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Karnataka State Film Award For Best Story
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Story is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honors Kannada language films. Superlative winners Award winners The following is a partial list of award winners and the name of the films for which they won. See also * Cinema of Karnataka * List of Kannada-language films This is an alphabetical list of the Kannada feature films released by the Kannada film Industry List of Kannada films of 2018 0–9 * '' 18th Cross'' * '' 27 Mavalli Circle'' * '' 1st Rank Raju'' * ''No 73, Shanthi Nivasa'' * '' 6-5=2'' * ... Footnotes References {{Karnataka State Film Awards Karnataka State Film Awards Kannada-language films 1967 establishments in Mysore State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of Karnataka
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed by Y. V. Rao was the first talkie film in the Kannada language. It was also the first film starring Subbaiah Naidu and Tripuramba, and was the first motion picture screened in the erstwhile Mysore Kingdom. The film was produced by Chamanlal Doongaji, who in 1932 founded ''South India Movietone'' in Bangalore. Major literary works have been adapted to the Kannada screen such as B. V. Karanth's ''Chomana Dudi'' (1975), (based on ''Chomana Dudi'' by Shivaram Karanth), Girish Karnad's '' Kaadu'' (1973), (based on ''Kaadu'' by Srikrishna Alanahalli), Pattabhirama Reddy's '' Samskara'' (1970) (based on ''Samskara'' by U. R. Ananthamurthy), which won the Bronze Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival, and T. S. Nagabharana's Mysuru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avva (film)
''Avva'' is a 2008 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Kavitha Lankesh and produced by Pyramid Saimira. The film stars Shruti, Duniya Vijay and Smitha in the lead roles. The film released to positive critical reception and won multiple awards at the Karnataka State Film Awards for that year. The musical score was composed by Issac Thomas Kottukapalli. The film is based on the novel "Mussanjeya Katha Prasanga" by P. Lankesh. The film speaks about the modern day rural lifestyle, where the caste system, politics and human greed takes over the traditional human values. Cast * Shruti as Aane Baddi Rangavva * Duniya Vijay as Byadara Manja * Smitha as Savanthri * Rangayana Raghu as Baramanna * Master Rakesh * Suchendra Prasad * Arundhati Nayak * Enagi Nataraj * Prasanna * Ashwath * Hanumakka Release The film was released on 8 February 2008 in Karnataka. The film met with wide positive critical response particularly for the lead actors performances. Awards * Karnataka S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
America America (1995 Film)
''America! America!!'' is a 1997 Indian Kannada-language family drama film written and directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar. It stars Ramesh Aravind, Akshay Anand and Hema Panchamukhi, with H. G. Dattatreya, Vaishali Kasaravalli and Shivaram in supporting roles. The plot revolves around three childhood friends hailing from a coastal village of Karnataka who are entangled in marital issues with a major portion of the story taking place in the United States. The film makes an attempt to study the mindset of non-resident Indians settled abroad at the time. The film was produced by G. Nandakumar under Vishwapriya Films banner and was made on a budget of 2 Crores. Around seventy-eighty percent of filming was in the US, mainly San Francisco. Rest of the shots were canned in the coastal regions of Kundapura, Udupi District and Chikmagalur District of Karnataka. The film's acclaimed soundtrack was composed by Mano Murthy, who debuted as a film composer. The film released in early 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagathihalli Chandrashekar
Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar is an Indian director, actor, screenwriter and a lyricist who predominantly works in Kannada Cinema. He made his film debut as a screenplay writer in ''Kadina Benki'' (1986) which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and the Karnataka State Award. His directorial debut was ''Undu Hoda Kondu Hoda'' (1991) for which he won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Story. Three of his films, ''Kotreshi Kanasu'' (1994), ''America America'' (1996) and ''Hoomale'' (1998) have won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada. Career Filmography Telefilms * Directed telefilm on Suggi (Harvest festival) – Telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1991 * Directed telefilm "Karunalu Baa Belake" – On Buddha's life and message, telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1992 * Directed telefilm "Avalokana" – Telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1995 * Directed telefilm "Kavya Saurabha" – Telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1995 * Screenpl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaayi Saheba
''Thaayi Saheba'' () is an Indian Kannada language film released in 1997 directed by Girish Kasaravalli. The film was an adaptation of Kannada novel of same name written by Ranganath Shyamrao Lokapura. Plot summary The film is based on the story of a Brahmin family during the pre independence and post independence periods of India. The protagonist Narmada Thayi is the second wife of Appa Sahib, a freedom fighter. The childless couple decide to adopt the child of Venkobanna, a close relative. Venkobanna has other plans in mind when he gives away his child in adoption. He calculates that his son will inherit the family's money and property. In the meanwhile, Appa Sahib also has an illicit relationship with Chandri and a daughter is born to them. Narmada Thayi is a patient woman and although aware of her husband's character, she supports him and the household. After the independence, Appa Sahib supports the government's view that the laborers who till the land own them. Venkobanna i ... [...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] |
Hagalu Vesha
''Hagalu Vesha'' () is a 2000 Indian Kannada-language film directed, written and scripted by Baraguru Ramachandrappa starring Shiva Rajkumar and Reshma. It is the story of a man who revolts against the British rule and their taxation policy. The film was critically acclaimed upon release and won numerous State awards. The music composed by Hamsalekha was also received positively. Cast * Shiva Rajkumar as Ramu * Reshma * Tara * Jai Jagadish * Nassar * Pramila Joshai * Bhavyasri Rai * Karibasavaiah * M. S. Umesh * Krishne Gowda * Aravind Awards *Karnataka State Film Awards #Karnataka State Film Award for Best Story - Baraguru Ramachandrappa #Karnataka State Film Award for Best Lyricist - Baraguru Ramachandrappa Soundtrack The music of the film was composed and lyrics written by 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 industr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munnudi
'' Munnudi '' ( kn, ಮುನ್ನುಡಿ, ''The Preface'') is a 2000 Indian Kannada language film directed by P. Sheshadri, based on Bolwar Mahammad Kunhi's short story ''Muthucchera'', and starring Tara, H. G. Dattatreya, Shashikumar and Chaya Singh in pivotal roles. The film is about the misuse of Shariat by opportunistic men and the manipulation of the testaments on "Nikah" and " Talaaq". Plot Day-to-day practice of any religion goes as per the customs evolved through i find instances of "intelligent" interpretations of these very tenets by unscrupulous people to serve their own interests. One such instance is the exploitation of woman for the sheer thrill of man in a male dominated society taking advantage of the ‘custom’ of ‘marriage’ particularly when the woman is struck by ignorance, fear and poverty. "Munnudi" is a preface written by the waves of Arabian Sea on the plank of the sand. An untold pain of a woman in a pictorial parody, a mirror to an open min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolwar Mahammad Kunhi
Bolwar Mahammad Kunhi (born 1951) is an Indian short story writer, novelist, playwright and scriptwriter. He writes in the Kannada language. He is the first Indian writer to introduce Muslim ethos and culture into creative Kannada prose. He is the only Indian writer conferred with Central Sahitya Academy twice for creative prose. He is the first ever Kannada writer conferred with Bala Sahitya Puraskar by Central Sahitya Academy. His works have been translated into other Indian languages including English. His work focuses on erasing misconceptions about Islam in India and nurturing a more positive outlook towards Islam. A post-graduate with a gold medal in Kannada literature from Mysore University, Bolwar is a retired chief manager for Syndicate Bank's Bangalore Corporate Office. Works This writer edited what is considered the finest work ever produced in Kannada for children – ''Tattu Chappale Putta Magu'', a collection of over 100 poems and ''Santammanna'', an anthology of il ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munirathna
Munirathna Naidu, commonly known as Munirathna, is an Indian film producer-turned-politician from Karnataka who is currently serving as the Minister of Horticulture and Planning, Programme Monitoring & Statistics of Karnataka from 4 August 2021. Member of the BJP, he was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka from Rajarajeshwari Nagar in the years 2013, 2018 & 2020. He resigned from the Assembly in July 2019. Notable films produced by Munirathna include ''Aunty Preethse'', ''Raktha Kanneeru'', '' Anatharu'', ''Katari Veera Surasundarangi'' and ''Kurukshetra''. Filmography *''Aunty Preethse'' (2001) *''Raktha Kanneeru'' (2003) *'' Anatharu'' (2007) *''Katari Veera Surasundarangi'' (2012) *'' Munirathna Kurukshetra'' (2019) Controversies In December 2014, Lokayukta police recovered 1016 BBMP files related to Rajarajeshwari Nagar constituency from Munirathna's house in Vyalikaval. In March 2018, Munirathna was named in a 1500 crore BBMP fake bill charge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mouni (2003 Film)
Mouni (ಮೌನಿ) is a Kannada language film released in 2003 directed by B. S. Lingadevaru, and is based on a novella of U. R. Ananthamurthy. It stars H. G. Dattatreya and Anant Nag in the lead roles. Plot summary Kuppanna Bhatta and Appanna Bhatta are areca cultivators and custodians of the math's property. The story revolves around the tensions and circumstances that shape and influence their relationship.http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/july27/ent3.asp Cast * H. G. Dattatreya * Anant Nag * Venkata Rao * Nagendra Shah * Rajeshwari Parthasarthy * Achyuth Kumar * Harish Raj * Kari Subbu * Lakshmi Chandrashekhar * Vasudha Bharighat Awards * 2003 : National Film Award - Special Mention : H. G. Dattatreya * 2003 : Karnataka State Film Award for Best Story : U. R. Ananthamurthy Udupi Rajagopalacharya Ananthamurthy (21 December 1932 – 22 August 2014) was an Indian contemporary writer and critic in the Kannada language. He was born in Thirtahalli Taluk an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mani (2003 Film)
''Mani'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romance film written and directed by debutant Yograj Bhat. It features Mayur Patel and Radhika in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Umashree, Kashi, Avinash, Rangayana Raghu and Karisubbu. The score for the film is by Rajesh Ramanath and soundtrack for the film is by Raja. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Sollattuma''. Cast * Mayur Patel as Kummi * Radhika as Mani * Umashree as Shantakka * Kashi as Dasanna * Avinash * Rangayana Raghu as Chami * Karisubbu * Anand * Nagashekar * Myna Chandru * Renuka Prasad * Joe Simon * Karthik Sharma Production Umashree played a prostitute while Radhika played her daughter. Soundtrack The film's background score is by 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 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
