| Karibasavaiah | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 1959 Kodigehalli |
| Died | 3 February 2012(2012-02-03) (aged 52–53) Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Shanta |
| Notable works and roles | Kotreshi Kanasu,Janumada Jodi,Galate Aliyandru,Mungarina Minchu,Yaarige Salute Sambala |
Karibasavaiah (1959 – 3 February 2012) was an Indian actor who appeared inKannada cinema and a theatre personality. He has acted in over 120 films. He died on 3 February 2012 after a road traffic accident inBangalore.[1] He made his debut in the movieUndo Hodha, Kondu Hodha. Some of his memorable films areKotreshi Kanasu,Janumada Jodi,Galate Aliyandru,Mungarina Minchu,Yaarige Salute Sambala,Police Story 2, andUllasa Utsaha.
He was born in 1959 and belonged to a poorKuruba Gowda family.[citation needed] As a child, he learntKuruba Gowda art forms likeKamsale,Dollu Kunitha andHarikathe. He worked as a lab assistant in aSeshadripuram college before entering film industry. He started acting in television serials beginning withDoddamane. DirectorNagathihalli Chandrasekhar gave him the break in Kannada film industry. Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar also helped him during his last days by paying the medical bills via his association Abhivyakthi Samskrithika Vedike. Karibasavaiah was in distress since 2009 when his married daughter Radha committedsuicide. A stage actor, television and cinema actor Karibasavaiah is known for natural performance. He was paired with another popular actressUmashree in several movies and was considered a hit pair.[2]Belakinedege was his last released film.
Karibasavaiah was admitted to a private hospital inBangalore on 31 January 2012 following a road accident. He was returning home after completing the shooting for the filmBreaking News. He succumbed to the injuries and died on 3 February. The last rites were performed in his native place, Kodigehalli village, Thyamagondlu Hobli.[3]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Undu Hoda Kondu Hoda | Karimale | |
| 1994 | Kotreshi Kanasu | Dibba | |
| 1996 | Janumada Jodi | Andani | |
| 1997 | Ulta Palta | Shivanandappa's lackey | |
| Mungarina Minchu | Ajja's servant | ||
| 1998 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | Villager | |
| Simhada Guri | |||
| 1999 | Snehaloka | Muthanna | |
| 2000 | Bhoomi | ||
| Galate Aliyandru | |||
| Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | Kariyappa | ||
| 2001 | Mathadana | ||
| 2002 | Manasella Neene | Venu's friend | |
| 2002 | Police Officers | Auto rikshaw driver | |
| Olu Saar Bari Olu | |||
| 2004 | Durgi | ||
| Ajju | |||
| 2005 | Magic Ajji | ||
| Moorkha | |||
| 2006 | Mandya | Halappa | |
| Ravi Shastri | |||
| 2007 | Police Story | ||
| Janapada | |||
| Right Aadre | |||
| 2008 | Aramane | Basava | |
| Thayi | |||
| Chikkamagaloora Chikka Mallige | |||
| 2009 | KA-99 B-333 | ||
| Bettadapurada Ditta Makkalu | |||
| Parichaya | |||
| 2010 | Crazy Kutumba | ||
| Aithalakkadi | |||
| Sri Moksha | |||
| Ullasa Utsaha | |||
| Preethi Nee Heegeke | |||
| Holi | |||
| Nooru Janmaku | |||
| Vaare Vah | |||
| 2011 | 5 Idiots | ||
| Taare | |||
| 2012 | Breaking News | ||
| Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri | |||
| Sangolli Rayanna | Pakiro | ||
| 2013 | Belakinedege |