M. S. Rajashekar | |
|---|---|
| Died | (aged 75)[1] |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1985–2006 |
M. S. Rajashekar (died 29 October 2018) was an Indian Kannada film director based in Bangalore.[2] He made his directorial debut with Dhruva Thare starring Rajkumar which earned the Karnataka State Award for Second Best Film. His second movie Anuraga Aralithu was remade in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. He went on to make successful films like Ratha Sapthami and Nanjundi Kalyana.
Most of his films were either remakes or adapted from novels. He is credited with having brought nativity element in remakes since he is known only to retain the core storyline in the remakes. He is the second director after Singeetam Srinivasa Rao to direct matinee idol Rajkumar and his two sons. He also has the distinction of having directed Shiva Rajkumar in highest no. of movies - 14 - including his second and third movie (which earned him the title Hat-trick Hero) and also Raghavendra Rajkumar in highest no. of movies -8 (including his second and third movie). His movie Kanasina Rani earned Malashri a title of same name.
- ^ "Kannada film director MS Rajashekar passes away". The Times of India. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "M S Rajashekar Filmography, M S Rajashekar Movies, M S Rajashekar Films - Filmibeat". entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 22 July 2016.[permanent dead link]
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