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Parijatha
''Parijatha'' is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by Prabhu Srinivas starring Diganth, Aindrita Ray and Sharan. The film is a remake of the Tamil film ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' starring Arya and Nayantara. The film was a musical hit with the soundtrack and score composed by Mano Murthy. The film also received appreciation for its neat screenplay. Cast Soundtrack The songs for the film were composed by Mano Murthy. The song "Oh Parijatha" ranked fourth among the South India's top 20 songs list in Nokia Ovi Store and also another song "Nee Mohisu" has occupied the 12th position in South Top 20 songs list in Nokia Ovi Store. Release ''Parijatha'' was released in only eighteen movie theaters in Bangalore. Reception Critical response Srikanth Srinivasa from ''Rediff.com'' scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Srinivas's cinematography is pleasing; a major portion of the film was shot in Mysore. Director Prabhu Srinivas has remained ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diganth
Diganth Manchale (born 28 December 1983), mononymously known as Diganth, is an Indian actor and former model who primarily works in Kannada films. Diganth made his acting debut in ''Miss California'' in 2006. He is a recipient of one SIIMA Award along with four Filmfare Award South nominations. Diganth's success pushed him to be among the top league actors of Kannada cinema. Diganath had his first success with ''Gaalipata'' (2008), which earned him the title "Doodhpeda" and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada nomination. He then received praises for his performance in '' Manasaare'' (2009), ''Pancharangi'' (2010), ''Lifeu Ishtene'' (2011) and ''Parijatha'' (2012), receiving Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada nomination for the former two. His career saw a setback with few unsuccessful films including his Hindi debut ''Wedding Pullav'' (2015). Diganath received further success with ''Chowka'', ''Happy New Year'', both (2017). He received SIIMA Best A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharan (actor)
Sharan (born 6 February 1972) is an Indian actor and an occasional playback singer and film producer who works in Kannada cinema. He made his acting debut in the mid-1990s and appeared mostly in comedy roles and small supporting roles. However, he earned much recognition during the late 2000s and made his lead role for his 100th film '' Rambo'' and since then featuring as the lead actor in comedy films. Personal life Sharan was born into a family of theater artists. His grandparents and parents were reckoned artistes at the Gubbi theater. His younger sister Shruthi, is an actress. He has another younger sister. Though he was pushed to acting genre by his parents, his initial interest was in music and was part of an orchestra as a singer. He cut his own private devotional albums and also sang the title tracks for television series. Sharan's first tryst in acting began with a television series aired in Doordarshan channel. Subsequently he began to get offers to act in various te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandan Achar
Chandan Achar (born 2 August 1990) is an Indian theatre and film actor who works in Kannada. He is known for his works in movies including Kirik Party and ''Chemistry of Kariyappa''. For his performance in the film Kirik Party, he got SIIMA award for ''Best Actor in Supporting Role (Male)'' in 2017. He was also a contestant in the reality show of Bigg Boss Kannada (season 7). Early life Born and raised in Krishnarajanagar Town,Mysore, Chandan was an alumnus student of Journalism and Mass Communication Department in Maharaja's College, Mysore. He got trained in Mandya Ramesh's institute ''Natana''. Career An active participant in drama and other activities in college days, Chandan first appeared in a small role in the Diganth starrer Kannada movie Parijatha in 2012. His first notable role was in the college drama Kirik Party in 2016. Then he acted in Mugulu Nage with Ganesh. Chandan did his first movie as a lead in the 2019 movie ''‛Chemistry of Kariyappa’''. After Kirik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aindrita Ray
Aindrita Ray (born 3 March 1985) is an Indian actress, primarily appearing in Kannada films. She made her acting debut in 2007, starring in ''Meravanige'' and went on to appear in several commercially successful films, establishing herself as a leading contemporary actress of Kannada cinema. She is perhaps well known for her critically acclaimed performance as Devika, a mentally challenged girl, in ''Manasaare''. Early life and background Aindrita Ray was born as the youngest daughter into a Bengali family in Udaipur, Rajasthan, where she spent her childhood, before moving to Mumbai. With her father, A. K. Ray, being a prosthodontist in the Indian Air Force, she along with her family moved from one place to another, finally settling in Bangalore. Ray studied at Baldwin Girls High School, Bangalore. Later, she joined M. R. Ambedkar Dental College, Bangalore to pursue a bachelor's degree in dental science. While studying, she did part-time modelling, appearing in television adve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramji (actor)
Ramji, also known as Ram G, is an Indian dance choreographer and actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema, and television. He is well known for his performances in Kasalavu Nesam, Ramany vs Ramany and Marmadesam. Career The actor-choreographer often appeared in Tamil film dance numbers like "Vellarika" from '' Kadhal Kottai'', "Easwara" from '' Kannedhirey Thondrinal'' and "Nee Paathuthu Ponnalum" from ''Paarvai Ondre Podhume'' being prime examples of his roles. In 2001, Ramji toured Japan as a part of the Tamil musical "Thilana", playing the lead role in a venture developed by Bharathan and scripted by Anita Raj and Kalyan. As offers to feature in films began to recede, Ramji became a television compere for shows including "Dance Machi Dance", before accepting to play a role in the low-budget film, '' Madhavi'' (2009). He appeared in a series of HIV awareness adverts shown on South Indian television in 2010 as a character called "Dhillu Durai". The ad was dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajesh Krishnan
Rajesh Krishnan is an Indian playback singer and film actor. Although he is known for his works in Kannada films, he has sung in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and other languages Making his mainstream debut in the film ''Gauri Ganesha'' (1991), he has sung for many feature films, devotional albums, theme albums and commercials in a career spanning over almost two decades. He won Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the film '' Ninne Pelladata'' in (1996). Career Some of his tracks include "Hogabeda Hudugi Nanna Bittu" (''Annavra Makkalu''), "Sumsumne Nagthale" (A), "Usire Usire" ('' Huccha''), "Kariya, I Love You" ('' Duniya''), "Ondhondhe Bachitta Mathu" (''Inthi Ninna Preethiya''), "Prema Chandrama" (''Yajamana''), "Onde Usrirante" (''Snehaloka''), "Nagu Nagu" (''Aramane''), "Let's Dance Jothe Jothe" ('' Ee Bandhana'') and "Usire" ('' Huccha''). He has sung the song "Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu' ('' Ninne Pelladata''), which is in Telugu. Acting Rajesh Krishnan ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunal Ganjawala
Kunal Ganjawala (born 14 April 1972) is an Indian playback singer whose songs are mostly featured in Hindi and Kannada films. He has also sung in Marathi, Bengali and other official languages of India. Kunal began his career by singing jingles. He came to limelight in Hindi cinema with the song "Bheege Honth Tere" from the film '' Murder'' in 2004. It was his first biggest hit. The song earned him Zee Cine Award as Best Playback Singer in 2005. He came to limelight in Kannada cinema with the song "Neene Neene" from the film ''Aakash'' in 2005. Career Ganjawala graduated from St. Peter's School, Mazagaon. Kunal wanted to be either a chartered accountant or an actor. Kunal admits that it was his parents' support which made him possible to become a singer. Kunal's sister is a Bharat Natyam exponent, while his father plays the harmonica. With his parents' support he took singing seriously and started believing that he can become a singer. Later, Ganjawala learned music from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raghu Mukherjee
Raghu Mukherjee is an Indian Kannada film actor and model. Career Mukherjee won the ''Grasim Mr. India'' title in February 2002 soon started receiving modelling assignments and thus pursued modelling for a while. He started his film career, after he won the Mister International title in October 2002, at the age of 20, with Kannada director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar for his film ''Paris Pranaya'' released in 2003. In 2009, Mukherjee appeared in the film '' Savaari''. Later he acted in a few more films like ''Prema Chandrama'' and '' Nee Illadhe'' (2011). His 2012 release was the gangster A gangster is a criminal who is a member of a gang. Most gangs are considered to be part of organized crime. Gangsters are also called mobsters, a term derived from '' mob'' and the suffix '' -ster''. Gangs provide a level of organization and ... drama '' Dandupalya''. He has also been a reality TV show host and has appeared in television commercials. Filmography References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padmaja Rao
Padmaja Rao is an Indian actress, TV serial director and producer in Karnataka, India. She is a versatile actor known for playing a wide variety of character roles in various film genres. Some of the notable films of Padmaja Rao as an actress include ''Hatavadi'' (2006) ''Mungaru Male'' (2006), ''Gaalipata'' (2008), '' Ugramm'' (2014). She has also forayed into tulu film industry with the blockbuster ''Chaali Polilu'' (2014) Personal life Padmaja Rao did her schooling in Mumbai and then her college in London. She is married and has a son named Sanjeev who is renowned Herpetologist Conservationist and Animal Activist . Career Padmaja Rao started her career with the mega teleserial Moodala Mane directed by Vaishali Kasaravalli which garnered huge popularity across Karnataka. This was followed bPreethi Illada Melemega serial co-starring Yash and Anant Nag which made her household name yet again. She made her Kannada movie debut with V.Ravichandran's Hatavadi. She subsequent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachitha Mahalakshmi
Rachitha Mahalakshmi is an Indian television actress who predominantly work in Tamil along with some Telugu, and Kannada television with few films. She is best known for her role as Jyoti in '' Pirivom Sandhipom'' But she critically acclaimed as Meenatchi in the popular Tamil series '' Saravanan Meenatchi'' Early life and career Rachitha was born in Bangalore. Rachitha is fluent in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and English. She is married to Dinesh Gopalasamy from Srivilliputhur who acted as her pair in the serial ''Pirivom Santhipom''. Rachitha made her debut in Mega Mandala, which was telecasted in Star Suvarna. Rachitha became popular and successful after playing the lead role, as Meenatchi, in '' Saravanan Meenatchi'', which aired in Star Vijay Star Vijay is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly Star India), a subsidiary of Asianet Star Communications. The channel's headquarters is in Chennai, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boss Engira Bhaskaran
''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh who earlier directed ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' (2009). Starring Arya, Nayanthara and Santhanam in lead roles, the film is produced by K. S. Sreenivasan and features music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography handled by Sakthi Saravanan. The film revolves around a young happy-go-lucky man, Bhaskaran, who is unemployed and lives an easygoing life, neglecting his career and future. When he meets a young girl, Chandrika, in whom he falls in love, he is bound to change his lifestyle, in order to marry her eventually. The film released on 10 September 2010 to highly positive reviews and also became commercially successful. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Parijatha'' (2011) and in Bengali as ''Raja Rani Raji'' (2018). Plot Bhaskaran is a happy-go-lucky youth in Kumbakonam who is yet to complete his B. A. Degree, writing arrear examinations for years. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |