Anant Nag Age, Wiki and Bio

Anant Nag

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth4/09/1948
Age76 years
BirthplaceShirali, Bhatkal Taluk, Karnataka

Bio/Wiki

Full nameAnant Nagarkatte
Other NameAnanth Nag

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Personal Life

Date of Birth4/09/1948
Zodiac signVirgo
NationalityIndian
HometownShirali, Bhatkal taluk, Karnataka
SchoolNew English School, Honnavar
ReligionHinduism
Caste/EthnicitySaraswat Brahmin
Food HabitVegetarian
AddressAditi, 4th Cross, RMV Extension, Sanjaynagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsPriya Tendulkar (rumored)
Marriage Date9/04/1987

Family

FatherSadananda Nagarakatti
MotherAnandi
SiblingsBrother: Shankar Nag, Sister: Shyamala
SpouseGayatri
ChildrenSon: None, Daughter: Aditi
GrandparentsMaternal Grandfather: Bantwal Sadashiva Bhat

Career

DebutKannada Film: Sankalpa (1973), Hindi Film: Ankur (1974) (as Surya), English Film: Stumble (2003), Telugu Film: Raatri (1992) (as Shrink), Malayalam Film: Swathi Thirunal (1987) (as as Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma), TV: Malgudi Days (1987)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Won Best Actor for Naa Ninna Bidalaare in 1979 at Filmfare Awards South
  • Won Best Actor for Bara in 1982 at Filmfare Awards South
  • Won Best Actor for Hendthighelbedi in 1989 at Filmfare Awards South
  • Won Best Actor for Udbhava in 1990 at Filmfare Awards South
  • Won Best Actor for Gauri Ganesha in 1991 at Filmfare Awards South
  • Won Best Actor for Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu in 2016 at Filmfare Awards South
  • Won Best Actor for Minchina Ota in 1979-80 at Karnataka State Film Awards
  • Won Best Actor for Hosa Neeru in 1985-86 at Karnataka State Film Awards
  • Won Best Actor for Avasthe in 1987-88 at Karnataka State Film Awards
  • Won Best Actor for Gangavva Ganganayi in 1994-95 at Karnataka State Film Awards
  • Won Dr. Vishnuvardhan Lifetime Achievement Award at Karnataka State Film Awards in 2011-12

Favourites

FoodThovve (a dal preparation), basale soppu (a form of green sambar), avalakki bath (poha) and jilebi
BookSamagra Kathegalu’ by Bagalodi Devaraya. Graham Greene, R K Narayan
PlaceAnand Ashrama in Kanchanagada, Kasarago

Some Lesser Known Facts

Anant Nag is a prominent Indian actor renowned for his versatile performances in Kannada cinema.
He spent most of his early years in Shirali, Bhatkal taluk, Karnataka.
Anant studied at New English School in Honnavar until the 8th grade before relocating to Mumbai for further education.
Initially, he worked for three years in Union Bank under the theatre quota.
Anant got involved in the theater scene in Mumbai, starring in productions by Amol Palekar and Satyadev Dubey.
His film debut was in the Kannada movie 'Sankalpa' (1973) before he ventured into Hindi cinema with 'Ankur' (1974).
Anant has appeared in over 270 films across various languages like Kannada, Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and English.
He featured in the acclaimed television series 'Malgudi Days' (1987) inspired by R.K. Narayan's stories.
Anant was affiliated with the Janatha Party and held positions in the Karnataka Legislative Council and Assembly.
Despite lacking formal training, Anant prefers authentic and spontaneous performances on screen.
His fluency in multiple languages enhances his adaptability in diverse roles.
Anant is famously known for his on-screen rapport with actress Lakshmi.
He dislikes cold weather and struggles with temperatures lower than 18 degrees Celsius.
Anant draws inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi and emulates him by spinning the charkha.
He believes in taking a 45-minute nap every afternoon, a habit he maintains even during film shoots.