Photo: India Post, Government of India / GODL-India (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What strikes me about Dr. Rajkumar isn't just his stardom, but the rare double life of a leading man who also sang his own songs. Born in the old Kingdom of Mysore, he became the beating heart of Kannada cinema at a time when regional film needed a champion. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Bhushan tell you the state itself saw him as a cultural pillar, not merely a celebrity. I find that meaningful: he gave a language and a people a face to be proud of. Long after his passing in 2006, that quiet, defiant devotion to his roots is what I admire most.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dr. Rajkumar
- Name (Japanese)
- ラージクマール
- Reading
- らーじくまーる
- Born
- April 24, 1929 – April 12, 2006
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Kingdom of Mysore, British Raj
- Occupation
- singer / film actor / film producer / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
- 1995 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- 1983 Padma Bhushan
- Karnataka Ratna
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr.%20Rajkumar
Frequently asked questions
When was Dr. Rajkumar born?
April 24, 1929 – April 12, 2006.
Where is Dr. Rajkumar from?
Dr. Rajkumar is from Kingdom of Mysore, British Raj.
What does Dr. Rajkumar do?
Dr. Rajkumar works as singer, film actor, film producer, actor.
Singer — see all → · Film actor — see all →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.