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Shakti Prasad
J. C. Ramaswamy (19 May 1928 – 2 August 1986), known by his screen name Shakti Prasad, was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada films in mostly villainous roles. In a career spanning close to 20 years, he appeared in over 200 films including landmark films such as ''Immadi Pulikeshi'' (1967) and '' Antha'' (1981). He is the father of actor Arjun Sarja and grandfather of actors Chiranjeevi Sarja, Dhruva Sarja and Aishwarya Arjun. Partial filmography * ''Immadi Pulikeshi'' (1967) * ''Jedara Bale'' (1968) * ''Goa Dalli CID 999'' (1968) * ''Boregowda Bangalorige Banda'' (1970)...Hulikunte Hanuma * ''Bhale Huchcha'' (1972) * ''Kulla Agent 000'' (1972) * ''Bangaarada Panjara'' (1974) * '' Mayura'' (1975)...Narasimhadutta / Jada * ''Beluvalada Madilalli'' (1975) * ''Babruvahana'' (1977) * ''Singaporenalli Raja Kulla'' (1978)...Gopinath Rao * ''Kiladi Jodi'' (1978) * ''Nanobba Kalla'' (1979)...Shankarappa * ''Huliya Haalina Mevu'' (1979)...Muthanna * ''Bhakta Siriyala'' (1980) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhugiri
Madhugiri is a city in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The city derives its name from a hillock, Madhu-giri (honey-hill) which lies to its south. Madhugiri is one of the 34 educational districts of the Karnataka state. Geography Madhugiri is located at . It has an average elevation of 787 metres (2582 feet). Madhugiri Fort lies in Madhugiri which is in the Tumkur district in the State of Karnataka. Madhu-giri is a single hill and the second largest monolith in entire Asia. The small town is at a distance of from Bangalore and is famous for its fort and temples. Many tourists go to Madhugiri to visit the fort, which is famous for its architecture. The fort, perched atop the steep slope of a hill, was built by the Vijayanagar Dynasty. Demographics India census, Madhugiri had a population of 29,215. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Madhugiri has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhale Huchcha
''Bhale Huchcha'' is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by Gopal Lakshman. It stars Rajkumar and Aarathi. This film was dubbed into Telugu as ''Dasara Picchodu'' and released in 1973. Cast * Rajkumar as Gopi * Aarathi as Chandra * Srinath as Naganna * Sampath * Vajramuni * Thoogudeepa Srinivas as Sivakumar * Dinesh * Shakti Prasad * Sriram * Dr. Sridhara Rao * Loknath * Advani Lakshmi Devi * Bangalore Nagesh * Joker Shyam * Y. R. Ashwath Narayana * Comedian Guggu * Mahadevappa * Kunigal Ramanath * Helen as cabaret dancer Soundtrack The music of the film was composed by the duo Rajan–Nagendra Rajan–Nagendra were an Indian musical duo who were prominent composers of film music in Kannada and Telugu cinema from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. Rajan, along with his brother Nagendra, created a niche for themselves for nearly four de .... Track list References External links * ''Bhale Huchcha'' songs''Bhale Huchcha'' on You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khadeema Kallaru
''Khadeema Kallaru'' is a 1982 Indian Kannada film directed by Vijay and produced by V. Ravichandran. The film stars Ambareesh, Prabhakar, Jayamala and V. Ravichandran in lead roles. The film is Ravichandran's first film as an actor and second as a producer after ''Prema Matsara''. Cast * Ambareesh as Raja * Prabhakar as Ravi * Jayamala as Usha * Ravichandran as Johnny * Kamala Kamesh * Subhashini * Shashikala * Shakti Prasad * Vajramuni * Thoogudeepa Srinivas * Sundar Krishna Urs Sundar Krishna Urs (1941–1993) was an Indian film producer and actor, in the Kannada film industry, as well as in many South Indian language films. He has also worked as a dubbing artist providing voices to many actors. Some of the notable f ... Soundtrack References External links Khadeema Kallaru 1982 films 1980s Kannada-language films Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh Films directed by Vijay (director) {{1980s-Kannada-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sahasa Simha
''Sahasa Simha'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language action crime thriller film directed by Joe Simon and produced by M. Pandurangan and M. Ramalingam. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Kajal Kiran, Rajya Lakshmi and Vajramuni. The film has musical score by Chellapilla Satyam. Cinematography was handled by H. G. Raju. The film is based on the novel ''Chakravyuha'' by Manu but the similarities with Ronald Neame's film ''The Odessa File'' (1974) have been widely discussed. The film centers around a child kidnapping racket operating in Bombay. Inspector Pratap (Vishnuvardhan) has been ordered to bring the people running the racket to justice. The film was a huge box office success. The film was a milestone in the Kannada film industry, achieving cult status in Karnataka. The film was instrumental in heightening the stardom of Vishnuvardhan. Following the success of the film, a series of similar films of the action genre were made starring Vishnuvardhan in the lead. Plot Prathap is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haalu Jenu
''Haalu Jenu'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language tragicomedy film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, starring Rajkumar, Madhavi and Roopa Devi. The movie is famous for its evergreen songs, which were composed by G. K. Venkatesh. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1985 as ''Illale Devata''. Parvathamma Rajkumar paid ₹1 lakhs for the story when a movie based on that story which was supposed to star Anant Nag failed to go on floors. ''Haalu Jenu'' was known for its -tall cutout poster of Rajkumar placed in the Santosh Theatre in Majestic, Bangalore. The film was a major success at the box office upon its release and had a theatrical run of 35 weeks. The movie, however, was removed from some cinemas after 22 weeks (150 days) to make room for ''Chalisuva Modagalu'' which was also directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and starred Rajkumar. The tabloid ''Trade Guide'' had published a report calling Rajkumar a '' Junior Hitler'' for the alleged theatre unavailability for Ami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crime Investigation Department (India)
A Crime Investigation Department (CID) is a branch of the State Police Services of India responsible for the investigation of crime, based on the Criminal Investigation Departments of British police forces. Formation and organization The first CID was created by the British Government in 1902, based on the recommendations of the Indian Police Commission, chaired by Andrew Fraser. At the entrance of the CID office at Gokhale Marg, Lucknow, there is a portrait of Rai Bahadur Pandit Shambhu Nath, King's Police Medalist (KPM) "Father of Indian CID". In 1929, the CID was split into Special Branch, CID and the Crime Branch (CB-CID). CID branches A CID may have several branches from state to state. These branches include: * CB-CID * Anti-Human Trafficking & Missing Persons Cell * Anti-Narcotics Cell * Finger Print Bureau * CID * Anti-Terrorism squad Crime Branch CID CB-CID is a special wing in a CID headed by the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) and assisted by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huliya Haalina Mevu
''Huliya Haalina Mevu'' () is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language epic historical drama film directed by Vijay, based on a novel of the same name by Bharathisutha starring Rajkumar as Chengumani, the commander-in-chief of the 18th-century Kingdom of Coorg. Jayachitra and Jayapradha feature in pivotal roles. The movie was dubbed in Telugu as ''Prachanda Bheri''. This was also Rajkumar's first cinemascope movie. Plot Chengumani, a tiger hunter becomes the king's commander-in-chief after saving his life, but his life gets complicated when he falls in love with Poovi and marries her. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh, with lyrics penned by Chi. Udaya Shankar. Tracks Trivia *The movie was 7th of the nine movies (excluding cameo appearances in ''Shiva Mecchida Kannappa and Gandhada Gudi Part 2'' )from Dr. Rajkumar - director Vijay duo and the duo's second movie made on the backdrop of royal family after the 1975 classic '' Mayura''. *The movie has the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanobba Kalla
''Nanobba Kalla'' () is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan, and produced by actor Shivaram along with his brother S. Ramanathan (Rashi Brothers). The film stars Rajkumar and Lakshmi. Rajkumar played a dual role of father and son and also makes a guest appearance as matinee idol Dr.Rajkumar in one scene. It is based on the story written by Chi. Udayashankar and M. D. Sundar. The film was received positively upon release. Music for the film was composed by the duo Rajan–Nagendra. Cast * Rajkumar as Gopi / DCP Chandrashekhar and as Dr. Rajkumar (cameo) * Lakshmi as Rukmini, Gopi's wife * Kanchana as Savitri, Chandrashekhar's wife and Gopi's mother * Thoogudeepa Srinivas * Tiger Prabhakar * Shivaram * Dheerendra Gopal * Vajramuni * Rajanand * Shakti Prasad Soundtrack The duo of Rajan–Nagendra composed the background score and soundtrack of the film, with lyrics for the latter written by Chi. Udayashankar Chitnahalli Udayashankar (18 Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiladi Jodi
''Kiladi Jodi'' ( kn, ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಜೋಡಿ) is 1978 Indian Kannada language film directed by S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu starring Lakshmi in a double role opposite Vishnuvardhan and Srinath. Cast * Vishnuvardhan * Srinath * Lakshmi * Ambareesh (guest appearance) * Vajramuni * K. S. Ashwath * M. P. Shankar * Leelavathi *Pandari Bai *Uma Shivakumar *Jayamalini * Dinesh * Seetaram * Shaktiprasad *M. S. Umesh Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, popularly known as M. S. Umesh or simply Umesh, is an Indian actor whose Kannada cinema career has spanned six decades. After having featured in several stage shows as an actor in his childhood, he was hired for the lea ... Songs References External links * 1970s Kannada-language films 1978 films Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra {{1970s-Kannada-film-stub Films directed by Rajendra Singh Babu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
''Singaporenalli Raja Kulla'' () is a 1978 Indian Kannada language action film directed by C. V. Rajendran starring Vishnuvardhan, Manjula, Dwarkish, Lokanath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas in pivotal roles. It was the first Kannada film to be shot outside India in a country which is not a neighbouring nation and the second Kannada movie to be shot outside India after ''Operation Diamond Racket'' (which was shot in Nepal and released four months before this movie). However, this movie is widely credited for having started the trend of shooting abroad. This was the first Kannada cinema to run over 200 days in the Belgavi region. Plot A jeweller Shivaraj, who harbours ambitions of a successful life abroad, enters into a partnership with Junie after abandoning his pregnant wife and thus both land in Singapore. Unknown to Lokanath, Junie is into smuggling diamonds and various other illegal activities and is wanted by the Indian and Singaporean police department. CID detective Venu ak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babruvahana (1977 Film)
''Babruvahana'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy . The film stars Rajkumar in a dual role as Arjuna and his son Babruvahana, the titular character alongside an ensemble supporting cast that includes B. Saroja Devi, Kanchana, Jayamala, Vajramuni, Thoogudeepa Srinivas and Ramakrishna. The film narrates the story of Babruvahana, the son of Arjuna and Chitrangada, and the events that lead to him waging a war against his own father so as to restore his mother's honour. This was the first Kannada movie and seventh Indian movie to be based on Babruvahana. The film won two awards at the 1976–77 Karnataka State Film Awards — Best Actor (Rajkumar) and Best Sound Recording (S. P. Ramanathan). The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks. The movie was dubbed in Telugu in 1979 as ''Arjuna Garvabhangam''. It was also dubbed in Hindi as ''Veer Arjun'' in 1977. This was the second instance of him portraying the role of Arjuna's so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beluvalada Madilalli
''Beluvalada Madilalli'' is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Geethapriya and produced by Smt Vanajakshi Devaraj. The film stars Rajesh, Kalpana, Balakrishna and Venkatarao Thalageri. The film has musical score by Rajan–Nagendra. Cast *Rajesh as Maada * Kalpana as Girija *Balakrishna *Venkatarao Thalageri *Shakti Prasad *Master Nataraj *B. S. Jayakumar *Chandrashekar *Devaraj *V. Gopinath *Pandu *Sharath *Rajashekar *B. Jayashree *Girija *Indrani *Baby Vani *Jyothilatha *Madhuri *Hemavathi *Lakshmi *Kamal D. Kallimani *Vijaykumar *Hanumesh *Master Yogish *Master Srinivas *Shanthala *Baby Savitha Soundtrack The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra Rajan–Nagendra were an Indian musical duo who were prominent composers of film music in Kannada and Telugu cinema from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. Rajan, along with his brother Nagendra, created a niche for themselves for nearly four de .... References External links * * 1975 films 1970s K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |