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Karibasavaiah
Karibasavaiah (1959 – 3 February 2012) was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada cinema and a theatre personality. He has acted in over 120 films. He died on 3 February 2012 after a road traffic accident in Bangalore. He made his debut in the movie ''Undo Hodha, Kondu Hodha''. Some of his memorable films are ''Kotreshi Kanasu'', ''Janumada Jodi'', ''Galate Aliyandru'', ''Mungarina Minchu'', ''Yaarige Salute Sambala'', ''Police Story 2'' and ''Ullasa Utsaha''. Background He was born in 1959 and belonged to a poor Kuruba Gowda family. As a child, he learnt Kuruba Gowda art forms like Kamsale, Dollu Kunitha and Harikathe. He worked as a lab assistant in a Seshadripuram college before entering film industry. He started acting in television serials beginning with ''Doddamane''. Director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar gave him the break in Kannada film industry. Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar also helped him during his last days by paying the medical bills via his association Abhivy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kotreshi Kanasu
''Kotreshi Kanasu'' ( kn, ಕೊಟ್ರೇಶಿ ಕನಸು, ''Dream of Kotreshi'') is a 1994 Indian Kannada language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar starring Vijay Raghavendra and Karibasavaiah. The film won two National Film Awards at 42nd National Film Awards; Best Feature Film in Kannada and Best Child Artist (Vijay Raghavendra). Plot Kotra is a vibrant young boy belonging to the lower caste, loved and admired by the entire village even the upper class for his intelligence. Kotra's passing the 7th standard is celebrated with gusto among lower caste which hurts the pride of upper caste. Kotra and his father lose jobs. Even his friends move away making him lonely and desolate. Kotra decides not to join High School thinking that normality would be restored, but his parents dreams are shattered. Kotra's desire to pursue his studies rekindles. Their community greets his decision but the upper caste try to put obstacles to his admission. To fight for justice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulta Palta (1997 Film)
''Ulta Palta'' () is a 1997 Indian Kannada film directed by N. S. Shankar and starring Ramesh Aravind, Kashi and Sushma Veer. It is based on Shakespeare's ''The Comedy of Errors''. The music of the film was composed by V. Manohar. The film was remade in Telugu language with the same name (1998) and in Tamil as '' Ambuttu Imbuttu Embuttu'' (2005) starring Ashok Kashyap who was one of the co-producers and cinematographer of the film. The entire film was shot in Koppa, a town in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.https://www.thefuc.in/newsfeed-ನನ್ನ-ಪುಟ್ಟ-ಕೈಗೆ-ದಕ್ಕಿದಷ-2/ Plot Two sets of identical twins are lost in their childhood. None of them are aware of their twin being alive. One set of twins arrive to a town on work, which is where the other set of twins live and make their living. The people of the town confuse them for the latter, who is a famous industrialist in the town. A series of misunderstandings, misplacements and confusions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic Ajji
''Magic Ajji'' ( ''Magic Grandma'') is a 2005 Indian Kannada language fantasy film directed by Dinesh Baboo. It was the first digital film shot in high-definition in Kannada, and the second to be released. The first being Baboo's 2004 '' Kanakambari''. ''Magic Ajji'' stars Khushbu Sundar as Queen Rajeshwari Devi, the grandmother and ghost, Master Tejas (Thejas Kesari) as grandson Arjun, and Sudha Rani as Arjun's mother Nirmala Devi. Other characters are played by Ramesh Bhat, Mandya Ramesh, Chi. Guru Dutt, Chitra Shenoy, Shivaram, Pruthviraj and Karibasavaiah. Ganesh plays a cameo. The movie won critical acclaim for its family entertainment quotient, unprecedented use of special effects and animation, and for the performances on Khushbu and Thejas Kesari. Plot ''Magic Ajji'' deals with a royal family under Queen Rajeshwari Devi (Khushbu Sundar). One of the sons in the family marries a woman belonging to a lower caste (Sudha Rani), and is disowned by the family. After his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga
''Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga'' () is a 1998 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by Rajendra Singh Babu. It features Shiva Rajkumar and Ramesh Aravind along with Vijayalakshmi and Shilpa in other pivotal roles. The film won several laurels and awards upon release including the Karnataka State Film Awards. The film featured an original score and soundtrack composed and written by V. Manohar. Lokesh's character was inspired by Dashrath Manjhi, who cut a rocky hill for 22 years to build a road in memory of his dead wife. However, in the film, instead of building a road through a mountain, the character dismantles a mountain piece-by-piece to build a dam. Cast * Shiva Rajkumar as Karna * Ramesh Aravind as Bharath Kumar * Vijayalakshmi as Sapna Sagar * Shilpa as Nilambika *Sabyasachi Chakrabarty as Channabasappa * Lokesh as Kallanna * Rangayana Raghu as Patil * Girija Lokesh as a villager * Shankar Ashwath as Gurubasya * Karibasavaiah as villager * M. V. V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aramane
''Aramane'' () is a 2008 Indian Kannada drama film directed by Nagashekhar, starring Ganesh and Anant Nag in the lead roles. The plot of the film revolves around a wealthy businessman who is left isolated in his palatial house by his children after he decides to remarry on his wife's passing. He is befriended by a photographer who assures of bringing them together for 'one last photo' of the entire family. The film's music was composed by Gurukiran. Plot Arun is a photographer employed in a studio in Mysore. Also living in the city is a very wealthy Rajashekhara Aras, in his palatial house, now a loner separated from his family, and has become a hard drinker, living with his manservant Basava. Arun is called one day to Aras' house to get his photo clicked for an official document. They befriend over a drink when Aras reveals to Arun of his children have left him when they learn of his decision to remarry on his wife's passing, twenty-two years ago. He wishes of getting a photo c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mathadana (film)
''Mathadana'' ( kn, ಮತದಾನ) is a 2001 Indian Kannada language film directed by T. N. Seetharam, based on S. L. Bhyrappa's novel of the same name, and starring Anant Nag, Tara, Devaraj, Avinash and Hemanth Vasisht in pivotal roles. At the 48th National Film Awards, the film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada. At the 2000-01 Karnataka State Film Awards, Avinash won the award for Best Supporting Actor. Cast * Anant Nag as Ramalinge Gowda * Tara as Lakshmi * Devaraj * Avinash as Puttathammayya * Hemanth Vasisht as Dr. Shivappa * Sundar Raj * Mukhyamantri Chandru * Prakash Belawadi * Sudha Belawadi as Sunanda * Karibasavaiah * Girija Lokesh * Sihi Kahi Chandru * Lakshmi Chandrashekar Production The film was based on the S. L. Bhyrappa's novel Matadana, and reports said the filming rights were bought from him, for a fee of between and . Soundtrack C. Aswath and V. Manohar composed the music for the film and the soundtracks. The so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breaking News (2012 Film)
''Breaking News'' is a 2012 Kannada satirical film directed, written and produced by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. It stars Ajay Rao and Radhika Pandit while actor Ananth Nag makes a special appearance. Stephen Prayog is the music director and Krishna Kumar is the cinematographer of the film. The film got its theatrical release on 18 May 2012. Plot The film was well appreciated by the censor board members who said that the director has been able to craft a healthy romantic love story in the backdrop of the contemporary political and the television media channels where fight for TRP's has blinded a level of objectivity in reportage. Cast * Ajay Rao as Arjun * Radhika Pandit as Shraddha * Ananth Nag as Somashekar * Rangayana Raghu as MD * Arun Sagar as PiKaSo * Shivaram * Sihi Kahi Chandru * Sadhu Kokila * Karibasavaiah * Mandya Ramesh * Biraadar * Chidandand * Chi. Guru Dutt * Swayamvara Chandru * Kasargod Chinna Soundtrack Reception Critical response A critic from ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umashree
Umashree (born 10 May 1957) is an Indian actress and politician. She is known for her portrayal of film roles spoken in the Kannada language (over 400), particularly comic roles. She received National Film Award for Best Actress for her role as Gulabi in the 2008 Kannada movie Gulabi Talkies. In 2013, Umashree became a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Karnataka in the government of Siddaramaiah where she was the minister for women and child development, empowerment of the differently abled and senior citizens, Kannada language and culture. Personal life Umashree was born into the Devanga family. She has two children, a daughter named Gayathri, who is a dentist, and a son named Vijayakumar, an advocate, she raised them as a single mother. Public office Umashree participates in positive social activities such as supporting rural and disadvantaged women. She performs on stage in rural villages to highlight their needs. Her election in 2013 as the member for Terdal const ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Shastri (film)
''Ravi Shastri'' is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by M. S. Rajashekar and M. R. Raghavendra. The film is a remake of '' Idhu Namma Aalu'' (1988) and stars Ravichandran and Sneha, in her Kannada debut. Cast *Ravichandran as Ravi Shastri * Sneha as Bhanu *Ananth Nag as Narayana Dixit *Umashree *Doddanna *Karibasavaiah *Vinaya Prasad *Mandya Ramesh *Bank Janardhan Production The film was initially titled ''Brahmana''. The film completed shooting by mid-2006. Soundtrack Cricketer Ravi Shastri, who shared his name for this film, was to come for the audio launch but did not show up because he was not paid ₹Rs.5 lakh. Reception R. G. Vijayasarathy of ''Rediff.com'' opined that "Ravi Shashtry has a strong message to convey, but it unfortunately ends up being an ordinary film". A critic from ''Sify Sify Technologies Limited (formerly Satyam Infoway) is an Indian information and communications technology company providing end-to-end ICT so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crazy Kutumba
''Crazy Kutumba'' () is a 2010 Kannada comedy film directed by B. Ramamurthy and produced by Ravi Joshi for Luv Kush Productions banner. The story is a remake of Marathi film ''De Dhakka'' (2008) which was inspired from the Hollywood film, '' Little Miss Sunshine'' (2006). The film stars Ramesh Aravind and Ananth Nag with Sanathini, Dhanya Rao, Jai Jagadish, Bank Janardhan and other theater artistes from North Karnataka region playing supporting roles. Cast * Ramesh Aravind as Shankar Patil * Ananth Nag as Mallanna * Sanathini as Sumathi * Chindodi Veershankar * M. S. Umesh * Rajinikanth * Jai Jagadish * Karibasavaiah * Bank Janardhan * G. Bharathkumar * Baby Dhanya Rao as Gowri * Shanoor Sana Plot A family travels from a village to Bangalore, as one of its members is to participate in a dance contest. En route, the conflicts and travails of the family come to the fore in a humorous manner. Soundtrack The music was composed by Ricky Kej for Junglee music company. One son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galate Aliyandru
''Galate Aliyandru'' () is a 2000 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film, directed by S. Narayan and produced by Anitha Kumaraswamy. This film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Sakshi Shivanand (in her Kannada debut), S. Narayan and Tara whilst Doddanna and Mukhyamantri Chandru play other pivotal roles. The original score and soundtrack was composed by Deva for the lyrics of K. Kalyan and S. Narayan. The film is a remake of Tamil hit film ''Ullathai Allitha'' (1996) which itself was heavily inspired by the Hindi film ''Andaz Apna Apna''. The film was declared a success upon release. Cast * Shiva Rajkumar * Sakshi Shivanand * S. Narayan * Tara * Doddanna * Mukhyamantri Chandru * Arun Pandiyan * Tennis Krishna * Shobharaj * Karibasavaiah * Mandeep Roy * Deepti Bhatnagar Soundtrack The music was composed by Deva Deva may refer to: Entertainment * ''Deva'' (1989 film), a 1989 Kannada film * ''Deva'' (1995 film), a 1995 Tamil film * ''Deva'' (2002 film), a 2002 Bengali film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aithalakkadi
''Aithalakkadi'' is a 2010 Indian Kannada comedy film directed by J.G. Krishna. The film stars Rangayana Raghu and Bullet Prakash in leading roles. The music of the film was composed by Sadhu Kokila. Cast *Rangayana Raghu as Raghu *Bullet Prakash as Prakasha * Sangeetha as Raghu's wife * Neethu Shobaraj * Sharan *Girija Lokesh *Padmaja Rao *Karibasavaiah *Honnavalli Krishna *Malavalli Saikrishna *Bank Janardhan *M. S. Umesh *Sudeep ... Guest appearance *V. Ravichandran ... Guest appearance *Vijay Raghavendra ... Guest appearance *Jaggesh ... Guest appearance Soundtrack Reception Critical response A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "While Rangayana Raghu is simply superb, Bullet Prakash excels. Sadhu Kokila's role as film director keeps you in good humour. Neethu is a treat to watch in the role of Sevanthi. Music by Sadhu Kokila is okay". Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana of ''Rediff.com'' scored the film at 1.5 out of 5 stars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |