Shani Mahadevappa

Biography

Shivaprakash, known by his screen name Shani Mahadevappa (19 March 1933 – 3 January 2021), was an Indian actor who worked in Kannada cinema. Having made his acting debut on stage in the 1950s, he became popular for his portrayal of deity Shani in Shanishwara Mahatme. His film career began with Sri Dharmasthala Mahathme (1962) and was known for his portrayal of supporting characters, notably the poet Dindima in Kaviratna Kalidasa (1983). He appeared in over 400 films.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Babruvahana (1977) — Hamsa Dhwaja
2. Sampatthige Savaal (1974)
3. Mooruvare Vajragalu (1973) — Shakuni
4. Bhaktha Kumbara (1974) — Gnanadeva
5. Daari Thappida Maga (1975)
6. Premada Kanike (1976)
7. Shankar Guru (1978) — Satish
8. Operation Diamond Racket (1978) — Waiter in a hotel
9. Akasmika (1993) — Vaikuntaiah
10. Bengaluru Mail (1968)
11. Bidugade (1973) — Thammayya
12. Swayamvara (1973) — Basappa
13. Doorada Betta (1973)
14. Bangarada Panjara (1974)
15. Trimurthy (1975) — Rajaram's House Servant
16. Bahaddur Gandu (1976)
17. Badavara Bandhu (1976)
18. Girikanye (1977)
19. Sanaadi Appanna (1977)
20. Olavu Geluvu (1977) — Purushottam
21. Thaayige Thakka Maga (1978) — Servant in Kumar's House
22. Huliya Halina Mevu (1979) — Biddaiah
23. Chalisuva Modagalu (1982)
24. Janumada Jodi (1996)
25. Naa Ninna Bidalaare (1979)
26. Asadhya Aliya (1979)
27. Point Parimala (1980)
28. Jeevana Jyothi (1987)
29. Aahuthi (1985)
30. Jagath Kiladi (1998)
31. Jana Mecchida Maga (1993)
32. Suryodaya (1993)
33. Poli Kitty (1990)
34. Aathma Bandhana (1992)
35. Shivashankar (1990)
36. Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990)
37. Jayasimha (1987)
38. Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu (1984)
39. Dhani (1996)
40. Bhagavan Sri Saibaba (1993)