Narasimharaju was the son of a police constable Ramaraju, from Tiptur.
Venkata Lakshmi Amma was his mother's name. The poverty prevailing in
the house made his uncle Lakshmipatiraju take the young lad to the
'Chandra-moul-eshwara drama company' run by Shri Mallappa who happened
to be touring Tiptur during that period. After some time, Narasimharaju
left that company and formed his own troupe and enacted his roles from
his now previous performances - 'Gora-kumbara,' and 'Harishchandra'. He soon joined 'Edatorey drama
company' after his troupe sustained losses. He took on the garb of a
lady in the mythological 'Vishvamitra',
'Rama', 'Ravana', 'Bharata' among others.
Eventually, he joined Gubbi Veeranna's Drama Company - a popular yesteryear
troupe - the one that gave the Kannada film industry its most popular
icon of Dr. Rajkumar.
Though known for his comic timing, Narasmimharaju unfortunately spent
his last days mourning the death of his son in an accident.After his death, an annual cine award, the Narasimharaju Prashasti
was established in his memory.
Filmography
- 1954: Bedara Kannappa
- 1956: Renuka Mahatme
- 1957: Prabhulinga Leale
- 1957: Nala Damayanthi
- 1958: Chori Chori guest appearance
- 1959: Dharma Vijaya
- 1960: Ranadheera Kanteerava
- 1961: Kittur Raani Chennamma
- 1962: Gaaligopura
- 1963: Vaalmiki
- 1963: Amarashilpi jakkana
- 1964: Navajeevana
- 1965: Satya Harischandra
- 1965: Paathala Mohini
- 1965: Baalaraajana Kathe
- 1966: Love in Bangalore
- 1966: Thugu Deepa
- 1967: Black Market
- 1967: Devara Gedda Maanava
- 1967: Lagnapatrike
- 1967: Padaveedhara
- 1968: Bangalore Mail
- 1968: Govadalli CID 999
- 1968: Manasaakshi
- 1970: Shri Krishnadevaraya
- 1970: Rangamahal Rahasya
- 1970: Bhupati Ranga
- 1971: Jatakaratna Gundaajoisa
- 1971: Sharapanjara
- 1972: Naari Munidare Maari
- 1972: Yaava Janmada Maithri
- 1972: Gandhada Gudi - role Shivaji
- 1974: Professor Huchurayya
- 1975: Aashirvaada
- 1977: Lakshmi Nivasa
- 1977: Yella Hanakkagi
- 1979: Punadhirallu
- 1980: Punnami Naagu
- 1980: preethi maadu tamashe nodu
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