindu.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180609100454/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Nataka-academy-awards-to-be-presented-on-April-17/article16017811.ece . 9 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  12. News: Kannada theatre personality Master Hirannaiah passes away. The Hindu. 2 May 2019. 11 October 2020. 11 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011165507/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kannada-theatre-personality-master-hirannaiah-passes-away/article27009127.ece. live.
  13. News: Sandesha awards for Hirannayya, Amoora . thehindu.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180609100454/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Sandesha-awards-for-Hirannayya-Amoora/article16363025.ece . 9 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  14. Web site: Mangalore: Fr Prashanth Madtha, Master Hirannayya among Sandesha Awardees . daijiworld.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180301104102/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=56284 . 1 March 2018 . dmy-all .
  15. Web site: Sandesha Awards . sandesha.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180325232300/http://www.sandesha.org/sandesha-awards . 25 March 2018 . dmy-all . 29 March 2018 .
  16. Web site: Anakru Nirman Awards . nirmanshelters . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180301044458/http://www.nirmanshelters.in/anakru-awards.html . 1 March 2018 . dmy-all .
  17. Web site: ಮಾಸ್ಟರ್‌ ಹಿರಣ್ಣಯ್ಯಗೆ 'ಮಹಾ ಅದ್ವೈತಿ' ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರ. 27 April 2017. vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170911101327/http://vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com/district/bengalurucity/maha-adwaithi-award-to-master-hirannaiah/articleshow/58387166.cms. 11 September 2017. dmy-all.
  18. News: Ten persons receive Alva's Nudisiri Award . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180609094824/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/10/24/stories/2005102400900200.htm . 9 June 2018 . . 2005-10-24 . dmy-all .

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