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Bhoodana
''Bhoodana'' () is a 1962 Indian Kannada-language film jointly directed and produced by G. V. Iyer and P.S. Gopalkrishna. The film stars Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar, Udaykumar, and K. S. Ashwath, with a musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The film features Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar and Udaykumar in full-fledged roles together for the only time in their careers. While previously they were seen in '' Gaali Gopura'', Udaykumar's role was limited to a special appearance in that film which also did not feature any sequence of all three together. Additionally, ''Bhoodana'' is the only film in which Rajkumar portrayed the father of both Kalyan Kumar and Udaykumar,and the only film in which Leelavathi played Rajkumar's daughter. The theme of ''Bhoodana'' is inspired by Vinoba Bhave's Bhoodan movement and also draws from the novel ''Chomana Dudi'' by K. Shivaram Karanth. The film addresses the religious conversion of marginalized groups. S. K. Bhagavan, who worked as an assistant directo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyan Kumar
Kalyan Kumar (7 June 1928 – 1 August 1999) was an Indian actor, as well as an occasional film director and producer, who worked primarily in Kannada cinema, Kannada and Tamil cinema. Making his acting debut in the mythological drama ''Natashekara'' (1954), Kalyan Kumar went on to star in over 200 films in a span of over five decades. He was one of the most sought-after actors in the 1950s through 1970s for lead roles. Kalyan Kumar has the credit of being the first ever Kannada actor to star in a colour film in ''Amarashilpi Jakanachari'' (1963). Alongside Kumar, the 1960s and 1970s in Kannada cinema was dominated by two other actors, Dr. Rajkumar, Rajkumar and Udaya Kumar (actor), Udayakumar. At a time when actors had a tough time establishing themselves, Kalyan Kumar being successful not only in Kannada cinema, also made a mark in Tamil cinema. Kalyan Kumar along with Udaykumar, Rajkumar were called as "Kumara Thrayaru" (''The Kumar Trio'') of the Kannada cinema. Early life K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pazhani (1965 Film)
''Pazhani'' is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, R. Muthuraman and Devika. It was released on 14 January 1965. The film was a critical success and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil under the Certificate of Merit category. It is a remake of the 1962 Kannada film '' Bhoodana''. Plot Cast Production ''Pazhani'' does not have any actors credited in the opening titles; it only displays the credits of technicians. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Kannadasan wrote the song "Annan Ennada" at a time when he believed his brothers had abandoned him. Release and reception ''Pazhani'' was released on 14 January 1965. T. M. Ramachandran in ''Sport and Pastime ''Sport and Pastime'' was a weekly sports magazine published by The Hindu Group from 1947 to 1968. Founded by S. K. Gurunathan, the magazine was eventually stopped in 1968. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balakrishna (Kannada Actor)
Tirumakudalu Narasipura Balakrishna (2 November 1913 – 19 July 1995) was an Indian actor in Kannada cinema. He was said to have a hearing problem and some say that he was totally deaf. However, he would catch the lip movements of the artists and would narrate the dialogues spontaneously. He was popular for his comic and villainous roles in films like '' Kantheredu Nodu'' (1961), '' Muriyada Mane'' (1964), '' Bangaarada Manushya'' (1972), '' Gandhada Gudi'' (1973) and '' Kaamana Billu'' (1983) and appeared in numerous versatile roles over a hundred films that starred Rajkumar in the lead role. Balakrishna is known to have played the most roles in Kannada cinema, having appeared in over 560 films as a hero, villain, comedian, good Samaritan, loving father and lunatic. Sudha Chandran is his ex-daughter in law. She was married to Balakrishna's son B.Srinivas who was the associate director of her Kannada movie ''Bisilu Beladingalu'' (1989). Sudha Chandran later produced Bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaali Gopura
''Gaali Gopura'' () is a 1962 Kannada-language film directed and produced by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar, Leelavathi and R. Nagendra Rao, with Udaya Kumar making a brief guest appearance. Acclaimed director Puttanna Kanagal served as an assistant to Panthulu during this film's production. The original score and soundtrack were composed by T. G. Lingappa, with lyrics primarily written by G. V. Iyer. The films soundtrack features a rendition of Purandara Dasa composition ''Yaarige Yaaruntu'', sung by Ghantasala, which became widely popular. B. R. Panthulu simultaneously made a Telugu version titled '' Gaali Medalu'', starring N. T. Rama Rao. Both the versions were commercially successful. This film marked the first appearance of Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar and Udaykumar together, though Udaykumar's role was limited to a special appearance. Later that year, the trio played full-fledged roles together for the only time in their careers in ''Bhoodana''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leelavathi (actress)
Leena Sequeira (1937 – 8 December 2023), known mononymously as Leelavathi, was an Indian actress, producer who worked predominantly in Kannada and Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Tulu films. After having her stint at the theatre, Leelavathi made her film debut in a small role as child artist in '' Nagakannika'' (1949). She went on to act in more than 600 films (more than 400 in Kannada alone) throughout her career spanning over five decades. Leelavathi is known for many memorable performances as a lead actress in films such as ''Rani Honnamma'', '' Bhakta Kumbara'', '' Valar Pirai'', ''Mana Mecchida Madadi'' and '' Santha Thukaram''. In early 1970s, she switched towards performing character roles and was notable in films such as '' Gejje Pooje'', '' Upasane'', ''Naagarahaavu'', '' Vasantha Geetha'', '' Shravana Banthu'' and '' Eradu Nakshatragalu''. She was the recipient of the Dr. Rajkumar Award in 1999 and Filmfare Awards. Early life Leena S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udaykumar
Bommasandra Srinivasaiah Suryanarayana Murthy (16 March 1933 – 26 December 1985), known professionally as Uday Kumar, was an Indian actor, writer, and film producer who worked primarily in Kannada cinema. Along with Rajkumar and Kalyan Kumar, he was part of the trio known as the ''Kumarathrayaru'' ("the three Kumars") of Kannada cinema. In addition to acting, he wrote several stage dramas and books. Uday Kumar appeared in a wide variety of roles and collaborated with many notable actors of his era. In the early part of his career, he was cast in heroic roles, but he later became known for portraying complex antagonists, particularly in historical and mythological films, where he was frequently cast opposite Rajkumar’s protagonist roles. Early life Uday Kumar was born into a Brahmin family, with sources differing on his birth date—some citing 5 March 1933 and others 16 March 1933. He was the second of four children and the only son of B. S. Srinivasaiah and Sharadamma. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By G
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1960s Indian Films
Year 196 ( CXCVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Dexter and Messalla (or, less frequently, year 949 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 196 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 * Emperor Septimius Severus attempts to assassinate Clodius Albinus but fails, causing Albinus to retaliate militarily. * Emperor Septimius Severus captures and sacks Byzantium; the city is rebuilt and regains its previous prosperity. * In order to assure the support of the Roman legion in Germany on his march to Rome, Clodius Albinus is declared Augustus by his army while crossing Gaul. * Hadrian's wall in Britain is partially destroyed. China * First year of the Jian'an Era, during the reign of the Xian Emperor of the Han. * The Xian Emperor returns to war-r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1962 Films
The year 1962 in film involved some very significant events, with '' Lawrence of Arabia'' winning seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures will celebrated their 50th anniversaries. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1962 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * February – Warner Bros. buy the film rights for ''My Fair Lady'' for the unprecedented sum of $5.5 million plus 47¼% of the gross over $20 million. * May – The Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards are officially founded by the Taiwanese government. * June 18 – MCA Inc. finalize their merger with Decca- Universal. * July 25 – Darryl F. Zanuck, one of the founders of 20th Century Fox, becomes president, replacing Spyros Skouras. Skouras becomes chairman of the board. * August 5 – Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe is found dead of a drug overdose. * September 7 – Filming of Sergei Bondarchuk's '' Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayakumari
Vijayakumari is an Indian stage, television and film actress. She was a stage actress at Kerala People's Arts Club and Kalidasa Kalakendra. She is the winner of the Kerala State award for best stage actress. She received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 1976 and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship in 2005. Currently she is the Secretary of Kalidasa Kalakendra. Early and personal life Vijayakumari was born to Paramu Panicker and Bhargaviyamma at Kollam. Her father was a boat captain and her mother was a cashew nut worker in a cashew factory at Kollam. Her father died when she was very young. She has a younger sister. She had her primary education from Cantonment School, Kollam. She is married to O. Madhavan. They have three children, Mukesh, Sandhya Rajendran, (both are actors) and Jayasree Syamlal. Sandhya's husband, E. A. Rajendran is also a film actor. Filmography * ''Ayisha'' (1964) .... Suhra * ''Kochumon'' (1965) .... Gracy * ''Kaattupookkal'' (196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Advani Lakshmi Devi
Advani Lakshmi Devi is a retired Indian actress known for her work in Kannada cinema. She played a variety of roles as heroine and a supporting actress in Kannada movies for over three decades. Her roles in films like '' Gandhada Gudi'' (1973) and ''Sri Srinivasa Kalyana'' (1974) where she played mother to the legendary Rajkumar made her famous. She is the mother of Roopadevi who acted in Kannada movies with Rajkumar such as ''Haalu Jenu'' (1982), '' Samayada Gombe'' (1984) and ''Yarivanu'' (1984). Rajkumar holds the distinction of playing the role of her hero and the role of her son. Rajkumar also holds the distinction of playing the hero opposite Lakshmi Devi (in '' Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha-''1963) as well as her daughter Roopadevi (in 3 films). Lakshmi Devi was honoured with the Rajkumar lifetime achievement award (2016) by the state government of Karnataka. Awards * 2017 – ''M. V. Rajamma Award'' by the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy. * 2016 – Dr. Rajkumar Award b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
