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Udaya Chandrika
Udaya Chandrika was an Indian actress of Kannada cinema from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s. She also appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu-language films. Career Udaya Chandrika began her career with ''Katari Veera'', released in 1966. She played Dr. Rajkumar's sweetheart in that film. Later, she went on to play many roles in Kannada films till her last appearance in ''Udugore'', released in 1979, with Kalyan Kumar. She acted with almost all the stars of her time, like Dr. Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar, Udaykumar, Rajesh, Vishnuvardhan, Srinath, Rajinikanth, etc. She even worked with Sivaji Ganesan, MGR, Prem Nazir, Krishna in her other language films. She produced two films under her banner Chandrika Films, ''Asadhya Aliya'', starring Vishnuvardhan and ''Kiladi Aliya'', starring Shankar Nag in the lead roles. Her famous films are Thillana Mohanambal, ''Katari Veera'', ''Dhoomakethu'', ''Bhoopathi Ranga'', ''Anchusundarikal'', ''Pattukunte Laksha'', etc. Filmography Kannada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada Cinema
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed by Y. V. Rao was the first talkie film in the Kannada language. It was also the first film starring Subbaiah Naidu and Tripuramba, and was the first motion picture screened in the erstwhile Mysore Kingdom. The film was produced by Chamanlal Doongaji, who in 1932 founded ''South India Movietone'' in Bangalore. Major literary works have been adapted to the Kannada screen such as B. V. Karanth's ''Chomana Dudi'' (1975), (based on ''Chomana Dudi'' by Shivaram Karanth), Girish Karnad's '' Kaadu'' (1973), (based on ''Kaadu'' by Srikrishna Alanahalli), Pattabhirama Reddy's '' Samskara'' (1970) (based on ''Samskara'' by U. R. Ananthamurthy), which won the Bronze Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival, and T. S. Nagabharana's Mysuru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalpana (Kannada Actress)
Kalpana (18 July 1943 – 12 May 1979), born Sharat Lata, was an Indian actress who appeared in Kannada films. She was affectionately referred to as ''Minugu Taare'' ("A Shining Star") among the film fraternity. She was widely recognised as one of the greatest actresses of Kannada cinema who enjoyed both fan following and critical acclaim. She made her screen debut as a lead actress in the 1963 release ''Saaku Magalu'' directed by veteran B. R. Panthulu. During a career that spanned from the early 1960s to the late 1970s, Kalpana appeared in numerous commercially successful as well as critically appreciated films, many of which featured her alongside actor Rajkumar. She worked in a few Tamil, Tulu, Malayalam and Telugu films as well. Many of her successful films were female-centric, giving ample scope for her performance. One of her best-known roles was that of "Kaveri" in the multi-award-winning film '' Sharapanjara'' released in 1971, a performance that won her the Karnat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penn Deivam
''Penn Deivam'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars Jaishankar, Padmini, Lakshmi, R. Muthuraman and Major Sundarrajan. It was released on 22 January 1970. The film was remade in to Telugu as ''Inti Gouravam''. Plot Cast *Jaishankar as Police Inspector * Padmini as Ponnamma *Lakshmi as Lakshmi *R. Muthuraman as Muthuraman *Nagesh *V. S. Raghavan *Sachu *Udaya Chandrika * K. R. Indira Devi * Thengai Srinivasan * Major Sundarrajan as Ponnamma's Husband * Baby Sridevi *Baby Sumathi Sumathi (born 18 August 1964) is an Indian actress from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. She started her career at the age of two. She starred in many Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi language films. Personal life Sumathi was born in Madura ... Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Kumar. References External links * {{IMDb title, 0317983 1970 films 1970s Tamil-langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maadi Veettu Mappilai
''Maadi Veettu Mappillai'' () is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language comedy film, directed by S. K. A. Chari. A remake of the Telugu film ''Illarikam'' (1959), it stars Ravichandran and Jayalalithaa, with Nagesh, Rama Prabha, V. K. Ramasamy, Balaji, Major Sundarrajan, T. S. Muthaiah, Udaya Chandrika and P. K. Saraswathy in supporting roles. The film was released on 23 June 1967. Plot Somu studies with the help of his maternal uncle Dharmalingam. He falls in love with the daughter of a Sivagnanam i.e. Meena. He gets married to her and stays in their house as ''Veettu Mappilai''. Sivagnanam's wife does not like this and insults him indirectly. Her cousin plots to usurp the wealth, by his son Balu who secretly married Seetha. Somu spots Seetha, his presumed to be dead sister while she was performing on stage. Not knowing they are siblings, Meena suspects Somu's fidelity. Balu and his father creates problems between Somu and Meena. How Somu solves all the problems and paves way for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avan Pithana?
''Avan Pithana?'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by P. Neelakantan, produced by P. Angamuthu and written by M. Karunanidhi. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Dagudu Moothalu'' (1964). The film stars S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari, S. V. Sahasranamam, T. S. Balaiah and T. P. Muthulakshmi. It was released on 29 April 1966. Plot Nallaiah, a wealthy industrialist, disowns his son after learning of the latter's desire to marry an impoverished woman. The son and wife die separately, leaving their son Kumar destitute. A couple running a tea shop adopt Kumar and raise him as their own. One day, a young woman named Gomathi runs into the shop after being chased by a man. Kumar gives her shelter, and some time later, takes her to Nallaiah to be his nurse. Kumar is not aware that he is Nallaiah's grandson. Nallaiah is ill and shows regret over his decision to disown his son. Gomathi wins Nallaiah's trust and is given the keys to his safe. When Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ennathan Mudivu
''Ennathan Mudivu'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. It is based on ''Panimalai'', a novel written by Maharishi. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan and T. S. Balaiah. It was released on 13 August 1965 and received critical acclaim, but failed commercially. Plot A just-released convict plans revenge against the man who framed him for two crimes. Cast ;Actors *A. V. M. Rajan *T. S. Balaiah * V. K. Ramasamy *V. S. Raghavan * Master Sridhar ;Actresses *Anjali Devi * Vasanthi * G. Sakunthala Production ''Ennathan Mudivu'' was produced by Balu, and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, who also wrote the screenplay. The film was based on ''Panimalai'', a 1965 novel written by Maharishi. Cinematography was handled by R. Sampath, art direction by Rangamuthu and editing by R. Devarajan. Soundtrack The music of the film was composed by R. Sudarsanam, with lyrics by Kothamangalam Subbu and Mayavanathan. Release and recepti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anandhi (film)
''Anandhi'' is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by P. Neelakantan, and written by M. S. Solaimuthu. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and C. R. Vijayakumari, with M. R. Radha, M. N. Nambiar, Nagesh, Manorama, S. V. Sahasranamam V. K. Ramasamy and Manimala playing supporting roles. It was released on 27 December 1965, and performed averagely. Plot Cast * S. S. Rajendran as Somu * C. R. Vijayakumari as Anandhi * M. R. Radha as Ambalavaanan * Nagesh as Thambi Durai * M. N. Nambiar as Nithyanandham * Manorama as Manoranjitham * V. K. Ramasamy as Masilamani * S. V. Sahasranamam as Dharmalingam * Manimala as Sivakami * Udaya Chandrika as Dancer Soundtrack Music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were written by Kannadasan. The song "Kannilae Anbirundhal" is set to the raga Bilaskhani Todi Bilaskhani Todi is a Hindustani classical raga. It is a blend of the ragas Asavari and Todi, and has a close affinity with Komal Rishabh Asavari. Theo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deivathin Deivam
''Deivathin Deivam'' () is 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari, Geetanjali (credited as Manimala) and S. V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by G. Ramanathan. It is based on by the short story ''Jadam'' by Bilahari. The film was released on 28 December 1962, and emerged a commercial success Plot Cast * S. S. Rajendran as Babu * C. R. Vijayakumari as Kanmani * Manimala as Annam * S. V. Ranga Rao as Kanmani's father * T. K. Balachandran as Kanmani’s brother * Nagesh * Manorama Production ''Deivathin Deivam'' is based on by the short story ''Jadam'' by Bilahari that was published in the magazine ''Ananda Vikatan''. Soundtrack Music by was G. Ramanathan and lyrics were written by Subramania Bharati, Kannadasan, A. Maruthakasi, Panchu Arunachalam, Ra. Pazhanisamy and Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam. The song "Kannan Mananilayai" is a ragamalika, the first raga name being ''A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shankar Nag
Shankar Nagarakatte (9 November 1954 – 30 September 1990) was an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work in Kannada-language films and television. A popular cultural icon of Karnataka, Nag is often referred to as ''Karate King.'' He directed and acted in the teleserial, '' Malgudi Days'', based on novelist R. K. Narayan's short stories. Nag received the inaugural IFFI Best Actor Award (Male): Silver Peacock Award" at the 7th International Film Festival of India for his work in the film ''Ondanondu Kaladalli''. He co-wrote '' 22 June 1897'', a National award-winning Marathi film. He is the younger brother of actor Anant Nag. Vincent Canby, the chief film critic of ''The New York Times'' had opined that Shankar's performance in ''Ondanondu Kaladalli'' had the force and humor of the younger Toshiro Mifune. Early career Shankar Nagarkatte was born on 9 November 1954 in Honnavar, then a part of North Canara (now Uttara Kannada), in Bombay State (now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunigal Nagabhushan
Kunigal Nagabhushan (6 December 1945 – 23 June 2013) was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Kunigal Nagabhushan as an actor include '' S.P. Sangliyana 2'' (1990), ''C.B.I. Shankar'' (1989), ''Daari Tappida Maga'' (1975). Career Kunigal Nagabhushan had contributed to more than two hundred Kannada films, as actor, dialogue writer and assistant director. Selected filmography ;Writer #''Swalpa Adjust Madkolli'' (2000) #''Gadibidi Krishna'' (1998) # ''Nagaradalli Nayakaru'' (1992) # ''Solillada Saradara'' (1992) # ''Gauri Ganesha'' (1991) # '' Golmaal Radhakrishna 2'' (1991) # ''Ganeshana Maduve'' (1990) # ''Golmaal Radhakrishna'' (1990) ;Actor *''Gokula Krishna'' (2012) *''Kiladi Krishna'' (2010) *''Ramasamy Krishnasamy'' (2003) *''Mane Magalu'' (2003) *''Ammavra Ganda'' (1997) *''Amruthavarshini'' (1997) *''Yaarigoo Helbedi''(1992) Awards See also *List of people from Karnataka *Cinema of Karnataka *List of Indian film actors *Cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajinikanth
Shivaji Rao Gaikwad (born 12 December 1950), known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian actor, producer and screenwriter. In a career spanning over five decades, he has done 160 films that includes films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful and popular actors in the history of Indian cinema. Known for his uniquely styled lines and idiosyncrasies in films, he has a huge fanbase across South India and has a cult following. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Bhushan in 2000, Padma Vibhushan in 2016, India's third and second highest civilian honours, and Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2019 for his contributions to Indian cinema. Following his debut in K. Balachander's 1975 Tamil drama ''Apoorva Raagangal'', Rajinikanth's acting career commenced with a brief phase of portraying antagonistic characters in Tamil films. His major positive role as a failed lover in S. P. Muthuraman's ''Bhuvana O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arathi
The Arathi, a term meaning "prophets", are a Christian religious movement founded in 1926 in Kenya.Francis Kimani Githieya, "The Formation and Development of the Arathi," ''The Freedom of the Spirit: African Indigenous Churches in Kenya'' (Oxford University Press US, 1997), 123. Along with the African Orthodox Church, Arathi was founded by the Agikuyu in the wake of Kenya's civil unrest during the 1920. Joseph Ng'ang'a and Musa Thuo are among the sect's most notable prophets. Arathi was outlawed in 1934, when colonial officials prohibited Arathi meetings.Norman Etherington, ''Missions and Empire'' (Oxford University Press, 2005), 233. Baptism Baptism (from grc-x-koine, βάπτισμα, váptisma) is a form of ritual purification—a characteristic of many religions throughout time and geography. In Christianity, it is a Christian sacrament of initiation and adoption, almost inv ... has remained a central part of the Arathi tradition since its founding, and is still pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
