Prakash Belawadi Age, Wiki and Bio

Prakash Belawadi

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1970
Age54 years
BirthplaceBangalore, Karnataka, India

Bio/Wiki

FilmsDebut
Kannada FilmBangaravayithu as Shambhu (1976)
Tamil FilmUttama Villain as Dr D. S. (Neurosurgeon) (2014)
Malayalam FilmSolo as Vishnu (2017)
Telugu FilmSaaho as Shinde (2019)
Web SeriesSmoke as Bhau (2018)
DirectorStumble (2003)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Mahila Seva Samaja, Bangalore
  • National High School, Bangalore
College/University
  • National College, Bangalore
  • University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherBelavadi Nanjundaiah Narayan (theatre artist and film actor)
MotherBhargavi Narayan (theatre artist and film actress)
Siblings
Sisters
  • Sudha Belawadi (theatre artist)
  • Sujata Belawadi (a teacher and yoga exponent)
BrotherPradeep Belawadi (engineer)
SpouseChandrika Belawadi
Children
Daughters
  • Meghana Belawadi (actress)
  • Teju Belawadi (actress)

Career

Awards
  • 2003: National Award for Best Film in the English language for 'Stumble'
  • 2003: 'Pratibha Bhushan' by the Government of Karnataka for his contribution to culture
  • 2011–12: Karnataka Nataka Academy Award for contribution to English and Kannada language theatre
  • 2015: 'Pride of Karnataka' by Bangalore Round Table
  • 2015: 'Varshada Kannadiga' in the field of entertainment, conferred by News 18 Kannada
  • 2019: Helpmann Award, Australia for Best Actor, Male in the play 'Counting and Cracking', Belvoir St. Theatre, Sydney
Politics
Political PartyLok Satta Party

Some Lesser Known Facts

Prakash Belawadi is a multi-talented Indian actor known for his work in film, television, and theater.
He is also recognized for his activism and founding the NGO 'Citizens for Bengaluru.'
Belawadi has delivered inspiring speeches at different institutions and events.
In 2010, he ran for the BBMP elections as a Loksatta Party candidate.
His diverse career includes appearances in films, web series, and theater productions.
Belawadi has publicly expressed remorse for his past lack of awareness about the plight of Kashmiri Pandits, especially during his involvement in 'The Kashmir Files.'