Rajkumar

April 24

Dr. Rajkumar (Kannada:ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್‌ಕುಮಾರ್‌, Real Name: Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju Kannada:ಸಿಂಗನಲ್ಲೂರು ಪುಟ್ಟಸ್ವಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜು, April 24, 1929—April 12, 2006) was the most popular actor in Kannada film industry. He was an icon in Karnataka and seen as a role model to millions of Kannadigas.
"Dr. Raj" or "Natasarvabhouma" or "Annavru" (Big Brother) to millions of his fans, he was also called as the John Wayne of South Indian cinema.[1] He acted in more than 200 movies over 50 years in Kannada. Most of his movies have become great epic films in Kannada film industry. He was also a well-known singer, as a playback singer as well as of devotional songs. Rajkumar is the only Indian actor who has received national awards for both acting and singing