H G Dattatreya – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements	44-34-13 inches
Bodytype	Slim
Height	5 feet 6 inches (1.7 m)
Weight	75 kg (165 lbs)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black

Gender	Male
Age	81 years old (in 2024)
Date of Birth	October 14, 1942
Full Name	H.G. Dattatreya
Profession	Actor
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Chitradurga, India
Zodiac Sign	Libra

H.G.Dattatreya who is an Indian actor and a former Wing Commander. He worked in a plethora of movies approximately, more than 204 films, and various plays as well. Also, he is mainly known for his amazing performances and prominent appearance in Kannada cinema and mostly seen in supporting roles. He is the recipient of several awards and honors that he won throughout his career. He was born in 1942, Chitradurga, India where he grew up with siblings and parents. He is the son of Venkamma and Harihar Gundurao who is blessed with seven kids including H.G. Dattatreya. He graduated from University Visvesyaraya College of engineering, Banglore from where he got a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Career

After completing studies, he then joined the Indian Air Force where he served in its technical branch as a Commissioned Officer. Apart from this, he certified trained from Air Force Technical College, Banglore, and during post-graduation, he earned a certificate on completion of a project on Management and Advanced Technologies. In 1984, he worked in Indian Air Force for more than 20 years and retired as a wing commander.

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, he started appearing in films and while studying, he made his Kannada film debut with “Nagabharana’s Aasphota” which was released in 1988. And for the role, he earned the Kannada State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Since then, he accepted various roles and won the hearts of millions of people around the globe.

Also, he won several awards and honors for the roles played in the movies named “Krauya” (1996), “Munnudi” (2000), and others.

Achievements

Among various prestigious achievements throughout the career, he won the National Film Award – Special Jury Awards, National Film Award, and the list goes on.

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H.G. Dattatreya Education

Qualification: Graduate

School: UVCE, Indian Institute of Science

College: Air Force Technical College, Bangalore

H.G. Dattatreya Career

Profession: Actor

Known For: Dattanna

Debut:

Aasphota

Net Worth: USD $5 Million approx

Family & Relatives

Mother: Meena

Brother: H. G. Venkatesh, H. G. Suryanarayana Rao, H. G. Somasekhara Rao

Marital Status: In a relationship

Currently dating:

None

Past Relationships:

None

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Who is H.G. Dattatreya?

H.G. Dattatreya is an Indian actor, born on 14 October, 1942 in Chitradurga, India.

How old is H.G. Dattatreya?

H.G. Dattatreya is 81 years old as of April 2024.

How tall is H.G. Dattatreya?

H.G. Dattatreya is 5 feet 6 inches (1.7 m).