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Godfather (2012 Film)
''Godfather'' is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language action-drama film directed by cinematographer-turned-director Sethu Sriram starring Upendra in a triple role as a father and his two sons, alongside Soundarya Jayamala and Catherine Tresa. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film is remake of the 2006 Tamil hit ''Varalaru'' that starred Ajith Kumar, Asin Thottumkal and Kanika Subramaniam in the lead roles. A. R. Rahman, who composed music for the original Tamil version, is the composer of the songs, with all songs except one being re-used from the original. Rajesh Ramanath composed the background score. The film was released on 27 July 2012 and opened to a large number of highly positive reviews from the critics. Upendra's performance of a Bharatha Natyam dancer and as an old man bound to his wheelchair was highly acclaimed by critics and is considered one of the best performances of his career. ''Godfather'' performed moderately well at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sethu Sriram
Sethu Sriram is a national award-winning cinematographer, art director and director. He is best known for his national award-winning short film ''Blindfolded'' (2000). He has worked in ''Malayalam,'' ''Tamil'', ''Kannada'', ''Telugu'' and ''Hindi'' films. In 2014, he is coming with his first Hindi film SNAFU. Personal life Sethu Sriram was born to a Tamil family in Chennai. His father V. Sethuraman and mother S. Nagalaxmi are both professors. Sethu Sriram holds three degrees, B.S.C in Physics, Diploma in Film Technology and Post Graduation in Mass Communication and Journalism.Sethu sriram's wife, Cauvery Sriram is a house wife.Sethu Sriram's son, Kailash Sriram is studying Visual Communication in Loyola Chennai. Career Sethu was a long time associate of Santosh Sivan started his career as director of photography, he has shot the films ''Hindi Shakti'' (2002), ''Tere Naam'' (2003), '' Wanted'' (2008), '' Milenge Milenge'' (2010) and ''OMG – Oh My God! ''Oh My God!'' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godparent
In infant baptism and denominations of Christianity, a godparent (also known as a sponsor, or '' gossiprede'') is someone who bears witness to a child's christening and later is willing to help in their catechesis, as well as their lifelong spiritual formation. In the past, in some countries, the role carried some legal obligations as well as religious responsibilities. In both religious and civil views, a godparent tends to be an individual chosen by the parents to take an interest in the child's upbringing and personal development, to offer mentorship or claim legal guardianship of the child if anything should happen to the parents. A male godparent is a godfather, and a female godparent is a godmother. The child is a godchild (i.e. godson for boys and goddaughter for girls). Christianity Origins and history As early as the 2nd century AD, infant baptism had begun to gain acceptance among Catholic Christians for the spiritual purification and social initiation of infa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayamala
Jayamala (born 28 February 1955) is an Indian actress and politician. She served as the Minister for Women and Child Development and Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens in the Government of Karnataka, by virtue of being a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council. She served as the female president of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce between 2008 and 2010. Her popular Kannada films include ''Premada Kanike , Shankar Guru, Antha and Chandi Chamundi'' among several others. She has produced and acted in the award-winning ''Thaayi Saheba''. Personal life Jayamala was born to a Tulu speaking family in Mangalore. Her father G. Omaiah was an agriculturist and mother Kamalamma, a homemaker. She has six sisters and a brother. They moved to Chikmagalur in 1963 after being displaced due to the harbour work in Panambur. She was first married to Kannada Film actor Tiger Prabhakar. and the couple has a daughter Soundarya, a popular actress in her own right. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simran (actress)
Rishibala Naval (born 4 April 1976), known professionally as Simran, is an Indian actress, Producer, Dancer and TV personality who prominently works in Tamil films along with a few Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada films. Personal life and background Simran was born as Rishibala Naval on 4 April 1976 to Punjabi parents in Mumbai; her father is Ashok Naval and mother is Sharda Naval. Simran has two younger sisters, Monal and Jyothi Anand, and a younger brother Sumeet Naval. She did her schooling from St. Anthony's high school, Versova and finished her 12th from Children Welfare Centre Yari Road in Mumbai. She actively participated in dance and drama during her school and college time. She married Deepak Bagga, her childhood friend, on 2 December 2003. The couple has two children, Adheep and Aadit Veer. Career Debut and breakthrough (1995–1999) Simran made her cinematic debut in the 1995 Hindi-language film ''Sanam Harjai'', directed by Saawan Kumar. It was the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhumika Chawla
Bhumika Chawla (born Rachna Chawla; 21 August 1978) is an Indian actress and former model known for her work predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films. She began her acting career with the Telugu film ''Yuvakudu'' (2000) and then seen in '' Kushi'' for which she won Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu. Chawla is the recipient of one Filmfare Awards South, and SIIMA Award. She made her debut in Hindi Cinema with the romantic tragedy film ''Tere Naam'' (2003) which was huge critical and commercial success and earned her Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut. Chawla then subsequently appeared in several successful films including ''Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa'' (2004), ''Anasuya'' (2007) and ''Middle Class Abbayi'' (2017). Early life Chawla was born in a Punjabi family in New Delhi, India and completed her schooling there. Her father is a retired Army officer. Bhumika has two siblings, an elder brother and sister. She moved to Mumbai in 1997 and started her career w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suchitra
Suchitra Ramadurai, known by the mononym Suchitra, is an Indian radio jockey, popular playback singer, songwriter, composer, voice artist, dubbing artist and film actress. She has sung in multiple languages including Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu. Early life Suchitra was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, as the daughter of Ramadurai and Padmaja. She has a sister named, Sunitha. Suchitra is a BSc graduate from Mar Ivanios College (Trivandrum). Later on she moved to Coimbatore for her MBA from PSG Institute of Management. She was part of a music band at PSG. Career Suchitra joined Sify for a year, after graduating. She responded to an ad for the post of an RJ in Radio Mirchi. She became known as Rj Suchi, with her popular morning show ''Hello Chennai''. Her distinct and bold voice made her very popular with the younger crowd. She still does a radio show called ''Flight983'' on Radio Mirchi, on Sunday evenings (7–9 pm). The show deals with interesting international ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudha Belawadi
Sudha Belawadi is an Indian actress in the Kannada film industry, and a theatre artist in Karnataka, India. Some of the notable films of Sudha Belawadi as actress include ''Mathadana'' (2001), ''Mungaru Male'' (2006), ''Moggina Manasu'' (2008), '' Kaadu'' (1973). Career Sudha Belawadi has been a part of more than 70 films, many drama (theatre) plays, and soaps/serials ''Manthana'', ''Manvanthara'', '' Mahaparva''. Selected filmography * '' Aduva Gombe'' (2019) * ''Kaafi Thota'' (2017) * ''Puta Thirugisi Nodi'' (2016) * ''Vaastu Prakaara'' (2015) * '' Hejjegalu'' (2013) * '' Bacchan'' (2013) * ''Googly'' (2013) * ''Thamassu'' (2010) * '' Prem Kahani'' (2009) * '' Bhagyada Balegaara'' (2009) * '' Kaaranji'' (2009) * ''Gaalipata'' (2008)...Ganesh's mother * ''Meera Madhava Raghava'' (2007) * ''Mungaru Male'' (2006)...Kamala * ''Joke Falls'' (2004) * ''Mysore Masala: The UFO Incident'' (2019) * ''Act 1978'' (2020)...Sabiha Bhanu * ''Arishadvarga'' (2020) * ''Gaalipata 2'' (2021 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rekha Das
Rekha Das is an Indian actress in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Rekha Das as an actress include '' Shwethaagni'' (1991), '' Shanthi Kranthi'' (1991), and ''Hoovu Hannu'' (1993). Personal life She was married to Kannada film director and producer Om Prakash Rao and has a daughter Shravya who is also an actress. Career Rekha Das has been part of more than six hundred and fifty films and many television series in Kannada. She and comedian Tennis Krishna, have acted in one hundred films together. Selected filmography * ''Rudra Tandava'' (1990) * ''Mruthyunjaya'' (1990)...Sridevi * '' Gopi Krishna'' (1992) * ''Malashree Mamashree'' (1992) * ''Karpoorada Gombe'' (1996) * '' Ammavra Ganda'' (1997) * '' Arjun Abhimanyu'' (1998) * ''Mangalyam Tantunanena'' (1998) * ''Friends'' (2002) * ''Simhadriya Simha'' (2002) * ''Aunty Preethse'' (2001) * ''Maurya'' (2004) * ''Manasugula Mathu Madhura'' (2008) * '' Godfather'' (2012) * ''Aryan'' (2014) * ''Saahasi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuri Prathap
Prathap (also known as ''Kuri Prathap'') is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He made his debut in the movie Sixer (2007), and went on to cast in many commercial films. Some films Prathap worked as an actor include ''Mylari'' (2010), '' Godfather'' (2012), ''Brindavana'' (2013), and '' Auto Raja'' (2013). Career Prathap has been part of more than 140+ Kannada feature films and has featured on a popular Kannada prank show, telecast on Udaya TV channel, called '' Kuri Bond'' Filmography Prathap has appeared in the following films: *''Poojari'' * ''Sixer'' * ''Anatharu'' * ''Sathya In Love'' * ''Navagraha'' *''Mylari'' (2010) *''Mr.420'' *''Jai Lalitha'' *'' Godfather'' (2012) * ''Brindavana'' (2013) *''Victory'' * '' Auto Raja'' (2013) * ''Sakath'' (2021) * '' Raam '' (2009) See also *List of people from Karnataka *Cinema of Karnataka *List of Indian film actors *Cinema of India The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satyajit
{{short description, Indian male given name Satyajit is a common Indian name. The word is a compound of the words for truthful (Satya), and winner (jit). Some noted personalities with the name Satyajit are: *Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) - noted Indian filmmaker. *Satyajit (Kannada Actor), Sathyajith - Kannada cinema, Kannada film actor. *Satyajit Chatterjee - former soccer player and coach. *Satyajit Mayor - Indian biologist who serves as director of the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore. *Satyajit Sharma - Indian film and television actor. *Satyajit Bhatkal - Indian television and film director, creator of Satyamev Jayate (TV series), Satyamev Jayate. Indian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keerthiraj
Keerthiraj is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Keerthiraj as an actor include '' Gajanura Gandu'' (1996), ''Bhanda Nanna Ganda'' (1992), and '' S. P. Bhargavi'' (1991). Career Keerthiraj has been part of more than 55 Kannada feature films. Selected filmography Keerthiraj has appeared in the following Kannada films. # '' Mumtaz (movie)'' # ''Ranna'' (2015) # ''Gharshane'' (2014) # '' Godfather'' (2012) # ''Super Nanna Maga'' (1992) # ''Krishna Nee Kunidaga'' (1989) # '' Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara'' (1988) See also *List of people from Karnataka *Cinema of Karnataka *List of Indian film actors *Cinema of India The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a large effect on world cinema since the late 20th century. Major centers of film production across the country include Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Ko ... References Living people Male actors in Kannada cinema Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padmaja Rao
Padmaja Rao is an Indian actress, TV serial director and producer in Karnataka, India. She is a versatile actor known for playing a wide variety of character roles in various film genres. Some of the notable films of Padmaja Rao as an actress include ''Hatavadi'' (2006) ''Mungaru Male'' (2006), ''Gaalipata'' (2008), ''Ugramm'' (2014). She has also forayed into tulu film industry with the blockbuster '' Chaali Polilu'' (2014) Personal life Padmaja Rao did her schooling in Mumbai and then her college in London. She is married and has a son named Sanjeev who is renowned Herpetologist Conservationist and Animal Activist . Career Padmaja Rao started her career with the mega teleserial Moodala Mane directed by Vaishali Kasaravalli which garnered huge popularity across Karnataka. This was followed bPreethi Illada Melemega serial co-starring Yash and Anant Nag which made her household name yet again. She made her Kannada movie debut with V.Ravichandran's Hatavadi. She subsequentl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
