''Singaaravva'' ( kn, ಸಿಂಗಾರವ್ವ) is 2003 Indian Kannada language film directed by T. S. Nagabharana, based on the novel ''Singaravva Mattu Aramane'' by

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, and starring Prema and

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. At the 50th National Film Awards, the film was awarded the Best Feature Film in Kannada.

Cast

* Prema as Singari

Reception

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'' wrote that " Less song-led than Bollywood pics, this regional production focuses more on story. Perfs are broad, typical of Indian cinema, with lively lensing from B.C. Gowrishankar".

Awards

* National Film Awards-2002

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2002-03 Best Art Director –

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References

External links

An Interview with Nagabharana
2003 films Films based on Indian novels Films scored by C. Ashwath 2000s Kannada-language films Kannada literature Best Kannada Feature Film National Film Award winners Films directed by T. S. Nagabharana {{2000s-Kannada-film-stub