Education
He did Bachelor of Commerce from Mysore Education Society College in Malleswaram and Bachelor of Laws from Government Law College.
He did Bachelor of Commerce from Mysore Education Society College in Malleswaram and Bachelor of Laws from Government Law College.
He was bestowed with Kannada Rajyotsava, Filmfare, International Houston Film Festival Award, and few others Born in Bangalore on 16 July 1939. He renounced his traditional gold jewellery profession with the imposition of the Gold Control Acting and took up photography - His creative talent made him a very well known photographer in Bangalore.
He was popular amongst celebrities in the film industry as a photographer as well as a cameraman which led him to take up acting in the movies.
He got his first break in Kannada films as a supporting role opposite Rajkumar in Sipayi Ramu. Besides, he acted in almost 25 Kannada films, like Bangaaradha Manushya, Haalu Jenu, Chelisuva Modagalu, Shabdavedi, and more.
He also acted in other movies like Ranganayaki and Katha Sangama. He acted as the hero opposite Kalpana in Kesarina Kamala.
He also owned and ran travel agency called Shringar Tours.
He has travelled all over the world and photographed beautiful pictures in his travels which will soon be published.