H. R. Shastry

Halebeedu Ramachandra Shastry (2 November 1905 – 12 December 1976), was an Indian actor and dubbing artist known for his work in Kannada cinema.

He is noted for his performances in Bedara Kannappa (1954), Rayara Sose (1957), Bhoodana (1962), Sri Srinivasa Kalyana (1974) and Upasane (1974).

He was noted for his performances as a shepherd in Peer's Gautama Buddha, as Siddha in Samsara Nauke and Dildar in Shah Jahan.

He suffered financial losses with the troupe leading him to focus energies on his already-begun film acting career.

[3][4] He played the major role of a father-in-law who demands dowry, in 1957 social drama Rayara Sose, which was a commercial success.