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Anant Nag is an actor and politician. Anant Nag was born on September 4, 1948 in Shirali, India. That works out to 77 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Filmfare Awards South.
My Take
Anant Nag is the sort of actor I quietly treasure. More than 300 films, the bulk in Kannada cinema, is a staggering body of work, and he managed it while also serving as a politician. I am drawn to performers who carry a regional cinema on their shoulders rather than chasing Bollywood's spotlight, and his Filmfare Awards South recognition reflects that loyalty to his own language and audience. That he debuted in parallel cinema with Sankalpa in 1973 and is still revered today tells me the craft was real, not manufactured. South Indian film history is richer for artists like him, and I am glad to highlight him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anant Nag
- Name (Japanese)
- アナント・ナグ
- Reading
- あなんと・なぐ
- Born
- September 4, 1948 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Shirali, India
- Occupation
- actor / politician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anant%20Nag
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8A%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B0
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q312787
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anant Nag born?
Born September 4, 1948 (age 77).
Where is Anant Nag from?
Anant Nag is from Shirali, India.
What does Anant Nag do?
Anant Nag works as actor, politician.
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