Popularly known as Rebel Star, 'The angry young man', Ambareesh, the Mandyada Gandu of Sandalwood carved a niche for himself and appeared in over 208 films
Ambareesh made his debut with director Puttana Kanagal's National award-winning film, Naagarahavu. Just like him, his wife Sumalatha, also an actor, is now active in politicsHis son Abishek Ambareesh follows the footsteps of his parents, and recently made his acting debut with Amar. Here's Abishek listing his favourite films of his father'The line ‘Kutte, Kanwar Nahi Kanwar Lal Bolo’ from Antha (1981) considered as a milestone in Ambareesh's career. Antha was an iconic film because that was the movie that made my dad a superstar''Chakravyuha (1983), directed by V Somashekar , co-starring Ambika, took his career to greater heights. The film gave him the title Rebel Star. Also, it is South India's Scarface''Aahuti (1985), directed by TS Nagabharana, paired my parents together for the first time. They went on to marry in 1991. In a way, if that movie wouldn't have happened, I wouldn't have happened'Mrugalaya(1986) directed by V. Somashekhar. featured him in the role of a Zoo officer. He got to share screen space with lot of animals. Who doesn't want to act with elephants and tigers''Diggajaru (2001) directed by D Rajendra Babu had Vishnu sir and my father in the lead. I liked the film because it showed the chemistry between them'Ambi Ning Vayassaytho (2018) directed by Gurudatha Ganiga was the last film of Ambareesh, who passed away last year. 'It will always be special in my heart,' signs off Abisehk