Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Prakash Belawadi
18/02/2026
Prakash Belawadi was selected for the 2026 S. L. Bhyrappa Sahitya Pratishthan award, which was announced in February 2026. The honor recognizes his contribution to Indian theatre and writing, and the award ceremony was scheduled to be held in Bengaluru later that month.
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Bio/Wiki
| Films | Debut |
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| Kannada Film | Bangaravayithu as Shambhu (1976) |
| Tamil Film | Uttama Villain as Dr D. S. (Neurosurgeon) (2014) |
| Malayalam Film | Solo as Vishnu (2017) |
| Telugu Film | Saaho as Shinde (2019) |
| Web Series | Smoke as Bhau (2018) |
| Director | Stumble (2003) |
| Hindi Films | Madras Cafe as Bala (2013), Airlift as George Kutty (2016), Sanju as news editor (2018), The Tashkent Files as GK Anantha Suresh (2019) |
| Occupation | Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Theatre Teacher, Activist, Journalist |
| Languages | English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Prakash Belawadi is married to Chandrika Belawadi. | |
| He is a father to two daughters, Meghana Belawadi and Teju Belawadi, both actresses. | |
| He is known for his activism and founded the NGO 'Citizens for Bengaluru.' | |
| He co-founded the Centre for Film and Drama and launched the Suchitra School of Cinema and Dramatic Arts in Bangalore in 2012. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Belavadi Nanjundaiah Narayan (theatre artist and film actor) |
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| Mother | Bhargavi Narayan (theatre artist and film actress) |
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| Spouse | Chandrika Belawadi |
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Career
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| Theatre Works | Counting and Cracking (2019) - Helpmann Award winner |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/grumpyoldbelawadi/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/prakash.belawadi.2025/ | |
| https://x.com/BelawadiBlr |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prakash Belawadi is a multi-talented Indian actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. | |
| 2. He is also recognized for his activism and founding the NGO 'Citizens for Bengaluru.' | |
| 3. Belawadi has delivered inspiring speeches at different institutions and events. | |
| 4. In 2010, he ran for the BBMP elections as a Loksatta Party candidate. | |
| 5. His diverse career includes appearances in films, web series, and theater productions. | |
| 6. 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.' | |
| 7. He co-founded the Centre for Film and Drama and launched the Suchitra School of Cinema and Dramatic Arts in Bangalore in 2012. | |
| 8. He wrote and directed the television serial Garva in 2001, considered a classic among Kannada serials. | |
| 9. He is a mentor for the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival and has served as faculty for film courses in Sweden and Turkey. |