Dheerendra Gopal
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Dheerendra Gopal was a popular Kannada actor and stage artiste. The multi-faceted character was popular in Kannada cinema as a supporting actor mostly playing the role of a villain or a comedian. He was known for his perfect dialogue delivery. He died in Davangere on December 25, 2000, at the age of 59.
. Gubbi Veeranna
saw him mono act at a school and impressed with the performance, invited him to be part of his company. The young Gopal donned the main role in Yechchama Nayaka and never looked back thereafter. He later began acting in films. His first film appearance was in Naagarahaavu
. Over the years, he acted in over 180 Kannada films and became popular for his role as politician-villain. He earned recognition from Puttanna Kanagal
's film "Paduvarahalli Pandavaru". His other popular films were Subhadra Kalyana, Gajapathi Garvabhanga
, Simha Jodi, Naga Kala Bhairava, Nanjundi Kalyana
, and Annaiah
. Nannavalu Nannavalu was his last film.
He released over 300 dialogues on political satires on audio cassettes, that became popular.
He was a lover of theatre and acted in hundreds of plays. His roles in the plays, Tippu Sultan and Mudukana Maduve, brought him acclaim.
. He died of a heart attack at his residence in Harihar
on December 25, 2000. He was 59. He was survived by his wife Sunandamma, daughter Vidyavathi and two sons, Narendra Babu and Sudheendra. The funeral was held on Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at the Hindu Rudrabhoomi in Harihar.
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Career
Dheerendra Gopal was noticed at an young age by Gubbi VeerannaGubbi Veeranna
Gubbi Veeranna was an Indian theatre director, one of the pioneers and most prolific contributors to Kannada theatre. He established the drama company, Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company that played a crucial role in promoting the Kannada theatre. Some of the stalwarts that have emerged out of this...
. Gubbi Veeranna
Gubbi Veeranna
Gubbi Veeranna was an Indian theatre director, one of the pioneers and most prolific contributors to Kannada theatre. He established the drama company, Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company that played a crucial role in promoting the Kannada theatre. Some of the stalwarts that have emerged out of this...
saw him mono act at a school and impressed with the performance, invited him to be part of his company. The young Gopal donned the main role in Yechchama Nayaka and never looked back thereafter. He later began acting in films. His first film appearance was in Naagarahaavu
Naagarahaavu
Nagarahaavu is a 1972 Kannada film by Puttanna Kanagal starring Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath.It was the first movie in Kannada Film history to Complete 100 days in 3 Main theaters of Bangalore....
. Over the years, he acted in over 180 Kannada films and became popular for his role as politician-villain. He earned recognition from Puttanna Kanagal
Puttanna Kanagal
Puttanna Kanagal was one of the most prominent Kannada film directors of the 1960s and the 70s. Although the majority of his films were on offbeat or taboo subjects, he endeared himself to both the critics and ordinary film goers alike. He also directed a handful Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and...
's film "Paduvarahalli Pandavaru". His other popular films were Subhadra Kalyana, Gajapathi Garvabhanga
Gajapathi Garvabhanga
Gajapathi Garvabhanga was a hilarious Indian Kannada film directed by M.S. Rajashekar, produced by Dr.Rajkumar's one of the home production; Poornima Enterprises, starring his second son Raghavendra Rajkumar along with Malashri, Dheerendra Gopal, Srinath, Honnavalli Krishna in the supporting cast...
, Simha Jodi, Naga Kala Bhairava, Nanjundi Kalyana
Nanjundi Kalyana
Nanjundi Kalyana is an Indian Kannada film directed and starring Raghavendra Rajkumar, with Malashri, Girija Lokesh, Dheerendra Gopal as cast.- Cast :* Raghavendra Rajkumar as Nanjundi* Malashri* Girija Lokesh* Dheerendra Gopal- Songs :...
, and Annaiah
Annayya (1993 Kannada film)
Annayya Kannada is a Kannada film released in 1993, directed by Rajendra Singh Babu. This film stars Crazy Star Ravichandran, Madhoo, Aruna Irani, Srinath, Dheerendra Gopal, Kashi, Ashalatha amongst others. Music was composed by Naada Brahma "Hamsalekha". The film was produced by M. Chandrashekar....
. Nannavalu Nannavalu was his last film.
He released over 300 dialogues on political satires on audio cassettes, that became popular.
He was a lover of theatre and acted in hundreds of plays. His roles in the plays, Tippu Sultan and Mudukana Maduve, brought him acclaim.
Death
Dheerendra Gopal health deteriorated in 1999 after a severe attack of jaundiceJaundice
Jaundice is a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctival membranes over the sclerae , and other mucous membranes caused by hyperbilirubinemia . This hyperbilirubinemia subsequently causes increased levels of bilirubin in the extracellular fluid...
. He died of a heart attack at his residence in Harihar
Harihar
Harihar is a city located in Davanagere District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Harihar also spelled Hari-hara, in Hinduism, a syncretic deity, combining the two major gods, Vishnu and Siva...
on December 25, 2000. He was 59. He was survived by his wife Sunandamma, daughter Vidyavathi and two sons, Narendra Babu and Sudheendra. The funeral was held on Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at the Hindu Rudrabhoomi in Harihar.
Notable filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1972 | Naagarahaavu Naagarahaavu Nagarahaavu is a 1972 Kannada film by Puttanna Kanagal starring Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath.It was the first movie in Kannada Film history to Complete 100 days in 3 Main theaters of Bangalore.... |
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| 1978 | Paduvarahalli Pandavaru | ||
| 1982 | Sahasa Simha | ||
| 1989 | Nanjundi Kalyana Nanjundi Kalyana Nanjundi Kalyana is an Indian Kannada film directed and starring Raghavendra Rajkumar, with Malashri, Girija Lokesh, Dheerendra Gopal as cast.- Cast :* Raghavendra Rajkumar as Nanjundi* Malashri* Girija Lokesh* Dheerendra Gopal- Songs :... |
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| 1989 | Gajapathi Garvabhanga Gajapathi Garvabhanga Gajapathi Garvabhanga was a hilarious Indian Kannada film directed by M.S. Rajashekar, produced by Dr.Rajkumar's one of the home production; Poornima Enterprises, starring his second son Raghavendra Rajkumar along with Malashri, Dheerendra Gopal, Srinath, Honnavalli Krishna in the supporting cast... |
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| 1993 | Annaiah Annayya (1993 Kannada film) Annayya Kannada is a Kannada film released in 1993, directed by Rajendra Singh Babu. This film stars Crazy Star Ravichandran, Madhoo, Aruna Irani, Srinath, Dheerendra Gopal, Kashi, Ashalatha amongst others. Music was composed by Naada Brahma "Hamsalekha". The film was produced by M. Chandrashekar.... |
Awards
Dheerendra Gopal was a recipient of the Karnataka Nataka Academy Award and the Rajyotsava AwardRajyotsava Prashasti
The Annual Rajyotsava Awards are conferred by the Karnataka Government on the occasion of the birth of Karnataka State on November 1 celebrated as Kannada Rajyotsava. The awards celebrate achievements by persons of eminence in their chosen fields...
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