Here are some lesser-known facts about T.S. Nagabharana, a prominent figure in Kannada cinema and theatre:

1. Pioneer of Parallel Cinema: He is one of the few directors who successfully bridged the gap between mainstream and parallel cinema in India.
2. Theatre Contributions: Nagabharana has been deeply involved in Kannada theatre, working as an actor, director, and writer. He was mentored by the legendary Padmasri B.V. Karanth.
3. Award-Winning Director: He has received numerous accolades, including 9 National Awards and 14 State Awards. Notably, three of his films won the National Integration Award.
4. Inspiration for Bollywood: Some of his films inspired Bollywood movies, such as "Mysore Mallige" influencing "1942: A Love Story" and "Nagamandala" inspiring "Paheli".
5. Founder of Theatre Organizations: He founded "Benaka" and "Shruthalaya," organizations dedicated to theatre and filmmaking.
6. Multifaceted Artist: Apart from directing, he has acted in and directed plays like "Hayavadana" and "Jokumaraswamy".