Here are some lesser-known facts about Anant Nag:

1. Anant Nag has acted in over 300 films, spanning multiple languages, including more than 200 Kannada films, as well as Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, and English films.

2. Apart from his film career, Anant Nag has made significant contributions to theatre plays, parallel cinema, and television shows.

3. He gained fame for his role in the popular television series "Malgudi Days," which was based on the stories of R. K. Narayan.

4. Anant Nag is the elder brother of acclaimed director and actor Shankar Nag.

5. Born into a Konkani-speaking family in Shirali, Karnataka, Anant Nag spent most of his childhood there.

6. He attempted to join the armed services but was rejected by the Army for being underweight and by the Air Force for poor eyesight.

7. Anant Nag's early schooling took place in various schools across Karnataka, including a Catholic school in Ajjarkad, Udupi, and Ananda Ashrama in Dakshina Kannada.

8. His journey into theatre began in Mumbai, where he acted in Konkani, Kannada, and Marathi-language plays until he turned 22.

9. Anant Nag worked in plays by renowned playwrights such as Satyadev Dubey, Girish Karnad, and Amol Palekar.
10. Beyond acting, he has also been an MLC, MLA, and a minister in the J. H. Patel government.

Anant Nag's versatile career and contributions have left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and culture.