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Maadhavi (actress)
Kanaka Vijayalakshmi, known by her stage name Maadhavi, is a popular Indian Film actress who has acted in several Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. In a career spanning 20 years, she has acted in more than 300 films. She was one of the most leading and most successful actresses of South Indian Cinema throughout the 1980s and in early 1990s. She was very popular among Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi Film fields. She is one of the most accomplished, most versatile and most respected actresses of Indian Cinema. She has won innumerable State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards for her legendary performance and portrayal of different kinds of roles in many South Indian Movies. Early life Maadhavi was born in 1962 in Velupucherla village in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India to Sasirekha and Govindaswamy. She grew up with a sister and a brother, named Keerthi Kumari and Dhananjay respectively. She learned ''Bharatanatyam'' from Uma Maheswari and folk d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stage Name
A stage name or professional name is a pseudonym used by performers, authors, and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. The equivalent concept among writers is called a ''nom de plume'' (pen name). Some performers eventually choose to adopt their stage name as a legal name. Such professional aliases are adopted for a wide variety of reasons and may be similar or nearly identical to an individual's birth name or be inspired by Nickname, nicknames or Maiden Name, maiden names. Some people take a stage name because their birth name is difficult to pronounce or spell; is considered unattractive, dull, or unintentionally amusing; or projects an undesired image. Sometimes a performer adopts a name that is unusual or outlandish to attract attention. Some individuals use a stage name because their birth name is already being used by another notable individual, including names that are not exactly the same but still too similar; many guilds and associations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan (; 11 October 1942) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. He is often considered one of the greatest, most accomplished and commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema.* * * * * With a cinematic career spanning over five decades, he has played in over 200 films. Bachchan is often hailed as the '' Shahenshah'' of Bollywood, Sadi Ke Mahanayak (translated as "Greatest actor of the century" in Hindi), Star of the Millennium, or simply Big B.* * * His dominance in the Indian film industry during the 1970s–80s led the French director François Truffaut to describe it as a "one-man industry". He is a recipient of several accolades including six National Film Awards and sixteen Filmfare Awards. Amitabh Bachchan was born in 1942 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) to the Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and his wife, the social activist Teji Bachchan. He was educated at Sherwood College, Nainital, and Kirori Mal College, University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gandugali Rama
''Gandugali Rama'' () is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by Smt Lakshmi Venkatesh. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Madhavi, Jayamalini and M. P. Shankar. Cast * Vishnuvardhan * Madhavi *Jayamalini * M. P. Shankar *T. M. Venkatesh *Sundar Krishna Urs *Sudheer Sudheer is an Indian given name. People *Sudheer (Kannada actor) *Sudheer (Malayalam actor) *Sudheer Babu Posani Naga Sudheer Babu (born 11 May 1980) is an Indian actor and former professional badminton player. He works primarily in Telugu lang ... *N. S. Rao *Thyagaraja Urs * Rajanand *Ramadas *Rajanagesh *Gode Lakshminarayan *Jr. Narasimharaju *Thimma * Negro Johnny *Master Naveen *Kaminidharan *Ashalatha *Mallika * Prabha *Vimala *Kamala *Shwetha *Sarala *Ramani *Bharathi * Anuradha Soundtrack The music was composed by Satyam. References External links * 1983 films 1980s Kannada-language films Films scored by Satyam (composer) Films directed by H. R. Bharg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onde Guri
''Onde Guri'' is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by M. P. Shankar, who wrote the story, under Bharani Chithra. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, alongside Madhavi, M. P. Shankar, Ramakrishna, Tiger Prabhakar and Vajramuni. The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, while cinematography and editing were handled by Yadav Victor and D. V. Rajaram and N. K. Sathish. The film was inspired from 1979 film ''Mad Max'' and was dubbed in Tamil as ''Pani Puyal''. Plot Kumar, a CID officer, is assigned to stop a violent motorcycle gang from committing gruesome heists and killings. Kumar soon earns the wrath of the gang leader when he shoots his leg during a jewellery heist. The leader and his gang barge into Kumar's house and kill his brother Krishna and fiancèe Padmini. Kumar and Padmini's father Ganesh wants to avenge their deaths, but decides to lay low for the safety of their family and leaves for Mangalore. The gang soon learns ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odahuttidavaru
''Odahuttidavaru'' () is a 1994 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan and was jointly written by S. K Bhagavan and Chi. Udaya Shankar. The film stars veteran actors Rajkumar and Ambareesh in lead roles, along with Madhavi, Srishanti, Vajramuni and K. S. Ashwath in supporting roles. The film revolves around the two farmer brothers who undergo many traumas in their relationships due to external forces and fight them to reunite again. The film was produced and distributed by S. P. Varadaraj under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Art Combines. The film marked the final script of Chi. Udaya Shankar was released after his death on 2 July 1993. It was his final collaboration with director duo Dorai–Bhagavan. The film features original songs composed by Upendra Kumar, with lyrics written unusually using six lyricists, namely M. N. Vyasa Rao, Chi. Udaya Shankar, Sri Ranga, Geethapriya, Hamsalekha and Vijaya Narasimha. The film featured the last song wri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aakasmika
''Aakasmika'' () is a 1993 Indian Kannada language action thriller film directed by T. S. Nagabharana. The film stars Rajkumar, Geetha and Madhavi. The film was based on Ta Ra Su's trilogy ''Aakasmika – Aparadhi – Parinama'' thereby becoming the second Kannada movie to be based on three novels, the first being 1973 movie ''Naagarahaavu'' which incidentally was based on three novels of the same writer. The movie was produced by S. A. Govindaraju and has music and lyrics written by Hamsalekha. The film opened to packed houses across Karnataka for many months and won many awards and critical acclaim. The film was highly successful at the box office. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks. At the age of 64, Rajkumar won his 8th Filmfare Award in Best Actor Category. The song ''Huttidare'' is still considered one among the top Kannada songs. Plot ACP Narasimha Murthy places a wreath at the grave of his wife Clara. It is shown in a flashback that after attending a weddin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeevana Chaitra
''Jeevana Chaitra'' () is a 1992 Indian Kannada language film directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan starring Rajkumar and Madhavi. It marked the re-entry of Rajkumar in films after a hiatus of three years, and was an instant hit. The film is based on the Kannada novel ''Vyapthi Prapthi'' written by Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy. The film was initially titled ''Simhadriya Simha'', a title which was later used for the 2002 film starring Vishnuvardhan. The film re-affirmed the hold Rajkumar had on Kannada audiences. It was highly successful at the box office and had a theatrical run of 52 weeks. For the song "Naadamaya", Rajkumar won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer at the 40th National Film Awards. The film won four awards at the 1992–93 Karnataka State Film Awards — First Best Film, Best Actor (Rajkumar), Best Music Director (Upendra Kumar) and Best Dialogue Writer ( Chi. Udaya Shankar). Plot Rama Rao is a ''jodidar'' of Simhadri and its surrounding v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shruthi Seridaaga
''Shruthi Seridaaga'' is a 1987 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Chi Dattaraj. The film was produced by Raghavendra Rajkumar. The film starred Rajkumar, Madhavi and Geetha. The music for the film was scored by T. G. Lingappa and the cinematography was by V. K. Kannan. The movie is based on the novel ''Paluku Paluku Olavu'' by Kumuda. Director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao co-wrote the screenplay even though he didn't direct this movie. Plot Rajkumar plays Dr. Murthy, a surgeon, who is also a singer by hobby. On a visit to Ernakulam for a medical conference, Murthy's father (K. S. Ashwath) advises him to stay at Retd. Major Subbanna's (Balakrishna) house, who is an old-friend. Due to a mishap by his assistant, Murthy has to act as compounder and his assistant has to act as Doctor. Subbanna organises kacheri, performance by the Doctor. Murthy fills voice from behind the screen, while his assistant (M. S. Umesh) simply mouths the song Purandara Daasa's "Bombeyaatavayya" hym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anuraga Aralithu
''Anuraga Aralithu'' ( ) is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language film directed by M. S. Rajashekar. It is based on the Kannada novel ''Anuragada Anthahpura'' written by H. G. Radhadevi. The film was produced by M. S. Puttaswamy. The film stars Rajkumar, Madhavi and Geetha. The film's score and soundtrack was composed by Upendra Kumar to the lyrics of Chi. Udayashankar who also wrote the screenplay. The film was highly successful at the box office with a theatrical run of about 50 weeks. It was later remade in seven other languages – in Tamil in 1992 as '' Mannan'', in Telugu in 1992 as '' Gharana Mogudu'', in Hindi in 1994 as '' Laadla'', in Bengali in 2001 as '' Jamaibabu Jindabad'', in Sinhala in 1996 as ''Mal Hathai'', in Odia in 2000 as ''Sindura Nuhein Khela Ghara'' and in Bangladesh in 2002 as ''Shami Strir Juddho''. This was the first Kannada movie to be remade in Odia, Bengali, Bangladeshi Bengali and Sinhala. This was also the first Kannada movie to be remade in tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma
''Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma'' ( ) is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language comedy film. The title of the film was borrowed from a devaranama written by 12th century Haridasa Purandara Dasa. This film was written and directed Singeetham Srinivasa Rao who also composed and scored the film's soundtrack. The film stars Rajkumar, Madhavi and K. S. Ashwath in the pivotal roles. The film, produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar under Dakshayini Combines, was received exceptionally well at the box office and was one of the biggest hits of 1986. The movie saw a theatrical run of 26 weeks. The dialogues and lyrics were penned by Chi. Udaya Shankar. The movie was reported to have an overwhelming response from the Kannada circuit. This was also one of the first Kannada movies to be released in Hyderabad. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1988 as ''Maharajasri Mayagadu'' starring Krishna and Sridevi with changes suiting the nativity. Plot Panduranga and Parvathi hail from middle-class families with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haalu Jenu
''Haalu Jenu'' ( censor certified: ''Halu Jenu''; ) is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language tragicomedy film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, starring Rajkumar, Madhavi and Roopa Devi. The movie is famous for its evergreen songs, which were composed by G. K. Venkatesh. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1985 as '' Illale Devata''. Parvathamma Rajkumar paid ₹1 lakhs for the story when a movie based on that story which was supposed to star Anant Nag failed to go on floors. ''Haalu Jenu'' was known for its -tall cutout poster of Rajkumar placed in the Santosh Theatre in Majestic, Bangalore. The film was a major success at the box office upon its release and had a theatrical run of 35 weeks. The movie, however, was removed from some cinemas after 22 weeks (150 days) to make room for ''Chalisuva Modagalu'' which was also directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and starred Rajkumar. The tabloid ''Trade Guide'' started by Taran Adarsh's father had published a report calling Rajku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambareesh
Malavalli Huchchegowda Amarnath (29 May 1952 – 24 November 2018), known by his screen name Ambareesh, was an Indian actor, media personality, politician from the state of Karnataka. Alongside Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan, he is counted in Kannada cinema's "triumvirate" as its most celebrated actor. With his debut in Puttanna Kanagal's '' Naagarahaavu'' (1972), Ambareesh's acting career commenced with a brief phase of portraying antagonistic and supporting characters. After establishing himself as a lead actor portraying rebellious characters on screen in several commercially successful films, he earned the moniker Rebel Star, similar to Krishnam Raju in Telugu cinema. He also earned the nickname ''Mandyada Gandu'' ( Man of Mandya) and continues to hold a matinee idol status in the popular culture of Karnataka. After entering politics in 1994, Ambareesh became a three-time member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament representing Mandya, first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
