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Sadhu Kokila
Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach, (born 24 March 1966) known by his Stage name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian comedian, musician, actor, film director, producer, occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in Kannada cinema. He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has also directed ten Kannada films, the most notable one being '' Raktha Kanneeru'' (2003). As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director, which he won for ''Rakshasa'' (2005) and '' Inthi Ninna Preethiya'' (2008). As an actor, he has received multiple nominations and awards in the category of Best Comedian in the SIIMA Awards. Early life and career Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Nadar Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in Bangalore in the Indian State of Mysore (now Karnataka). He was born to a family of musicians with father being a violinist in a music band of Karnat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore (List of renamed places in India#Karnataka, its official name until 1 November 2014), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of the southern States and union territories of India, Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 Census of India, 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the List of cities in India by population, third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It is located near the center of the Deccan Plateau, at a height of above sea level. The city is known as India's "Garden City", due to its parks and greenery. Archaeological artifacts indicate that the human settlement in the region happened as early as 4000 Common Era, BCE. The first mention of the name "Bengalooru" is from an ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
O Mallige
''O Mallige'' is a 1997 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed by V. Manohar and written by K. Ananthu. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, Charulatha, model-turned-actor Zulfi Syed and Chaitali (Bina Rajagopal). Syed was credited as Amar Mayur in the film. The film, upon release met with very good positive response at the box-office and critics as well. It was one of the highest-grossing films of the year 1997. Singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam was awarded the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his rendition of a song, actor Ramesh fetched the Best Actor award and Chaitali won the best supporting actress award at the Udaya Film Awards. Sadhu Kokila's character of Musthafa was later used in 2013 movie ''Googly''. Plot Mallige (Charulata) lives in a small village with her uncle (V.Manohar). A heart patient, Manohar has an ambitious wannabe model in his son Nacchi (Zulfi Syed) who is lost in the bliss of the big city. When he suffers another near ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rowdy Aliya
''Rowdy Aliya'' is a 2004 Indian Kannada comedy - action film directed and written by Om Sai Prakash and produced by Neha. The film features Shiva Rajkumar and Priyanka Trivedi in the lead roles along with Jaimala and Chaya Singh in other pivotal roles. The film featured original score and soundtrack composed and written by a team of 7 composers. Though the 2003 movie ''Sri Ram'' was announced as Shiva Rajkumar's 75th movie, this movie became the 75th movie in the order of release. Plot Cast Production The film was launched at Bangalore Palace grounds. Soundtrack The music was composed by seven music directors, including Koti, Sadhu Kokila, Rajesh Ramanath, K. Kalyan, Babji-Sandeep, Srishaila and Vandemataram Srinivas. The singers were largely notable Bollywood Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is primarily produced in Mumbai. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Cin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mane Magalu
''Mane Magalu'' () is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language family drama film written and directed by Om Sai Prakash. It features Radhika and Vishal Hegde. The music for the film is by Vandemataram Srinivas in his Kannada debut. The film is a remake of Prakash's ''Maa Inti Adapaduchu '' (1996), which itself is based on the Marathi film ''Halad Rusli Kunku Hasla'' (1991). The film was released on 1 August 2003 along with ''Preethi Prema Pranaya''. Cast Production The film is about pulse polio with Vishal Hegde playing a handicapped man. Soundtrack The film's background score and the soundtracks are composed by Vandemataram Srinivas, who composed for the Telugu film. The music rights were acquired by Ananda Audio. "Taali Bottigaagi" was reused from "Thaali Bottukai" and "Siri Chandavalli" was reused from "Hari Chanadanala"; both are from ''Maa Inti Adapaduchu'' (1996). Release The film was initially scheduled to release on 18 July 2003. For a week after release, the film w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thayi Illada Thabbali
''Thayi Illada Thabbali'' () is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film written and directed by Om Sai Prakash. The film was produced by Ramesh Yadav under the banner Royal Pictures. It features Shivadwaj and Radhika. The score and soundtrack for the film is by Nadabrahma Hamsalekha and the cinematography is by Sundarnath Suvarna. Radhika received Karnataka State Award for Best Actress for her performance and she also received nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada. Cast * Shivadhwaj as Shivakumar * Radhika as Gowri * Srinivasa Murthy as Basava * Avinash as Nanjappa * Rajesh * Bhavya * Ashalatha as Parvathi * Chitra Shenoy * M. N. Lakshmi Devi * Jyothi * Smitha * Sadhu Kokila * Bank Janardhan * Michael Madhu * M. S. Umesh * Sadashiva Brahmavar Soundtrack The film's background score and soundtrack were composed and written by Nadabrahma Hamsalekha. The music rights were acquired by Akash Audio. Reception A critic from ''Viggy'' wrote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mani (film)
''Mani'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romance film written and directed by debutant Yograj Bhat. It features Radhika in the titular role, Mayur Patel and Umashree. While Umashree plays a prostitute, Radhika plays her daughter. The supporting cast includes Kashi, Avinash, Rangayana Raghu and Karisubbu. The score for the film is by Rajesh Ramanath and soundtrack for the film is by Raja. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Sollattuma'' with a few reshot scenes. Cast * Mayur Patel as Kummi * Radhika as Mani * Umashree as Shantakka * Sanketh Kashi as Dasanna * Avinash as assistant commissioner of police * Rangayana Raghu as Chami * Karisubbu as corrupt police officer * Anand * Nagashekar * Myna Chandru * Renuka Prasad * Joe Simon * Karthik Sharma Soundtrack The film's background score was composed by Rajesh Ramnath and the soundtracks are composed by Raja. The music rights were acquired by Ananda Audio. Reception A critic from '' Viggy'' wrote that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neenandre Ishta
''Neenandre Ishta'' () is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by B. Mallesh starring Darshan, Harish Raj, Malavika and Akhila. Plot Cast Production Aishwarya played a negative role in this film. She worked on this film alongside the unreleased film ''Rhythm'' in which she played the lead. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Bharadwaj. Bharadwaj later reused "Hoove Neenu" and "Premake Endu" as "Mazhaiyo Puyalo" for Tamil film '' Kalatpadai'' while "Nange Neenu Ista" was remade as "Unnai Enakku" for '' Kadhal Dot Com''. Release and reception The film was released on 7 February 2003 alongside ''Border''. A critic from '' Chitraloka.com'' wrote that "The film ‘''Ninendre Ishta''’ is a torturous film from the beginning. The scenes are so disjointed that it would leave an impression that the editor of this film has taken a long nap while using his scissors. Story by Thulasikumar has also reached the final stage in love story it se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laali Haadu
''Laali Haadu'' ''(')'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romantic musical film directed by H. Vasu and written by Ajay Kumar. The film stars Darshan and Abhirami. The film was produced by Sa Ra Govindu under his home production Thanu Pictures. Two music directors V. Manohar and Rajesh Ramanath were seen in supporting roles. The film was critically acclaimed upon release and went on to win Third Best Film award at the Karnataka State Film Awards for the year 2003. The songs composed by Sadhu Kokila became hits. The film was a box office success. Plot Cast * Darshan as Puttaswamy alias Anand * Abhirami as Sangeetha * Umashree as Anand's mother * Ruthika * Srinath * Ramesh Bhat * Sadhu Kokila as Tippeswamy * Doddanna * Kishan Shrikanth * Amoolya * Bank Janardhan * Chitra Shenoy * Padma Vasanthi * Amulya * V. Manohar (special appearance) * Rajesh Ramanath (special appearance) Soundtrack The music of the film was composed by Sadhu Kokila Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagarahavu (2002 Film)
''Nagarahavu'' () is a 2002 Indian Kannada-language psychological thriller film starring Upendra and Jyothika, directed by S. Murali Mohan. A remake of the 1993 Hindi film ''Baazigar'', it shocked its Karnataka audience with an unexpected violation of the standard Kannada film industry formula, with a morally ambiguous hero. An above-average success at the box office, this was Upendra's second film portraying a negative role after his earlier blockbuster ''Preethse'', a remake of the 1993 Hindi film ''Baazigar''. In both remakes, Upendra played Shah Rukh Khan's roles. It was Jyothika's debut in Kannada film industry. For his work in the film, Upendra won the Udaya Film Award for Best Male Actor along with Jyothika for her Best Female Actor Award. Plot Based on Ira Levin's 1953 novel '' A Kiss Before Dying'', it is a contemporary thriller about revenge. The main character is Ajay Sharma (Upendra). His father, Vishwanath Sharma ( Srinath), once owner of a great business empire, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandu (2002 Film)
''Chandu'' is a 2002 Kannada romantic-drama film directed by Arun Prasad P.A. in his Kannada debut, featuring Sudeep and Sonia Agarwal. The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Gurukiran and lyrics by K. Kalyan, Anant Kumar and V. Nagendra Prasad. The film was released on 10 May 2002. Plot A reckless guy named Chandu (Sudeep) has to deal with the misunderstanding between him and his lover Vidya(Sonia). Cast Production This film marked the Kannada debut of Telugu director P. A. Arun Prasad and also his first collaboration with Sudeep. Sonia Agarwal made her Kannada debut through this movie. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Gurukiran in his first collaboration with both Sudeep and Arun Prasad. The soundtrack was released by Ashwini Audio label. Reception A critic from ''Chitraloka.com'' wrote that "A few lovely scores, action extravaganza and well-weighed acting by key artistes is the highlight of ‘Chandu’". References External link ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raa (film)
''Raa...'' () is a 2001 Telugu-language romantic drama film starring Upendra and Priyanka Trivedi in the lead roles. The film was directed by K. S. Nageswara Rao, produced by Nallamalupu Bujji and has music composed by Gurukiran. Cast Soundtrack The film's soundtrack has 5 songs composed by Gurukiran. * "Pelladuta Rave" – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam * "Yemito Yekkado" – Sukhwinder Singh * "Antaru Antha Nannu" - * "Raa Moham Dwesham" - * "Ready 1234" – Udit Narayan Reception Jeevi of '' Idlebrain.com'' rated the film one out of five and wrote that "This film is a third grade film that is made with a poor taste. Upendra is wasted in this role of Sri. Most of the scenes of the film are obscene and vulgar. Woman can never watch this film in public". Gudipoodi Srihari of ''The Hindu'' wrote that "Only Upendra and Priyanka dominate the drama. The rest simply fade away in this flimsy drama". ''Andhra Today'' wrote "The movie seems to have been made for a specific section of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaalee (2001 Film)
''Vaalee'' is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language romantic psychological thriller film directed by S. Mahendar starring Sudeep in a dual role and Poonam Singar. The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Rajesh Ramanath and lyrics by K. Kalyan. It is a remake of the 1999 Tamil film of the same name. The film was released on 19 October 2001 and had a below average box office run. Sudeep went on to portray several gray characters, which would later become his signature. Plot Deva and Shiva are twin brothers. Deva, the elder one is deaf and mute, but he is a genius, an expert at lip-reading and the head of a successful advertising company. Shiva loves and trusts his brother. Priya wants to only marry someone who is an ex-smoker, an ex-drunkard and ditched by a girl but still pining for her. Learning this, Shiva invents an old romance between him and Sona and finds his way into Priya's heart. Deva meanwhile chances upon Priya and becomes obsessed with attaining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
