R. G. Vijayasarathy

R. G. Vijayasarathy
Born
Rajapur Gopalarao Vijayasarathy
Died (aged 62)[1]
Occupations
  • Film critic
  • actor

Rajapur Gopalarao Vijayasarathy was an Indian actor, journalist and film critic who was known for being the only writer of Kannada film reviews for Indo-Asian News Service and Rediff.com during the 2000s.[2] He started his work in the 1970s writing for sports and business columns before transitioning into a film critic.[1][3][4] Reportedly, he was "a familiar face in Kannada films and television, he would be mobbed by fans when spotted at theatres to watch new releases".[1][5]

Personal life

He studied at National College (Basavanagudi), Bangalore and was Vishnuvardhan's classmate.[1][6] He passed away on 24 February 2013.[7]

Filmography

He worked as an actor in films and tele-serials such as Operation Antha (1995), Shabdavedhi (2000), Sainika (2002),[8] Haseena (2005),[9] Sirivantha (2006), Chikkamagaloora Chikka Mallige (2008), Preethiya Theru (2010),[10] Aptharakshaka (2010), Rame Gowda vs Krishna Reddy (2010)[11] and Myna (2013).[1][5] He was the dialogue writer for Vishnu Sena (2005).[7][12] He was a distributor.[1]

Bibliography

  • Vijayasarathy, R. G. (1979). Amar Singh.
  • Vijayasarathy, R. G. (1979). Mahammad Nissar.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "'Big man' leaves quietly'". Bangalore Mirror. 24 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Suhasini on her last movie with the late Kannada actor". Rediff.com. 20 January 2010. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  3. ^ The Illustrated Weekly of India - Volume 93. 1972. p. 5.
  4. ^ Chuckervertty, G. C. (22 December 1974). "AKASHVANI: Vol. XXXIX. No. 51". All India Radio (AIR) Delhi. p. 2228.
  5. ^ a b "R. G. Vijayasarathy Achievement". Chitraloka. 2 March 2010. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  6. ^ "A feast for Dr.Vishnu fans on this friday". Indiaglitz. 20 December 2005. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Veteran Kannada film critic RG Vijayasarathy dead". IANS. 24 February 2013. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Sainika Movie Review". Chitraloka. 14 June 2002. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Haseena Movie Review". Chitraloka. 17 September 2005. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Preethiya Theru". The New Indian Express. 9 January 2010. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Rame Gowda vs Krishna Reddy: Stealing plots all the way". Bangalore Mirror. 17 December 2010. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Vishnu Sene Movie Review - A revolutionary film - Well made remake". Indiaglitz. 23 December 2005. Archived from the original on 5 February 2006. Retrieved 31 October 2016.