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. |