Rare photos of Shankar Nag

In a career of just 13 years, Shankar Nag created a legacy that is still remembered by the Kannada film industry. In a short career, Shankar made an impression amongst his peers and fans alike. Many of the films he worked on ended up winning National Film Awards and various state awards. His untimely demise was a big loss to the Kannada film industry. (Source: Photo by Express Archives)

Shankar Nag was primarily known as an actor but the great artist was also a very accomplished director, writer and producer. (Source: Photo by Express Archives)

Shankar Nag directed the popular television series, Malgudi Days, in the late 80s. Based on the works of R. K. Laxman, Malgudi Days has gained cult status in the history of Indian television. (Source: Photo by Express Archives)

Shankar also acted in a few episodes of Malgudi Days. (Source: Photo by Express Archives)

Shankar Nag co-wrote the film 22 June 1897. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. (Source: Photo by Express Archives)

Shankar made a lot of films that highlighted the lifestyle and problems of the working class society. (Source: Photo by Express Archives)

Shankar Nag acted in Ondanondu Kaladalli (1978) which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada. (Source: Photo by Express Archives)

Shankar is known for his acting in films like Minchina Ota (1980), Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige (1983), Accident (1984), The Watchman (1986), amongst many others. (Source: Photo by Express Archives)

His film Autoraja (1980) made him a very popular name. Even after 25 years of his death, his photographs are still found in the auto rickshaws of Karnataka.

Shankar Nag passed away in a car accident in 1990. He was shooting for his film Jokumaraswamy. (Source: Photo by Express Archives)