Malavalli Huchche Gowda Amarnath (29 May 1952 – 24 November 2018) known by his screen name Ambareesh, was an Indian actor and politician. He was known for his Bollywood movie roles in "Naagarahaavu" and in "Paduvaaralli Pandavaru". He was known as "Mandayada Gandu" (English: Man of Mandya). He was born in Doddarasinakere, Karnataka.