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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 this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore
Bangalore (), officially Bengaluru (), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than and a metropolitan population of around , making it the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India, as well as the largest city in South India, and the 27th largest city in the world. Located on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over above sea level, Bangalore has a pleasant climate throughout the year, with its parks and green spaces earning it the reputation as the "Garden City" of India. Its elevation is the highest among the major cities of India. An aerospace, heavy engineering and electronics hub since the 1960s, Bangalore is widely regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.——— In the Ease of Living Index 2020 (published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), it was ranked the most livable Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jokefalls
''Joke Falls'' is a 2004 India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...n Kannada-language comedy movie, directed by Ashok Patil and produced by Atlanta Nagendra. Music was composed by Mano Murthy. The movie is a remake of 1975 Hindi movie ''Chupke Chupke (film), Chupke Chupke'' which itself remake of 1971 Bengali movie ''Chhadmabeshi''. Production Director Patil devised the basic plot of the story from the Hindi movie Chupke Chupke (film), Chupke Chupke and reworked it to give it a fresh look. Patil then recruited Ramesh to act in the film. Newcomer Neethu was chosen to play the female lead. Deepali who had previously acted in ''Nanna Preethiya Hudugi'' was chosen to play the second female lead. Plot Botany professor Anant Patil falls in love with Sulekha and marries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaana (film)
''Vaana'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed and produced by M. S. Raju. The film stars Vinay and Meera Chopra while Suman, Jayasudha, Naresh, Seetha, and Diganth play supporting roles. Music is composed by debutant Kamalakar. It is a remake of the 2006 Kannada-language film ''Mungaru Male''. The film was dubbed into Tamil and released in 2013 under the title ''Gnabagangal Thaalattum''. Plot Abhiram ( Vinay) is the only son of Uma ( Jayasudha) and Babji ( Naresh). On a visit to a mall amidst a heavy wind, he spots a pretty girl named Nandini (Meera Chopra). Whilst staring at her, he inadvertently falls into a manhole. Nandini rescues him from the pit, but in the process loses her heart-shaped watch that she had just bought. While accompanying his mother to Araku, Abhi confronts a man named Jaanu ( Ajay). Jaanu, who has been following Nandini, beats up Abhi, mistaking him to be dating her. Abhi, unaware that Jaanu has vowed not to allow anyone n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ee Bandhana
''Ee Bandhana'' is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language drama film written, directed and co-produced by Vijayalakshmi Singh. This marks her debut directorial project. It stars Vishnuvardhan and Jayapradha. While Darshan, Ananth Nag, Tara, Sharmiela Mandre, Tarun Chandra and Jennifer Kotwal form the rest of the ensemble cast. The movie was produced by Jai Jagadish for Dakshath Combines. The film is a remake of Hindi film ''Baghban'' (2003) which was an unofficial adaptation of the 1937 Hollywood movie ''Make Way for Tomorrow'' which had earlier inspired the 1958 Kannada movie '' School Master''. The music is scored by Mano Murthy and all the songs were received well. The film met with positive response from the critics. Cast * Vishnuvardhan as Harish Raj * Jayapradha as Nandini * Darshan as Kiran in an extended cameo appearance * Ananth Nag as Narayana Ullagaddi * Tara as Narayana Ullagaddi's wife/Sukanya (Sukku) * Tarun Chandra as Kapil * Sharmiela Mandre as Priya * Jennifer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suvarna Film Awards
The Suvarna Film Awards is an award ceremony for Kannada films presented annually by Star Suvarna Channel, a Kannada-language division of the STAR India, from the south-Indian state of Karnataka. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Kannada language film industry. Held since 2008, the awards' sponsors have been made by Ujala Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) was a project to distribute efficient LED lighting, launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 5 Jan 2015. The project is spearheaded by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited. In non-sub ... and Confident Group. History and format The Journey of Suvarna Film Awards had started in the year 2008, in order to appreciate & felicitate the Kannada Film Industry. This is the most prestigious Award given to Kannada Film Fraternities as a token of gratitude to their spectacular and outstanding contribution in the Film Industry. It has 29 diffe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milana (film)
''Milana'' () is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy drama film co-written and directed by Prakash, starring Puneeth Rajkumar, and Parvathy Thiruvothu in lead roles. The film was Parvathy's debut in Kannada cinema. The movie also features Pooja Gandhi, Dileep Raj, Sumithra and Mukhyamantri Chandru in prominent roles. Music for the film was composed by Mano Murthy. Upon theatrical release on 14 September 2007, the film saw massive commercial success and completed a 500-day run in theatres making it the longest running Indian film ever in the history of Multiplexes. Puneeth's performance won him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor. The film was dubbed into Malayalam as ''Ishtam Enikkishtam''. The film was remade in Odia in 2014 as '' Something Something 2'' and in Bengali in 2016 as '' Ki Kore Toke Bolbo'' thereby becoming the fourth Kannada movie after ''Anuraga Aralithu'' , '' Appu'' and ''Mungaru Male'' to be remade in two non-Hindi non-South Indian lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geleya
''Geleya'' is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language crime film directed by Harsha, a popular choreographer making his debut in direction. The script is written by Preetham Gubbi and the cinematography is by Krishna; all of whom had worked previously together for the blockbuster film ''Mungaaru Male''. The film stars Prajwal Devaraj, Tarun Chandra and Kirat Bhattal in the lead roles with Duniya Vijay and Pooja Gandhi appearing in cameo roles. The film released on 19 October 2007 across Karnataka and set high expectations for its storyline and the team. However, upon release, the film generally met with average reviews from the critics and audience. The film is a box office success. Plot Guru (Prajwal) and Vishwa (Tarun) are the best friends from the same village. They migrate to Bangalore city in search of a job and better living. Out of greed to make quick money, they join the anti-social gang who are threatening the common lives of Bangalore. Coincidentally, Guru and Vishwa join t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige
''Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige'' (), is a 2007 Kannada-language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar starring Vishnuvardhan (actor), Vishnuvardhan. The film depicts the challenges faced by the people living in rural areas of India.http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/24ssmath.htm Rediff Plot The film starts with a happy small family of Hoovaiah (Dr.Vishnuvardhan) and Kanaka (Suhasini) having a small field growing flowers of Mallige, Sampige and other flowers which spread fragrance. The couple have three daughters in a small village of Jenu Koppa. Hoovaiah stands true to his devotion to Gandhi philosophy of Satyagraha come whatever may facing with nonchalance and non-violence. Globalization companies cause problems for the village as there are rich mine deposits nearby. Hoovaiah, zamindar of Jenu Koppa village, is a flower seller. Villagers revere him. When the government gives an MNC the licence to acquire land for mining in Jenukoppa, he strongly opposes it. But Kurupa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheluvina Chittara
''Cheluvina Chittara'' ( ''Galant Design'') is a 2007 Kannada-language film directed and produced by S. Narayan. Ganesh (actor), Ganesh, Amoolya played the lead roles. Music was composed by Mano Murthy. The movie is a remake of Tamil film ''Kaadhal''. Plot Maadesha works as a mechanic in a garage. He is liked by an innocent college-going girl Aishwarya who is the daughter of a local don Potharaju. Aishwarya is deeply in love with him and they elope. Later the gang members of Potharaju are in search of the couple. The lovers are lured by the bride's uncle, and they are taken back to Potharaju. An enraged Potharaju beats up Maadesha and takes out the Mangalsutra of Aishwarya to forcibly marry her to a person engaged earlier. After a few years, Aishwarya while travelling with her husband and her child, comes across Maadesha where she finds him as a mentally deranged beggar roaming near a traffic signal. Aishwarya faints realizing that the beggar is Maadesha and gets admitted to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Music Director – Kannada
The Kannada Filmfare Best Music Director Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Kannada film 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'' directe ...s. Superlatives Winners Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Filmfare Award for Best Music Director - Kannada Filmfare Awards South (Kannada) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnataka State Film Award For Best Music Director
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films. Superlative winners Winners The following is a partial list of award winners and the name of the films for which they won. Key See also * Cinema of Karnataka * List of Kannada-language films Notes References Karnataka State Film Awards 1967 establishments in Mysore State {{film-award-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mungaru Male
''Mungaru Male'' () is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Yogaraj Bhat, and produced by E. Krishnappa. It stars Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi and Anant Nag. The film is believed to have shaped and strengthened the careers of Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi, director Yograj Bhat, lyricist Jayant Kaikini, choreographers A. Harsha, Imran Sardaria, composer Mano Murthy and others in Kannada cinema, and made Bollywood playback singers Sonu Nigam, Kunal Ganjawala, Udit Narayan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal popular in Karnataka. It was the first film in India (for any language) to be screened continuously for over one year in a multiplex, and holds the record for the longest-running film at a multiplex in addition to having one of the highest recorded box-office collections in Kannada cinema. According to ''Bangalore Mirror'', it was the first Kannada film to cross the ₹50 crore box office collection mark. It was the first film to ran over 865-days in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
