''Ambara'' ( kan, ಅಂಬರ) () is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romance film written and directed by Sen Prakash. The film stars

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and

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in the lead roles. The film was released on 15 November 2013.

Cast

as Ajay *

as Arundathi *

Harish Raj Harish Raj is an Indian actor and director based in Kannada cinema. He made his acting debut in the television serial ''Hosa Chiguru Hale Beru'' in 1996 and his debut in feature films was with ''Doni Saagali'' in 1998. After featuring in a stri ...

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as Vilas *Vishwa *

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Padma Vasanthi Padma Vasanthi is an Indian actress in the Kannada film industry. Some of the films of Padma Vasanthi as an actress include '' Maanasa Sarovara'' (1982) '' Bettada Hoovu'' (1985), '' Mussanje Mathu'' (2008). Awards Career Padma Vasanthi has ...

*Jayasheela *

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Production

A set boy named Sada died while the film was being shot in

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and the nearby

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area.

Soundtrack

Music director

Abhiman Roy Abhimann Roy ( kan, ಅಭಿಮಾನ್ ರಾಯ್) is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer. He has predominantly scored music for Kannada films. He has also sung few of his own compositions. Roy debuted as a music composer in 20 ...

has composed 7 tracks for the movie. *"Lovey Thrillingu" - Tippu,

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*"Saniha Banda Mele" -

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, Yashi *"Hai Hai Re Hai" - Mujipur Rahman, Saindhavi *"Vande Mataram" (bit) - Yashi *"Poli Poli" -

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, Kiran Sagar, Supriya Lohith *"Kaanade Kaanade" -

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*"Saniha Banda Mele" (remix) - Soni Nigam, Yashi

Release

Critical reception

A critic from ''

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'' rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote that "Though the script is good, the narration is completely confusing till the climax which has some dramatic sequences". A critic from ''

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'' gave the film a rating of out of 5 and opined that "''Ambara'' is a disappointing film, moving along predictable lines".

References

External links

''Ambara'' on Sify
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ambara 2013 films Films shot in Uttarakhand 2010s Kannada-language films Indian romance films 2013 romance films Films scored by Abhimann Roy