R. G. Vijayasarathy Explained

R. G. Vijayasarathy
Birth Name:Rajapur Gopalarao Vijayasarathy

Rajapur Gopalarao Vijayasarathy was an Indian actor, journalist and film critic who was known for being the only writer of Kannada film reviews for Indo-Asian News Service and Rediff.com during the 2000s.[1] He started his work in the 1970s writing for sports and business columns before transitioning into a film critic.[2] [3] [4] Reportedly, he was "a familiar face in Kannada films and television, he would be mobbed by fans when spotted at theatres to watch new releases".[2] [5]

Personal life

He studied at National College, Bangalore and was Vishnuvardhan's classmate.[2] [6] He passed away on 24 February 2013.[7]

Filmography

He worked as an actor in films and tele-serials such as Operation Antha (1995), Shabdavedhi (2000), Sainika (2002),[8] Haseena (2005),[9] Sirivantha (2006), Chikkamagaloora Chikka Mallige (2008), Preethiya Theru (2010),[10] Aptharakshaka (2010), Rame Gowda vs Krishna Reddy (2010)[11] and Myna (2013).[2] [5] He was the dialogue writer for Vishnu Sena (2005).[7] [12] He was a distributor.[2]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Suhasini on her last movie with the late Kannada actor. 20 January 2010. Rediff.com. 30 April 2023. 30 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230430042215/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-suhasini/20100120.htm. live.
  2. Web site: 'Big man' leaves quietly'. Bangalore Mirror. 24 February 2013. 30 April 2023. 2 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230102092121/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/big-man-leaves-quietly/articleshow/21227978.cms. live.
  3. Book: The Illustrated Weekly of India - Volume 93. 5. 1972.
  4. Web site: AKASHVANI: Vol. XXXIX. No. 51 . 22 December 1974 . 2228 . All India Radio (AIR) Delhi. Chuckervertty. G. C..
  5. Web site: R. G. Vijayasarathy Achievement. Chitraloka. 2 March 2010. 30 April 2023. 30 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230430043719/https://www.chitraloka.com/news/1637-rg-vijaya-sarathy-achievement.html. live.
  6. Web site: A feast for Dr.Vishnu fans on this friday. 20 December 2005. Indiaglitz. 30 April 2023. 30 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230430044048/https://www.indiaglitz.com/a-feast-for-drvishnu-fans-on-this-friday-tamil-news-19152. live.
  7. Web site: Veteran Kannada film critic RG Vijayasarathy dead. IANS. 24 February 2013. 30 April 2023. 30 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230430042215/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-veteran-kannada-film-critic-rg-vijayasarathy-dead-1803961. live.
  8. Web site: Sainika Movie Review. Chitraloka. 14 June 2002. 30 April 2023. 30 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230430101547/https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/2830-sainika-review.html. live.
  9. Web site: Haseena Movie Review. 17 September 2005. Chitraloka. 30 April 2023. 30 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230430101940/https://chitraloka.com/sensational-news/10-kannada-movie-reviews.html?start=610. live.
  10. Web site: Preethiya Theru. 9 January 2010. The New Indian Express. 11 August 2023. 18 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230718225448/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2010/jan/09/preethiya-theru-159199.html. live.
  11. Web site: Rame Gowda vs Krishna Reddy: Stealing plots all the way. Bangalore Mirror. 17 December 2010. 18 July 2023. 18 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230718013102/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/rame-gowda-vs-krishna-reddy-stealing-plots-all-the-way/articleshow/21724227.cms. live.
  12. Web site: Vishnu Sene Movie Review - A revolutionary film - Well made remake. https://web.archive.org/web/20060205042250/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/7831.html. dead. 5 February 2006. Indiaglitz. 31 October 2016. 23 December 2005.