c.r. simha

BANGALORE: Vedike, the popular theatre group headed by theatre activist c.r. simha, is organising `Ranga malike,' a drama festival from October 26 and continue for 10 weeks. The plays will be staged at H.N. Kalakshetra, National College, Jayanagar.

The 'Guhe' (cave) is without its lion (simha). Noted theatre and film personality and actor CR Simha, resident of Guhe on Banashankari Ring Road, died after prolonged illness at a private hospital here on Friday afternoon.

C R Simha shone brightly in both Kannada theatre and films for decades

Kannada theatre and film artiste C R Simha died of prostrate cancer here on Friday.

The television, theatre and film actor director has been suffering from prostate cancer

BANGALORE: Noted environmentalist Yellappa Reddy, will be presented with the prestigious BCC's Kempegowda awards .

Bengaluru-based theatre group Vedike Foundation’s upcoming play is a rib tickling comedy. Titled Bahaddur Ganda, the Kannada play revolves around the travails of a middle-class family.

He may have been a little over 5' but he towers at 7'9" in theatre and film personality C R Simha's den `Guhe'.

Chiranjeevi’s 'Waltair Veerayya' has made a superb pre-release business and becomes the first highest earner this year, beating the pre-release business of Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer 'Veera Simha Reddy.' Chiranjeevi and director Bobby Kolli (KS Ravindra) have joined hands for the first time, and their combo created a lot of hype for 'Waltair Veerayya.'

Noted theatre artiste, film actor and director CR Simha proudly shows off his autographed copy of the second edition of Girish Karnad’s play Tughlaq, presented to him by the playwright in 1972.

The veteran actor, who had been battling prostrate cancer, passed away on Friday afternoon

The film marked the beginning of a career that would enthrall millions for many decades to come.

The actor, who had been battling prostrate cancer, passed away on Friday

BANGALORE: The Kannada and Culture Directorate's proposal to partially fund amateur theatre productions has caused scepticism about the motive behind it.

BANGALORE: Theatre giant BV Karanth was given a state funeral on Monday, even as Chief Minister SM Krishna said all his medical bills will be borne by the state government.

BANGALORE: "Are you looking for international consciousness? Keep chanting our Chief Minister's name," was the cryptic clue. The answer? The Iskcon temple.

The Vi Anand directorial also stars Nabha Natesh and Payal Rajput in lead roles.

Indulge in a classical play

In its latest adaptation the play, featuring poetry, music and dance, will have an all-new cast.

BANGALORE: Popular Hindi playback singers Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal and Jaspinder Narulla rendered their voices for director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar's latest Kannada film Paris Pranaya under the music direction of Prayog last week.

BANGALORE: When he got up on Thursday morning, B.N. Narayan put on a crisp shirt, ironed by himself, as was his habit.

The film that also stars Natasha Doshi and Haripirya in key roles has raked in Rs 1.31 Cr at the US box office.

Channapatna Ramaswamy Simha is now gone, beloved of many, friend and mentor, a great entertainer

The actor-director was laid to rest at the Banashankari crematorium

BANGALORE: Sugam sangeeth school Upasana has started Geetha Vahini, a programme to take Kannada light music to the doorstep of people and popularise Kannada poets.

BANGALORE: The theatre being built in memory of actor Shankar Nag is in need of funds, though top personalities including Chief Minister S.M. Krishna and actress Shabana Azmi have been involved in raising funds.