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Sharat Babu
Sathyam Babu Dixithulu (born 31 July 1951), known by his stage name Sarath Babu, is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He has worked in more than 200 films. He has appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and a few in Malayalam and Hindi. He entered the film industry in 1973 through a Telugu film and later became popular through the Tamil film ''Nizhal Nijamagiradhu'' (1978), directed by K. Balachander. He has received eight state Nandi Awards. Early life Sarath Babu was born as Sathyam Babu Dixithulu on 31 July 1951. Career He is reported to have said that Selected filmography This is partial filmography of Sarath Babu. Dubbing artist Television Awards ;Nandi Awards(in Telugu) * Best Supporting Actor - Seethakoka Chilaka (1981) * Best Supporting Actor - O Bharya Katha (1988) * Best Supporting Actor - Neerajanam (1989) ;Other Awards *Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male) The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Film Festival Of India
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually, currently in the state of Goa, on the western coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of the film art; contributing to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos, and promoting friendship and cooperation among people of the world. The festival is conducted jointly by the National Film Development Corporation of India (under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) and the state Government of Goa. Vision ''Ayam nijam paroveti gananā laghuchetasām, Udāracharitānām tu vasudhaiva kutumbakam'' (Extract from the Vedic scripture Maha Upanishad, meaning "This is for me and that is for other – is the thinking of a narrow-minded person. For those who are broad-minded, liberals, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, television presenter and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema and has also appeared in some Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali language, Bengali films. He has been recognised as an influence for actors and filmmakers in the Tamil film industry. He is also known for introducing many new technologies and cosmetics to the Indian film industry. He has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and 20 Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Awards. He was awarded the Kalaimamani, Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the List of Padma Shri award recipients (1990–1999), Padma Shri in 1990, the List of Padma Bhushan award recipients (2010–2019), Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (''Chevalier'') in 2016. Haasan started his career as a child artist in the 1960 Tamil language, Tamil-language film ''Kalathur Kannamma'', for which he won the Rashtr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tayaramma Bangarayya
''Tayaramma Bangarayya'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language film starring Sowcar Janaki as Tayaramma and Kaikala Satyanarayana as Bangarayya. Chandra Mohan, Ranganath, Madhavi, Sangeetha play supporting characters. Chiranjeevi makes a guest appearance in the film. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Sathya Sundharam'' (1981) with Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role and in Hindi as ''Shrimaan Shrimati'' (1982) with Sanjeev Kumar as the lead. Plot The film is about a good samaritan couple Tayaramma (Janaki) and Bangarayya (Satyanarayana). They try to repair the marriages of young couples. They successfully do this as a social responsibility. When contrasting personalities Aruna (Madhavi) and Vani ( Sangeetha) get married and have problems in their married life with husbands Chandra Mohan and Ranganath respectively, Tayaramma and Bangarayya step in. Cast * Kaikala Satyanarayana as Bangarayya * Sowcar Janaki as Tayaramma * Chandra Mohan * Ranganath * Madhavi as Aruna * Sangeetha as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninaithale Inikkum (1979 Film)
''Ninaithale Inikkum'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jaya Prada and Geetha. The story was written by Sujatha. The film was also simultaneously shot in Telugu as ''Andamaina Anubhavam'' (). A large part of the film was shot in Singapore. The film was later dubbed in Hindi as ''Pyara Tarana''. Plot The film follows Chandru, a singer and his band on a tour to Singapore. Over there Chandru meets his love interest Sona, only to find that she is terminally ill. Cast * Kamal Haasan as Chandru * Rajinikanth as Deepak * Jaya Prada as Sona * Jayasudha as Kamini * Geetha as Meena * S. K. Misro as Kamalakar Rao/Mama * Sarath Babu (Guest appearance) * Narayana Rao (Guest appearance) * S. Ve. Shekher as radio operator (Guest appearance) * Poornam Viswanathan as Sona's father Production Many of K. Balachander's students like Jayasudha, Sarath Babu, Geetha and Narayana Rao appear in cameo fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srungara Ramudu
''Srungara Ramudu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Rama Murthy under the Satyatai Productions banner and directed by K. Shankar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Latha, and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is remake of Hindi film ''Kashmir Ki Kali'' (1964). Plot The film begins in Kashmir where four friends Rama Narayana, Lakshmi Narayana, Govinda Narayana & Satyanarayana establish a bank Narayana & Co. All of them share a relationship beyond and even their children are besties. Lakshmi Narayana’s son is Rajaram, Govinda Narayana's progeny is a son Jaipal and a daughter Rita while Satyanarayana's daughter is Shanti. Time passes, and the bank flourishes in profits. Whereat, malice Rama Narayana & Lakshmi Narayan swindle by slaying Govinda Narayana and pin Satyanarayana bankrupt before the public. As a result, he confronts ignominy and commits suicide. Before dying, Govinda Narayana divulges the actuality to his children who seek vengeance. In th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nool Veli
''Guppedu Manasu'' () is a 1979 Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Sarath Babu, Sujatha (her Telugu debut) and Saritha in prominent roles. It was a bilingual film made simultaneously in Tamil as ''Nool Veli'' (). The film was a remake of the Malayalam film '' Aa Nimisham''. Kamal Haasan does a guest role in both Tamil and Telugu versions. South Indian classical musician Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna (6 July 1930 – 22 November 2016) was an Indian Carnatic vocalist, musician, multi-instrumentalist, playback singer, composer, and character actor. He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in ... sang, "Mouname Nee Basha O Mooga Manasa", penned by Acharya Aatreya. It describes the various aspects of "Manasu" (translation: Mind). Plot Buchi Babu, an architect, his wife Vidya (Sujatha), a writer, and their young daughter, move in next door to Srimati, an out of work actress who is living wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agal Vilakku
''Agal Vilakku'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Shoba and Vijayakanth. It was released on 7 December 1979. Plot Navaneetham is an orphan living with her cruel aunt and hapless uncle. She sells idlis at the local hospital to support herself and her family. The doctor, Jayalakshmi, puts the wellbeing of her patients above all else. Jayalakshmi's fiancé proves himself to be a suspicious coward and she calls off the wedding to focus on her patients. Dhanushkodi is admitted to the hospital after he is beaten up for standing up for workers' rights. He and Navaneetham quickly fall in love and marry though her aunt and his entire family disapprove. Dhanushkodi doesn't have a regular job as he's more interested in righting societal wrongs than his household. Navaneetham returns to selling idlis to make ends meet and gets hurt. This spurs Dhanushkodi to run for office and he becomes the mayor. Their financial situation imp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guppedu Manasu
''Guppedu Manasu'' () is a 1979 Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Sarath Babu, Sujatha (her Telugu debut) and Saritha in prominent roles. It was a bilingual film made simultaneously in Tamil as ''Nool Veli'' (). The film was a remake of the Malayalam film '' Aa Nimisham''. Kamal Haasan does a guest role in both Tamil and Telugu versions. South Indian classical musician Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna (6 July 1930 – 22 November 2016) was an Indian Carnatic vocalist, musician, multi-instrumentalist, playback singer, composer, and character actor. He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in ... sang, "Mouname Nee Basha O Mooga Manasa", penned by Acharya Aatreya. It describes the various aspects of "Manasu" (translation: Mind). Plot Buchi Babu, an architect, his wife Vidya (Sujatha), a writer, and their young daughter, move in next door to Srimati, an out of work actress who is living wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mudi Sooda Mannan
''Mudi Sooda Mannan'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by R. Vittal, and written by Thooyavan. The film stars Jaishankar and Sridevi, with Y. Vijaya, Deepa, Sarath Babu, M. N. Nambiar, R. S. Manohar and S. A. Ashokan in supporting roles. It was released on 15 September 1978. Plot Cast * Jaishankar as Vikraman * Sridevi as Roopa * Y. Vijaya as Nandini * Deepa as Pratima * Sarath Babu as Bhairavan * M. N. Nambiar as Rajaguru * R. S. Manohar * S. A. Ashokan Soundtrack The music was composed by Satyam. Reception P. S. M. of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is described to appear in order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of exist ...'' criticised the film for lack of originality, and felt Manohar and Ashokan were wasted. References External links * {{IMDb title, tt0187323 1970s T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mullum Malarum
''Mullum Malarum'' (; ) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Mahendran. Produced by Venu Chettiar and V. Mohan, the film stars Rajinikanth, Sarath Babu, Jayalaxmi and Shoba. It marks Mahendran's directorial debut and is partly based on Uma Chandran's novel of the same name, which was serialised in the Tamil magazine ''Kalki'' in 1966. ''Mullum Malarum'' tells the story of Kali (Rajinikanth), a winch operator of a cable trolley who dotes on his sister Valli (Shoba) since they were orphaned, and clashes with his boss Kumaran (Sarath Babu). Mahendran read only part of the novel, and developed the screenplay as he wanted, making a visually-focused film without formulaic Tamil cinema conventions he disliked such as melodrama, overacting, excessive dialogue and duets. Since Mahendran had no previous directing experience, cinematographer Balu Mahendra, who was already an established director, assisted him with the screenplay, dialogue, camera angles, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maro Charitra
''Maro Charitra'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language romantic tragedy film written and directed by K. Balachander. It stars Kamal Haasan and Saritha in the lead with Madhavi appearing in prominent roles. The film deals with cross-cultural romance between a Tamil boy and a Telugu girl. Upon release, it was commercially successful and remains a cult classic. Owing to its success in Andhra Pradesh, the film was released in the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka without being dubbed into the respective languages. It held the record of being the longest-running Telugu film at theatres in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Across theatres it had an uninterrupted theatrical run of two and half years in Bangalore. The song ''Ye Theega Poovuno'' became popular. Balachander won a Best Director at the Southern Filmfare Awards in 1979. Later in 1981, Balachander remade the film in Hindi as '' Ek Duuje Ke Liye'' with Kamal Haasan reprising his role. Saritha, the female lead, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vattathukkul Chaduram
''Vattathukkul Chaduram'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by N. S. Mani. Based on the novel written by Maharishi, the film stars Latha, Sumithra, Srikanth and Sarath Babu. It depicts the depth of friendship shared between the characters Anu and Malathy. The film was released on 29 July 1978, and Latha won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. Plot Anu falls in love with Karthik, the brother of her best friend Malathy from childhood. Karthik doesn't like her, since she was born out of wedlock. Malathy has always done well in school and wishes to continue studying further. Kartik and Malathy's mother tries to get her married. Anu suggests that she could take her along to Chennai, where she could continue studying while Anu pursues a dancing career. Anu has to compromise and get along with her hotel managers to get a dancing contract to earn money to educate Malathy. Meanwhile, Malathy's fiancée doesn't approve of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
