Was posthumously awarded the Karnataka Ratna (the most prestigious award in Karnataka
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Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar
Puneeth Rajkumar, affectionately known as Appu, was an Indian actor, playback singer, film producer, television presenter and philanthropist who worked in Kannada cinema. He was the youngest son of legendary actor and matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar. He was one of the most popular actors in Kannada cinema. He appeared as a lead in 32 films. As a child, he appeared in many films. His performances as a ch…
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entertainment · Indian Kannada actor and film producer (1975–2021) · actor · record producer · playback singer · television presenter · film producer · dancer · television actor · stunt performer · also Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar, Rajkumar
Born 17 March 1974 · Died 29 October 2021 · Q3351697
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2022· 2 entries
Was given the Basavashree Award posthumously for the year 2021
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2021· 4 entries
India Today rated the claim “After Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar’s death, Dr Devi Shetty said he died because of “doing too much to be fit”. Everything should be done in moderation, Dr Shetty advised.” Mostly false.
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FACTLY rated the claim “Message by Dr. Devi Shetty in relation to Puneeth Rajkumar’s death” FALSE.
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The Quint rated the claim “After Puneeth Rajkumar's death, Dr Devi Shetty said that he died because actors are doing too much to be fit.” False.
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Died 2021-10-29.
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2020· 1 entry
Puneeth actively involved himself in creating awareness about safety
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2019· 1 entry
Puneeth's only release, Natasaarvabhowma saw commercial success
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2017· 1 entry
Appeared in Santhosh Ananddram's Raajakumara, which broke all records in box-office and became the highest-grossing Kannada-language film of all time beating previous record of Mungaru Male, before K
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2013· 1 entry
When the state government was finding several seats vacant in the Right to Education (RTE) quota, they roped in Puneeth and Radhika Pandit as brand ambassadors to spread awareness about the legislation through a series o
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2012· 3 entries
On the action film Anna Bond, produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar
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Debuted as a television presenter on the game show Kannadada Kotyadhipati, a Kannada version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
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Puneeth hosted the first season of Kannadada Kotyadhipati, modelled on the Hindi show Kaun Banega Crorepati, which in turn, was modelled on the British show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
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2011· 1 entry
I met Puneeth and asked him if he could endorse KMF
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2007· 1 entry
Was his production Arasu, directed by Mahesh Babu, in which he played an expatriate businessman who renounces his wealth for the woman he loves
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2006· 1 entry
KMF did not have an ambassador for a few years
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1994· 1 entry
Puneeth began working as a manager in his family's production house
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1984· 1 entry
Puneeth starred with Rajkumar in the thriller Yarivanu and sang "Kannige Kaanuva", written by Rajan–Nagendra
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1983· 1 entry
Appeared in two mythological films: Bhakta Prahlada as the protagonist, Prahlada, and Eradu Nakshatragalu, for which he received his second Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor
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1974· 1 entry
Born 1974-03-17.
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