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Amruthavarshini (film)
''Amruthavarshini'' () is a 1997 Indian Kannada-language romantic thriller film written, photographed and directed by Dinesh Baboo. It stars Suhasini, Ramesh Aravind and Sarath Babu. Nivedita Jain appears in a cameo role. It features Ramesh Arvind playing a negative role for which he was widely praised. The film revolves around the three central characters of a husband (Sharath), wife (Suhasini) and a friend (Ramesh) who intrudes into the couple's life and turns their life into tragic events. Upon release, the film was declared a blockbuster hit with all the songs of the soundtrack composed by Deva becoming evergreen hits. The film was one of the highest grossers at the box-office for the year 1997. The film was awarded with multiple State Awards and Filmfare Awards, particularly for the story and acting. The film was subsequently dubbed in Telugu with same title name and in Tamil as ''Uyirinum Melaaga''. In Malayalam, the film was remade as ''Mazhavillu'' (1999) by the same d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinesh Baboo
Dinesh Baboo (also known as Dinesh Babu) is an Indian film director, cinematographer, actor and screenwriter who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 40 films, filmed more than 20 films and been the scriptwriter for 6 films. He is the recipient of several accolades including two Karnataka State Film Awards, two Filmfare Awards South and two Cinema Express Awards. Baboo has created many critical and commercially successful films, like '' Suprabhatha, Idu Saadhya, Hendthighelbedi, Amrutha Varshini, Laali, Nishyabda, Abhi, Chitra, Hollywood, Magic Ajji, Neenello Naanalle'' and '' Bellary Naga.'' His 1989 comedy-thriller film '' Inspector Vikram'' was an average grosser at the time of release but as over the years attained a "cult" status. He has also been the cinematographer for many commercially successful films, like '' Paadu Nilave, Ninaive Oru Sangeetham, Dhruvam, Ammayane Sathyam, Commissioner, Pidakkozhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mazhavillu
''Mazhavillu'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language romantic thriller film directed by Dinesh Baboo. It is a remake of director's own 1997 Kannada movie ''Amruthavarshini''. It stars Kunchacko Boban, Preeti Jhangiani and Vineeth in the lead roles, with Lalu Alex, Chithra, and Praveena in other pivotal roles. Plot Mahesh and Veena are a happily married couple living in Germany (Duesseldorf and Frankfurt) with Mahesh working for an amusement park called Prater. One day, Vijay Krishnan, a poet and Mahesh's childhood friend, visits them. Vijay is depressed as his girlfriend Neena died due to cancer. Neena had made Vijay promise that he will marry another girl after her death. Vijay becomes obsessed with Veena as she has a strong resemblance with Neena. Mahesh learns of this but doesn't reveal this to Veena. Mahesh takes Vijay to a cliff and asks him to change his mind and go back home. Vijay tries to kill Mahesh who slips and dies falling from the cliff. Vijay does not try to save ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal () (English: ) is a municipality and hill station in Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated at an altitude of in the Palani hills of the Western Ghats. Kodaikanal was established in 1845 to serve as a refuge from the high temperatures and tropical diseases during the summer in the plains. It is a popular tourist destination and is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" with much of the local economy is based on the hospitality industry serving tourism. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 36,501. Etymology The word ''Kodaikanal'' is an amalgamation of two Tamil language words: ''kodai'' meaning "gift" and ''kanal'' meaning "forest" translating to "gift of the forest". History The earliest references to Kodaikanal and the Palani hills are found in Tamil Sangam literature. Tamil composition Kuṟuntokai, the second book of the anthology Ettuthokai, mentions the mountainous geographic region ( ''thinai'') of '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Soundtrack
A soundtrack is a recorded audio signal accompanying and synchronised to the images of a book, drama, motion picture, radio program, television program, or video game; colloquially, a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film, video, or television presentation; or the physical area of a film that contains the synchronised recorded sound. In movie industry terminology usage, a sound track is an audio recording created or used in film production or post-production. Initially, the dialogue, sound effects, and music in a film each has its own separate track, and these are mixed together to make what is called the ''composite track,'' which is heard in the film. A ''dubbing track'' is often later created when films are dubbed into another language. This is also known as an M&E (music and effects) track. M&E tracks contain all sound elements minus dialogue, which is then supplied by the foreign distributor in the native language of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitraloka
''Chitraloka.com'' is an Indian website focused on the Kannada film industry. Launched on 26 June 2000 by K. M. Veeresh, it was the first dedicated online portal for Kannada cinema. The website provides news, updates, and features on Kannada films and is available in both English and Kannada. Alongside '' Viggy.com'', it was among the few websites in the early 2000s regularly covering Kannada cinema. History K. M. Veeresh, a photographer and journalist, conceived the idea for ''Chitraloka.com'' during a vacation in Singapore, where he struggled to access updates on Kannada cinema. After acquiring a personal computer, he aimed to create a website to serve news on Kannada cinema, primarily for Kannada-speaking audiences overseas, particularly in the Gulf and the United States. Initially, he faced challenges in sourcing software that could support Kannada script. The website was launched in 1999, with Parvathamma Rajkumar present at the event. On its launch day, the website reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suprabhatha
''Suprabhatha'' is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed, written and filmed by Dinesh Babu, making his debut as a director. The film stars Vishnuvardhan (actor), Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini Maniratnam, Suhasini in lead roles, along with Srividya, Maanu (actor), Maanu and Vijay Kashi in other supporting roles. It tells the love story between a man who suffers from a inferiority complex because of speech defectiveness and a girl, a victim of traumatic experience of sexual assault. The film was produced by Prabha Raj under the banner of Suryaprabha Films. The film features original songs composed by music duo Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics were written by Chi. Udaya Shankar (who also wrote the dialogs of the film). The film was presented by Charuhasan. The film was edited by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan in their Kannada film debut. The film upon release was met with widespread critical acclaim was declared a musical blockbuster. The film created a record by winni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinayak Joshi
Vinayak Joshi is an Indian film, television, web-series and theatre actor. He has been a host in more than 1000 live events across 20 countries. Currently he is the Head of production at Cult.fit and an independent film maker. He recently acted, directed, produced and wrote a web-series called '' Joshelay''. It has collectively made a million views on YouTube. Life He was born on 25 August 1987, Bangalore. He was a child actor in the 1996 movie ''Nammoora Mandara Hoove'', by Sunil Kumar Desai, starring Shivrajkumar, Ramesh and Prema. His other movies include '' Amrutha Varshini'', '' Laali'', ''Simhada Mari'', '' Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu'', '' Appu'', ''Kanti'', ''Nanna Kanasina Hoove'', '' Minchina Ota'', ''Chitra'', Govindaya Namaha, Jaguar. Filmography ;Actor *''Nammoora Mandara Hoove'' (1997) *'' Amrutha Varshini'' (1997) *''Simhada Mari'' (1997) *'' Laali'' (1998) *''Aryabhata'' (1999) *'' Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu'' (2001) *'' Chitra'' (2001) *'' Appu'' (2002) *'' Kanti'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunigal Nagabhushan
Kunigal Nagabhushan (6 December 1942 – 23 June 2013) was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. His films include '' S.P. Sangliyana 2'' (1990), '' C.B.I. Shankar'' (1989), ''Daari Tappida Maga'' (1975). Career Kunigal Nagabhushan had contributed to more than three hundred Kannada films, as actor, dialogue writer and assistant director. Selected filmography ;Director # ''Ashirvada'' (1975) # '' Baalu Jenu'' (1976) ;Writer # '' Golmaal Radhakrishna'' (1990) # '' Ganeshana Maduve'' (1990) # '' Golmaal Radhakrishna 2'' (1991) # '' Gauri Ganesha'' (1991) # ''Solillada Saradara'' (1992) # '' Nagaradalli Nayakaru'' (1992) #'' Gadibidi Krishna'' (1998) #'' Swalpa Adjust Madkolli'' (2000) ;Actor *''Yaarigoo Helbedi'' (1992) *'' Amruthavarshini'' (1997) *''Ammavra Ganda'' (1997) *'' Rambhe Urvashi Menake'' (1999) *''Mane Magalu'' (2003) *''Ramasamy Krishnasamy'' (2003) *''Kiladi Krishna'' (2010) *''Gokula Krishna'' (2012) Awards See also * List of people from Karnataka *C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathyapriya
Sathyapriya (born Sathyavathi; 4 March 1953) is an Indian actress who predominately works in Tamil and Kannada films along with few Telugu and Malayalam films. Career Some of her films are ''Pudhea Paadhai'' (1989), ''Chinna Gounder'' (1992), ''Roja (film), Roja'' (1992), ''Baashha'' (1995) and ''Solla Marandha Kadhai'' (2002). Later Sathyapriya acted in various TV shows like ''Kolangal (TV series), Kolangal'', ''Chithiram Pesuthadi'', ''Avalum Naanum'', ''Kalyana Parisu (TV series), Kalyana Parisu'', ''Mahalakshmi (TV series), Mahalakshmi'', ''Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham'', ''Rajamannar Vagaiyara'' and ''Ethirneechal (TV series), Ethirneechal''. Partial filmography Tamil films Kannada films Malayalam films Telugu films Hindi films Dubbing artist Television ;Serials ;Shows Dramas * Dharma Jyothi * Radham Kopam Varatha * Swamiyar Aava Poore * Ezhuswarangal References External links * {{authority control Living people Actresses in Tamil cinema Actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tara (Kannada Actress)
Anuradha (born 4 March 1965), known by her stage name Tara, is an Indian politician and actress active in the Kannada cinema. She joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2009 and is currently a nominated member of the Karnataka Legislative Council. Tara made her debut in 1984 with the Tamil film '' Ingeyum Oru Gangai''. Her Kannada film debut came in 1985 with ''Thulasidala'' and she has since portrayed many author-backed roles. Her notable performances are in films like ''Krama'' (1991), '' Munjaneya Manju'' (1993), ''Kanooru Heggadithi'' (1999), '' Munnudi'' (2000), '' Mathadana'' (2001), '' Hasina'' (2005), ''Cyanide'' (2006) and ''Ee Bandhana'' (2007), Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014). Her performance in ''Hasina'' won her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She has also won numerous Filmfare and State awards for her performance. After joining BJP, she was elected as the president of the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy in 2012 and held the position for a year. In the sam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramakrishna (Kannada Actor)
Ramakrishna (born c. 1954), also known as Neernalli Ramakrishna, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada cinema, block buster debut being Babruvahana as lord Krishna alongside the lead double role played by Dr. Rajkumar as Arjuna and Babruvahana, and known for his portrayal of character roles as a lead actor. He was born into the Havyaka Brahmin community in Neernalli, near Sirsi, in the erstwhile North Canara (now Uttara Kannada) region of Karnataka State. In his career spanning over 30 years, he has appeared in over 200 films, mostly Kannada and a handful in Tamil and Telugu cinema; he appeared in a lead role in K. Balachander's '' Poikkal Kudhirai'' (1983). A protégé of the renowned filmmaker Puttanna Kanagal, he featured in some of the latter's best works such as '' Ranganayaki'' (1981), '' Maanasa Sarovara'' and '' Amrutha Ghalige'' (1984). Since the 1990s, he has appeared mostly in supporting roles. At the 2004 general elections, he contested from the ers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Indian Express
''The New Indian Express'' is an Indian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper published by the Chennai-based Express Publications. It was founded in 1932 as ''The Indian Express'', under the ownership of Chennai-based P. Varadarajulu Naidu. Santwana Bhattacharya was appointed Editor-in-Chief on 1 July 2022, replacing G.S. Vasu. History ''Indian Express'' was first published on 5 September 1932, in Madras (now Chennai) by an ayurveda, Ayurvedic doctor and Indian National Congress member P Varadarajulu Naidu, publishing from the same Publisher, press where he ran the ''Tamil Nadu'' Tamil weekly. But soon, on account of financial difficulties, he sold it to S. Sadanand, founder of ''The Free Press Journal'', another English newspaper. In 1933, ''The Indian Express'' opened its second office in Madurai and launched the Tamil language, Tamil daily ''Dinamani'' on 11 September 1934. Sadanand introduced several innovations and reduced the price, but later sold part of his stak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
