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Marcus Bartley
Marcus Bartley (22 April 1917 14 March 1993) was an Anglo-Indian cinematographer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema along with a few Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil films. He was the cinematographer of all time classics like '' Shavukaru'' (1950), '' Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951), '' Missamma'' (1955), '' Maya Bazaar'' (1957), '' Gundamma Katha'' (1962), '' Chemmeen'' (1965), '' Ram Aur Shyam'' (1967). He won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 1970 for '' Shanti Nilayam''. He also won the Gold Medal at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Cinematography, becoming the first Indian to win the award. Early life Marcus Bartley was born into an Anglo-Indian family of renowned doctors in Yercaud, Madras Presidency. While at school, Bartley was an amateur photographer. Career In 1940, Bartley headed to Bombay and joined ''The Times of India'' as press photographer, and then became a newsreel cameraman for British Movietone under the auspices of ''The Times of Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yercaud
Yercaud, also spelt Erkad, is a town and hill station in Salem District in Tamil Nadu, India. Located in Servarayan Hills in the Eastern Ghats, it is situated at an altitude of . History Stone-age implements have been found near an ancient shrine located in the Servarayan Hills, about 5 km from the Yercaud lake. In the 1820s, M. D. Cockburn, the collector of Salem district facilitated the establishment of coffee plantations and citrus fruit saplings imported from South Africa. It was later discovered by Thomas Munro, the Governor of Madras Presidency in 1842 and popularized as a recreation retreat. Geography It is located in the Shevaroy hills in the Eastern Ghats. The total extent of Yercaud taluk is including reserve forests. It is situated at an altitude of above sea level, and the highest point in Yercaud is the Servarayan temple, at . Climate Demographics As per the 2011 census, Yercaud has population of 11,582. The sex ratio was 974 against the sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award For Best Cinematography
The National Film Award for Best Cinematography is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the National Film Development Corporation of India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The award was instituted in 1967, at 15th National Film Awards and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. Till 34th National Film Awards, awards were given for Black-and-white as well as Color motion picture film. Since 37th National Film Awards, Laboratory Processing are also awarded under the same category. From 70th National Film Awards, the primary/main cinematographer is alone awarded, while eliminating the existing two sub-categories. Multiple Winners 4 wins: K. K. Mahajan, Avik Mukhopadhyay, Santosh Sivan 3 wins: Soumendu Roy, Apurba Kishore Bir, Madhu Ambat, Venu 2 wins: Ramachandra, Balu Mahendra, Ashok Mehta, Sudeep Chatterjee Recipients Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed and co-written by L. V. Prasad. The film was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani of Vijaya Productions; the latter co-wrote its script with Prasad and Vempati Sadasivabrahmam. It is the Telugu version of Prasad's Tamil film '' Kadan Vaangi Kalyaanam'' (1958). Starring N. T. Rama Rao, Relangi and Savitri, ''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' features Jaggayya, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu, S. V. Ranga Rao, and Jamuna in supporting roles. The conflict between two older men with different mindsetsRamadasu (an eternal, devious debtor) and Mukundarao (a generous, rich gentleman with fake prestige)is the film's centrepiece. Production began after the success of '' Mayabazar'' (1957), with M. S. Chalapathi Rao and Jagannadham the film's executive producers. Marcus Bartley was the director of photography. S. Rajeswara Rao composed the soundtrack and background score. G. Kalyanasundaram and K. Radha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayabazar
''Mayabazar'' () is a 1957 Indian epic film, epic Hindu mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. It was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani (filmmaker), Chakrapani under their banner, Vijaya Vauhini Studios, Vijaya Productions. The film was shot simultaneously in Telugu language, Telugu and Tamil language, Tamil, with a few differences in the cast. The story is an adaptation of the Folklore of India, folk tale ''Sasirekha Parinayam'', which is based on the characters of the epic ''Mahabharata''. It revolves around the roles of Krishna (N. T. Rama Rao) and Ghatotkacha (S. V. Ranga Rao), as they try to reunite Arjuna son Abhimanyu (Telugu: Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Tamil: Gemini Ganesan) with his love, Balarama's daughter Sasirekha (Savitri (actress), Savitri). The Telugu version features Gummadi (actor), Gummadi, Mukkamala (actor), Mukkamala, Ramana Reddy, and Relangi (actor), Relangi in supporting roles, with D. Balasubramaniam, R. Balasubramaniam, V. M. Ezhumalai, and K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandraharam
''Chandraharam'' is a 1954 Indian swashbuckler film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao in his debut. It was produced by Nagi Reddy- Chakrapani under the Vijaya Productions banner. The film, a Telugu-Tamil bilingual, stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Sriranjani Jr., with music composed by Ghantasala. It was not commercially successful. Plot The film begins in the kingdom of ''Chandana Desam.'' a baby boy, Chandanraju, is born to its king by the boon of Chandra with a necklace ''Chandraharam'' which preserves his life. At the age of five, Maali Chandan's mentor starts turning him into a jack of all trades with ethical & royal moralities. Years roll by, and Chandan must get nuptial lest his life is in danger; hence, his parents procure portraits of neighboring princesses. All the while, Chandan has a dream girl and affirms to knit her. The king edicts Maali to quest for the girl and sends Chandan to tour the country. Chandan's sly brother-in-law, Dhoomekatu, wants to usu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelli Chesi Choodu
''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' () is a 1952 Indian satirical comedy film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their company Vijaya Productions. The film was made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, the latter titled ''Kalyanam Panni Paar'' (). It stars N. T. Rama Rao, G. Varalakshmi, Yandamuri Joga Rao and Savitri. S. V. Ranga Rao, Sivarama Krishnayya, Doraswamy, and Suryakantham play supporting roles in the Telugu version while C. V. V. Panthulu replaced Krishnayya in Tamil. ''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' deals with the negative effects of the dowry system in India through the marital life of Venkata Ramana (Rama Rao) and Ammadu (Varalakshmi). The film's production began after the release of Vijaya Productions' '' Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951). Marcus Bartley was recruited as the cinematographer and the film was edited by C. P. Jambulingam and M. S. Money. Ghantasala composed the film's music. ''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' was released on 29 February 1952 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunasundari Katha
''Gunasundari Katha'' () is a 1949 Indian Telugu language fantasy film produced and directed by K. V. Reddy, starring Sriranjani, Kasturi Siva Rao, Santha Kumari. The script was written by Pingali Nagendra Rao, K. V. Reddy, and Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. Kameswara Rao was also the associate director. William Shakespeare's play ''King Lear'' was the inspiration for the core plot. However the writers changed the tone from the tragedy of ''King Lear'' to a more entertaining one for the film. The film was commercially successful. Plot King Ugrasena (Govindarajula Subba Rao) of Dhara Nagaram had three daughters: Rupasundari (Santakumari) who is married to her cousin Haramati (Subba Rao), Hemasundari (Malathi) who is married to her cousin Kalamata (Relangi), and Gunasundari (Sriranjani). During a discussion, the King asked his daughters who they loved the most. Rupa and Hema told him they loved him the most, even more than their husbands. Gunasundari who is unmarried insists t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yogi Vemana (film)
''Yogi Vemana'' is a 1947 Telugu-language biographical film produced and directed by K. V. Reddy. The story is based on the life of saint poet Vemana. V. Nagayya played the role of Vemana and also composed music and sang many poems and songs in this film exposing his multifaceted talents. Cast * V. Nagayya as Vemana * Mudigonda Lingamurthy as Abhirama * M. V. Rajamma * Doraiswamy * Parvatibai * Baby Krishnaveni as Jyoti * Bezawada Rajarathnam * B. Padmanabham Crew * Director: K. V. Reddy * Screenplay: K. V. Reddy, Kamalakara Kameswara Rao * Assistant Director: Kamalakara Kameswara Rao * Dialogues and Songs: Samudrala Sr. * Producer: K. V. Reddy * Production Company: Vauhini Studios * Original Music: V. Nagayya and Ogirala Ramchandra Rao * Cinematography: Marcus Bartley * Sound: A Krishnan * Playback singers: V. Nagayya, M. V. Rajamma, Bezawada Rajarathnam, Ghantasala * Choreographer: Vedantam Raghavayya Vedantam Raghavayya (8 June 1919 –19,October 1971) was an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vauhini Studios
Vauhini Studios was an Indian film production company and studio facility in Madras. It was founded by Moola Narayana Swamy and B. N. Reddy (Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy). In later years, Nagi Reddi, owner of Vijaya Productions, acquired Vauhini studios on lease. In 1961, Nagi Reddi purchased Vauhini Studios from Narayana Swamy's son Moola Venkata Rangaiah and merged it with his Vijaya Productions and named it Vijaya Vauhini Studios. History Rohini Pictures was formed by the partnership of H. M. Reddy along with B. N. Reddy and Moola Narayana Swamy. The latter two had differences with H. M. Reddy and split themselves from Rohini Pictures and established Vauhini Pictures. Narayana Swamy was the Chairman and B. N. Reddy was the Managing Director of the company. K. V. Reddy, a close friend of Narayana Swamy also joined Vauhini Pictures along with them and was also made a partner in the company. Films like ''Vande Mataram'' (1939), ''Sumangali'' (1940), '' Devatha'' (1941) were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagi Reddi
Bommireddy Nagi Reddi (2 December 1912 – 25 February 2004) was an Indian film producer primarily associated with Telugu cinema, along with notable contributions to Tamil and Hindi films. He co-founded Vijaya Vauhini Studios in Madras, which was once the largest film studio in Asia by floor space. To distinguish him from his elder brother, filmmaker B. N. Reddi, he was popularly known as B. Nagi Reddi. Over his career, Nagi Reddi produced several acclaimed films, including '' Patala Bhairavi'' (1951), '' Missamma'' (1955), ''Mayabazar'' (1957), '' Gundamma Katha'' (1962), '' Enga Veetu Pillai'' (1965), and '' Nam Naadu'' (1969). He also produced Hindi films such as '' Ram Aur Shyam'' (1967), '' Julie'' (1975), and '' Swarg Narak'' (1978). His work spanned multiple languages and genres, earning him recognition across Indian cinema. Nagi Reddi served as the president of the Film Federation of India twice, during 1960–61 and 1962–63. Film career Nagi Reddi along with his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swarga Seema
''Swargaseema'' is a 1945 Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by B. N. Reddi and starring V. Nagayya, B. Jayamma and Bhanumathi. The film marked the debut of Ghantasala as a playback singer and Marcus Bartley as a cinematographer. Released on June 6, 1945, ''Swargaseema'' celebrated a successful run of 200 days in theatres across Telugu-speaking regions as well as in present-day Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Bhanumathi's role marked a significant comeback in her career following a hiatus from acting after her marriage. ''Swargaseema'' was among the first Telugu films to be screened at an international film festival, held in Vietnam. Plot Murthy (Nagayya) is a publisher happily married to Kalyani (Jayamma) and the father of their children. After watching a street play in his village, he notices the talented Subbalakshmi (Bhanumathi) and advises her father to take her to Madras to pursue a career in theatre. Subbalakshmi travels to Madras, where she is offer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Movietone News
Movietone News was a newsreel that ran from December 1927 to 1963 in the United States. Under the name British Movietone News, it also ran in the United Kingdom from 1929 to 1986, in France also produced by Fox-Europa, in Spain in the early 1930s as Noticiario Fox Movietone before being replaced by No-Do, in Australia and New Zealand until 1970, and Germany as Fox Tönende Wochenschau from 1930 to 1940 and from 1950 to 1978. An Indian version called Indian Movietone News ran in 1942 and 1943 before getting replaced by Indian News Parade. History Movietone News evolved from an earlier newsreel established by Fox Films called Fox News (1919 – 1930), Fox News which was founded in 1919. It produced silent newsreels. When Fox entered talkies in 1928 with ''Mother Knows Best (film), Mother Knows Best'', the name Fox Movietone was applied to Fox's sound productions. In the U.S. as Fox Movietone News it produced cinema sound newsreels from December 1927 to 1963, and from 1929 to 1986 in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
