The article reveals the crucial role of Gandhian leader Kubasada Shivappa from Gadag in making Dr. Rajkumar a lead actor. In 1953, when Mutturaj (Dr. Rajkumar) received a contract for 'Bedara Kannappa', it mentioned 'any role'. Shivappa intervened, writing to the producers to ensure Mutturaj was cast in the lead role of Kannappa. This timely intervention changed the course of Kannada cinema history. Shivappa was also a freedom fighter and served as an MLC from 1962 to 1976. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/muthuraj-to-dr-rajkumar-history-kubasad-shivappa-contribution-bedara-kannappa-378899 #creator program