Dr. Rajkumar the superstar of Kannada film industry was born on 24 April, 1929 at Gajanur .Originally, he was named Mutturaju. Rajkumar began his career as a theater artist. Rajkumar started his film career at the age of eight and went on to act as a lead in the film Bedara Kannappa [1954]. Bedara Kannappa was directed by H L N Simha, who gave the name ”Rajkumar." From then on wards his name from Mutturaju became Rajkumar for the rest of his life.He acted with many famous and notable directors of the south Indian cinema. In his career he did all kind of roles and gave life to characters of all types. Dr. Rajkumar was also one of the most multitalented actors in Indian cinema. He later ventured into film produc...
Dr. Rajkumar the superstar of Kannada film industry was born on 24 April, 1929 at Gajanur .Originally, he was named Mutturaju. Rajkumar began his career as a theater artist. Rajkumar started his film career at the age of eight and went on to act as a lead in the film Bedara Kannappa [1954]. Bedara Kannappa was directed by H L N Simha, who gave the name ”Rajkumar." From then on wards his name from Mutturaju became Rajkumar for the rest of his life.He acted with many famous and notable directors of the south Indian cinema. In his career he did all kind of roles and gave life to characters of all types. Dr. Rajkumar was also one of the most multitalented actors in Indian cinema. He later ventured into film produc...