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Avali Javali
''Avali Javali'' () is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao and produced by P. Krishnaraj. The film stars Srinath, Lokesh, Chandrashekar and Lokanath. The film has musical score by Satyam. Cast * Srinath * Lokesh * Chandrashekar * Lokanath * Manjula * Hema Choudhary * Ashalatha * Musuri Krishnamurthy * Maanu * Sudheer * Chethan Ramarao * A. S. Murthy * P. Krishnaraj in Guest Appearance * N. Devaraj in Guest Appearance * Master Murali in Guest Appearance * Master Mohan in Guest Appearance * Rekha Rao in Guest Appearance * Uma Shivakumar Uma Shivakumar (c. 1941 – 25 June 2013) was an Indian film and theatre character actress, whose career included roles in more than 170 Kannada language films and more than 30 plays. She was nicknamed "Baddi Bangaramma" by audiences, after t ... * Ramadevi * Lalithamma * Comedian Guggu Soundtrack The music was composed by Satyam. References External links * * 1980s Kannada-language f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srinath (Kannada Actor)
Narayana Swamy (born 28 December 1943), known by his stage name Srinath, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. He holds the position of vice-president of the Kannada television channel Udaya TV. He is popular for presenting the Game Show, ''Adarsha Dampatigalu'' (). Srinath has earned the nickname Pranaya RajaPranayaraja Srinath to direct movies - IndiaGlitz.com Report. Retrieved on 22 April 2007 meaning 'King of Romance' because of his stupendous success in romantic movies during the 70s. In 2003, he was conferred the ‛''Kalaratna''’ Award by the . Early life [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudheer (Kannada Actor)
Sudheer (21 May 1947 – 13 June 1999) was an Indian actor and politician known for his work in Kannada cinema. His noted performances came in films such as ''Chalagara'' (1981), '' Preethi Vathsalya'' (1984), ''Lorry Driver'' (1987), ''Bandha Muktha'' (1987), '' Jana Nayaka'' (1988), ''Mathru Vathsalya'' (1988), ''Looti Gang'' (1994) and ''Lady Commissioner'' (1997). Biography Sudheer appeared in more than 200 Kannada-language films. He was also a noted stage actor and performed in plays mostly in North Karnataka, such as ''Veera Sindhura Lakshmana'' and ''Gowdra Gadhla''. Sudheer's film debut came in ''Beesida Bale'' (1973). As a film actor, he received praise for his portrayal of negative-shaded roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His collaboration with Ambareesh, who usually played the lead, became popular during this time. Sudheer had a brief stint in politics when he joined the Karnataka Kranti Ranga floated by Sarekoppa Bangarappa. He contested unsuccessfully from Sagar at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Indian Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * January 28 ** Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore Latha
B. R. Latha, popularly known as Bangalore Latha, was an Indian singer who worked in south Indian film industry, mainly in Kannada and Telugu language, Telugu. Career Latha was noticed by music composer G. K. Venkatesh at an event in Purabhavan, Bangalore and he introduced her to films through the movie Kantheredu Nodu in 1961. Next she recorded a song for the 1962 film ''Mahathma Kabir'', starring Dr. Rajkumar and Krishna Kumari (actress), Krishna Kumari in lead role. She went on to record songs in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi language, Hindi, Tamil language, Tamil, Malayalam and Tulu language, Tulu. Latha recorded her duets with P. B. Srinivas, Mohammad Rafi, Ghantasala (musician), Ghantasala, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, M. Balamurali Krishna, Dr. Rajkumar, S. Janaki, Vani Jairam, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, B. K. Sumitra, B. R. Chaya and some rare duets with Musuri Krishnamurthy, Shankar Nag and Vishnuvardhan (actor), Vishnuvardhan. Personal life Latha was born and raised in Bangalore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijaya Narasimha
Vijaya Naarasimha (16 January 1927 – 31 October 2001) was an Indian lyricist who worked in Kannada cinema. Career Naarasimha's first Kannada film song was "Yee Dehadinda Dooranaade" (Oh soul, why did you depart this body) for the 1956 film '' Ohileshwara''. He worked with filmmaker Puttanna Kanagal and music director Vijaya Bhaskar. He worked with major singers and music directors throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, including on some Kannada films with Tamil actor Rajinikanth. His last film was'' Odahuttidavaru''. He wrote a Kannada song for a Tamil movie in M. G. Ramachandran's '' Nadodi Mannan'' (1958). He was always writing, despite having bad eyesight. According to his family, three days before his death, he was still writing devotional songs on Rama Rama (; , , ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric Hindu traditions, he is considered the Supreme Being. Also considered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raaga
A raga ( ; , ; ) is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a melodic mode. It is central to classical Indian music. Each raga consists of an array of melodic structures with musical motifs; and, from the perspective of the Indian tradition, the resulting music has the ability to "colour the mind" as it engages the emotions of the audience. Each raga provides the musician with a musical framework within which to improvise. Improvisation by the musician involves creating sequences of notes allowed by the raga in keeping with rules specific to the raga. Ragas range from small ragas like Bahar and Sahana that are not much more than songs to big ragas like Malkauns, Darbari and Yaman, which have great scope for improvisation and for which performances can last over an hour. Ragas may change over time, with an example being Marwa, the primary development of which has been going down into the lower octave, in contrast with the traditional middle o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uma Shivakumar
Uma Shivakumar (c. 1941 – 25 June 2013) was an Indian film and theatre character actress, whose career included roles in more than 170 Kannada language films and more than 30 plays. She was nicknamed "Baddi Bangaramma" by audiences, after the popular 1984 film of the same name, in which she portrayed a moneylender. Early life Uma was born in Bangalore. She initially worked as a classical musician, before transitioning to amateur theatre during the 1970s. She appeared in more than 30 plays and theatre productions, according to Sreenivas G. Kappanna, who called her ‛an elder sister of theatre.’ Her most famous role included the satirical play, ''Muhammad bin Tughluq'', in which she played the title character Tughluq's stepmother. Career Uma Shivakumar made her film debut in '' Vamsha Vriksha'', a 1971 feature directed by B. V. Karanth and Girish Karnad. Her second film role was in the 1973 Kannada black-and-white film, '' Kaadu'', which was also directed by Girish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Master Mohan
Mohan Kanda (born 4 September 1945) is an Indian civil servant. He is an Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1968 batch. He retired as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh in 2003. He also served as a Member of National Disaster Management Authority. Early life He was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in a Telugu Brahmin family to the High Court judge Mr. Bhimsankaram Kanda and Mrs. Papayamma, a prominent social reformer. He was the youngest child of his parents, who had ten children in total. He did his schooling from All Saints High School, Hyderabad and his Bachelors and Masters in Mathematics from Nizam College, Osmania University. He was awarded Ph.D in Mathematics by Osmania University for his thesis. His nephew was the former Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary, Sitaram Yechury, who died on 12 September 2024. He has acted in a few Telugu films as a child actor with the screen name "Master Mohan." They include ''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' a comedy film of 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maanu (actor)
Guttigeri Manappa (died 16 July 1996), known mononymously as Maanu, was an Indian actor, television director and author. He was most noted for his work in Kannada cinema. For his performance in '' Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane'' (1977), he received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada at the 25th Filmfare Awards South. Biography Maanu hailed from Kuppalli, a village in Shimoga district of Karnataka. He obtained his bachelor of arts degree from Sahyadri College in Shimoga. During this time, he also performed in amateur theatre. He obtained a master's degree from University of Mysore, and began working as a reader at a private educational institution. Maanu married the daughter of a family friend, Asha, in 1975, and the couple have two children. He was a part of Benaka theatre troupe and performed in plays such as ''Sattavara Neralu''. Maanu's career in films began when he appeared in ''Ondu Premada Kathe'' (1977), written by B. R. Lakshmana Rao. He would also become a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lokesh
Lokesh (; 19 May 1947 – 14 October 2004) was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada cinema. Lokesh made his film debut in the 1958 film '' Bhakta Prahlada''. He had thrice won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor during his career, for '' Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' (1974), for '' Parasangada Gendethimma'' (1978) and for '' Banker Margayya'' (1984). Filmography * '' Manini'' (1979) * ''Bhaktha Siriyala'' (1980) * '' Haddina Kannu'' (1980) * '' Hunnimeya Rathriyalli'' (1980) * '' Ellindalo Bandavaru'' (1980) * '' Jari Bidda Jana'' (1980) * '' Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru'' (1980) * ''Nari Swargakke Dari'' (1981) * ''Sangeetha'' (1981) * ''Yava Hoovu Yara Mudigo'' (1981) * '' Avali Javali'' (1981) * '' Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha'' (1981) * ''Yedeyuru Siddalingeshwara'' (1981) * ''Rudri'' (1982) * ''Archana'' (1982) * ''Adrushtavantha'' (1982) * '' Jimmy Gallu'' (1982) * ''Betthale Seve'' (1982) * ''Devara Theerpu'' (1983) * '' Banker Margayya'' (1983) * '' Ibbani K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musuri Krishnamurthy
Musuri Krishnamurthy (10 March 1930 – 16 March 1985) was an Indian actor, film director, producer, working in Kannada cinema. He was known mostly for his roles as a comedian. Early life Krishnamurthy was born on 10 March 1930 to B. S. Vishweshwaraiah and Subbamma. His father, Vishweshwaraiah was a zamindar in Bettadapura, Mysore. As a young boy, Krishnamurthy was drawn towards singing and acting. He exhibited his singing talent during a Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in front of carnatic vocalist Musiri Subramania Iyer and the then Maharaja of Mysore, Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV. Having been impressed by his performance, the Maharaja compared him to Musiri Subramania Iyer, after which Krishnamurthy was known as Musuri Krishnamurthy to all. Career Krishnamurthy made his film debut in the 1943 Kannada film ''Vani'' which was also the debut of actress Pandari Bai, who like Krishnamurthy was later considered one of Kannada cinema's finest actors. He then appeared in films aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
