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Nivedhitha
Niveditha, formerly known and credited as Smitha, is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Kannada films. She attracted notable attention with her performance in the film ''Avva'' (2008) that fetched her the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Early life Her father Jagadish worked as a deputy commissioner of commercial taxes, her mother Lakshmi is a housewife. She did her schooling in chikmagalur; later she studied at the Marimallappa High School and completed her PUC at the Marimallappa Pre-University College in Mysore, both part of Marimallappa's Educational Institutions. As a student, Smitha, who described herself as a tomboy, was also an NCC cadet. After graduating as an engineering student from the CMRIT College, Bangalore, she went on to work at the software company Infosys for a year. She quit the job to pursue an acting career; when she was offered a role, she first joined actor Anupam Kher's acting school, Actor Prepares and took a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathai (film)
''Kathai'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Abhishek. Produced by Rajan Radhakrishnan and distributed through Madurai by noted director M. Sasikumar, the film stars newcomers Shaan Kumar and Nivedhitha, along with Abhinay in the lead roles. Deepa Venkat, Nalini, and Ganja Karuppu play supporting roles. The music was composed by newcomer Paul Jacob with cinematography by Abushah and editing by R. R. Eashwar. The film was released on 29 January 2010. Plot The movie opens when Narain (Shaan), an acclaimed writer, becoming a winner of the Booker prize for one of his works. While he dedicates the honour to his wife Kavya (Nivedhitha), a flashback reveals some secrets in the couple's life. Narain first sees Kavya playing her violin in a musical theatre. After the performance, Narain and Kavya meet, where he asks her to sign his violin. Narain and Kavya become friends soon after, and they fall in love. One day, when Kavya comes to Narain's home, sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avva (film)
''Avva'' is a 2008 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Kavitha Lankesh and produced by Pyramid Saimira. The film stars Shruti, Duniya Vijay and Smitha in the lead roles. The film released to positive critical reception and won multiple awards at the Karnataka State Film Awards for that year. The musical score was composed by Issac Thomas Kottukapalli. The film is based on the novel "Mussanjeya Katha Prasanga" by P. Lankesh. The film speaks about the modern day rural lifestyle, where the caste system, politics and human greed takes over the traditional human values. Cast * Shruti as Aane Baddi Rangavva * Duniya Vijay as Byadara Manja * Smitha as Savanthri * Rangayana Raghu as Baramanna * Master Rakesh * Suchendra Prasad * Arundhati Nayak * Enagi Nataraj * Prasanna * Ashwath * Hanumakka Release The film was released on 8 February 2008 in Karnataka. The film met with wide positive critical response particularly for the lead actors performances. Awards * Karnataka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiladi Kitty
''Kiladi Kitty'' ( kan, ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಕಿಟ್ಟಿ) is a 2012 Kannada comedy film directed by Anantha Raju and produced by Shivakumar under Sangama Films banner. It stars Srinagar Kitty and Haripriya in the lead roles while Nivedhitha makes a special appearance. Jassie Gift is the music director and Krishna Kumar is the cinematographer of the film. The film is a remake of 2008 Telugu film ''Blade Babji'' starring Allari Naresh and Sayali Bhagat in the lead roles, which itself was a remake of Hollywood movie '' Blue Streak''. Plot Kitty is a pickpocket who takes up the mission of earning 4 crores to rescue the slum dwellers in his area from a builder. He and his gang rob a bank. And they hide the loot in a building under construction. However, by accident they land on a boat to the Andaman Islands which forces them to go away for a month. When they return, they find a police control room at the spot where they hidden their loot. The rest of the story is all about the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parie
''Parie'' is a 2012 Kannada-language romance film starring Rakesh Adiga and Nivedhitha. The film is directed by Sudhir Attavar. Veer Samarth is the music director of the film. In total, there are seven producers for this movie which makes it special. The other highlight of the movie is Veterans M. S. Sathyu and Nimay Ghosh were hired for art direction and cinematography respectively. The film made its theatrical release on 27 April 2012. Cast * Rakesh Adiga as Bharadhwaj * Nivedhitha as Parie * Usha Uthup * Naga Kiran as Chandru * Harshika Poonacha as Sumedha * Vikram Udayakumar * Sharath Lohitashwa * Srinivas Prabhu * Hemangini Ka as in a cameo appearance Soundtrack Release Premier The film, for the first time in the Kannada film industry, had a special pre-release premiere show held in Mumbai on 15 April 2012. Arranged and hosted by M. S. Sathyu and the director Sudhir Attavar, the venue was at Cinemax Multiplex in Andheri. Reception Critical response A cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porkkalam
''Porkkalam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film Directed, Saroj Kumar. Starring Kishore of '' Polladhavan'' and ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' fame, Tinnu Anand, who starred in Mani Ratnam's ''Nayakan'' and ''Bombay'', comedy actor Sathyan and Nivedhitha, Smitha, a newcomer from Karnataka, in lead roles and seven artists as Villains, the film has Film score, musical score by Rohit Kulkarni. The film was released on 14 January 2010. Cast * Kishore as Karnan * Tinnu Anand Tinu Anand (born Virender Raj Anand, 12 October 1945) is an Indian actor, director, writer and producer in Hindi cinema and a few Telugu and Tamil films. Early life He is the son of veteran writer Inder Raj Anand, brother of producer Bittu An ... as Bhismaki * Sathyan (Tamil actor), Sathyan as Sathya * Nivedhitha, Smitha as Sneha * Lal (actor), Lal as Aslam Bhai * Sampath Raj as Dhronam Raju * Biju Menon as Inspector Rangasamy * Santhana Bharathi * Ponvannan as Pasupathy * Rajesh (actor), Rajesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavita Lankesh
Kavitha Lankesh is an Indian film director, screenwriter and a lyricist known for her work in Kannada cinema industry. She began as a documentary film-maker before directing her first feature film, ''Deveeri'' (1999), which went on to win international, national and state awards. She is considered to be one of the renowned film-makers of Kannada cinema. She has directed and produced more than fifty documentaries/informational films and more than forty corporate films. Some of the films Kavitha directed have won awards and accolades from critics. Early life and background Kavitha was born in Bangalore to journalist P. Lankesh and Indira. Her mother runs a sari shop in Bangalore. Kavitha hails from a prominent family of journalists and media publishers. Her father P. Lankesh founded the highly successful weekly tabloid ''Lankesh Patrike''. She has two siblings, Indrajit and Gauri. Her brother is also a film-maker and her sister, Gauri Lankesh, was the chief editor of the tabloi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CMR Institute Of Technology
CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) is a private engineering college located in Bengaluru, India. CMRIT is a technical and management institution affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. CMRIT is recognized by Government of Karnataka. Accreditations CMRIT is accredited with A++ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). All under-graduate engineering programs are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). History CMRIT was founded in 2000 by CMR Jnanadhara Trust. It offers courses like Bachelor of Engineering, Master's degree, MCA, MBA and Doctoral programs. The CMR Jnanadhara Trust supports and manages all the activities of the CMR Group of Institutions CMR Group of Institutions *CMR Institute of Technology *CMR University *CMR National Public School *CMR National P.U. College - HRBR *CMR National P.U. College - ITPL *CMR Centre for Business Studies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avan Ivan
''Avan Ivan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Bala, who with this project directs his fifth feature film. The film stars Vishal, Arya, while G. M. Kumar, R. K., Madhu Shalini, Janani Iyer, and Ambika play supporting roles. The film, produced by Kalpathi S. Agoram's AGS Entertainment, features music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Arthur A. Wilson, and editing by Suresh Urs. Set in the backdrops of Theni, ''Avan Ivan'' illustrates the relationship between two boisterously playful half-brothers. According to Eros International, it was successful at the box office. Plot Walter Vanangamudi (Vishal) and Kumbudren Saamy ( Arya) are half-brothers who constantly fight and try to outdo each other. Both brothers are petty thieves and get encouragement from their respective mothers. Walter's mother Maryamma ( Ambika) encourages her son to steal and continue their "family tradition". However, Walter, an effeminate aspiring actor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kallarali Hoovagi
''Kallarali Hoovagi'' ( kn, ಕಲ್ಲರಳಿ ಹೂವಾಗಿ) is a 2006 Indian Kannada historical drama romance film directed by T. S. Nagabharana, based on a novel of the same name written by B. L. Venu. Set in 1772, during the reign of Madakari Nayaka, the last ruler of Chitradurga, it features a fictitious love story between a Hindu Veerashaiva boy and a Muslim girl. The film stars Vijay Raghavendra, Umashankari, Anant Nag, Bharathi, Ambareesh, Avinash. At the 54th National Film Awards, the film won Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. It also won multiple awards at the 2006–07 Karnataka State Film Awards. Upon theatrical release on 22 December 2006, the film received widespread critical acclaim and also emerged as a box-office success. The core plot of the 2015 Hindi film ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' was thematically same as this movie. Plot A young Hindu boy (belonging to a caste primarily considered vegetarian) staying in a Hindu domi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bala (director)
Balasubramanian known as Bala is an Tamil film director, screenwriter, and producer, working in Tamil cinema. Bala has been praised for "revolutionizing Tamil cinema" through his realistic, dark and disturbing depiction of the working class on celluloid screen. Shaji N. Karun, who headed the jury of the 56th National Film Awards, said, "Bala is unique in many ways. The way he changed Tamil cinema's character was commendable ... There were many who tried for a change. Among the new generation of filmmakers, Bala leads the pack in bringing a change in Tamil cinema's outlook and approach." Film career Bala was introduced by lyricist Arivumathi to director Balu Mahendra. Initially he was working as a production assistant in Balu Mahendra movie. Later Bala turned to work with him as assistant director in his movies. Bala made his directorial debut with '' Sethu'' in 1999, that gave a break to Vikram, the film's lead actor, who was also struggling in the Tamil film industry for alm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award (India)
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards. This is followed by the inauguration of the National Film Festival, where award-winning films are screened for the public. Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. History The Awards were first presented in 1954. The Government of India conceived the ceremony to honor films made across India, on a national scale, to encourage t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhu Shalini
Madhu (Sanskrit: ) is a word used in several Indo-Aryan languages meaning ''honey'' or ''sweet''. It is ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European ''*médʰu'', whence English ''mead''. Metaphorical use ''Madhu'' has been used for millennia since the Rigveda (1400–1000 BCE) Jamison and Brereton (2014) The Rigveda, Oxford University Press, p 5 in a similar metaphorical sense as ''wine'' is in English, e.g. "the wine of truth", and employed in that manner in Hindu religious literature. For example, the ''Brihadaranyaka Upanishad'', believed to have been composed in the first millennium BCE, contains a chapter called the ''Madhu Brahmana'', and "the secret essence of the Vedas themselves, was called the ''Madhu-vidya'' or 'honey doctrine'". Various opinions There are different opinions surrounding the word ''Madhu''. Some scholars date metaphorical usage of ''madhu'' to a time very close to the initial composition of the Vedas. Soma, the shared sacred drink of the Indo-Iranians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |