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Anuradha Bhat
Anuradha Bhat is an Indian playback singer for the feature films. She sings predominantly in Kannada language films. Bhat has recorded 1500 songs in 15 different languages for various private music albums and films . Early life and background Anuradha Bhat was born to Srikrishna Bhat and Gayathri Srikrishna Bhat in Mangalore, Karnataka. Anuradha has a younger sister, Anupama Bhat who is a television host (TV anchor) and actor. Anuradha Bhat received her primary education from Carmel school and later from premier institutes like Canara College and MSNM Besant PG Institute of Management Studies (both affiliated to Mangalore University) and passed out her B.Sc. and MBA. She received training for Bharatanatyam. She also got trained for Carnatic classical vocal. Career Anuradha Bhat was first spotted by Music Director Gurukiran who judged her singing at a District Level - Open to all - Singing Competition that was held in Mangalore. She then started performing in Guruki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalore
Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Kerala border, 297 km south of Goa. Mangalore is the state's only city to have all four modes of transport—air, road, rail and sea. The population of the urban agglomeration was 619,664 national census of India. It is known for being one of the locations of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves. The city developed as a port in the Arabian Sea during ancient times, and has since become a major port of India that handles 75 percent of India's coffee and cashew exports. It is also the country's seventh largest container port. Mangalore has been ruled by several major powers, including the Kadambas, Alupas, Vijayanagar Empire, Keladi Nayaks, and the Portuguese. The city was a source of contention between the Britis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamsalekha
Gangaraju (born June 23, 1951), professionally known as Hamsalekha, is an Indian film composer and a songwriter who works in South Indian cinema, predominantly in the Kannada film industry since the late 1980s. He is also a screenplay writer, dialogue writer, instrumentalist and a conductor, composed and written for over 500 feature films. Also regarded as one of the greatest music composers of all time in history. Hamsalekha has won one National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards in the Best Music Director Category; seven Karnataka State Film Awards - four for music direction and three for lyrics - and is a recipient of an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University. Early career Hamsalekha was born as Gangaraju in 1951, to K. H. Govindaraju and Rajamma in Tulasikatte, near Akkipete in Bangalore. After his studies, he was employed in his father's printing press and subsequently joined his brother Balakrishna's orchestra group. Lavani Neelakantappa his teacher modified his nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky (2016 Film)
''Ricky'' is a 2016 Indian Kannada-language crime thriller film written and directed by Rishab Shetty in his directorial debut, and produced by S. V. Babu. It stars Rakshit Shetty and Haripriya in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Achyuth Kumar and Ravi Kale. The film deals with the prevalence of naxalism in India, with a love story in the backdrop. Plot Richard "Ricky" (Rakshit Shetty) is engaged to his childhood friend Radha (Haripriya). He leaves to the north for a year for his job and promises her to return as soon as possible. However, when he returns, he cannot find her as she along with her family have disappeared. He searches for her and finds out that she has now become a Naxalite named Seetha. He discovers that she had turned into a Naxalite to avenge the wrongful destruction of her home by the Government and her parents' death. The complications start to affect them both and lead them to dangerous situations. Cast * Rakshit Shetty as Richard "Ricky" * Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhajarangi
''Bhajarangi'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language fantasy action film starring Shiva Rajkumar and Aindrita Ray. Directed by choreographer-turned-director Harsha, the film was released on 12 December 2013 and received positive response from critics. ''Bhajarangi'' was the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2013. The film was declared a blockbuster at the box office. Plot The story takes place in a hamlet called Ramadurga. A tantrik terrorises the villagers bylooting their valuables, raping women and killing them. Jeeva comes to Ramadurga to discover his "Janma rahasya" (mystery of his birth). To his shock, he learns that he is the grandson of Bhajarangi who battled the tantrik and saved the villagers from his harassment. But the sly tantrik impeded Bhajarangi by creating a demon in the form of a baby and made Bhajarangi believe that he is his son. Jeeva eventually defeats the tantrik. Cast * Shiva Rajkumar as Bhajarangi / Jeeva * Aindrita Ray as Geetha * Rukmini Vijayakumar as Kris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidlingu
''Sidlingu'' is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language coming of age film starring Yogesh and Ramya in the lead roles. The film has been directed and written by Vijaya Prasad, who makes his big screen debut after directing many TV series. The film is produced by Yogesh's father, T. P. Siddaraju of '' Duniya'' fame. Anoop Seelin has composed the music. Sugnan aka Gnana Murthy who has worked for movies like Mani, Lifeu Isthene, Premism, Manasology and many more is the director of cinematography. The film was released on 13 January 2012. Plot Sidlingu has a passion for cars since his childhood and gets closer to a young girl and a middle-aged lecturer because of his desire to own a car. But the lecturer, who gives him lift, seduces him. Later Sidlingu moves to Srirangapatna where he finds one vintage car and wants to purchase it. There he meets schoolteacher Mangala who helps him to realise his dreams. Sidlingu even expresses his desire to marry Mangala, but she keeps mum as she feels S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veera Madakari
''Ee Shatamaanada Veera Madakari'' (also known as ''Veera Madakari'') is a 2009 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by Sudeep. The film features Sudeep in a double role alongside debutant Ragini Dwivedi in the lead roles. The film features a background score and soundtrack composed by M. M. Keeravani and produced by Dinesh Gandhi. The film was released on 20 March 2009. This film is the remake of the Telugu blockbuster ''Vikramarkudu''. Plot The story of ''Ee Shatamaanada Veera Madakari'' revolves around Muttati Sathyaraju (Sudeep), a small-time conman, who is in love with Neeraja (Ragini Dwivedi). Madakari (also played by Sudeep), an honest police officer who is murdered by the villain, Babjee (Gopinath Bhat), his brother Titla (voice dubbed by Sudeep himself for this character) and his son Munna (Arun Sagar). After Madakari's death, Sathyaraju takes on Madakari's identity and takes revenge on the villains in the small village of Devgarh, terrorised by Babjee. Cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savaari (2009 Film)
''Savaari'' () is a 2009 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed by Jacob Verghese and produced by Ramoji Rao of Ushakiran Movies in association with Arka Media Works. The film stars Raghu Mukherjee, Kamalini Mukherjee and Srinagar Kitty in main roles. It is a remake of Telugu film ''Gamyam'' (2008) directed by Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi. The film released on 10 April 2009 across Karnataka and upon release, the film generally met with positive reviews from the critics and audience. It was one of the hit films of the year 2009 completing a successful 50 days run in many cinema halls. The film earned 5 Filmfare awards nominations at the 57th Filmfare Awards South in various categories including the Best Film. Kitty was selected for the Filmfare Special Jury Award for his performance in the film. In 2014, a sequel to this film titled ''Savaari 2'' was released which retained the actor Srinagar Kitty while replacing the other two main roles. Plot Abhiram (Raghu) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilaiyaraja
Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of the most prolific Indian composers, in a career spanning over forty-five years, he has composed over 7,000 songs and provided film scores for over 1,000 films, apart from performing in over 20,000 concerts. Ilaiyaraaja received several awards for his works throughout his career. In 2012, for his creative and experimental works in the field of music, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts. In 2010, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India; and was conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2018, the second-highest civilian award by the government of India. He is a nominated Member of Parliament in the Indian upper house ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arjun Janya
Arjun Janya (born Lokesh Kumar) is an Indian film score soundtrack composer and singer. Arjun made his film debut in the 2006 Kannada film ''Autograph Please''. Since then he has composed and scored music for successful films such as '' Birugaali'' (2009), ''Sanchari'' (2010), '' Kempegowda'' (2011), '' Varadanayaka'' (2012), ''Victory'' (2013), '' Vajrakaya'' (2015), ''Mukunda Murari'' (2016). His 100th film as music director is '' 99 '' (2019 film). Arjun Janya won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director for the film '' Alemaari'' (2012), the SIIMA Award for Best Music Director for the film ''Romeo'' (2012) and the Filmfare Best Music Director award for the film '' Bhajarangi'' (2013). Career Arjun started his career by assisting composers such as V. Manohar and K. Kalyan. He worked as a keyboard player for around 30 films. His first release as a music director was ''Autograph Please'' (2006) starring Sanjjanaa and Dilip Raj. Since then, he composed fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mano Murthy
Mano Murthy is an Indian musician and composer in the Kannada film industry. His is best known for his songs in '' Mungaru Male'', one of the biggest hits in the Kannada industry. Before moving onto becoming a composer, he was an entrepreneur, having co-founded three companies in California. He was a programmer in Microsoft. His latest venture, an IP security provider called Allegro Systems, was acquired by Cisco Systems. He has judged many reality shows such as ''Fresh Voice of Karnataka'', ''Saagardaache Sapthaswara'' and others. Early life and education Murthy had nurtured deep interest in music since a young age. He used to play drums when he was an undergrad electrical engineering student at UVCE, Bangalore University. He went to the US for graduate studies at the University of California, Davis and Stanford University. Film career He started his music career with composing music for the movie America! America! directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar. The songs of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajesh Ramnath
Rajesh Ramanath is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer. He has scored music for Kannada films. He has also acted in a Kannada feature film ''Black & White'' (2003) as a lead actor. Rajesh Ramanath debuted as a music composer in 1995 for the film '' Shubha Lagna'' and has composed for over 175 commercial and critically acclaimed feature films. Some of Rajesh Ramanath's notable works are '' Annavra Makkalu'' (1996), '' Thavarina Thottilu'' (1996), ''Veerappa Nayaka'' (1999), '' Yajamana'' (2000), '' Huchha'' (2001), '' Swathi Muthu'' (2004), ''Aishwarya'' (2005), ''My Autograph ''My Autograph'' is a 2006 Kannada-language romantic drama film which was directed, produced and enacted by Sudeep in his first directorial venture. Along with him, this film starred Meena (actress), Meena, Sridevika, Deepa Bhaskar, Deepu, and Ra ...'' (2006) among others. Rajesh ramanath nominated for Filmfare Best Music Director award for Vaalee And Huchcha. Discography References Extern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
