H. G. Dattatreya
Known For
Acting
Born
1942-04-20 in Chitradurga
Biography
Wing Commander Harihar Gundurao Dattatreya (Retd.) (born 1942), popularly known as Dattanna, is an Indian actor who has appeared in more than 204 films and several plays. Alongside his career as an actor, he served in the Indian Air Force as a commissioned officer for over 20 years and also occupied academic positions with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He is best known for his work in Kannada cinema, in which he appears in mostly supporting roles. In a film career of almost three decades, he has won two National Film Award – Special Jury Awards, one National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and two Karnataka State Film Awards. He is known for his performances in Munnudi (2000), Bettada Jeeva (2011) and Bharath Stores (2012).
Most Known For
Mayamruga
as Shastri
My Hero
School Master
Nalla
as Blind flute man
Kitthurina Huli
Rider
Maasthi Gudi
Kushalave Kshemave
The Rite, a Passion
Mission Mangal
as Ananth Iyer
Premier Padmini
Joke Falls
Love Li
The Dusk
Ananthu v/s Nusrath
as Zulfikar Ali Khan
Shwethaa
Raajakumara
as Mohammed Raffi
Munnudi
as Hasanabba
Rama Shama Bhama
as Ram's Father
