New Delhi: Legendary Indian actor and singer Dr Rajkumar who is known for his works in the Kannada film industry is deeply remembered by his fans on his birth anniversary today. The great Kannada actor was regarded as one of the most versatile actors of the Indian cinema. His real name was Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraj and is considered a cultural icon for his works in the Kannada film industry. Dr Rajkumar was the only actor to win a National award for playback singing. His 39 films were remade 63 times in 9 languages.
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Kannada Actor’s Early Life
The legendary actor was born in a Kannada family. Both his parents were theatre artists. He comfortably played the mythological roles like Kamsa, Ravana and Hiranyakashyap. He left school when he was 8 years old and joined acting. He continued acting till he turned 25. Actor Muthuraj started his acting career with his father in a drama. He was later spotted by a director who was looking for a good looking and Physically built man for his upcoming film. The director signed him in his film and given him the name Rajkumar.
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Many of his fans took to twitter to wish him on his birth anniversary.
The greatest there was, is & will ever be.❤️#DrRajkumarpic.twitter.com/F9V9uGdrIo
— Harshitha (@gharshitha_) April 24, 2024
ವರನಟ, ನಟ ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮ, ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರಲೋಕಕ್ಕೆ ಅತ್ಯಮೂಲ್ಯ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡಿರುವ ಪದ್ಮಭೂಷಣ ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್ ರವರ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ದಿನದಂದು ಭಾವಪೂರ್ಣ ನಮನಗಳು.
ಅವರ ಪೌರಾಣಿಕ, ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು, ಅವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿನ ಮೌಲ್ಯ ಇಂದಿಗೂ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಮನದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಚ್ಚಳಿಯದೆ ನಿಂತಿವೆ.#DrRajkumar pic.twitter.com/SmUo5WPlLM
— Tejasvi Surya (ಮೋದಿಯ ಪರಿವಾರ) (@Tejasvi_Surya) April 24, 2024
Boss Birthday ❤️#DrRajkumar #HappyBirthdayDrRajkumar pic.twitter.com/V9U4sGROO1
— Fans of God Appu👑 (@Akash51329711) April 24, 2024
Dr Rajkumar’s Singing Journey
The Kannada actor was also a trained Classical singer. He sang many songs in various films but became a full-fledged singer in 1974. Gradually his singing became popular with passing time and people started loving his voice.
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