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Putnanja
''Putnanja'' is a 1995 Kannada language film directed by Ravichandran and produced by A. Narsimhan. This film stars Ravichandran, Meena, Umashri, Lokesh in lead roles. Music was composed by Hamsalekha. The film is based on the 1972 Tamil movie ''Pattikada Pattanama''. Plot This film depicts the story of a farmer named "Putnanja", living with his grandmother, Putmalli, near Nanjangud town in Mysore district. Putnanja is a man respected by everyone in the village and was well-known for his kindness towards poor and backward. When Putnanja hears a news regarding arrival of Roja to India (who went to America for studies during childhood and whom Putnanja likes and wants to marry), he rushes towards her place to propose her to marry him. When Putnanja goes and proposes her, she does not even recognize him, and suggests not to talk about their marriage in future days. Putnanja's aunt wants her daughter Roja to marry a rich, educated person and hence opposes Putnanja's proposal, but h ...
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Ravichandran (Kannada Actor)
Veeraswamy Ravichandran (born 30 May 1961), known Mononymous person, mononymously as Ravichandran, is an Indian actor, director, producer, music director, lyricist and editor working predominantly in Kannada cinema. The son of film producer N. Veeraswamy, he continues to produce and distribute films under his father's production house, Sri Eswari Productions. He is popularly referred to as "Crazy Star" by the media and his fans. Starting his acting career as a child artist in ''Kula Gowrava'' (1971), Ravichandran started early as a co-producer for films such as ''Khadeema Kallaru'' (1982) and ''Chakravyuha'' (1983) besides acting in supporting roles. His lead role films started with ''Premigala Saval'' (1984), ''Pralayanthaka'' (1984) and ''Swabhimana'' (1985). He got his career best breakthrough with the film ''Premaloka'' in 1987 for which he directed, produced and acted in the lead role. Since then, Ravichandran films are considered to be technically savvy and lavish in prod ...
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Jolly Bastian
Jolly Bastian (24 September 1966 – 26 December 2023) was an Indian stunt master predominantly working in the South Indian film industry. His portfolio of 900 films included ''Putnanja'', '' Annayya'', '' Nattukku Oru Nallavan'', ''Bangalore Days'', '' Crazy Star'', '' Super Ranga'', '' Shyloo'', '' Aramane'', ''Gaalipata'', ''Silence'', Overtake (2017), Operation Java (2021) and Oru Cinemakkaran (2017) He also ran an event management and orchestra group named 24 Events, in which he was also the lead singer. Early life Jolly Bastian was born on 24 September 1966 in Alleppey, but was brought up in Bengaluru. He studied at St Patrick's, Bangalore. Both his father and grandfather were mechanical technicians. First break and growth Bastian too started off as a mechanic. Whilst performing a wheelie on his bike, a filmmaker noticed and introduced him to the Kannada film industry as a stuntman. His first project was to be the dupe for Ravichandran in ''Premaloka''. Jolly was just 17 ...
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Satyajit (Kannada Actor)
Syed Nizamuddin, known by his professional name Satyajit or Satyajith (2 June 1949 – 10 October 2021), was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Satyajit as an actor include '' Putnanja'' (1995), '' Shiva Mecchida Kannappa'' (1988), ''Chaitrada Premanjali'' (1992) and ''Apthamitra'' (2004). Career Satyajit has been part of more than six hundred and fifty Kannada films. Selected filmography * '' Ankush'' (1986) as Subhlya (Hindi film) * ''Aruna Raaga'' (1986) * ''Nyayakke Shikshe'' (1987) * ''Mr. Raja'' (1987) * ''Anthima Theerpu'' (1987)...Satyaraj * ''Athiratha Maharatha'' (1987)...Pratap * ''Thayigobba Karna'' (1988) * '' Shiva Mecchida Kannappa'' (1988) * ''Ranaranga'' (1988) * ''Nammoora Raja'' (1988) * ''Mahadasohi Sharana Basava'' (1988) * ''Bhoomi Thayane'' (1988) * '' Thayigobba Karna'' (1988) * '' Nyayakkaagi Naanu'' (1989) * ''Yuddha Kaanda'' (1989) * ''Raja Yuvaraja'' (1989) * ''Padma Vyuha'' (1989)...Mysore Mohanraj * ''Nyaya ...
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Minmini
Minmini (born P. J. Rosily; 12 August 1970) is a South Indian film playback singer. She is best remembered for the song "Chinna Chinna Aasai" from '' Roja'', the debut work of film composer A. R. Rahman, which was dubbed in Hindi as "Choti Si Asha". Most of her songs are in Tamil, most of them composed by Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman. Her Malayalam songs include "Souparnikamritha" from ''Kizhakkunarum Pakshi'', "Oonjal Urangi", and "Neelaraavi" from ''Kudumbasametham''. She has lent her voice to songs from films including ''Enga Thambi'' (1993), '' Karuththamma'' (1994), and ''Thevar Magan'' (1992). She made a comeback in 2015 with the song "Kanmaniye" from '' Mili''. Early life and education Minmini was born at Keezhmedu, Aluva, Kerala. She is the youngest of four girls. Her parents are P. A. Joseph and Treeza. Her name was P. J. Rosily in school. While her elder sisters were part of the choir at the village church, she started her singing career at the age of 5 with Kal ...
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Mano (singer)
Nagoor Shaheb, known by his stage name Mano, is an Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, and composer. Mano has recorded more than 35,000 songs for film and private various Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil, Bengali language, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Tulu language, Tulu, Konkani language, Konkani and Assamese language, Assamese films. He has also performed for over 3000 live concerts across the continents. He has recorded many songs for music director Ilaiyaraaja. Mano is also recognized for being as the full-fledged dubbing artist for Rajinikanth in Telugu from Muthu (film), ''Muthu'' (1995) onwards. Career Early days and debut Taking the criticism in his stride, Mano went on recording as many as 500 songs with Ilaiyaraaja and slowly branched out to sing for other Tamil composers as well. Voice-over dubbing The year 1995 also saw another face of Mano as the voice-over dubbing artist in the Tamil film industry. He dubbed his voice for alm ...
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Umashri
Umashree (born 10 May 1957) is an Indian actress and politician. She appears in Kannada cinema, particularly in character roles and supporting roles. She received the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role as Gulabi in the 2008 Kannada film ''Gulabi Talkies''. In 2013, Umashree became a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Karnataka in the government of Siddaramaiah where she was the minister for women and child development, empowerment of the differently abled and senior citizens, Kannada language and culture. Personal life Umashree was born into the Devanga family. She has two children, a daughter named Gayathri, who is a dentist, and a son named Vijayakumar, an advocate, she raised them as a single mother. Public office Umashree participates in positive social activities such as supporting rural and disadvantaged women. She performs on stage in rural villages to highlight their needs. Her election in 2013 as the member for Terdal constituency (Congress Pa ...
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Kavitha (actress)
Kavitha Dasaratharaj, known professionally as Kavitha, is an Indian actress and politician who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada film industries, she also acted in few Malayalam movies as well. She has done supporting roles in Telugu-language movies like ''Meenakshi'' (2005), ''Chethilo Cheyyesi'' (2010), ''Yugalageetham'' (2010) and ''Aada Paandavulu'' (2013). Personal life She is a Telugu and hails from Andhra Pradesh. She joined the Telugu Desam Party in 2008. Her husband and her son died due to COVID-19 in 2021. Awards Filmography ''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.'' Telugu * '' Siri Siri Muvva'' (1976) as Savithri – Debut in Telugu * ''Seeta Geeta Daatithe'' (1977) as Seetha * '' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977) * '' Lawyer Viswanath'' (1978) as Gowri * '' Cheppindi Chestha'' (1978) * '' Punadhirallu'' (1979) as Radha * '' Andadu Aagadu'' (1979) as Padma * ''Captain Krishna'' (1979) * '' Iddaru Asadhyule'' (1979) * '' Aarani Man ...
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Meena (actress)
Meena Durairaj (born 16 September 1976), known professionally as Meena, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in South Indian films as well as Hindi cinema. She is a classical dancer. Meena has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. She became one of the most sought after actresses in the South Indian film industry in the '90s. Meena is also a playback singer, TV show judge, and occasional dubbing artist. She has received numerous accolades, including two Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two Nandi Award for Best Actress and Cinema Express Awards. In 1998, she was honoured with the Kalaimamani Award by Government of Tamil Nadu. Early life Meena was born on 16 September 1976 and was brought up in Chennai (then Madras), Tamil Nadu. Her mother Rajamallika is from Kannur district of Kerala. Career Child artist Meena started her career in 1982 as a child artist in the film '' Nenjangal'', featuring Sivaji Ganesan in the lead ...
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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 ...
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Films Scored By Hamsalekha
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. ...
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Indian Drama Films
Indian or Indians may refer to: Associated with India * of or related to India ** Indian people ** Indian diaspora ** Languages of India ** Indian English, a dialect of the English language ** Indian cuisine Associated with indigenous peoples of the Americas * Indigenous peoples of the Americas ** First Nations in Canada ** Native Americans in the United States ** Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean ** Indigenous languages of the Americas Places * Indian, West Virginia, U.S. * The Indians, an archipelago of islets in the British Virgin Islands Arts and entertainment Film * ''Indian'' (film series), a Tamil-language film series ** ''Indian'' (1996 film) * ''Indian'' (2001 film), a Hindi-language film Music * Indians (musician), Danish singer Søren Løkke Juul * "The Indian", an unreleased song by Basshunter * "Indian" (song), by Sturm und Drang, 2007 * "Indians" (song), by Anthrax, 1987 * Indians, a song by Gojira from the 2003 album '' The Link'' Other uses ...
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