Honnappa Bhagavathar

Honnappa Bhagavathar

Biography

Honappa Bhagavatar, also known as C. Honnappa Bhagavathar (born Honappa, 14 January 1915 – 2 October 1992, Kannada: ಹೊನ್ನಪ್ಪ ಭಾಗವತರು, Tamil: ஹொன்னப்ப பாகவதர்), was a Kannada – Tamil theatre artist, film actor, producer, musician and singer. He was best known as a singer and as one of the pioneers of Kannada cinema. His son Bharath Bhagavathar was also an actor who worked in Kannada films and serials.

  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1915-01-14
  • Place of Birth: Chowdasandra, Nelamangala, Bangalore, British India
  • Also Known As: Honnappa Bhagavathar, Honnappa Bhagavathar, C. Honnappa Bhagavathar, Honappa, ಹೊನ್ನಪ್ಪ ಭಾಗವತರು, ஹொன்னப்ப பாகவதர்