Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 4/09/1948 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Shirali, Bhatkal Taluk, Karnataka |
Latest News about Anant Nag
04/09/2023 Anant Nag celebrates 50 years in the film industry.
27/12/2024 Anant Nag pays tribute to his 'guru' Shyam Benegal after his passing.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Anant Nagarkatte |
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| Other Name | Ananth Nag |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 4/09/1948 |
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| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Shirali, Bhatkal taluk, Karnataka |
| School | New English School, Honnavar |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste/Ethnicity | Saraswat Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Address | Aditi, 4th Cross, RMV Extension, Sanjaynagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Priya Tendulkar (rumored) |
| Marriage Date | 9/04/1987 |
Family
| Father | Sadananda Nagarakatti |
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| Mother | Anandi |
| Siblings | Brother: Shankar Nag, Sister: Shyamala |
| Spouse | Gayatri |
| Children | Son: None, Daughter: Aditi |
| Grandparents | Maternal Grandfather: Bantwal Sadashiva Bhat |
Career
| Debut | Kannada 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) |
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Favourites
| Food | Thovve (a dal preparation), basale soppu (a form of green sambar), avalakki bath (poha) and jilebi |
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| Book | Samagra Kathegalu’ by Bagalodi Devaraya. Graham Greene, R K Narayan |
| Place | Anand Ashrama in Kanchanagada, Kasarago |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anant Nag is a prominent Indian actor renowned for his versatile performances in Kannada cinema. | |
| 2. He spent most of his early years in Shirali, Bhatkal taluk, Karnataka. | |
| 3. Anant studied at New English School in Honnavar until the 8th grade before relocating to Mumbai for further education. | |
| 4. Initially, he worked for three years in Union Bank under the theatre quota. | |
| 5. Anant got involved in the theater scene in Mumbai, starring in productions by Amol Palekar and Satyadev Dubey. | |
| 6. His film debut was in the Kannada movie 'Sankalpa' (1973) before he ventured into Hindi cinema with 'Ankur' (1974). | |
| 7. Anant has appeared in over 270 films across various languages like Kannada, Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and English. | |
| 8. He featured in the acclaimed television series 'Malgudi Days' (1987) inspired by R.K. Narayan's stories. | |
| 9. Anant was affiliated with the Janatha Party and held positions in the Karnataka Legislative Council and Assembly. | |
| 10. Despite lacking formal training, Anant prefers authentic and spontaneous performances on screen. | |
| 11. His fluency in multiple languages enhances his adaptability in diverse roles. | |
| 12. Anant is famously known for his on-screen rapport with actress Lakshmi. | |
| 13. He dislikes cold weather and struggles with temperatures lower than 18 degrees Celsius. | |
| 14. Anant draws inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi and emulates him by spinning the charkha. | |
| 15. He believes in taking a 45-minute nap every afternoon, a habit he maintains even during film shoots. |