''Hoovu Hannu'' () is a 1993 Indian

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-language

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based on the novel by Triveni of the same name. The film stars

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, Ajay Gundu Rao, Vyjayanthi and

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. It was directed by

Rajendra Singh Babu S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu (born 22 October 1952) is an Indian filmmaker and occasional actor who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He was born and brought up in Mysore. His father Shankar Singh produced many films under the banner Mahatma Pict ...

and produced by Vaibhava Lakshmi Productions. The music and lyrics were written and composed by Hamsalekha. The film was a musical hit and won many awards including the

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and

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. Veteran cinematographer V. K. Murthy worked in this film and won many accolades for his work. The film failed at box-office.

Cast

as Ramabai *

as Triveni * Ajay Gundurao as Kannada lecturer * Vyjayanti (Bharathi) *

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as Mother Philomena *

Rekha Das Rekha Das is an Indian actress in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Rekha Das as an actress include '' Shwethaagni'' (1991), '' Shanti Kranti'' (1991), and '' Hoovu Hannu'' (1993). Personal life She was married to Kanna ...

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* Shankar Ashwath * Srishailan

Plot

The story revolves around a woman named Ramabai who undergoes pain in every step she takes and is forced in prostitution racket to earn a livelihood. Her grand daughter, Triveni, comes to her rescue in the latter half of the film.

Production

''Hoovu Hannu'' was based on novel of same name by Triveni. V. K. Murthy who worked in Hindi films provided cinematography for the film this being his only Kannada film he had worked. Apart from handling cinematography, he also played a small role in the film as a man who visits Lakshmi's home. Singh Babu being a fan of Murthy wanted him to handle camera for the film. For the scene which required to show ring like shadows, Murthy bought bamboo sticks and uprooted them and let out dazzling light. Rajesh Gundu Rao, son of former Karnataka chief minister R. Gundu Rao made his acting debut with this film as a lead actor portraying the role of a Kannada lecturer, he was credited as Ajay; this film and ''Samara'' (1995) being the only two films he appeared in before his death in 2012. Vyjayanthi, daughter of former minister and speaker K. H. Srinivas also made her debut as lead actress with this film. Voice artist Sudharshan Kumar dubbed more than 30 male actors for the film.

Soundtrack

Hamsalekha composed the music for the soundtracks also writing their lyrics. The album consists of seven soundtracks. The song 'Thayi Thayi' was reused in the 2008 Kannada film Vamshi, which also starred

after Raghavendra Rajkumar sought permission from Rajendra Singh Babu and Lahari Velu to use the song to which both agreed.

Awards

1993-94 * Special Award By Jury – Vaibhava Lakshmi Productions *

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–

41st Filmfare Awards South -1993 * Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada *

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References

External links

* {{Rajendra Singh Babu 1993 films 1990s Kannada-language films 1990s Indian films Films based on Kannada novels Films scored by Hamsalekha Films directed by Rajendra Singh Babu