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Girija Lokesh
Girija Lokesh is an Indian theatre and film actress and occasional film producer who works in Kannada cinema. She is wife of actor Lokesh, and is the mother of former actress Pooja Lokesh, and actor and television presenter Srujan Lokesh. In recognition of her contribution towards Kannada cinema, she was honoured with Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka in 2013. Partial filmography As actress * ''Abachurina Post Office'' (1973) * '' Maadi Madidavaru '' (1974) * ''Kakana Kote'' (1977) * '' Simhasana'' (1983) * ''Nanjundi Kalyana'' (1989) * ''Challenge Gopalakrishna'' (1990) * '' Anukoolakkobba Ganda'' (1990) * '' Ramachaari'' (1991) * ''Halli Meshtru'' (1992) * ''Mana Mecchida Sose'' (1992) * '' Snehada Kadalalli'' (1992) * ''Belliyappa Bangarappa'' (1992) * ''Gadibidi Ganda'' (1993) * '' Yarigu Helbedi'' (1994) * '' Ulta Palta'' (1997) * ''Ganga Yamuna'' (1997) * '' Gattimela'' (2001) * '' Ekadantha'' (2007) * ''Nanda Loves Nanditha'' (2008) * '' Aithalakkad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lokesh
Lokesh (; 19 May 1947 – 14 October 2004) was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada plays and films. His wife Girija Lokesh is an actress and film director. His father was Subbaiah Naidu, who is credited to be first hero of Kannada silent movies. 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) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gadibidi Ganda
''Gadibidi Ganda'' is a Kannada film released in 1993, directed by V. S. Reddy. This film stars Ravichandran, Ramya Krishnan and Roja (in her Kannada debut), amongst others. Music and lyrics was composed by Hamsalekha. The film was produced by K. Krishna Mohana Rao. It was a remake of Telugu movie ''Allari Mogudu'', starring Mohan Babu. Synopsis Gopal is a village boy with a melodious voice who comes to the city in search of a job. Mohana a young and vibrant girl helps him to get a break in a good music company. In this process Mohana falls in love with him and forces him to marry her. On the other hand, Gopal returns to his village and marries his childhood love Nilambari. How would he juggle between both his wives makes the comedy climax of the story. Cast * Ravichandran as Gopal * Ramya Krishna as Mohana * Roja as Neelambari * Nagesh * Jaggesh as Sathya, Gopal's friend * Doddanna as Mohana's father * J V Somayajulu as Neelambari's father Songs Reception The film and mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gajakesari
''Gajakesari'' is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language historical action film directed by cinematographer Krishna and produced by Jayanna and Bogendra. The film stars Yash in leading role along with Amulya and Anant Nag. The film also prominently features an elephant named Arjuna from Waynad, Kerala. Actor Prakash Raj plays as narrator for the film to introduce Yash's character. This film is also dubbed in Hindi as ''Gajakeasari:The Big Lion''. Plot The film begins in the forest area of Aanegudde, an elephant reserve. A state minister arrives at the place of a local don, Rana. Rana forces the minister to sign a deal to open a resort at Anegudde. The minister signs reluctantly after seeing his bodyguard being murdered by Rana. The scene next shifts to Prakash Raj introducing an ancient temple in the royal city of Mysore called "Shankara Narayana" temple, which is being managed by a holy Muth (holy association), headed by the pontiff (Anant Nag). The Muth has an outstanding reputati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhajarangi
''Bhajarangi'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language fantasy action film starring Shiva Rajkumar and Aindrita Ray. Directed by choreographer-turned-director Harsha, the film was released on 12 December 2013 and received positive response from critics. ''Bhajarangi'' was the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2013. The film was declared a blockbuster at the box office. Plot The story takes place in a hamlet called Ramadurga. A tantrik terrorises the villagers bylooting their valuables, raping women and killing them. Jeeva comes to Ramadurga to discover his "Janma rahasya" (mystery of his birth). To his shock, he learns that he is the grandson of Bhajarangi who battled the tantrik and saved the villagers from his harassment. But the sly tantrik impeded Bhajarangi by creating a demon in the form of a baby and made Bhajarangi believe that he is his son. Jeeva eventually defeats the tantrik. Cast * Shiva Rajkumar as Bhajarangi / Jeeva * Aindrita Ray as Geetha * Rukmini Vijayakumar as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangolli Rayanna (film)
''Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna'' (Legendary warrior Sangolli Rayanna) is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language war film directed by Naganna and produced by Anand Appugol. Darshan, Jaya Prada and Nikita Thukral play lead roles. The film is about Sangolli Rayanna, a prominent freedom fighter from Karnataka, who fought the East India Company till he was captured and executed in 1830. ''Kranti Veera Sangolli Rayanna'' was produced at an estimated cost of Rs 30 crore and collected approximately 30 crore in 22 days of screening in Karnataka and 40 crore in 75 days in theatres. Plot A respectable village head decides to keep his son away from the violent politics of rural life. However, fate intervenes, forcing the young man to not only return home, but also take up the sickle. Cast * Darshan as Sangolli Rayanna * Jayapradha as Kittur Rani Chennamma * Nikita Thukral as Mallavva * Divya Parameshwaran * Shashikumar as Channabasava * Srinivasa Murthy as Veerappa Sardar * Jai Jagadish as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snehitaru
''Snehitaru'' ( Friends) is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language action film written and directed by Ram Narayan and produced by Soundarya Jagadish. It has an ensemble cast including Vijay Raghavendra, Tarun Chandra, Pranitha, Srujan Lokesh and Ravishankar Gowda. Popular actors Darshan and Nikita Thukral are making special appearances, with Darshan playing a pivotal role. Director Ram Narayan has also written the screenplay and dialogues for the film. V. Harikrishna is the score and soundtrack composer. The film was theatrically released on 5 October 2012 across Karnataka cinema halls. The multi-starrer film had a decent run in at the box office. Cast Production After ''Masth Maja maadi'' and ''Appu Pappu'', this is the third film of family of Soundarya Jagadish banner. Master Snehith, son of couple Soundarya and Rekha has an important role in this film. The little star is challenging the stars like Darshan and Nikitha who are in guest roles in this film. Soundtrack V. Harikris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manjunatha BA LLB
''Manjunatha BA, LLB'' is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language comedy film written and directed by actor-turned-director Mohan Shankar. The film stars Jaggesh and Reema Vohra in the lead roles. The film is a remake of 2007 Malayalam film '' Hallo'' which itself was based on the 2004 movie '' Cellular''. Plot Cast * Jaggesh as Adv. Manjunatha * Tabla Nani as Basheer * Reema Vohra as Sneha * Karibasavaiah * Srinivasamurthy * Girija Lokesh * Chidananda * Spoorthi Suresh as Prakruthi * Swastik Shankar * Shankar Patil Reception Critical response A critic from ''The Times of India'' scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "Reema Vora is okay. Except for Srinivasamurthy, other artistes fail to impress. Music by Vinaya Chandra and cinematography by Ashok V Raman are average". Shruti I L from DNA wrote "Making one laugh comes naturally to Jaggesh and Naani, if only director Mohan had a more interesting, engaging and well executed script to do justice to the actors. Watch the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidlingu
''Sidlingu'' is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language coming of age film starring Yogesh and Ramya in the lead roles. The film has been directed and written by Vijaya Prasad, who makes his big screen debut after directing many TV series. The film is produced by Yogesh's father, T. P. Siddaraju of '' Duniya'' fame. Anoop Seelin has composed the music. Sugnan aka Gnana Murthy who has worked for movies like Mani, Lifeu Isthene, Premism, Manasology and many more is the director of cinematography. The film was released on 13 January 2012. Plot Sidlingu has a passion for cars since his childhood and gets closer to a young girl and a middle-aged lecturer because of his desire to own a car. But the lecturer, who gives him lift, seduces him. Later Sidlingu moves to Srirangapatna where he finds one vintage car and wants to purchase it. There he meets schoolteacher Mangala who helps him to realise his dreams. Sidlingu even expresses his desire to marry Mangala, but she keeps mum as she feels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aithalakkadi
''Aithalakkadi'' is a 2010 Indian Kannada comedy film directed by J.G. Krishna. The film stars Rangayana Raghu and Bullet Prakash in leading roles. The music of the film was composed by Sadhu Kokila. Cast *Rangayana Raghu as Raghu *Bullet Prakash as Prakasha * Sangeetha as Raghu's wife * Neethu Shobaraj * Sharan *Girija Lokesh *Padmaja Rao *Karibasavaiah *Honnavalli Krishna *Malavalli Saikrishna *Bank Janardhan *M. S. Umesh *Sudeep ... Guest appearance *V. Ravichandran ... Guest appearance *Vijay Raghavendra ... Guest appearance *Jaggesh ... Guest appearance Soundtrack Reception Critical response A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "While Rangayana Raghu is simply superb, Bullet Prakash excels. Sadhu Kokila's role as film director keeps you in good humour. Neethu is a treat to watch in the role of Sevanthi. Music by Sadhu Kokila is okay". Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana of ''Rediff.com'' scored the film at 1.5 out of 5 stars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanda Loves Nanditha
''Nanda Nanditha'' (alternatively ''Nanda Loves Nanditha'') is a 2008 Indian Kannada language film directed by B. N. Vijayakumar starring Yogesh and Swetha. The film was remade into a Tamil and Telugu as a bilingual movie titled as '' Nanda Nanditha'' (2012). After the film's success, Swetha appended Nanditha to her stage name. Cast * Yogesh as Nanda * Swetha as Nanditha * Avinash * Suresh Chandra * Suneetha Shetty * Shobha * Jayabalu * Girija Lokesh Soundtrack The songs were composed by Emil. Reception R. G. Vijayasarathy of ''Rediff.com Rediff.com (stylized as ''rediff.com'') is an Indian news, information, entertainment and shopping web portal. It was founded in 1996. It is headquartered in Mumbai, with offices in Bangalore, New Delhi and New York City. , it had more than 300 e ...'' gave the film a rating of two out of five stars and wrote that "Other than Mathew Rajan's photography, there is nothing much to write about". References External links * 2000s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekadantha
''Ekadantha'' is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed and written by Bollywood actor - director Sachin starring Vishnuvardhan, Prema and Ramesh Aravind. It features soundtrack from Gurukiran.Released on 16 March 2007, the film met with average and critical response at the box-office. The film is a remake of director's own 2004 Marathi film '' Navra Maza Navsacha'' which was inspired by the 1972 Hindi movie ''Bombay to Goa'' which in turn was a remake of 1966 Tamil movie '' Madras to Pondicherry''. Cast * Vishnuvardhan as Vijay * Ramesh Arvind as Vakrathunda / Vakky * Prema as Bhakthi * Ramesh Bhat as Mallayya * Mimicry Dayanand * Umashri as Sheela Devi * Mandya Ramesh * Bank Janardhan as teacher * Girija Lokesh Girija Lokesh is an Indian theatre and film actress and occasional film producer who works in Kannada cinema. She is wife of actor Lokesh, and is the mother of former actress Pooja Lokesh, and actor and television presenter Srujan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gattimela
''Gattimela'' is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language television soap opera that airs on Zee Kannada. This series is directed by Koramangala Anil (March 2019 - July 2021) R Kiran (July 2021 – present) and produced by Joni Harsha (March 2019- December 2020) Koramangala Anil (January 2021 - February 2021) Rakshith Gowda (February 2021 – present). It premiered on 11 March 2019 and is aired from Monday to Saturday on Zee Kannada. The show is a remake of Telugu serial ''Varundhini Parinayam'', which aired on Zee Telugu. The series stars Rakshith Gowda, Nisha Ravikrishnan as the main leads. ''Gattimela'' is the most-watched daily soap on Kannada television in 2020. Plot The story revolves around three families: Shridhar and Suhasini Vashishta's family, Manjunath and Parimala Manjunath's family, and Ashwath and Padma Ashwath's family. Vedanth Vashishta, Vikranth Vashishta, and Aadya are children of Shridhar and Suhasini. Vedanth does not like girls and does not believe in marriage du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |