Enagi Nataraj was a theatre actor who was a son of actor Enagi Balappa.
Early life
He was born to the couple Enagi Balappa and Laxmidevi. Enagi Nataraj made his first appearance as a child in the play Basaveshwara Mahatme. He was a student of the Rudrakshi Math's hostel in Belagavi. Nataraj worked in business for a small period of time before resuming his entertainment career. For more than a decade, he worked for director Nagabharana.
Filmography
Serials
Mahanavami
Sankranti
Naku Tanti
Kinnari
Idu Entha Lokavayya
Plays
Haddu Needida Haadi
Nata Samrat
Jagajyoti Basaveshwara
Burjwa Gentleman
Policeriddare Echharike
Oedipus
Macbeth
Miss Sahara
Tadroopi
Birudantembara Ganda
Sambashiva Prahasana
Naa Tukaram Alla
Movies
Bheema Teeradalli
Savitri
Neela
Singaravva Mattu Aramane
Matte Mungaru
Avva
Abhi
Sainik
Awards and honours
He was a recipient of Karnataka Nataka Academy award. He was made as a director after Dharwad Rangayana was made autonomous.
Final work
Before his death, Nataraj had a play in progress about Kittur Rani Chennamma.
Death
Nataraj was suffering from liver and kidney related problems and he died at a private nursing home in Hubballi on 9 June 2012 following his illness. He was survived by his wife and two sons.