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=Sources=
[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/remembering-rajkumar-on-his-88th-birthday-best-films/1/936566.html    Srivatsan | IndiaToday.in  | April 24, 2017 |Remembering Rajkumar on his 88th birth anniversary: 5 best performances of Rajanna]

[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/google-marks-kannada-actor-rajkumars-birthday-with-a-doodle/article18198710.ece    ''The Hindu''] 

=Brief biography=
Born in 1929 as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju, the legendary actor is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan (in 1983) and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (in 1995) for the lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema.

Rajkumar was 8 when he acted  with his father in the Gubbi Drama Company, under the illustrious Gubbi Veeranna.  In 1953, he was spotted by film director H. L. N. Simha who signed him for Bedara Kannappa. Rajkumar has acted in over 200 films, his last one being Shabdavedhi in 2000. [http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/google-doodle-remembers-revered-kannada-actor-rajkumar-on-his-birth-anniversary-1685059 NDTV]

He started his film career in 1954 in the film Bedara Kannapa and went on to star in over 220 movies, his last being Shabdavedhi in 2000. In 1995, Rajkumar was conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is India's highest award in cinema. The actor died of cardiac arrest at his residence in Bangalore on April 12, 2006 at the age of 77. Rajkumar, who left a void among his followers, will be forever remembered for his outstanding contribution in Kannada cinema.

Did you know, [[Rekha, actress]] made her debut with him in Operation Jackpotnalli CID 999? Rajkumar is also the first Indian actor to have played the role of James Bond in Jedara Bale. (Indian Express)

Widely acclaimed as a method actor, he was trained in Carnatic music and had lent his voice to hundreds of songs in a career spanning over four decades.

Rajkumar died of cardiac arrest at his residence in Bengaluru in 2006.
=Titles=
Rajkumar is still fondly and popularly referred to as Appaji, Annavru, Nata Saarvabhouma (Emperor of Actors), Bangarada Manushya (Man of Gold), Vara Nata (Gifted Actor) and Rajanna (Brother Raj).
=The great performances of Rajanna=
Ranadheera Kanteerava 

Sampathige Saval 

Kaviratna Kalidasa 

Jedara Bale 

Gowri

''' Gandhada Gudi ''' (1973):
[[File:  Gandhada Gudi - Rajkumar.jpg| Rajkumar in '' Gandhada Gudi '' (1973) |frame|500px]] 
The film had Rajkumar and his contemporary Vishnuvardhan playing the lead roles. Gandhada Gudi tells the story of a forest officer Kumar, who fights against poachers to protect natural resources. For the same, Aanand becomes his main rival. What happens when he learns that Aanand is his brother? The film saw stupendous success at the box office and went to become a milestone in the careers of both Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan.

''' Mayura ''' (1975):
[[File: Mayura Dr.Rajkumar.jpg| Dr.Rajkumar championing Kannadiga neeti (policies), values (dharma) and  sanskriti (culture) in '' Mayura '' (1975)|frame|500px]] 
In this historical period drama, Rajkumar played a the role of Prince Mayurasharma of the Kadamba dynasty. The film depicts the life journey of Mayura, which itself is based on a novel of the same name. Most of the scenes were filmed inside the Mysore Palace, which is considered as Kannada pride. Mayura was highly successful at the box office, thanks to Rajkumar in the titular character. Rajkumar won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

''' Shankar Guru '''  (1978):
[[File: Cheluveya nota Shankar Guru.jpg| Dr.Rajkumar in the song  Cheluveya nota from the film '' Shankar Guru '' (1978)|frame|500px]] 

Directed by  V. Somashekhar, Shankar Guru was a blockbuster hit for several reasons. The film, which tells the story of Rajashekhar / Shankar, was well-received by fans, and was Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.Notably, the Tamil version completed a 200-days run at the box office. Even after all these years, Shankar Guru is considered one of the best Kannada films of Rajkumar. He won his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

''' Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma ''' (1986):

Directed by the legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, the film had an overwhelming response from Kannada circuit. Produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar, Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma, which marked the first collaboration of Rajkumar with Rao, fetched the actor the Best Actor award that year.

''' Aakasmika ''' (1993):
[[File: Baluvantha Hoove Baduvase Eke Akasmika2.jpg| Dr.Rajkumar, age 64, with Madhavi (playing the liquor-drinking Clara) in the song  Baluvantha Hoove Baduvase Eke from the film '' Akasmika '' (1993)|frame|500px]] 

Like many of his works, Rajkumar's Aakasmika opened to packed houses across Karnataka and won several awards for its lead.  Based on the trilogy story Akasmika - Aparadhi - Parinama, the film received rave reception from critics and fans alike.

=Google’s tribute=
[[File: Rajkumar by Google.png| Rajkumar by Google on his birth anniversary in 2017 |frame|500px]] 
[[File: Rajkumar by Google 2.jpg| Rajkumar by Google: the first drafts |frame|500px]] 

[http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/google-doodle-honours-rajkumar-kannada-actor-88-birthday-4625455/ Indian Express] writes: 
There were several drafts of the sketch before they zeroed in on this one. “Early drafts of today’s Doodle featured different interpretations of the beloved star’s work. The first illustrates Rajkumar singing and holding the white bird from Kasturi Nivasa, a quintessential Kannada drama and a cornerstone of Rajkumar’s cinematic legacy. Another Doodle draft showcases an array of iconic characters Rajkumar played over a half century of acting”, the brief states [there were several drafts of the sketch before they zeroed in on this one. “Early drafts of today’s Doodle featured different interpretations of the beloved star’s work. The first illustrates Rajkumar singing and holding the white bird from Kasturi Nivasa, a quintessential Kannada drama and a cornerstone of Rajkumar’s cinematic legacy. Another Doodle draft showcases an array of iconic characters Rajkumar played over a half century of acting”

=Filmography=
==As an actor==
1946 Nai Maa

1951 Jai Mahakali 

1952 Insaan 

1954 Alibaba and 40 Thieves 

1954 Bedara Kannappa 

1954 Radha Krishna 

1954 Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam 

1955 Sodari 

1956 Bhaktha Vijaya 

1956 Bhukailasa 

1956 Hari Bhakta 

1956 Ohileshwara 

1956 Tenali Ramakrishna 

1957 Arpan 

1957 Rayaran Sose 

1957 Sati Nalayini 

1958 Anna Thangi 

1958 Shri Krishna Garudi 

1959 Abba! A Hudgi 

1959 Dharma Vijaya 

1959 Jagajyothi Basaveshwara 

1959 Mahishasura Mardini 

1960 Ashasundari 

1960 Bhakta Kanakadasa 

1960 Dashavtara 

1960 Ranadheera Kanteerava 

1960 Rani Honamma 

1961 Babasa Ri Laadi 

1961 Bhakta Cheta 

1961 Kaivara Mahatme 

1961 Kantheredu Nodu 

1961 Shrishaila Mahatme 

1961 Nagarjuna 

1962 Bhoodana 

1962 Devasundari 

1962 Galli Gopura 

1962 Karuneye Kutumbada Kannu 

1962 Kittur Chennamma 

1962 Mahatma Kabir 

1962 Mana Mechhida Madadi 

1962 Nanda-Deepa 

1962 Rani Chanamma 

1962 Swarna Gauri 

1962 Tejaswini 

1962 Vidhi Vilasa 

1963 Chandrakumara 

1963 Gauri 

1963 Jeevana Taranga 

1963 Kalitharu Henne 

1963 Kanya Ratna 

1963 Kulavadhu 

1963 Malli Madhuve 

1963 Saku Magalu 

1963 Sant Tukaram 

1963 Sati Shakthi 

1963 Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddha 

1963 Veera Kesari 

1963 Valmiki 

1964 Annapurna 

1964 Chandavalliya Tota 

1964 Muriyada Mane 

1964 Naandi 

1964 Navakoti Narayana 

1964 Pratigne 

1964 Shivagange Mahatme 

1964 Shivarathri Mahatme 

1964 Tumbidakoda 

1964 Uyyale 

1965 Bettada Huli 

1965 Ide Mahasudina 

1965 Madhuve Madi Nodu 

1965 Maha Sathi 

1965 Mahasati Ansuya 

1965 Naga Pooja 

1965 Pativrata 

1965 Sarvagna Murthy 

1965 Sati Savitri 

1965 Vatsalya 

1965 Chandrahasa 

1965 Satya Harishchandra 

1966 Balanagamma 

1966 Emmay Thammanna 

1966 Kathari Veera 

1966 Kiladi Ranga 

1966 Madhu Malathi 

1966 Mohini Bhasmasura 

1966 Prema Mayi 

1966 Sandhya Raga 

1966 Shri Kannika Parameshwari Kathe 

1966 Thoogu Deepa 

1967 Bangarada Hoovu 

1967 Beedhi Basavanna 

1967 Chakra Teertha 

1967 Devara Gedda Manava 

1967 Devuni Gelichina Manavudu 

1967 Gange Gowri 

1967 Immadi Pulakesi 

1967 Lagna Patrike 

1967 Manasiddare Marga 

1967 Parvathi Kalyanam 

1967 Rajadurgada Rahasya 

1967 Rajasekara 

1967 Sati Sukanya 

1968 Amma 

1968 Bangalore Mail 

1968 Bhagya Devathe 

1968 Bhagyada Bagilu 

1968 Churi Chikanna 

1968 Dhoomakethu 

1968 Gandhinagara 

1968 Goa Dalli CID 999 

1968 Hannele Chiguridaga 

1968 Jedara Bale 

1968 Mahasati Arundhati 

1968 Manasakshi 

1968 Manninamaga 

1968 Moogajeevulu 

1968 Natasarva Bhowma 

1968 Operation Jackpot 

1968 Rowdy Ranganna 

1968 Sarvamangala 

1968 Simha Swapna 

1969 Bhale Raja 

1969 Chikamma 

1969 Gadondu Henneradu 

1969 Malammana Pavada 

1969 Margadarshi 

1969 Mayor Muthanna 

1969 Punarjanma 

1969 Sri Krishna Deva Raya 

1970 Baalu Belagithu 

1970 Bhale Jodi 

1970 Bhoopathiranga 

1970 C.I.D. Rajanna 

1970 Devara Makkalu 

1970 Hasiru Thorana 

1970 Karulinakare 

1970 Mr. Rajkumar 

1970 Nadina Bhagya 

1970 Nanna Thamma 

1970 Paropakari 

1971 Baala Bandhana 

1971 Kasidre Kailasa 

1971 Kasturi Nivasa 

1971 Kula Gourava 

1971 Namma Samsara 

1971 Nyayave Devaru 

1971 Pratidhwani 

1971 Sakshatkara 

1971 Shri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama 

1971 Sipayi Ramu 

1971 Thayi Devaru 

1972 Bangarada Manushya 

1972 Bhale Huchcha 

1972 Hrudaya Sangama 

1972 Jaga Mechida Maga 

1972 Janma Rahasya 

1972 Krantiveera 

1972 Nanda Gokula 

1973 Bangaarada Panjara 

1973 Bidugade 

1973 Devaru Kotta Thangi 

1973 Doorada Betta 

1973 Gandhada Gudi 

1973 Mooruvare Vajragalu 

1973 Swayamvara 

1974 Bhakta Kumbhara 

1974 Eradu Kanasu 

1974 Roshni aur Andhera 

1974 Sampathige Saval 

1974 Shri Srinivasa Kalyana 

1975 Daari Tappida Maga 

1975 Mayura 

1975 Trimurthi 

1976 Badavara Bandhu 

1976 Bahaddur Gandu 

1976 Mayooraa 

1976 Mayura 

1976 Na Ninna Mareyalare 

1976 Premada Kanike 

1976 Raja Nanna Raja 

1977 Babruvahana 

1977 Bhagyavantharu 

1977 Giri Kanye 

1977 Olavu Geluvu 

1977 Sanadhi Appanna 

1977 Veer Arjun 

1978 Operation Diamond Rocket 

1978 Shankar Guru 

1978 Thayige Takka Maga 

1979 Huliya Halina Mevu 

1979 Nanobba Kalla 

1980 Aasha 

1980 Ravichandra 

1980 Vasantha Geetha 

1981 Bhagyavantha 

1981 Havina Hede 

1981 Keralida Simha 

1981 Nee Nanna Gellare 

1982 Chelisuva Modagalu 

1982 Halu Jenu 

1982 Hosa Belaku 

1983 Bhakta Prahlada 

1983 Eradu Nakshatragalu 

1983 Jasoos 999 

1983 Kamana Billu 

1983 Kavirathna Kaalidaasa 

1984 Apoorva Sangama 

1984 Inquilab Ke Baad 

1984 Samayada Gombe 

1984 Shravana Banthu 

1984 Yarivanu? 

1985 Ade Kannu 

1985 Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma 

1985 Dhruva Tare 

1985 Jwalamukhi 

1986 Anuraaga Aralithu 

1986 Guri 

1987 Ondu Muthina Kathe 

1987 Shruti Seridaga 

1988 Biwi Ho To Aisi 

1988 Devatha Manushya 

1988 Shiva Mecchida Kannappa 

1992 Jeevana Chaitra 

1993 Akasmika 

2000 Shabdavedi 
==As a singer==
1975 Daari Tappida Maga 

2003 Chigurida Kanasu 
==As a music composer==
2000 Sudhandhiram