M. P. Shankar

Mysore Puttalingappa Shankar was an Indian actor and filmmaker in Kannada cinema. He acted in films like Satya Harishchandra as 'Veera Baahu', Naagarahaavu as 'Pailwan Basanna', Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu as Bhootayya, Ratnamanjari etc. He produced the film Gandhada Gudi starring Dr. Rajkumar in which Shankar acted as forest department driver Johnny. He died on 17 July 2008 in Mysore. His contribution to Kannada cinema was recognised by the Government of Karnataka by awarding him the Rajyotsava Prashasti in 2002.