Quick Info
| Profession | Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/07/1933 |
| Age | 89 years (died on 20, Feb, 2023) |
| Birthplace | Mysore, Karnataka |
| Date of Death | 20/02/2023 |
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Bio/Wiki
| S. K. Bhagavan was a veteran Indian film director, producer, and actor who predominantly worked in the Kannada film industry. | |
| He was one of the last remaining links to Kannada cinema's golden age, an era where superstar Dr Rajkumar reigned. | |
| He was known for making the first-ever James Bond-style film in Indian cinema, Jedara Bale (1968), starring Dr Rajkumar. | |
| Together with his work partner B. Dorai Raj, collectively referred to as Dorai-Bhagavan, he directed 33 films together, most of which were box office successes. | |
| Full name: Srinivas Krishna Iyengar Bhagavan. | |
| Together with his work partner B. Dorai Raj, collectively referred to as Dorai-Bhagavan, he directed 55 films together as directors and producers, most of which were box office successes. The duo worked with Dr Rajkumar in over 30 films. | |
| Full name: Srinivasa Krishna Iyengar Bhagavan. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
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| Hair Color | Dark Brown (Semi-bald) |
Personal Life
| Bhagavan began his career as a theatre actor with Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali at an early age. | |
| In 1956, he joined the film industry as an assistant to Kanagal Prabhakara Shastry. | |
| Bhagavan was born to a Tamil-speaking family in Mysore in 1933. | |
| He began his career as a theatre actor with Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali at an early age. | |
| In 1956, he joined the film industry as an assistant director to Kanagal Prabhakar Shastri for the film Bhagyodaya. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Name |
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| Children | He is survived by two sons and a daughter. One of his sons' names is Jothinder Bhagwan. |
Career
| Debut | As a director: Jedara Bale (1968) |
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| Last Film (Direction) | Aaduva Gombe (2019) |
| Award | 2017: Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award |
| Notable Films | Kasturi Nivasa, Eradu Kanasu, Bayaludaari, Gaalimaatu, Chandanada Gombe, Hosa Belaku, Benkiya Bale, Jeevana Chaitra, Goa Dalli C.I.D 999, Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999, Operation Diamond Racket, Baalondu Chaduranga, Giri Kanye, Nanobba Kalla, Odahuttidavaru, Yariyanu, Muniyana Madari, Samyada Gombe, Eradi Kanasu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. S. K. Bhagavan (1933-2023) was an Indian film director, producer, and actor in the Kannada film industry. | |
| 2. He passed away on 20 February 2023 in Bengaluru due to age-related ailments. | |
| 3. Bhagavan began his career as a theatre actor with Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali. | |
| 4. In 1956, he was an assistant director for the film Bhagyodaya. | |
| 5. He directed Sandhya Raga (1966) but was officially credited to A. C. Narasimha Murthy. | |
| 6. In 1967, he co-directed Rajadurgada Rahasya with A. C. Narasimha Murthy. | |
| 7. He formed the famous duo Dorai-Bhagavan with B. Dorairaj, directing many films until B. Dorairaj's death in 2000. | |
| 8. The duo mostly worked with Dr. Rajkumar. | |
| 9. Their notable films include Kasturi Nivasa (1971) and Gaalimaatu (1981). | |
| 10. Bhagavan collaborated with music directors Rajan-Nagendra and G. K. Venkatesh. | |
| 11. He also acted in films like Mangalasootra and Rowdy Ranganna. | |
| 12. Their last film was Baalondu Chaduranga (1995). | |
| 13. After Dorai Raj's death, Bhagavan took a break from filmmaking until 2019. | |
| 14. In 2016, he appeared in the YouTube show #BoooMyShow. | |
| 15. In 2019, Bhagavan returned to direct his 50th film, 'Aaduva Gombe.' | |
| 16. Full name: Srinivas Krishna Iyengar Bhagavan. | |
| 17. Dorai-Bhagavan were the first Kannada filmmakers to make James Bond-style films. | |
| 18. Fourteen of the 33 films directed by the duo were based on Kannada novels. | |
| 19. He formed the famous duo Dorai-Bhagavan with B. Dorairaj, directing 55 films together until B. Dorairaj's death in 2000. | |
| 20. Full name: Srinivasa Krishna Iyengar Bhagavan. | |
| 21. Odahuttidavaru (1994) was his last collaboration with Dr Rajkumar, which also featured Ambareesh in the lead role. | |
| 22. He was known as KFI's favourite grandpa among today's youth and had a very close association with the Dr Rajkumar family. |