Master Manjunath
| Master Manjunath | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Manjunath Nayaker 23 December 1976 Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Nationality |
 Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for |
Swami in Malgudi Days (1987) Gangadharam in Swathi Kiranam (1992) |
Manjunath Nayaker (born 23 December 1976) is an Indian actor and public relations professional. He is better known by his screen name Master Manjunath and "Swami" for his lead role in the television series Malgudi Days (1987) directed by Shankar Nag and in its film version, Swami And Friends.[1][2]
Early life
Nayaker was born in Bangalore, India. He did his BA in English and MA in Sociology from Mysore University and Bangalore University. He also holds a Diploma in cinematography and CA Foundation course.[3]
Career
Master Manjunath, who started acting at age three, has been part of 68 movies in Kannada and Hindi,[3] but it was his role in Swami and Friends that fetched him recognition, in addition to six international, one national and a state award. The series was shot during his school vacation in 1985-86, and telecast in 1987. He acted in Super Hit movies of actor-director Shankar Nag such as Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige, Sangliana and S.P. Sangliana 2. He also played the role of young Vijay Deenanath Chauhan in Agneepath (1990), which starred Amitabh Bachchan.
He quit acting at the age of 19 to concentrate on his studies.[2]
He became a PR professional and has been working for the Bangalore - Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP).[3] He now runs his own PR consultancy company.
Personal life
Manjunath is married to athlete Swarnarekha, a sprinter and long jump champion.[2] They have a son born in 2010.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes/language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Banker Margayya | young Balu | Kannada |
| 1983 | Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige | Chotay | Kannada |
| 1984 | Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba | Kannada | |
| 1987 | Ranadheera | Kannada | |
| 1987 | Malgudi Days | Swami | Hindi & English (TV series) |
| 1987 | Huli Hebbuli | Kannada | |
| 1988 | Sangliyana | Ravi | Kannada |
| 1988 | Anjada Gandu | Kannada | |
| 1988 | Ranaranga | Kannada | |
| 1989 | Love Madi Nodu | Kannada | |
| 1990 | Agneepath | young Vijay Deenanath Chauhan | Hindi |
| 1990 | S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 | Kannada | |
| 1991 | Benaam Badsha | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Ramachaari | Kannada | |
| 1992 | Swathi Kiranam | Gangadharam | Telugu |
References
- ↑ "I exactly acted as I imagine Swami to be". Rediff.com. May 16, 2001.
- 1 2 3 "The star of Malgudi Days". The Hindu. Oct 24, 2004.
- 1 2 3 "Life and times of Swami". Mumbai Mirror. March 28, 2010.