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Indian movie stars died at 19

Here are 5 famous actors from India died at 19:

Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao

Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (April 5, 2015 Kolavennu-April 5, 1996) also known as Surya Prakash Rao Kovelamudi, K.S. Prakash, K.S. Prakash Rao, Suryaprakash Rao or K. S. Prakash Rao was an Indian actor, film producer, film director and cinematographer. His child is called Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao.

Surya Prakash Rao was born in Kolavennu, a village in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He started his career in the Telugu film industry in the 1950s as a cinematographer and gradually moved into directing and producing films. He contributed immensely to the Telugu film industry by directing, producing and acting in several hit movies. He was known for his work in movies like 'Sumangali', 'Bhakta Kannappa', 'Manchi Manasulu', 'Mangalya Balam', 'Dama Katakam', 'Mooga Manasulu', 'Bangaru Panjaram', 'Talli Kodukulu', and 'Krishnaveni'.

Apart from directing and producing films, Surya Prakash Rao was also a talented actor and has acted in several films like 'Pathaala Bhairavi', 'Lakshadhikari', and 'Dr. Chakravarthy'. He was also the recipient of the prestigious National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for his film 'Bhakta Kannappa' in the year 1976.

Surya Prakash Rao passed away on April 5, 1996, on his 80th birthday. His contribution to the Telugu film industry remains unparalleled and he will always be remembered as one of the stalwarts of the industry.

Bharat Rangachary

Bharat Rangachary (April 5, 2015 Mumbai-July 4, 1995 Mumbai) also known as Bharat Rungachary or Late Shri. Bharat Rangachari was an Indian actor and film director.

He died in cancer.

Bharat Rangachary's contribution to the Indian film industry is noteworthy. He directed several popular Hindi films such as Aankhen, Fareb, and Lal Baadshah. He also acted in several movies, including Rang De Basanti, Ghatak: Lethal, and Shiva.

Bharat Rangachary was born on April 5, 1950, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He completed his education in Mumbai and pursued a career in the Indian film industry. He started his career as an assistant to renowned film director, Manmohan Desai.

Throughout his career, Bharat Rangachary received critical acclaim for his work as a director, and his films also became commercial successes. He received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi for his film Aankhen in 1994.

Despite his success, Bharat Rangachary's life was cut short by cancer. He passed away on July 4, 1995, at the age of 45, leaving behind a legacy in the Indian film industry.

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Shafi

Shafi also known as Shaffi, Shafee or Shaifi was an Indian film director and actor.

He was born on December 23, 1921, in Bangalore, India. Shafi began his career in the film industry as an assistant director and later directed several acclaimed films in the Kannada language. He is best known for his films such as ‘Jogi’, ‘Bangaarada Jinke’, and ‘Belli Moda’ which won numerous awards and were highly praised by audiences and critics alike. Apart from directing, Shafi was also a talented actor and appeared in several films in supporting roles. He was a versatile artist who contributed significantly to the growth of Kannada cinema. Shafi passed away on August 18, 1994, but his legacy in Indian cinema continues to inspire aspiring filmmakers and actors.

Thoogudeepa Srinivas

Thoogudeepa Srinivas (April 5, 2015 British Raj-October 16, 1995) otherwise known as Mysore Srinivas was an Indian actor. He had three children, Darshan Thoogudeep, Divya Thoogudeepa and Dinakar Thoogudeepa.

He died as a result of myocardial infarction.

Thoogudeepa Srinivas was born in the state of Mysore, India. He began his acting career in 1957 with the Kannada film Bedara Kannappa. He went on to act in over 300 films in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages. Some of his notable films include Veera Kesari, Bhakta Kumbara, Kasturi Nivasa and Bangarada Manushya. Srinivas was also a trained classical singer and sang for some of his films. Along with acting, he was also involved in producing and directing films. He won several awards including the Karnataka State Film Award and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. Srinivas was widely respected in the film industry for his talent and contribution to Indian cinema.

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Partha Pratim Chowdhury

Partha Pratim Chowdhury (April 5, 2015-April 5, 1996) also known as Parth Pratim Choudhury or Parthapratim Chowdhury was an Indian screenwriter, film director and actor.

Chowdhury was born on April 5, 1996 in Kolkata, India. He started his career in the film industry as a screenwriter and worked on several successful films including "Bose: The Forgotten Hero" and "Chittagong". He later shifted his focus to directing and helmed movies like "Laptop", "Hawa Bodol" and "Pari". Along with his work in the Hindi film industry, Chowdhury was also active in Bengali cinema.

In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Chowdhury was also an accomplished actor, having appeared in several films including "Gumnaami" and "Mukti". He was widely regarded as a versatile talent and earned critical acclaim for his work in both acting and directing.

Chowdhury passed away on April 5, 2015 at the age of 39 due to a heart attack. He is remembered as a highly respected figure in Indian cinema and his contributions to the industry are celebrated to this day.