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Parashuram (1989 Film)
''Parashuram'' is a 1989 Indian Kannada action thriller film directed by V. Somashekar and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film starred Rajkumar, Mahalakshmi and Vani Viswanath. This was V. Somashekhar's last movie with Rajkumar, who incidentally started his directing career with Rajkumar's ''Bangaarada Panjara'' (1974). Also this was last movie of Puneeth Rajkumar as a child actor, who later returned as a fully fledged hero in the movie '' Appu'' (2002). The film's score and soundtrack was composed by Hamsalekha. Plot Indian Army Major Parashuram is an ex-army man running a private security agency. He is a happily married to Usha, and leads a good life with his son. He deals with a case where an actress is abducted and the film's producer seeks Parashuram's help. He befriends Appu, who is a slum-dweller. Parashuram comes across an organized crime syndicate, headed by MD, and supported by Purohit, Kulkarni and Nayak. MD is powerful enough to placate governments. He r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parvathamma Rajkumar
Dr.Parvathamma Rajkumar (6 December 1939 – 31 May 2017) was an Indian film producer and distributor. She was the wife of veteran Kannada actor Dr. Rajkumar. She produced successful films featuring Rajkumar and their sons Shiva Rajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar under the production house named "Poornima Enterprises". Actresses who found fame in her productions include Malashri, Prema, Rakshita, Sudha Rani and Ramya. She was awarded a doctorate from Bangalore University. Amongst the awards she has received are the Phalke Academy award, Kannada Rajyotsava and a lifetime achievement award from the Government of Karnataka. By 2012, she had produced 80 films. She has spoken in defence of Kannadigas, regarding Karnataka's position in interstate water disputes and against infringement of the Kannada film industry's works. Early life and family Parvathamma was born in Saligrama of Mysore district of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore on 6 December 1939 to Appaji Gowd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parashu
Parashu ( sa, Paraśu, script=Latn) is the Sanskrit word for a battle-axe, which can be wielded with one or both hands. Construction The parashu could be double-edge bladed or single-edge bladed with a spike on the non cutting edge. It usually measures between 3 – 5 feet though some are as long as 7 feet. The parashu is usually made of iron or wootz steel. The cutting edge is broader than the edge which is attached to the haft. The haft is often tied with a leather sheet to provide a good grip. Hinduism The parashu named Vidyudabhi is the weapon of the god Shiva who gave it to Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, whose name means "Rama with the axe" and also taught him its mastery. Parashurama was the guru of Dronacharya, the guru who instructed the Pandavas in the epic Mahabharata. Bhishma and Karna, half brother of Pandava also took instruction in weaponry from Parashurama. Parashurama was known to have terrible temper, having lost his father to the wicked Kshatriya Kartav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Soundtrack
A soundtrack is recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images of a motion picture, drama, book, television program, radio program, or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film, video, or television presentation; or the physical area of a film that contains the synchronised recorded sound. In movie industry terminology usage, a sound track is an audio recording created or used in film production or post-production. Initially, the dialogue, sound effects, and music in a film each has its own separate track (''dialogue track'', ''sound effects track'', and '' music track''), and these are mixed together to make what is called the ''composite track,'' which is heard in the film. A ''dubbing track'' is often later created when films are dubbed into another language. This is also known as an M&E (music and effects) track. M&E tracks contain all sound elements minus dialogue, which is then supplied by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingri Nagaraj
Dingri Nagaraj is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He acted in ''Solillada Saradara'' (1992), '' Dore'' (1995) and ''Bangarada Kalasha'' (1995). Career Dingri Nagaraj has acted in more than 165 movies in Kannada. Selected filmography * '' Mallige Hoove'' (1992) * '' Rajadhi Raja'' (1992) * ''Mane Devru'' (1993) * ''Huli Hebbuli'' (1987) * ''Maneye Manthralaya'' (1986) * '' Shiva Kotta Sowbhagya'' (1985) * ''Ninne Preethisuve'' (2002) * ''Ajju'' (2004) * '' Jagadeka Veera'' (1991) * ''Prachanda Putanigalu'' (1981) * '' Anupama '' (1981) * ''Avala Neralu'' (1983) Television # ''Gowripurada Gayyaligalu'' (2021) # '' Sundari'' (2021–Present) # ''Kadambari'' (2021) Awards * ''Kempegowda Award'' 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 pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Negro Johnny
Johnny known professionally as Negro Johnny was an Indian actor and stunt co-ordinator in the Kannada film industry. His films include ''Samyuktha'' (1988), '' Gajapathi Garvabhanga'' (1989) and '' SP Sangliyana 2'' (1990). Career Negro Johnny has been part of more than 300 movies in Kannada apart from many Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil films. Selected filmography * ''Nee Nanna Gellalare'' (1981) as David's henchman * '' Silk Silk Silk'' (1983; Tamil) as Johnny * ''Tiger'' (1986) * '' Digvijaya'' (1987)...Panja * '' Bedi'' (1987) * '' Bharath'' (1988) * '' Inspector Vikram'' (1989) * ''Parashuram'' (1989) * '' Prathap'' (1990) * ''Kaliyuga Bheema'' (1991) * '' Sundara Kanda'' (1991) * ''Bombay Dada'' (1991) as Philips * ''Bombat Hendthi'' (1992) * ''Halli Meshtru'' (1992) * '' Thooguve Krishnana'' (1994) * '' Bombat Raja Bandal Rani'' (1995) * '' Swasthik'' (1999) * '' Shaapa'' (2001) See also *List of people from Karnataka *Cinema of Karnataka *List of Indian film actors *Cine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bank Janardhan
Janardhan, known by his stage name Bank Janardhan is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He is well-known for his comedy and drama roles in various Kannada films and television series. Some of the notable films of Janardhan as an actor include ''News'' (2005), '' Shhh!'' (1993) and ''Tharle Nan Maga'' (1992). He acted in kannada television serials such as '' Paapa Pandu''. Career Janardhan has acted in about 860 movies. Before his film career, he worked in Vijaya Bank in Holalkere. Janardhan is usually a comedy actor playing supporting roles. He is known for playing a stingy father in ''Tharle Nan Maga''. His performances with actors like Jaggesh, Doddanna and Tennis Krishna were well liked. Filmography Television * Papa pandu - ETV Kannada * Mangalya - Udaya TV * Jokali - Udaya TV * Robo family - ETV Kannada 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 pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadashiva Brahmavar
Sadashiva Brahmavar (1928–2018), known as Brahmavar, was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada films. He is best known for his supporting roles in such movies including Guri (1986), Samyuktha (1988) and Sri Manjunatha (2001). Personal life Native to Brahmavar in Udupi, Sadashiva was born and raised in Bailhongal, Belagavi. He had a son and daughter. Sadashiva made news in 2017 when he found roaming alone in Kumta city and many local people offered him help. He reunited with his children later. Career Sadashiva started his career as an actor in theatre. He was noticed by filmmaker Siddalingaiah who offered Sadashiv a role in his film Hemavathi in 1977. He went on to appear in supporting roles of teacher, father, priest and watchman. In few movies like Samyuktha, Garuda Dhwaja and Nigooda Rahasya he played villain roles also. Starting from ''Hemavathi'' in 1977 till his last movie Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya in 2017, Brahmavar has acted nearly 150 movies in Kannada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoogudeepa Srinivas
Mysore Srinivas (17 April 1943 – 16 October 1995), known by his stage name Thoogudeepa Srinivas was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada films and is remembered for his portrayal of negative-shaded characters. He is the father of actor, Darshan and film director Dinakar. Early life Srinivas was born to Muniswami and Parvathamma in 1943 as their fourth son. He had eight siblings. He lost his parents at a young age. Right from his childhood days, Srinivas was interested in theatre and cinema and was a regular participant in his school and college plays. During one of these plays, he caught the eye of another theatre artist M. P. Shankar, whom he later went on to star with in many Kannada films. Srinivas then became a regular member of Shankar's camp and had to discontinue his education during his pursuing of a Bachelor of Science from St. Philomena's College in Mysore. Career Srinivas made his debut in film in 1966 with K. S. L. Swamy's Kannada film '' Thoogudeepa''. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Raghavendra
Vijay Raghavendra is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Kannada films. Referred to popularly as " Chinnari Mutha", Vijay is the son of producer S. A. Chinne Gowda and nephew of actor Dr.Rajkumar. Vijay started his career as a child artist through the film ''Chalisuva Modagalu'' (1982) and won critical acclaims for his performances in ''Chinnari Mutha'' (1993) and ''Kotreshi Kanasu'' (1994). The latter film won him the National Film Award for Best Child Artist. His first Hero lead role was in Ramoji Rao's production titled ''Ninagagi'' in 2002, which was a commercial success and one of the highest-grossing films of the year. However, his subsequent projects under-performed at the box office until he was noticed for his role in the T. S. Nagabharana's period drama '' Kallarali Hoovagi'' in 2006, followed by his home production film ''Sevanthi Sevanthi'' in the same year. For playing the role of Puttaraj Gawai in the biographical film ''Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja'' in 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaggesh
Jaggesh is an Indian politician, actor, director and producer, who mainly works in the Kannada film industry. He is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka since 2022 and the spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka. He debuted in ''Ibbani Karagithu'' (1983) before appearing in ''Banda Nanna Ganda'', ''Tharle Nan Maga'', ''Super Nan Maga'', ''Server Somanna'', '' Bevu Bella'', '' Mata'', ''Eddelu Manjunatha'', ''Vaastu Prakaara'' and ''Neer Dose''. Early life Jaggesh married Parimala, with whom he has sons Gururaj and Yathiraj. Parimala's brother Sunder Ramu is also an actor. Career Politics Jaggesh is originally from Mayasandra (Jadeya Mayasandra) of Turuvekere Taluk in Tumkur district. His political affiliation was with the Congress party. He ran in the Turuvekere constituency, and won with a healthy margin but resigned from the Legislative Assembly to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. He served as Member of Legislative Council and held the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudheer (Kannada Actor)
Sudheer (died 1999) was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Sudheer as an actor include '' SP Sangliyana 2'' (1990), ''Nee Nanna Gellalare'', ''Rama Lakshmana'' . Career Sudheer has been part of more than 200 movies in Kannada. Personal life Sudheer has two sons Nanda Kishore and Tharun Kishore Sudheer who both work as directors in Kannada film industry. Filmography See also *List of people from 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 External links * Biography of Sudheer ''on nettv4u.com'' {{Authority control 1999 deaths Indian male film actors Kannada male actors Male actors in Kannada cinema Male actors from Karnataka 20th-century Indian ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doddanna
Doddanna (born 11 November 1949) is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry who has acted in about 800 films. He started his career as a theatre actor. During this time, he entered the Kannada film industry as a character actor. Early life Doddanna was born on 11 November 1949. The youngest son in the family, He belongs to Lingayat community. he was named after his grandfather Kadle Doddappa. He started his career as a theatre actor with Vighneshwara Kala Sangha in Bhadravathi during which time he worked in a steel factory there. He, along with his friends had formed a theater troupe called Gandharva Ranga. Later, he entered the Kannada, Telugu and Tamil film industry. Career Doddanna is a versatile actor. He has portrayed villains, policemen and other characters. He has been especially successful as a comic actor. Partial filmography Kannada Tamil *'' Jai'' (2004) *''Ainthaam Padai'' (2009) Telugu *''Aatagadharaa Siva'' (2018) Awards * Karnataka State Film Award fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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