| Shakti Prasad | |
| Birthname: | J. C. Ramaswamy |
| Birth Date: | 19 May 1928 |
| Birth Place: | Madhugiri, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Death Place: | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Years Active: | 1967–1986 |
| Spouse: | Lakshmi Devi |
| Children: | 3, including Kishore Sarja and Arjun Sarja |
| Occupation: | Actor |
J. C. Ramaswamy (19 May 1928 – 2 August 1986), known by his screen name Shakti Prasad, was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada films in mostly villainous roles. In a career spanning close to 20 years, he appeared in over 200 films including landmark films such as Immadi Pulikeshi (1967) and Antha (1981).[1]
He is the father of actor Arjun Sarja and director Kishore Sarja, grandfather of actors Chiranjeevi Sarja, Dhruva Sarja and Aishwarya Arjun and father-in-law of former film actress Niveditha Arjun.[2] [3]