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T. N. Balakrishna
Tirumakudalu Narasipura Balakrishna (2 November 1911 – 18 July 1995), commonly known an T. N. Balakrishna or Balanna, was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He was said to have a hearing problem and some say that he was totally deaf. However, he would catch the lip movements of the artists and would narrate the dialogues spontaneously. He was popular for his comic and villainous roles in films like '' kantheredu nodu'' (1961), ''Muriyada Mane'' (1964), ''Bangaarada Manushya'' (1972), ''Gandhada Gudi'' (1973) and ''Kaamana Billu'' (1983) and appeared in numerous versatile roles over a hundred films that starred Rajkumar in the lead role. Balakrishna is known to have played the most roles in Kannada cinema, having appeared in over 560 films as a hero, villain, comedian, good Samaritan, loving father and lunatic. Sudha Chandran is his ex-daughter in law. Early life Balakrishna was born into a poor family on 2 November 1911 in Arsikere, Kingdom of Mysore. When ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arsikere
Arsikere is a city and taluka in the Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the second largest city in Hassan district, demographically. Arsikere city municipal council consists of 31 wards. This region is known for its coconut production and is also called Kalpataru Nadu. Arsikere is the taluk headquarters, a major railway junction in the South Western Railway which links Mangalore and Mysore to North Karnataka and a central place for tourists who visit nearby places that do not have rail access, such as Belur, Halebidu and Shravanabelagola, Harnahalli, and Kodimata. History The name Arasikere originates from one of the princesses of the Hoysala Dynasty, who built a lake (''kere'' in Kannada) near the town. ''Arasi'' means queen in Kannada. Therefore, it is 'Arasiya+kere' which means "queen's pond". [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagajyothi Basveshwara
''Jagajyothi Basveshwara'' is a 1959 Indian Kannada-language film directed by T. V. Singh Thakur featuring actors Honnappa Bhagavatar, Rajkumar, K. S. Ashwath, B. Saroja Devi, Narasimharaju, Balakrishna in pivotal roles. The film is based on the life Basaveshwar, a philosopher and social reformer from Karnataka who lived in the 12th century A.D. Cast * Honnappa Bhagavatar as Basava/Basavanna * Rajkumar as King Bijjala * B. Saroja Devi * Sandhya * K. S. Ashwath * Narasimharaju as Veerabhadra * Balakrishna * G. V. Iyer * H. R. Shastry * Siddaiah Swamy * Advani Lakshmi Devi * Ramaadevi * Padmini Priyadarshini Soundtrack Awards * National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organization set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of severa ... References External links ''Jagajyoth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhakta Kumbara
''Bhakta Kumbara'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language biographical film directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The film stars Rajkumar and Leelavathi. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The film was produced by N. R. Anuradha Devi under Lakshmi Film Combines. Bhakta Kumbara marked the eighth collaboration between Dr. Rajkumar and director Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra. The film won three awards at the 1974-75 Karnataka State Film Awards - Third Best Film, Best Actor (Rajkumar) for his portrayal of the potter-turned-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doorada Betta
''Doorada Betta'' () is a 1973 Kannada-language film directed by Siddalingaiah. The film starred Rajkumar and Bharathi Vishnuvardhan. It had Balakrishna, K. S. Ashwath and Sampath playing supporting roles. The film, along with '' Mooruvare Vajragalu'' (1973), was Rajkumar's last movie in black-and-white. However, this movie had few sequences shot in colour.This was also the last film where Rajkumar and Bharathi were seen together. This was also Rajkumar's last collaboration with Siddalingaiah. The film is seen as a landmark in the career of Siddalingaiah. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks. Cast * Rajkumar as Shiva * Bharathi Vishnuvardhan as Gowri * Balakrishna * K. S. Ashwath * Sampath * M. P. Shankar * Dwarakish * Chi. Udayashankar * Loknath * Leelavathi * Bangalore Nagesh * Joker Shyam * H. R. Shastry * Sathyan * Kannada Raju * Comedian Guggu * Shani Mahadevappa * Y. R. Ashwath Narayan * Chaluvali Narayan * Papamma as Bhadrakali * Ramadevi * Jorge Indira * Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangarada Manushya
''Bangaarada Manushya'' ( kn, ಬಂಗಾರದ ಮನುಷ್ಯ, ''Golden Man'') is a 1972 Indian Kannada language film based on T. K. Rama Rao's novel of same name. Ramarao was known for his crime and detective novels, but this film was a social drama. It was directed by S. Siddalingaiah under the banner Srinidhi Productions. Prior to this, Siddalingaiah had worked with Rajkumar in ''Mayor Muthanna''. It stars Rajkumar and Bharathi. The film was screened for over two years at the States Theatre (now Bhumika Theatre) in Bangalore and was screened for sixty weeks in Chamundeshwari theatre in Mysore, the film Completed one year in many centres and twenty five weeks in every major and minor centre. The movie saw a 25 weeks run when it was re-released in 1988. The film was produced by R. Lakshman and Gopal, the film set new standards in the production design. Breaking away from conventional movie making, the producers preferred an open discussion with the crew and preliminary s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namma Samsara
''Namma Samsara'' is a 1971 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar and Bharathi. The film was released under Srikanth & Srikanth Enterprises banner and produced by Srikanth Nahata and Srikanth Patel. Cast * Rajkumar * Bharathi * B. V. Radha * Rajashankar * Advani Lakshmi Devi * Balakrishna * Padmanjali * Dinesh * Papamma Soundtrack The music of the film was composed by M. Ranga Rao and lyrics for the soundtrack written by Chi. Udaya Shankar and R. N. Jayagopal. The title song sung by P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam was hugely popular and considered one of the evergreen songs in Kannada cinema. Track list See also * 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/ ... Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasturi Nivasa
''Kasturi Nivasa'' () is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language drama film written and directed by the director duo Dorai–Bhagavan based on a story, ''Kasturi Nivasam'' written by G. Balasubramanium. It was produced by K. C. N. Gowda under the banner of Anupam Movies. The film stars Rajkumar as Ravi Varma, an extremely generous man, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. It also features Jayanthi, K. S. Ashwath and Aarathi in supporting roles. After Balasubramaniam wrote the story exclusively for Sivaji Ganesan, director K. Shankar and producer Noor was impressed. Sivaji Ganesan however refused citing that the film had a tragic ending. In early 1971, Chi. Udayashankar and S. P. Varadaraj chanced upon the project. Eventually, they coaxed Dorai–Bhagavan to listen to the story. Upon hearing the story, they agreed on making the film with Rajkumar in the lead role. They bought the rights of the film for ₹38,000. The film was bankrolled by K. C. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakshatkara
''Sakshatkara'' is a 1971 Kannada drama film directed by Puttanna Kanagal and starring Dr. Rajkumar , Jamuna , Prithviraj Kapoor Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. He was associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and establish ... and R. Nagendra Rao in the lead roles. This was third and final collaboration of Puttanna Kanagal and Rajkumar. Sundar Krishna Urs was the associate director of the movie. Plot The story revolves around the dangers of superstition, particularly when it concerns marriage and how unscrupulous elements in society could manipulate these beliefs to their benefit and lead to tragic consequences. Cast Soundtrack The music for the film was composed by M. Ranga Rao and lyrics was written by Kanagal Prabhakar Shastry. Release The film had a huge opening thanks to the grand success of Puttanna Kanagal-Dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayor Muthanna
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well as the means by which a mayor is elected or otherwise mandated. Depending on the system chosen, a mayor may be the chief executive officer of the municipal government, may simply chair a multi-member governing body with little or no independent power, or may play a solely ceremonial role. A mayor's duties and responsibilities may be to appoint and oversee municipal managers and employees, provide basic governmental services to constituents, and execute the laws and ordinances passed by a municipal governing body (or mandated by a state, territorial or national governing body). Options for selection of a mayor include direct election by the public, or selection by an elected governing council or board. The term ''mayor'' shares a linguistic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kappu Bilupu
''Kappu Bilupu'' ( kn, ಕಪ್ಪು ಬಿಳುಪು, which means Black and White) is a 1969 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal. Based on a novel of the same name by Aryamba Pattabhi, this movie revolves around the contrasting behaviors of an identical, yet distinct pair of twins. The film starred Kalpana in dual roles. Puttanna himself remade the movie in Tamil as ''Irulum Oliyum'' and in Telugu as ''Iddaru Ammayilu''. Puttanna used the movie as a medium for speaking to the youth of the ideals he derived from Vivekananda. The settings are simple and mostly rural. The story is about how domestic peace was better than a glamorously consumptive lifestyle. The juxtaposition of the two sisters played by Kalpana in a black and white background was a clever trick. H R Shastry and Balakrishna play dignified elders who in many ways are sympathetic but helpless. There were a couple of simple but moving melodies. CAST Kalpana (double role) Rajesh R.N Sudar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gejje Pooje
Gejje Pooje is a 1969 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal and produced by Rashi Brothers. The film stars Kalpana, Gangadhar and Leelavathi in the lead roles. ''Gejje'' means anklet and ''pooje'' means worship, but in the context of this film, it means a mock marriage. The film is based on the novel ''Gejje Pooje'', by M. K. Indira. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Thaaliya Salangaiya'', in Telugu as ''Kalyana Mandapam'' and in Hindi as '' Ahista Ahista''. Plot This socially relevant film explores the problem of prostitutes. It was based on the novel written by M. K. Indira. The heroine Chandramukhi (played by Kalpana) is the daughter of a devadasi who falls in love with a young man who is her neighbour, as they grew up together. The young girl understands the value of education and with the support of her mother intends to reject the life of prostitution. Circumstances and the young man's suspicion makes him abandon the heroine. The girl he then goes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thumbida Koda
''Thumbida Koda'' is a 1964 Indian Kannada-language film directed by N. C. Rajan and produced by G. K. Venkatesh & Friends. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi, K. S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju and Balakrishna. The film has musical score by Venkatesh who also lent his voice for a song. The film features cameo appearances by singer P. Kalinga Rao and writer A. N. Krishna Rao. Cast Soundtrack Background music for the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh Gurusala Krishnadas Venkatesh (21 September 1927 – 17 November 1993) was an Indian film score composer who primarily worked in Kannada cinema during the 1960s, 1970s and until the late-1980s. He also composed music for Telugu, Malayalam and Ta ..., who also scored for its soundtrack. The soundtrack album consists of three tracks. References External links * 1964 films 1960s Kannada-language films Films scored by G. K. Venkatesh {{1960s-Kannada-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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