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Rajashankar
Raja Shankar or Rajashankar was an Indian actor in Kannada cinema. His films include '' Bhakta Kumbara'' (1974), ''Sampathige Saval'' (1974) and '' Sri Srinivasa Kalyana'' (1974). He also co-produced the 1974 Kannada movie ''Bangaarada Panjara'' starring Dr. Rajkumar and the 1976 Kannada movie ''Vijaya Vani''. Career Shankar has appeared in more than 50 movies in Kannada. Personal life His family lives in Malleswaram, Bangalore. There is a park and playground named after him at 1st Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore. His youngest daughter, Chaya, contested the 17th Lok Sabha elections from Tumakuru representing the political party of the actor Upendra. Selected filmography * ''Abba Aa Hudugi'' (1959) * ''Kittur Chennamma'' (1961) * ''Malli Maduve'' (1963) * ''Saaku Magalu'' (1963) * '' Kanyarathna'' (1963) * ''Mangala Muhurta'' (1964) * '' Manassiddare Marga'' (1967) * '' Sri Purandara Dasaru'' (1967) * '' Manassiddare Marga'' (1967) * '' Broker Bheeshmachari'' (1969) * '' Vaagdaan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abba Aa Hudugi
''Abba Aa Hudugi'' () is a 1959 Indian Kannada-language film written, directed and produced by H. L. N. Sinha based on his own play of the same name. It stars Rajashankar in his debut role, Rajkumar in an extended cameo along with Narasimharaju, Mynavathi and Pandari Bai. It is considered a landmark film in Kannada cinema. Critics have noted that the theme of the movie is loosely based on William Shakespeare 's ''The Taming of the Shrew''. The film was dubbed in Tamil with the title ''Mangaikku Maangalyame Pradhaanam'' and was released in 1960. Dialogues were written by S. A. Subbaraman. Jeevan composed the music; while Puratchidasan wrote the lyrics. In short, this film also marked the only Kannada film for Malayalam actress Sukumari. Plot Mynavathi is the arrogant girl, who looks down on men. Rajashankar, plays the protagonist, who marries her, teaches her manners and educates her to behave well. Dr. Rajkumar, who costars, marries the younger sister of Mynavathi. The movi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Kannada Films Of 1971
The following is a list of films produced in the Kannada film industry in India in 1971, presented in alphabetical order. References External links * http://www.bharatmovies.com/kannada/info/moviepages.htm * http://www.kannadastore.com/ See also *Kannada films of 1970 *Kannada films of 1972 {{DEFAULTSORT:Kannada Films Of 1971 1971 Kannada Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native s ... Films, Kannada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broker Bheeshmachari
''Broker Bheeshmachari'' (Kannada: ಬ್ರೋಕರ್ ಭೀಷ್ಮಾಚಾರಿ) is a 1969 Indian Kannada film, directed by B. C. Srinivas and produced by M. S. Shivaraj. The film stars Rajashankar, Rajesh, Narasimharaju and Dinesh. The film has musical score by Vasanth Kumar. Cast *Rajashankar *Rajesh * Narasimharaju *Dinesh *Eshwarappa * Jayanthi *Shailashree *Indira *M. N. Lakshmidevi *Vijayabhanu *Kusuma *Shyam *Kuppuraj *Guggu *Madan *Ugranarasimha *Puttaswamy *Dinesh *Siddaramanna *B. Narayana Rao *Prabha *Vijayashree *Raghavendra Rao Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao (born 23 May 1942) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema besides having directed a few Hindi films. He has garnered four state Nandi Awards and five ... *Rajanikanth References External links * 1969 films 1960s Kannada-language films {{1960s-Kannada-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Purandara Dasaru
''Sri Purandara Dasaru'' is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by C. V. Raju and produced by Smt Jayalakshmi. The film stars K. S. Ashwath, R. Nagendra Rao, Udaykumar and Rajashankar. The film has musical score by C. N. Pandurangan. This was the third Kannada movie on the life of Purandara Dasa after the 1937 movie ''Purandaradasa'' and the 1964 movie ''Navakoti Narayana''. Cast *K. S. Ashwath *R. Nagendra Rao *Udaykumar *Rajashankar *Balakrishna * Narasimharaju *Venkatesh *Raghavendra Rao *Vadiraj *Rathnakar *Ganapathi Bhat *Master Sridhar *Chittibabu *Ramachandra Shastry *Dwarakish *Bangalore Nagesh *Rajendra Krishna *Kuppuraj *Srikanth *Niranjan *Lakshmaiah *Dinesh *Shivaram *Dattharaj *Iyengar *Bapayya *Swamy *Pandari Bai *Harini *Mynavathi * L. Vijayalakshmi *Ramadevi *Papamma *Saroja *Janaki *Shanthamma *Kutty Padmini Soundtrack The music was composed by C. N. Pandurangan. Reception ''The Indian Express ''The Indian Express'' is an English-langua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manassiddare Marga
''Manassiddare Marga'' is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by M. R. Vittal and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film stars Rajkumar, Rajashankar, Narasimharaju and K. S. Ashwath. The film has musical score by M. Ranga Rao. The film was a remake of 1957 Hindi movie ''Bada Bhai'' which had also been remade earlier in Telugu in 1959 as ''Sabhash Ramudu''. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by M. Ranga Rao M. Ranga Rao (26 April 1932 – 3 August 1990) was a prominent Indian composer who predominantly worked in Kannada cinema. Rao was known for his mellifluous scores and lilting tunes backed with strong classical nuances. "Ranga Rao" composed tune .... References External links * Manassiddare Marga /ಮನಸ್ಸಿದ್ದರೆ ಮಾರ್ಗ - explanation 1967 films 1960s Kannada-language films Films scored by M. Ranga Rao Kannada remakes of Hindi films Films directed by M. R. Vittal 1967 drama films {{1960s-Kannad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malli Maduve
''Malli Maduve'' is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by G. R. Nathan. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Rajashankar and K. S. Ashwath. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The film was a remake of Tamil film ''Velaikaari'' (1949). Rajkumar plays a dual role in the movie. However, this movie is not considered as a movie with double role since the second character appears only for three seconds on-screen in spite of it being an important plot twist. Cast * Rajkumar as Ananda and Paramananda (dual roles) *Udaykumar *Rajashankar *K. S. Ashwath * Narasimharaju *Sahukar Janaki * Leelavathi *Meenakumari *Ramadevi *Papamma *Jorge Indra *Ganapathi Bhat *Kupparaj *Krishna Shastry *Girimaji *M. Shivaji *Srikanth *Chellapilla Satyam Chellapilla Satyanarayana Sastry (1933 - 12 January 1989), known mononymously as Satyam, was an Indian music composer. He was popular in the Telugu and Kannada film industries in the 1960s to 1980s. Sathyam is best remembered as "A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premada Kanike
''Premada Kanike'' () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language thriller film directed by V. Somashekhar and produced by Jayadevi. The film starred Rajkumar, Aarathi and Jayamala. The songs composed by Upendra Kumar were received extremely well and considered as evergreen hits. The story of the movie was written by the acclaimed duo Salim–Javed who made their South Indian debut as original story writers for which they rehashed the story of the 1969 movie '' Do Bhai'' by retaining only the core plotline which was originally credited only to Prince Salim. This was Salim-Javed's first release after '' Sholay''. The film upon release was declared a blockbuster at the box-office and established a cult status for all the crime-thriller genre films. The movie is noted for merging romantic story with thriller genre. It was appreciated for having redefined the thriller genre in the industry. The film saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks. It went on to win multiple awards and accolades including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahaddur Gandu
''Bahaddur Gandu'' () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao, starring Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Vajramuni. The movie saw a theatrical run of 19 weeks. The story was penned by the celebrated playwright H. V. Subba Rao based on William Shakespeare's play ''The Taming of the Shrew''. Plot Rajkumar plays an upright Panju, who stays in Bankapura with his mother. Due to the evil policies of crown prince Vajramuni and princess Jayanti, Panju and villagers are at the risk of losing their lands. When much pleading does not work, Panju leads farmers agitation to the palace, where he is captured, put to jail, and tortured. Panju escapes from the prison, kidnaps Jayanti to his village to teach her civic norms, and shows her the harsh realities normal people face each day. He gets the entire village relocated across the adjoining river, so that royal soldiers cannot trace them. He is able to turn the princess to appreciate the normal w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daari Tappida Maga
''Daari Tappida Maga'' () is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language film produced and directed by Peketi Sivaram. The film stars Rajkumar, Kalpana, Aarathi, Manjula and Jayamala with K. S. Ashwath, M. V. Rajamma and Vajramuni in supporting roles and Thoogudeepa Srinivas in a cameo along with Rajkumar's second son Raghavendra in a small role in his second on screen appearance as a child artist after the 1974 movie '' Sri Srinivasa Kalyana''. Rajkumar appeared in dual roles in the movie. The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh. The movie was a ''Blockbuster'' and saw a theatrical run of over 175 days in multiple centres. The movie was re-released on 22 November 2019. The movie was dubbed in Malayalam in 1976 as ''Kollakkaran''. It was later remade in Malayalam in 1980 as '' Manushya Mrugam'' starring Jayan. Plot Prakash (alias Prashanth) and Prasad (Rajkumar in dual role) are born twins. One of the boys, Prakash, is lost somewhere in childhood. Prasad grows and is raised by his par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saaku Magalu
''Saaku Magalu'' () is a 1963 Kannada language romantic drama film directed and produced by B. R. Panthulu and starring Rajkumar and Sowcar Janaki. The film marked the entry of acclaimed actress Kalpana, who went on to become one of the most sought-after actresses in Kannada cinema. Director Panthulu selected Kalpana based on the recommendation of co-artist Narasimharaju and his assistant Puttanna Kanagal. Panthulu made the movie simultaneously in Telugu as ''Pempudu Koothuru'', starring NTR, Devika and Sowcar Janaki. Cast * Rajkumar as Raghuram * Sowcar Janaki as Manjula * Rajashankar as Vasu, Manjula's brother * Kalpana as Uma, Raghuram's foster sister * Dikki Madhava Rao as Raghuram and Uma's father * Narasimharaju * Balakrishna as Dashavatharam * Ramadevi * M. N. Lakshmi Devi * Shivaji Rao * H. Krishna Shastry Crew * Producer: B. R. Panthulu * Production Company: Padmini Pictures * Director: B. R. Panthulu * Music: T. G. Lingappa * Lyrics: Kanagal Prabhakara Shastr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanyarathna
''Kanyarathna'' is a 1963 Indian Kannada language film directed by J. D. Thotan in his directorial debut. It stars Dr. Rajkumar and Leelavathi. The supporting cast features Rajashankar, Balakrishna, Dikki Madhava Rao, Rathnakar and Sowcar Janaki. Cast * Rajkumar as Raju * Leelavathi * Raja Shankar as Shivaprakash * Balakrishna * Dikki Madhava Rao * Rathnakar * Sowcar Janaki * Ramadevi * Papamma * B. Jaya * Sharadadevi * Ashwath Narayana Soundtrack G. K. Venkatesh composed the music for the soundtracks and the lyrics were penned by K. R. Seetharama Shastry, K. Prabhakar Shastry, Chi. Sadashivaiah and Vijaya Narasimha Vijaya Naarasimha (ಕನ್ನಡ:ವಿಜಯ ನಾರಸಿಂಹ)(16th January 1927 – 31 October 2001) was an Indian lyricist who worked in Kannada cinema. Career Vijaya Naarasimha's first Kannada film song was "Yee Dehadinda Dooranaa .... The soundtrack album consists of seven tracks. References External links * 1963 films 1960s Kanna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Srinivasa Kalyana
''Sri Srinivasa Kalyana'' (), is 1974 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay. The film which is based on lord Venkateswara, stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi and Manjula. It also featured the first screen appearances of future actors and Rajkumar's sons, Shiva Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar. The movie was dubbed in Tamil as ''Ezhumalaiyan Dharisanam'' and in Telugu as ''Sri Tirupatikshetra Mahatyam'' (1977). Cast * Rajkumar as Lord Venkateswara * B. Saroja Devi as Goddess Lakshmi * Manjula as Padmavathi * Rajashankar as Hathiram Bhavaji * Srinath as Narada * Sampath as Padmavathi's father * Vajramuni as Bhrigu * H. Ramachandra Shastry as Chief priest at the Balaji Temple * Jokey Shyam * Bhatti Mahadevappa * Shani Mahadevappa * Raghavan * Suryakumar * Bheema Rao * Kunigal Nagabhushan * Keshava * Honnavalli Krishna * Thipatur Siddaramaiah * Advani Lakshmi Devi as Bakuladevi, Srinivasa's mother * M. Jayashree as Padmavathi's mother * Pramila Joshai as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |