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Rajendra Singh Babu
S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu (born 22 October 1952) is an Indian filmmaker and occasional actor who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He was born and brought up in Mysore. His father Shankar Singh produced many films under the banner Mahatma Pictures (Mysore). Babu has written directed movies of different genres in Kannada and in Hindi that include love stories, war, suspense thrillers and comedy movies. Many of his films have been adapted from novels or short stories. Babu has won numerous awards for his films. His sister is producer and actress Vijayalakshmi Singh, and brother-in-law, actor Jai Jagadish. Early life Rajendra Singh Babu born in Mysore, Karnataka. His father, the late Shankar Singh, was a producer and director of Kannada Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native ... [...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, liberal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiladi Jodi
''Kiladi Jodi'' ( kn, ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಜೋಡಿ) is 1978 Indian Kannada language film directed by S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu starring Lakshmi in a double role opposite Vishnuvardhan and Srinath. Cast * Vishnuvardhan * Srinath * Lakshmi * Ambareesh (guest appearance) * Vajramuni * K. S. Ashwath * M. P. Shankar * Leelavathi *Pandari Bai *Uma Shivakumar *Jayamalini * Dinesh * Seetaram * Shaktiprasad *M. S. Umesh Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, popularly known as M. S. Umesh or simply Umesh, is an Indian actor whose Kannada cinema career has spanned six decades. After having featured in several stage shows as an actor in his childhood, he was hired for the lea ... Songs References External links * 1970s Kannada-language films 1978 films Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra {{1970s-Kannada-film-stub Films directed by Rajendra Singh Babu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandhana
''Bandhana'' is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu from a screenplay by H. V. Subba Rao and Rajendra Singh Babu, based on a novel of the same name by Usha Navaratnanram. The film revolves around the relationship between a psychiatrist, Harish and his protégé Nandini. The film stars Vishuvardhan as Dr. Harish and Suhasini as his protégé Nandini, along with Jai Jagadish, Roopadevi and G. K. Govinda Rao in supporting roles. At the 32nd National Film Awards, the film was awarded the Best Feature Film in Kannada. The film also won two awards at the 1984 Karnataka State Film Awards: Best Actor for Vishnuvardhan and Best Music Director for M. Ranga Rao. In addition to this, the film also won two Filmfare Awards South: Best Actor for Vishnuvardhan and Best Actress for Suhasini. The film was a critical and commercial success and is often regarded as a classic in Kannada cinema. The film was remade in Tamil in 1985 as ''Prema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khazana (1987 Film)
''Khazana'' () is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action-adventure film, produced by Subhash Kapoor under the Subhash International banner and directed by Harmesh Malhotra. It stars Randhir Kapoor and Rekha, while Jeetendra, Rishi Kapoor have special appearances and music was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The movie is loosely based on the 1984 Kannada movie ''Gandu Bherunda'' which in turn was inspired by the 1969 American film ''Mackenna's Gold''. Plot The film revolves around a valuable ancient treasure of Mughals hidden at Registan. At present, its route map which is sculpted on a slab is shared by two archaeologists Prof. Ramdayal Singh & Prof. Mathur. Jai Singh a malevolent is also behind this treasure. Ramdayal approaches his jeweler friend Shantidas to polish the slap for which Jai Singh kidnaps him. Being aware of its recovery by Ramdayal, Jai Singh slays Shantidas. Before dying, he leaves a clue for his son Raj Kumar / Raj regarding a girl Anita in that gang. Holding it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mackenna's Gold
''Mackenna's Gold'' is a 1969 American Western film directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring an ensemble cast featuring Gregory Peck, Omar Sharif, Telly Savalas, Ted Cassidy, Camilla Sparv and Julie Newmar in lead roles. It was photographed in Super Panavision 70 and Technicolor by Joseph MacDonald, with original music by Quincy Jones. ''Mackenna's Gold'' is based on the novel of the same name by Heck Allen using the pen name Will Henry, telling the story of how the lure of gold corrupts a diverse group of people. The novel was loosely based on the legend of the Lost Adams Diggings, crediting the Frank Dobie account of the legend (''Apache Gold and Yaqui Silver'') in the author's note. The film was a box-office failure in North America, but went on to become a major overseas success, in regions such as the Soviet Union, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Plot An old legend tells of a fortune in gold hidden in the "Cañon del Oro" ("Canyon of Gold"), later called the "Lost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gandu Bherunda
''Gandu Bherunda'' is a 1984 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu featuring an ensemble cast based on the American movie ''Mackenna's Gold''. The plot involves an epigraphist and a geologist on a hunt for an ancient treasure in an island "Hasta Dweepa" (Palm Island), from the then 700-year-old Bherunda kingdom. The film is said to be ahead of its time of release and is considered "technically brilliant". However, it failed to perform commercially at the time. The 1987 Hindi movie '' Khazana'' was partially based on this movie. This was the first combination of Srinath, Ambarish and Shankar Nag. Plot The films opens to a visual narration with a series of ancient paintings, of a wealthy kingdom named Bherunda that existed around 700 years ago at the erstwhile Mysore State (present-day Karnataka), ruled by king Aditya Devanarayana. As a battle with the kingdom's enemies approached, he ordered that all the kingdom's wealth be transported and stored in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avtaar
''Avtaar'' is a 1983 drama film starring Rajesh Khanna and Shabana Azmi. It was directed by Mohan Kumar, and the music was by Laxmikant Pyarelal, and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. ''Avtaar'' was a commercial hit, and was critically acclaimed. The film earned several Filmfare award nominations. Rajesh Khanna achieved success with '' Amardeep'' and '' Prem Bandhan'' onwards, but this was Rajesh Khanna's biggest film in terms of box office collections since 1973. However, Rajesh Khanna lost the Best Actor award to Naseeruddin Shah for '' Masoom''. In 1986, Mohan Kumar made ''Amrit'' with Rajesh Khanna in the lead as an old man, but with a different story line. Rajesh Khanna received an All-India Critics Association (AICA) Best Actor Award for his performance in this film in 1983. The film was later remade into the Telugu film ''O Thandri Theerpu'' (1985), starring Murali Mohan and Jayasudha; in Kannada as ''Kaliyuga'', starring Rajesh and Aarthi; in Malayalam as ''Jeevitham'', starr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony (1982 Film)
''Tony'' is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by H.R. Bhargava and produced by Mohan Sharma and Jairaj Singh. The film stars Ambarish, Lakshmi and Srinath. Cast * Ambarish * Lakshmi * Srinath * Sundar Krishna Urs * Dinesh * Shakti Prasad * Shivaram * Musuri Krishnamurthy * Srilalitha * Shobha * Tiger Prabhakar in a guest role * Uma Shivakumar in a guest role Soundtrack The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra Rajan–Nagendra were an Indian musical duo who were prominent composers of film music in Kannada and Telugu cinema from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. Rajan, along with his brother Nagendra, created a niche for themselves for nearly four de ..., with lyrics by R. N. Jayagopal and Doddarangegowda. All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered as evergreen songs. References 1982 films 1980s Kannada-language films Indian action films Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra Films directed by H. R. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benaam (1974 Film)
''Benaam '' () is a 1974 Bollywood thriller film directed by Narendra Bedi. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Moushumi Chatterjee and Prem Chopra. Madan Puri also appears in a very different role. The scenes between Amitabh Bachchan and Madan Puri are conceived nicely where both are effective. The core plot has loose resemblance to Alfred Hitchcock's '' The Man Who Knew Too Much'' (1956). The film was remade in Kannada as ''Thirugu Baana'' with Ambarish reprising role of Amitabh Bachchan as protagonist and Aarathi reprising the role of Moushumi Chatterjee. Plot Sheela (Moushumi Chatterjee) and Amit Shrivastav (Amitabh Bachchan) are a married couple having a son. One night on their way to a party, they witness a murder attempt on a press reporter. Amit admits the victim, who is in a critical condition, to a hospital. He had found a torn part of an invitation at the place of the attempted murder which he had pocketed. Soon afterwards, Amit begins to receive anonymous threats to han ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindi
Hindi ( Devanāgarī: or , ), or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi (Devanagari: ), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in the Hindi Belt region encompassing parts of northern, central, eastern, and western India. Hindi has been described as a standardised and Sanskritised register of the Hindustani language, which itself is based primarily on the Khariboli dialect of Delhi and neighbouring areas of North India. Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, is one of the two official languages of the Government of India, along with English. It is an official language in nine states and three union territories and an additional official language in three other states. Hindi is also one of the 22 scheduled languages of the Republic of India. Hindi is the '' lingua franca'' of the Hindi Belt. It is also spoken, to a lesser extent, in other parts of India (usually in a simplified or pidginised variety such as Bazaar Hindustani or Haflong Hindi). Outside India, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simhada Mari Sainya
''Simhada Mari Sainya'' is a 1981 Indian Kannada language children's film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu. It stars Arjun Sarja (credited as Master Arjun Sarja), Amrish Puri and Baby Rekha. The supporting cast features an ensemble of other child actors and top Kannada stars. It won two awards at the 1981–82 Karnataka State Film Awards — Best Editor (K. Balu) and Best Female Child Actor (Baby Rekha). The film is notable for a scene that involves Arjun Sarja clinging onto a helicopter hovering at a height of 500 feet above the ground (thereby, featuring his film debut on-screen as a junior artist). Plot A group of children, led by James and Arjun, journey into a forest to rescue the two daughters of their friend's sisters kidnapped by an evil man played by Amrish Puri. Cast * Arjun Sarja * Amrish Puri * Jayanthi * Manjula in cameo * Dwarakish in cameo * Shivaram in cameo * Master Bhanuprakash * Master B. R. Prasanna Kumar * Baby Indira * Sundar Krishna Urs * Dinesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meri Aawaz Suno
Meri Aawaz Suno () is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film, produced by G. Hanumantha Rao by Padmalaya Studios, presented by Krishna and directed by S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu . It stars Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Parveen Babi and music composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film is a remake of the Kannada movie '' Antha'' (1981). The film became controversial upon its release, due to its portrayal of politicians. The film is recorded as a "Super Hit" at the box office. Plot Inspector Sushil Kumar is an honest Police Officer; he has a happy life with his wife Sunitha, who is pregnant, and his mother. Kanwar Lal is a smuggler, gangster, cold-blooded murderer, a rough and tough man who looks like Sushil, who is presently in prison serving life imprisonment. Kanwar Lal is a very important person in a dangerous gang, which is creating destruction in the country. CBI officials make a plan to send Sushil in the place of Kanwar to catch those dangerous gangsters who have hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
