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Ambareesh


Ambareesh

Birthday:

05/29/1952

Place of birth:

Mandya, Karnataka, India:

Biography:

**Malavalli Huchchegowda Amarnath** (29 May 1952 – 24 November 2018), widely revered by his screen name **Ambareesh**, was a legendary Indian actor, playback singer, and politician who bestrode Kannada cinema and regional public life for over four decades. Affectionately hailed by millions of fans as *Rebel Star*, *Mandyada Gandu*, and *Kaliyuga Karna* for his fiery on-screen persona, charismatic swagger, and legendary real-life generosity, he stood as one of the towering cultural icons of Karnataka alongside Dr. Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan. Born in Doddarasinakere near Maddur in the Mandya district of Karnataka, Ambareesh hailed from a distinguished lineage as the grandson of the renowned violinist and music maestro Pitambaram Chowdiah. Raised in Mysore, he was introduced to cinema by celebrated director Puttanna Kanagal, who discovered him and cast him as the defiant youth Jaleela in the classic *Nagarahavu* (1972). Ambareesh's portrayal made his cigarette-flicking style and signature punchline "Haavina Dvesha Hanneradu Varusha" instant pop culture sensations, immediately establishing him as a rebellious screen presence. Throughout the 1970s, he excelled in antagonistic and supporting roles across landmark films such as *Paduvaaralli Pandavaru* (1978), *Ranganayaki* (1981), and *Katha Sangama* (1976). His transition to a full-fledged action hero came in the early 1980s, driven by the massive commercial success of *Antha* (1981), where his hard-hitting performance as the honest cop Kanwar Lal exposed systemic corruption and earned him the enduring moniker *Rebel Star*. He went on to dominate the box office throughout the 1980s and 1990s with blockbusters including *Chakravyuha* (1983), *Elu Suttina Kote* (1987), *Olavina Udugore* (1987), *Hongkongnalli Agent Amar* (1989), *Hrudaya Haadithu* (1991), *Mannina Doni* (1992), and *Odahuttidavaru* (1994). In the latter half of his career, he seamlessly stepped into commanding patriarchal and authoritative figures, delivering memorable performances in films like *Diggajaru* (2001), *Kallarali Hoovagi* (2006), *Veera Madakari* (2009), *Drama* (2012), *Bulbul* (2013), and his milestone 500th theatrical appearance in *Kurukshetra* (2019) as Bheeshma. His cinematic contributions were recognized with multiple Karnataka State Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, and the prestigious **Dr. Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement Award** in 2005. Parallel to his cinematic reign, Ambareesh built a formidable political career rooted in his native Mandya, serving as a three-time Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, and later as the Minister for Housing in the Government of Karnataka. Married to acclaimed actress Sumalatha Ambareesh, he remained the undisputed patriarch and conciliator of the Kannada film industry until his passing in Bengaluru in November 2018.


Credits

ಕುರುಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ (2019)
as Bheeshma
Ambi Ning Vayassaytho (2018)
as Ambi
Rajasimha (2018)
as
Doddmane Hudga (2016)
as Doddmane Rajeeva
Ambareesha (2014)
as
Bulbul (2013)
as Amarnath
Drama (2012)
as Bulbul, Cameo appearance
Katari Veera Surasundarangi (2012)
as Yamadharma Raja
Veera Parampare (2010)
as
Matthe Mungaaru (2010)
as
Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide (2007)
as
Kallarali Hoovagi (2006)
as Madakari Nayaka
Thandege Thakka Maga (2006)
as
Annavru (2003)
as Amarnath a.k.a. Anna
ಶ್ರೀ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ (2001)
as Ambikeswara Maharaju
Diggajaru (2001)
as Chikkayya / Mutthayya
Vande Matharam (2001)
as CBI Officer Yashwanth
Devara Maga (2000)
as Raje Gowda
ಹಬ್ಬ (1999)
as Ambi
Operation Antha (1995)
as
ಕರುಳಿನ ಕುಡಿ (1995)
as
ಕಲ್ಯಾಣೋತ್ಸವ (1995)
as Seena
ಮಂಡ್ಯದ ಗಂಡು (1994)
as
ಒಡಹುಟ್ಟಿದವರು (1994)
as
ಮುಸುಕು (1994)
as
Midida Hrudayagalu (1993)
as
ಸೂರ್ಯೋದಯ (1993)
as
ಮೈಸೂರು ಜಾಣ (1992)
as
ಸೋಲಿಲ್ಲದ ಸರದಾರ (1992)
as
ಸಪ್ತಪದಿ (1992)
as Sudhakar
Rowdy & MLA (1991)
as
Garuda Dhwaja (1991)
as
Hrudaya Hadithu (1991)
as Dr. Prasad
ಏಕಲವ್ಯ (1990)
as
Chakravarthy (1990)
as
Thrinethra (1990)
as
Kempu Gulabi (1990)
as
Kempu Surya (1990)
as
Aasegobba Meesegobba (1990)
as Special Appearance
Ranabheri (1990)
as
Nammoora Hammeera (1990)
as Gopi
Mathsara (1990)
as
Rani Maharani (1990)
as
Uthkarsha (1990)
as Inspector Naveen
ಜೈ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ (1989)
as
Indrajith (1989)
as Indrajith
ಸಂಸಾರ ನೌಕೆ (1989)
as
Hongkongnalli Agent Amar (1989)
as Agent Amar
Arjun (1988)
as Arjun
Thayigobba Karna (1988)
as
Sangliyana (1988)
as
Ramanna Shamanna (1988)
as Raam
Vijaya Khadga (1988)
as
Praja Prabhuthva (1988)
as
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara (1988)
as Brahmendra
New Delhi (1988)
as
Nava Bharatha (1987)
as
Aapadbandhava (1987)
as
Bedi (1987)
as
Inspector Kranthikumar (1987)
as
Digvijaya (1987)
as Inspector Arjun
Anthima Theerpu (1987)
as
Mr. Raja (1987)
as
Prema Kadambari (1987)
as
Olavina Udugore (1987)
as
Bazar Bheema (1987)
as
ಪ್ರೇಮಲೋಕ (1987)
as Hotel supplier
ಪೂರ್ಣಚಂದ್ರ (1987)
as Chandra
ಏಳು ಸುತ್ತಿನ ಕೋಟೆ (1987)
as Anand
Vishwaroopa (1986)
as
ಬೇಟೆ (1986)
as
Matthondu Charithre (1986)
as
Preethi (1986)
as
Brahmastra (1986)
as
Mrugaalaya (1986)
as
Sathkara (1986)
as
ಮಧುರ ಬಾಂಧವ್ಯ (1986)
as
Mamatheya Madilu (1985)
as Dr. Anand
Devarelliddane (1985)
as
ಮಸಣದ ಹೂವು (1985)
as Singaru
ಗಿರಿ ಬಾಲೆ (1985)
as
ದೇವರ ಮನೆ (1985)
as
Sneha Sambandha (1985)
as
ಚದುರಂಗ (1985)
as
Amara Jyothi (1985)
as
Shabash Vikram (1985)
as Vikram
Aahuthi (1985)
as
Guru Jagadguru (1985)
as
Goonda Guru (1985)
as
Mooru Janma (1984)
as
Kalinga Sarpa (1984)
as
Rowdy Raja (1984)
as
Shapatha (1984)
as
Onde Raktha (1984)
as
Sidilu (1984)
as
Onti Dhwani (1984)
as
Guru Bhakti (1984)
as
ಗಂಡಭೇರುಂಡ (1984)
as Biju
Naane Raja (1984)
as Inspector Raghu
Gajendra (1984)
as
Dharma Yuddha (1983)
as
Hasida Hebbuli (1983)
as
Geluvu Nannade (1983)
as
Maneli Ramanna Beedili Kamanna (1983)
as
Maththe Vasantha (1983)
as
Chakravyuha (1983)
as Amarnath
Avala Neralu (1983)
as
ಹೊಸ ತೀರ್ಪು (1983)
as
Jaggu (1983)
as
Aasha (1983)
as
Thirugu Baana (1983)
as
Khadeema Kallaru (1982)
as Raja
Tony (1982)
as Tony Malcolm
Ajith (1982)
as
Maava Sose Savaal (1982)
as
Prema Mathsara (1982)
as
Snehada Sankole (1982)
as
Shankar Sundar (1982)
as
Gaanam (1982)
as
ಭಾರಿ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಬೇಟೆ (1981)
as
Snehithara Saval (1981)
as
ಮಹಾ ಪ್ರಚಂಡರು (1981)
as
Avala Hejje (1981)
as
ರಂಗನಾಯಕಿ (1981)
as Ramanna
Leader Vishwanath (1981)
as
Antha (1981)
as Police Officer
Driver Hanumanthu (1980)
as
Nyaya Neethi Dharma (1980)
as
Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu (1980)
as
Subbi Subbakka Suvvalali (1980)
as
Vajrada Jalapatha (1980)
as
Dhairya Lakshmi (1980)
as
ಪುಟಾಣಿ ಏಜೆಂಟ್ಸ್ ೧೨೩ (1979)
as
Kamala (1979)
as
Pakka Kalla (1979)
as
Savathiya Neralu (1979)
as
ப்ரியா (1978)
as
தாய் மீது சத்தியம் (1978)
as
ಅಮರ್‌ನಾಥ್ (1978)
as Amarnath
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi (1978)
as
ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಜೋಡಿ (1978)
as Guest Appearance
Sneha Sedu (1978)
as
ಪಡುವಾರಳ್ಳಿ ಪಾಂಡವರು (1978)
as Kariya
ಮುಯ್ಯಿಗೆ ಮುಯ್ಯಿ (1978)
as Peter
Sirithanakke Saval (1978)
as
Havina Hejje (1978)
as
Halli Haida (1978)
as
ಕುದುರೆ ಮುಖ (1978)
as Dhoomappa
Banashankari (1977)
as
ಕುಂಕುಮ ರಕ್ಷೆ (1977)
as
Mugdha Manava (1977)
as
Chinna Ninna Muddaduve (1977)
as
Maagiya Kanasu (1977)
as
Nagarahole (1977)
as
Dhanalakshmi (1977)
as
Manassinanthe Mangalya (1977)
as
Kanasu Nanasu (1976)
as
ಬಂಗಾರದ ಗುಡಿ (1976)
as Kamalesh
Hudugatada Hudugi (1976)
as
Hosilu Mettida Hennu (1976)
as
Bhagya Jyothi (1975)
as
ನಾಗ ಕನ್ಯೆ (1975)
as
Onde Roopa Eradu Guna (1975)
as
ಶುಭಮಂಗಳ (1975)
as Mooga
ದೇವರ ಕಣ್ಣು (1975)
as Sridhar
Bili Hendthi (1975)
as
ಮಹದೇಶ್ವರ ಪೂಜಾಫಲ (1974)
as
വിഷ്ണു വിജയം (1974)
as
Zehreela Insaan (1974)
as Jaleel
Chamundeshwari Mahime (1974)
as
பூக்காரி (1973)
as Ravi
ಸೀತೆಯಲ್ಲ ಸಾವಿತ್ರಿ (1973)
as
ಬಂಗಾರದ ಕಳ್ಳ (1973)
as Ravi's Friend
ನಾಗರಹಾವು (1972)
as Jaleela
Andar Bahar (2013)
Producer