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Rajan–Nagendra
Rajan–Nagendra were an Indian musical duo who were prominent composers of film music in Kannada and Telugu cinema from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. Rajan, along with his brother Nagendra, created a niche for themselves for nearly four decades. The duo scored music for about 375 films, over 200 of them in Kannada and the remainder in other languages like Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Tulu, Hindi and Sinhala. They composed innumerable hits, hundreds of melodious tunes in their career spanning four decades. They also hold the record for the longest active musical pair in the industry. Childhood Rajan (1933–2020) and Nagendrappa (1935–2000) were born in Shivarampet of Mysore in a middle-class musical family. Their father Rajappa was a harmonium and flute player who played background music for silent movies. Within a short time, each of them attained proficiency in playing a different instrument – Rajan in violin and Nagendra in Jal tarang. Rajan used to listen to mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eradu Kanasu (1974 Film)
''Eradu Kanasu'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan, and is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The film stars Rajkumar, Kalpana and Manjula. The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. They were awarded with the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director for 1974–75. The movie saw a theatrical run of 30 weeks. The movie completed 100 days when it was re-released in 1982. The film's success led to its second re-release on 6 February 2015 across Karnataka state. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1975 as '' Pooja'' with three songs of this movie retained in the Telugu version. Plot Ramachandra "Ramu" is a professor at a college in Bangalore, who is married to Gowri, the daughter of a lawyer for his mother's wishes, but is brooding over his past relationship with his cousin/love interest Lalitha, when her father refused to let ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naa Ninna Mareyalare
''Naa Ninna Mareyalare'' () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Vijay and produced by N. Veeraswamy. The film is based on the story ''Naanu Neenu Jodi'' by A. R. Anand. The film stars Rajkumar and Lakshmi. The Rajan–Nagendra duo scored and composed the film's soundtrack. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Puthukavithai'' starring Rajinikanth and in Hindi by director Vijay as ''Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge''. The film garnered highly positive reviews upon release and was an ''All Time Blockbuster'' at the box office with a theatrical run of 175 days. The film was dubbed in Malayalam in 1981 as ''Njaan Ninne Marakkilla''. In the run up to the relaunch of Jawa motorbikes in 2018, the marketing team of Mahindra & Mahindra used the climax sequence of this movie as a part of their promotion strategy. Plot Usha is the innocent and charming daughter of a bossy and arrogant Annapoorna Devi. She resides with her mother in the latter's coffee estate. Usha has a crush o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parasangada Gendethimma
''Parasangada Gendethimma'' () is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Maruthi Shivram, based on a novel of the same by Srikrishna Alanahalli. It stars Lokesh in the lead role and the supporting cast features Reeta Anchan, B. R. Jayaram, and Ramakrishna. The film features original songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra, while cinematography was done by S. Ramachandra. The film won three awards at the 1978–79 Karnataka State Film Awards – Third Best Film, Best Actor (Lokesh) and Best Music Director (Rajan–Nagendra). The film was remade in Tamil in 1979 as ''Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari'' and in Telugu in 1982 as ''Kotha Neeru''. Plot Thimanna (Lokesh) is an innocent tribal youth who is excited about his wedding. A salesman in village who help villagers by getting their needy items from distant city, His wedding is arranged with Marakani (Reeta Anchan), a city girl. Marakani wants to bring about a huge change in him and make him a decent city man. Meanwhile, due t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandanada Gombe
''Chandanada Gombe'' () is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan, and is based on the novel of the same name written by T. R. Subba Rao. The film stars Anant Nag, Lakshmi and Lokesh. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. ''Chandanada Gombe'' repeated the success of the earlier movie ''Na Ninna Bidalaare'' where Anant Nag and Lakshmi acted together for the first time. The success of the movie made Anant Nag and Lakshmi as a household name across Karnataka. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Ramapuramlo Seetha'' starring Sujatha in the title role. Plot Chandanada Gombe is a simple love story. Anant Nag is a landlord. Lakshmi's father is a school teacher who is struggling to find a bridegroom for Lakshmi. They get married with the help of relatives. Anant Nag unfortunately dies in an accident. The rest of the story continues about the life of a struggling widow and her child in a tradition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hombisilu
''Hombisilu'' is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Geethapriya. It is based on the novel of the same name by Usha Navarathnaram. The film starred Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi and Leelavathi. Vishnuvardhan was awarded with Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in this film. The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Synopsis Dr. Nataraj ( Vishnuvardhan) is desperately seeking a lady doctor for his nursing home. His aunt ( Leelavathi) introduces him to her assistant, Doctor Roopa (Aarathi) who falls in love with him at first sight but is disappointed to know that he is only looking for a female assistant doctor. While family pressures force her to marry him, she refuses to consummate the marriage because of her grudge. Circumstances introduce another young woman Vasanthi (Vaishali Kasaravalli) as a second lady doctor in Nataraj's nursing home. The glamorous Vasanthi i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyayave Devaru
''Nyayave Devaru'' is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar and B. Saroja Devi. The supporting cast features K. S. Ashwath, Aarathi, Dwarakish, M. P. Shankar, Dinesh, B. Jaya and Vajramuni. The song "Akashave Beelali Mele" from the film went on to become one of the biggest hits ever. Cast Soundtrack The duo of Rajan–Nagendra composed the background score for the film and the soundtracks. The lyrics for the soundtracks were penned by Chi. Udaya Shankar Chitnahalli Udayashankar (18 February 1934 – 2 July 1993; born in Chitnahalli) was an Indian lyricist and dialogue writer in the Kannada film industry for over three decades, who penned more than 3000 songs for films and devotional songs. H .... The album consists of four soundtracks. References External links * 1971 films 1970s Kannada-language films Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra Films directed by Siddalingaiah {{1970s-Kannada-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gandhada Gudi
''Gandhada Gudi'' () is a 1973 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Vijay and produced by M. P. Shankar. Rajkumar in his 150th film portrays an honest forest officer Kumar while Vishnuvardhan plays the antagonist, Anand, though his character is redeemed at the end of the film. Kalpana, M. P. Shankar, Narasimharaju and Balakrishna performed other important roles. It was the first Indian movie made on the concept of protection of forests and wildlife conservation. It is the only movie in which Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan appeared together. The film was seen as a milestone in the career of Rajkumar. The movie became a blockbuster and saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks. This movie was reported to be the first mainstream Indian film on forest conservation. It was the time when CITES – 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was signed. CITES aimed to reduce the economic incentive to poach endangered species and d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benkiya Bale
''Benkiya Bale'' () is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by T. R. Subba Rao. The film stars Anant Nag, Lakshmi, K. S. Ashwath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas. Cast * Anant Nag Narasimha Murthy * Lakshmi Rukku/Rukmini * K. S. Ashwath * Vajramuni * Balakrishna * Dinesh * Thoogudeepa Srinivas * Musuri Krishnamurthy * Mysore Lokesh * Mandeep Roy Soundtrack The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar Chitnahalli Udayashankar (18 February 1934 – 2 July 1993; born in Gubbi, Chitnahalli) was an Indian lyricist and dialogue writer in the Kannada film industry for over three decades, who penned more than 3000 songs for films and devotional son .... All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered evergreen songs. References External links * 1983 films Indian drama films 1980s Kannada-language films Films scored ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Award For Best Music Director ...
The Nandi Award for Best Music Director winners since 1977. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Music Director Music Director A music(al) director or director of music is the person responsible for the musical aspects of a performance, production, or organization. This would include the artistic director and usually chief conductor of an orchestra or concert band, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tulu Language
Tulu () in Kannada script, ml, തുളു ഭാഷെ in Malayalam script. ''bhāṣe'', , ''bhāśe'', and ''bāśe'' are alternative spellings for the Tulu word ''bāse'' in the Kannada script. The correct spelling for the word "language" in Kannada is kn, ಭಾಷೆ ''bhāṣe'', but that is not necessarily true in Tulu. Männer's ''Tulu-English and English-Tulu Dictionary'' (1886) says, " bāšè, bāsè, ''see'' ." (vol. 1, p. 478), " bhāšè, bhāshè, ''s''. Speech, language." (vol. 1, p. 508), meaning that the four spellings are more or less acceptable. The word is actually pronounced ''bāse'' in Tulu. Note that š and sh in his dictionary correspond to ''ś'' and ''ṣ'', respectively, in ISO 15919 is a Dravidian language whose speakers are concentrated in Dakshina Kannada and the southern part of Udupi of Karnataka in south-western India and in the northern parts of the Kasaragod district of Kerala. The native speakers of T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishnuvardhan (actor)
Sampath Kumar (18 September 1950 – 30 December 2009), known by his stage name Vishnuvardhan, was an Indian actor predominantly in Kannada cinema. He is regarded as one of the popular cultural icon of Karnataka. Vishnuvardhan is often referred to as ''Sahasa Simha'' and ''The Angry Young Man of Kannada Cinema.'' He appeared in more than 220 films all together in Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. He was called ''The Phoenix of Indian Cinema.''sandalwood: Vishnuvardhan comes alive as a comic character , Kannada Movie News – Times of India M.timesofindia.com (26 December 2013). Retrieved on 2018-11-08. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British India
The provinces of India, earlier presidencies of British India and still earlier, presidency towns, were the administrative divisions of British governance on the Indian subcontinent. Collectively, they have been called British India. In one form or another, they existed between 1612 and 1947, conventionally divided into three historical periods: *Between 1612 and 1757 the East India Company set up factories (trading posts) in several locations, mostly in coastal India, with the consent of the Mughal emperors, Maratha Empire or local rulers. Its rivals were the merchant trading companies of Portugal, Denmark, the Netherlands, and France. By the mid-18th century, three ''presidency towns'': Madras, Bombay and Calcutta, had grown in size. *During the period of Company rule in India (1757–1858), the company gradually acquired sovereignty over large parts of India, now called "presidencies". However, it also increasingly came under British government oversight, in effect shar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
