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Indian movie stars died at 61

Here are 6 famous actors from India died at 61:

Jaishankar

Jaishankar (July 12, 1938 Chennai-June 3, 2000 Chennai) a.k.a. Jai Shanker, Jay Shankar, Jaishanker, Subramaniam Shankar, Jai Shankar, Thennagathu James Bond, South Indian James Bond, Friday star, Jayashanker, Jayashankar, Makkal Kalingnar Jaishankar or Jai Sankar was an Indian actor and philanthropist. He had one child, Dr.Vijay Shankar.

He died in myocardial infarction.

Jaishankar began his film career in 1959 with the Tamil film "Irumbu Thirai". He went on to act in more than 350 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi languages. He was known for his roles in the James Bond-inspired films in the 1960s and 1970s. He was also a trained classical dancer and had won several awards for his performances. He was a philanthropist and was involved in several social causes. He supported education and helped fund the education of many underprivileged children. He was also a sports enthusiast and had represented his college in football and cricket. Even after his death, his charity organization, Jaishankar Centre, continues to support various social causes.

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Chhabi Biswas

Chhabi Biswas (July 12, 1900 Kolkata-June 11, 1962 Kolkata) also known as Sachindranath Biswas, Chhabi, Chabi Biswas, Chhobi Bishshash or Late Chhabi Biswas was an Indian actor and film director.

He died caused by traffic collision.

Chhabi Biswas was well known for his roles in Satyajit Ray's films, such as "Charulata," "Jalsaghar," and "Devi". He was also a versatile actor, having played a range of characters in Hindi and Bengali films. Besides acting, Chhabi Biswas also dabbled in film direction and was the director of the film "Tin Kanya" which was released in 1961. He received several awards and accolades during his career, including the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in "Abhijaan". Chhabi Biswas was also a trained classical music singer and had a keen interest in poetry. He was married to Sita Devi and they had two children together.

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M. Prabhakar Reddy

M. Prabhakar Reddy (October 8, 1935 Thungathurthy-April 5, 1997 Hyderabad) a.k.a. Prabhakar Reddy M.B.B.S., Dr. Prabhakar, Dr. M. Prabhakar Reddy, Dr. Mandadi Prabhakar Reddy, Prabhakara Reddy, Dr. Prabhakar Reddy or Prabhakar Reddy was an Indian actor, screenwriter and writer.

He is best known for his work in Telugu cinema and has appeared in over 150 films in his career as an actor. Prior to becoming an actor, Reddy worked as a doctor and even practiced medicine for a short period of time. He gained popularity for his roles in films such as "Mangammagari Manavadu", "Adavi Ramudu", and "Gharana Donga". In addition to acting, Reddy also wrote screenplays for several films and authored a book titled "Chiranjeevi Chiru". He was awarded the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer for his work on the film "Janani Janmabhoomi" in 1984. Despite his success in the film industry, Reddy remained dedicated to his medical practice and was known for providing free medical care to the people in his hometown. He passed away in 1997 at the age of 61 due to a heart attack.

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Vajramuni

Vajramuni (May 10, 1944 Kanakapalya-January 5, 2006 Bangalore) also known as Vatramuni was an Indian actor.

He died caused by renal failure.

Vajramuni was a versatile actor who predominantly appeared in Kannada cinema. He played antagonistic roles and was known for his powerful performances. He acted in over 375 films and was a prominent face in the film industry. Apart from Kannada, he also acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films.

Vajramuni started his acting career in 1965 with the film Bedara Kannappa. His notable performances include negative roles in films like Bangarada Manushya, Mayura, and Shankar Guru. He also played character roles in films like Bhakta Kumbara and Kasturi Nivasa.

Apart from acting, Vajramuni also tried his hand at directing with the film Jeevana Chakra. However, his directorial debut was not successful at the box office.

Vajramuni was a multi-talented personality who was also interested in music. He had learned classical music and played veena as well. He was an active member of the Kannada theatre community and had also worked as a stage actor.

Vajramuni received several awards for his performances, including the Karnataka State Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. He had a huge fan following and was respected for his contributions to the film industry.

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Venu Nagavally

Venu Nagavally (April 16, 1949 Ramankary-September 9, 2010 Thiruvananthapuram) otherwise known as N.S. Venugopal or Venu Nagavalli was an Indian screenwriter, film director and actor. He had one child, Vivek Nagavally.

Venu Nagavally was born in Ramankary, Kerala, India to a family of musicians. His father, Ramakrishnan, was a renowned violinist and a member of the Travancore royal family's palace orchestra. Venu started his career in the film industry as a screenwriter in the 1970s, and soon became a prominent figure in the Malayalam film industry.

Venu directed his first film, "Sukhamo Devi," in 1986, which went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. He continued to direct several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as "Mazha," "Gandhari," "Sreekrishna Parunthu," and "Aye Auto" among others.

Apart from his work as a screenwriter and director, Venu was also a talented actor who appeared in over 50 films. He was known for his versatile acting skills and portrayed a wide range of characters during his career.

In addition to his work in the film industry, Venu was also a social activist who worked towards the betterment of disadvantaged communities in Kerala. He was actively involved in the efforts to rehabilitate the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in the state.

Venu Nagavally passed away on September 9, 2010, at the age of 61, after suffering from liver and kidney ailments. His death was a great loss to the Malayalam film industry and he is remembered as one of the most talented filmmakers and actors of his generation.

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Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao

Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao (January 20, 1907 Atapaka-December 3, 1968) was an Indian actor.

He predominantly appeared in Telugu films and became a popular character actor in the 1950s and 1960s. Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao started his career as a stage artist and later moved to the film industry. He acted in more than 200 films and played diverse roles ranging from comedian to villain. Some of his notable films include "Devadasu", "Mayabazar", "Missamma", "Babruvahana", "Patala Bhairavi", and "Manchi Manushulu". He was also a member of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao was awarded the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award posthumously for his contribution to Telugu cinema in 2000.