ANANT NAG

Growing up in the tiny town of shirali in Bhatkal taluk of

Karnataka, Anat Nag was rooted and deeply tied to the
cultural and geographical fabric of coastal Karnataka.

Although Anant Nag's family back home had dedicated their

life and time to Mutt, the thought of entering the
entertainment industry was always frowned upon, it would
never decide Anant Nag from meeting his destiny.

His theatre days in Bombay 1967 was just the beginning to his
venture. In light of Amol Palekar, Girish Karnad, and Satyadev
Dubey. For five years, he performed plays in Kannada, Konkani,
Hindi and Marathi. This new world welcomed the artist within
him with open arms and that's when he met Shyam Bengal.
Anant Nag went on to become a well-known member of the
parallel moments in Hindi cinema that flourished in the 1970s
and 1980s, and later he began acting in Kannada films to
ensure the industry's revival. Under the calm exterior, he is a
man of many colours, emotions, and virtues.

The actor within him has brought life to many character,

whether it is the bemused Krishna in Naa ninna bidalaare, The
righteous crook Tony in Minchina ota directed by his brother
Shankar Nag, the most loved Ganesha in Ganeshana maduve,
the fussy Venkob Rao in Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu or
 ANANT NAG
Annanatha Padmanabha in Sarkari hiriya prathamika shale
Kasaragod.

Rooted in his values and wisdom he navigated the

complexities of politics with the commitment to public
service as Bangalore Urban Development minister.

He made the decision to carry on serving the cinema industry

Despite being widely acknowledged as an icon.

Anant Nag is not just an actor - he is a living legend. His talent,

passion, and dedication elevated the art of acting and left an
indelible mark in the hearts of millions. We are fortunate to
witness his brilliance on-screen and can only hope that his
legacy will endure for many years to come. Thank you for
inspiring us and for being a true icon in the world of cinema.