Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/09/1948 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Shirali, Bhatkal Taluk, Karnataka |
Latest News about Anant Nag
04/09/2025
Anant Nag was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, by the Government of India on September 4, 2025, in recognition of his distinguished service in the field of art and cinema. The award ceremony honored his decades-long contribution to Kannada cinema and his versatile performances across multiple languages.
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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
| School | New English School, Honnavar |
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| 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 | 09/04/1987 |
Family
| Father | Sadananda Nagarkatte |
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| Mother | Anandi |
| Siblings | Brother: Shankar Nag, Sister: Shyamala |
| Spouse | Gayatri |
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| 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 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. |