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Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar
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 * Scree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandya District
Mandya District is an administrative district of Karnataka, India. The district is bordered on the south by Mysore district, Mysore and Chamarajanagar district, Chamarajangar districts, on the west by Hassan District, on the north by Tumkur District and on the east by Ramanagara district. The district Mandya was carved out of larger Mysore district in the year 1939. Mandya is the main town in Mandya District. As of 2011, the district population was 1,808,680 (of which 16.03% was urban). Geography Mandya district is located between north latitude 12°13' to 13°04' N and east longitude 76°19' to 77°20' E. It is bounded by Mysore district to the west and southwest, Tumkur district to the northeast, Chamrajnagar district to the south, Hassan district to the northwest, and Ramanagar district to the east. It has an area of . The administrative center of Mandya District is Mandya City. Rivers Mandya District has five rivers: Kaveri River and four tributaries main Hemavathi, Shims ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mathad Mathad Mallige
''Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige'' (), is a 2007 Kannada-language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar starring 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 Kurupayya (Rangayana Raghu) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
42nd National Film Awards
The 42nd National Film Awards, presented by Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in the year 1994. Ceremony took place in 1995 and awards were given by then President of India, Shankar Dayal Sharma. Awards Awards were divided into feature films, non-feature films and books written on Indian cinema. Lifetime Achievement Award Feature films Feature films were awarded at All India as well as regional level. For 42nd National Film Awards, a Bengali film, '' Unishe April'' won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film whereas a Tamil film, ''Kadhalan'' and a Malayalam film Malayalam cinema is an Indian cinema, Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ..., '' Parinayam'' won the maxi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Awards (India)
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards. This is followed by the inauguration of the National Film Festival, where award-winning films are screened for the public. Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. History The Awards were first presented in 1954. The Government of India conceived the ceremony to honor films made across India, on a national scale, to encourage the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gautama Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Buddha, was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism. According to Buddhist tradition, he was born in Lumbini, in what is now Nepal, to royal parents of the Shakya clan, but renounced his home life to live as a wandering ascetic ( sa, śramaṇa). After leading a life of begging, asceticism, and meditation, he attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in what is now India. The Buddha thereafter wandered through the lower Indo-Gangetic Plain, teaching and building a monastic order. He taught a Middle Way between sensual indulgence and severe asceticism, leading to Nirvana, that is, freedom from ignorance, craving, rebirth, and suffering. His teachings are summarized in the Noble Eightfold Path, a training of the mind that includes meditation and instruction in Buddhist ethics such as right effort, mindfulness, and '' jhana''. He di ... [...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] |
IMDb
IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews. IMDb began as a fan-operated movie database on the Usenet group "rec.arts.movies" in 1990, and moved to the Web in 1993. It is now owned and operated by IMDb.com, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon. the database contained some million titles (including television episodes) and million person records. Additionally, the site had 83 million registered users. The site's message boards were disabled in February 2017. Features The title and talent ''pages'' of IMDb are accessible to all users, but only registered and logged-in users can submit new material and suggest edits to existing entries. Most of the site's data has been provided by these volunteers. Registered users with a prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India Vs England
''India vs England'' is an Indian Kannada-language romantic thriller film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar and produced by Y. N. Shankaregowda and several non-resident Indians from the UK and other countries. The film stars Vasishta Simha and Manvitha. The film was released on 26 January 2020. The film features Vasishta as a British-born NRI, and actors Anant Nag in pivotal roles. The music is scored by Arjun Janya and cinematographers Will Price and Satya Hegde are in charge of cinematography. Plot Kanishka is a vlogger from the UK, while Medini is a gemology apprentice. Kanishka comes to India. Initially, they don't like each other, but destiny makes them travel together across the country. On their journey, they come across a valuable gemstone which gets lost. The gem gets smuggled to England. How they fix the things and how they realize their love for each other forms the crux of the story. Cast * Vasishta N. Simha as Kanishka, a vlogger in the UK * Manvitha Harish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srikanta (film)
''Srikanta'' is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language romantic action drama film written and directed by Manju Swaraj. The film, which was released on 6 January 2017, was produced by M. S. Manu Gowda under the banner Mahashaila Cinebandha. Based on the 2-page short story ''Skhalana'' by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar which was published in 1985 in the weekly Kannada magazine ''Taranga'', the film features Shiva Rajkumar and Chandini Sreedharan in the lead roles along with Vijay Raghavendra in a key supporting role. The principal photography of the film began on 16 October 2015. The film was released on 6 January 2017. and was a ''hit'' at the box office completing 25 days run at the box office. Plot An ambulance is trying to get through traffic, but the roads are completely jammed due to a riot in Karnataka. Srikantha offers a ride to Tarun, a reporter who wants to go to Agumbe as many buses are halted due to an ongoing strike. Tarun asks about Srikanta's background and lifestyle. Srik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishtakamya
''Ishtakamya'' is a 2016 Kannada romantic comedy film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar is based on the 1980s novel of the same name written by Dodderi Venkatagiri Rao. The film features Vijay Suriya of ''Agni Sakshi'' fame, Mayuri Kyatari of ''Ashwini Nakshatra'' fame and Kavya Shetty in the lead roles and is releasing on 13 May 2016. Kannada's top film editor Srikanth edited the film. Plot Dr. Aakarsh is a young and aspiring doctor who wants to treat poor people in his village. He is running a hospital which his grandfather has built. He meets with an accident with "Acchari" ( Mayuri Kyatari) and brings her to his hospital. While treating her, he slowly starts falling in love with her. Acchari is impressed by Dr Aakarsh's simplicity and his caring nature. A thick romance seems to develop between the two until they are confronted by Aditi (Kavya Shetty ) who claims to be the wife of Dr. Aakarsh. This shocks Acchari and she demands an explanation from Aakarsh. Aakars ... [...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] |
Puttakkana Highway
''Puttakkana Highway'' ( kn, ಪುಟ್ಟಕ್ಕನ ಹೈವೇ) is a 2011 Indian Kannada drama film starring Shruti and Prakash Raj in the lead roles. The film was directed by B. Suresha. Prakash Rai and Shylaja Nag jointly produced this venture under Duet Movies and Media House banner. Hamsalekha composed the music and H. M. Ramachandra was the cameraman. The story is based on the novel by acclaimed writer Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. Plot The story exploits the dark and bright sides of the land acquisition scam. ''Puttakkana Highway'' is set in a remote village where people make their living through farming. A couple working as farmers in the village get notice for eviction as a highway is being planned to be built, subsuming their small property of land. The wife decides to go to the capital city and meet the ministers in charge. She, being a poor farming laborer, faces many challenges in meeting the politician. But she ultimately meets him. Back to her native, she finds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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