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This page was updated on:
March 13, 2011
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Actor, producer, director Vadiraj no more
Well-known
producer, director and actor U.S. Vadiraj passed away in the
city this morning (6th February, 2004) at 6 a.m. due to cardiac
arrest. Vadiraj, son of U.S. Paniyadi - a freedom fighter
basically hails from Udipi (Dakshina Kannada). This simple,
disciplined man was born on 03rd January, 1927 was 77 when
died.
As an actor Vadiraj is known more for comedy roles but was
great producer too. Films produced by him with his brother
Jawahar were not just an entertainment piece but used to have
good message and songs. Evergreen song 'Barede Neenu Ninna
Hesara Nanna Baala Putadali….' from film Seeta of his direction
is one such example. Film 'Nandi' starring Dr. Rajkumar and
Harini (Vadiraj's sister) was a trendsetter. His other films
were Naa Mechchida Huduga, Nava Jeevana, Namma Makkalu, Nammammana
Sose, Adhe Kannu, Seetheyalla Savitri. Another film of his
Dangeyedda Makkalu was a Swarna Kamala Award winner. Nanda
Deepa was yet another film produced by him had won National
Award and many State awards. Innondu Mukha - a children film
of his was screened in IIFF and other International Film Fests.
Apart
from being a producer, director and actor, this veteran served
the industry in many other ways. He was the Chairman of State
Award Committee during 2001-02. Was awarded Dr. Rajkumar Award
during 1998-99 for his service to Kannada Filmdom. Vadiraj
had a great ambition of making an animated film for International
viewers based on Indian story but his dream remained as a
dream. 'Nava Jeevana' being his debut film, 'Khaki' was the
last Kannada movie he acted. He was supposed to act in 'Mata'
(produced by R.S. Productions starring Jaggesh) but fate didn't
allow it.
A great era of a loyalist has come to end. We at viggy.com
deeply regret the sad and unfortunate demise of Vadiraj. May
his soul rest in peace.
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