the music school "Nadabrahma Sangeetha Vidyalaya". He became a member of the Kannada Film Advisory Board and worked as a member of Karnataka Sangeeta Nruthya Academy. Partial filmography Awards Mahakavi Kalidasa and Jagajyothi Basveshwara received National Awards in 1955 and 1959 respectively. In 1956, the Madras Sina Pyans Associations awarded him 'Best Actor'. In 1976, he was conferred the title "Gana Kalabhushana". In 1978, Scholars of Mysore state conferred the title 'Gaanakalaa Gandharva' on him. In 1986, he was awarded the 'Rajyothsava Award'. In 1990, he was awarded the 'Sangeet Natak Academy Award' by the President of India. In 1991, the Center for Music Drama Academy awarded him for his contribution to music. Also awarded for his stage music in this year. References External links News Article Fan site Male actors in Kannada cinema Male actors in Tamil cinema Kannada film score composers Tamil film score composers Indian male stage actors Film producers from Bangalore 1915 births 1992 deaths 20th-century Indian composers Male actors from Bangalore Musicians from Bangalore Indian male film actors 20th-century Indian male actors