Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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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 |
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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 |
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. |