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{{About|the 1999 Indian Kannada film|the 1980 Indian Hindi film|Sparsh (film)}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Sparsha
| image = Sparsha_09042012jpg.jpg
| caption = Film VCD cover
| director = [[Sunil Kumar Desai]]
| producer = Sarovar Sanjeev Rao
| story = Sunil Kumar Desai
| screenplay = Sunil Kumar Desai
| starring = [[Sudeep]]<br/>[[Sparsha Rekha|Rekha]]<br/>[[Sudha Rani]]<br/>Naveen Mayur
| music = [[Hamsalekha]]
| cinematography = [[H. C. Venugopal]]
| editing = R. Janardhan
| studio = Sarovar Productions
| distributor =
| runtime = 154 minutes
| released = {{Film date|1999|7|23|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| budget = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}2 [[crore]]<ref name="cl1"/>
| gross =
}}

''''' Sparsha ''''' ({{lang-en|The Touch|italic=yes}}) is a 1999 Indian [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada]] [[Romance film|romantic]] film written and directed by [[Sunil Kumar Desai]]. It stars [[Sudeep]], [[Sparsha Rekha|Rekha]] and [[Sudha Rani]] in lead roles. Naveen Mayur, [[Sihi Kahi Chandru]], Kashi, [[Umashree]] and [[Vanishree]] feature in supporting roles.

Upon theatrical release on 23 July 1999, the film opened to widespread positive response from critics and filmgoers. However, the screening had to be stopped after [[bandh]] was called for in most towns and cities and towns of [[Karnataka]] following the [[Kidnapping of Rajkumar|abduction of Rajkumar]], the Kannada actor, in July 2000, thereby affecting the film's collections.<ref name="cl1">{{cite web|title=Sparsha Is Slipping Out Of Hands - Sanjeev|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/component/content/article/12-interviews/3420-sudeep-father-production.html|website=chitraloka.com|access-date=26 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517130239/http://www.chitraloka.com/component/content/article/12-interviews/3420-sudeep-father-production.html|archive-date=17 May 2014|date=29 December 2000}}</ref> After normality resumed, the film completed a 100-day run in theatres.<ref name="ce1">{{cite web|title=Kannada film brings singing stars together|url=http://www.chirag-entertainers.com/sparshanews.htm|website=chirag-entertainers.com|access-date=26 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020103171801/http://www.chirag-entertainers.com/sparshanews.htm|archive-date=3 January 2002}}</ref>

==Plot==
Sudeep ([[Sudeep]]) is a film actor and model. He falls in love with Suma ([[Sparsha Rekha|Rekha]]) during a film shoot in Ooty. They meet each other, share their views and Sudeep meets with Suma's family.
Some incidents educate Sudeep that those who make mistakes they themselves correct and apologise next, when Sudeep rushing to see off his lover at the Ooty railway station, accidentally knocks an unknown young woman, Radha ([[Sudha Rani]]), into the path of a moving train. Radha does not see who knocked her over, but only catches a glimpse of the jacket he wears. The accident causes her to lose a leg, as well as the love of her fiancée.
Sudeep rushes to the accident spot and takes her to the hospital. He takes care of her, but refrains from telling both Radha and Suma that he was responsible for the accident. To avoid the consequences, Sudeep offers to marry Radha. Suma is hurt by his sudden change of heart, but accepts his decision. Radha accepts his offer too, but continues to hunt for the man who knocked her over. But yet, how the truths unfold forms the rest of the story.

==Cast==
{{div col}}
* [[Sudeep]] as Sudeep
* [[Sparsha Rekha|Rekha]] as Suma
* [[Sudha Rani]] as Radha
* [[Naveen Mayur]]
* [[Sihi Kahi Chandru]]
* [[Sanketh Kashi|Kashi]]
* [[Umashree]]
* Anupam
* [[Vanishree]] as Mangala
* Jayaram
* [[Kishori Ballal]]
* Vidya Murthy
* Ramya
* Rekhamrutha
* Jayashree Raj
* Tharakesh Patel
* Bijjal
* Prithviraj
* Pushpa Swamy
* Radha Ramachandra
* Malathi Saroj
* Shailaja Somashekar
* Ayyappa
{{div col end}}

==Production==
Prior to ''Sparsha'', [[Sudeep]] had appeared in minor roles in ''[[Thayavva]]'' (1997) and ''[[Prathyartha]]'' (1999). The director of the latter film, [[Sunil Kumar Desai]], was roped to direct ''Sparsha'' by Sudeep's father Sarovar Sanjeev, who produced the film under the banner Sarovar Productions. Filming which began in early 2000 had to be stopped a few days into, after Sudeep fell ill from [[typhoid]]. He "lost weight" and "looked haggard" before the shooting resumed. Filming took place for a period of 99 days in [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Darjeeling]], [[Ooty]], [[Kushalnagar]] and [[Chikmagalur]].<ref name="ce1"/>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Sparsha
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Hamsalekha]]
| cover =
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| released = 2000
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 43:41
| label = Akash Audio
| producer =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|FHOyNakfsts|Official Audio Jukebox}}
}}}}

[[Hamsalekha]] scored for the film and its soundtracks, also penning lyrics for the soundtrack with Shyamsundar Kulkarni, M. N. Vyasarao, Itagi Eeranna, Doddarange Gowda and [[R. N. Jayagopal]]. The album consists of eight tracks and was distributed in the market by Akash Audio.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sparsha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sparsha-original-motion-picture/id1072056945|publisher=iTunes|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| total_length = 43:41
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Managala Sarigama Prema
| lyrics1 = Shyamsundar Kulkarni
| extra1 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]], [[Archana Udupa]]
| length1 = 6:07
| title2 = Ivale Avalu
| lyrics2 = M. N. Vyasarao
| extra2 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
| length2 = 5:17
| title3 = Chandakintha Chanda
| lyrics3 = Itagi Eeranna
| extra3 = [[Pankaj Udhas]]
| length3 = 5:53
| title4 = Oho Chenne
| lyrics4 = [[Hamsalekha]]
| extra4 = Hariharan, [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length4 = 5:10
| title5 = Paduvana Dikkinaage
| lyrics5 = Doddarange Gowda
| extra5 = [[C. Ashwath]], [[B. Jayashree]]
| length5 = 5:03
| title6 = Sangathi Heegeke
| lyrics6 = [[R. N. Jayagopal]]
| extra6 = K. S. Chithra, Rajesh Krishnan
| length6 = 5:02
| title7 = Bareyada Mounada Kavithe
| lyrics7 = R. N. Jayagopal
| extra7 = Pankaj Udhas, [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], Archana Udupa
| length7 = 5:29
| title8 = Kanasali Kaaduva Hudugi
| lyrics8 = Doddarange Gowda
| extra8 = [[Sonu Nigam]], Kavita Krishnamurthy
| length8 = 5:40
| all_writing =
}}

==Release and response==
The film was released theatrically on 23 July 2000. After a run in Karnataka, it was 'specially' screened in parts of [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="cl1"/> Between 2001 and 2002, it was screened in various parts of the [[US]] including [[Cleveland]], [[Detroit]], [[Washington DC]], [[Chicago]], [[Fremont, California]] and [[Dallas]].<ref>{{cite web|title="SPARSHA" the incomparable film with a galore of Awards.|url=http://chirag-entertainers.com/Sparsha.htm|website=chirag-entertainers.com|access-date=26 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020603220601/http://chirag-entertainers.com/Sparsha.htm|archive-date=3 June 2002}}</ref>

The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics upon release. M. D. Riti reviewed the film for ''[[Rediff.com]]'' and wrote, "Desai relies largely on music to carry this film through. But the music is, of course, of a very different genre: it is soft, melodious and full of Kannada ''shayari''." Despite rating the film well, she felt that it lacked the "special appeal that Desai's earlier films, ''[[Beladingala Baale]]'' and ''[[Nishkarsha]]'' had". She further wrote, "Where ''Sparsha'' seems to fall short is in the acting skills of its lead pair. Rekha comes across as rather wooden, while Sudeep certainly has the chocolate box good looks that his role calls for, but fails to deliver any powerful histrionics." Adding to it, she rated the music highly before concluding writing, " If only the stars had had more charisma or talent, this film by Desai might have made him even better remembered than his past ventures."<ref>{{cite web|author=M. D. Riti|title=Not upto the mark!|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/jul/24spar.htm|website=rediff.com|access-date=26 April 2016|date=24 July 2000}}</ref> The reviewer for ''[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]]'' felt that it was a "touching, gripping, captivating and worth-watching film only for the last half an hour." They added Desai's "touch of dexterity is ... missing in some places. His usual verve and agility is not found in this film." They called the music "pleasant to the ears with three songs scored melodiously", editing "jerky" and that the "cinematography by Venu is the high point of the film". Performances of the leading pair, Sudeep and Rekha, were commended in that they "show promise".<ref>{{cite web |title=Regional Reviews: Sparsha (The Touch) |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20000811/rreview.htm |website=Screen |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000816041422/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20000811/rreview.htm |archive-date=16 August 2000 |date=11 August 2000}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
;[[2000–01 Karnataka State Film Awards]]
* [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]] — Itagi Eeranna

;[[48th Filmfare Awards South]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://events.fullhyderabad.com/48th-south-indian-filmfare-awards/2001-april/tickets-dates-videos-reviews-577-1.html|title=48th South-Indian Filmfare Awards|publisher=events.fullhyderabad.com}}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada|Best Film]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada|Best Director]] — [[Sunil Kumar Desai]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Best Actress]] — [[Sudha Rani]]

;Film Fan's Association Awards – Kannada<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/Tara-bags-best-actress-award/articleshow/40053895.cms|title=Tara bags best actress award|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=2 May 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2001/07/06/stories/0906022q.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111011944/http://hindu.com/2001/07/06/stories/0906022q.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 November 2012|work=[[The Hindu]]|title=The ones who made a mark|date=6 July 2001}}</ref>
* Best Film
* Best Actor — [[Sudeep]]
* Best Supporting Actress — [[Sudharani]]

;[[Cinema Express Awards]]
* Best Film – Kannada<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/15meera.htm|title=Meena wins award for best actress|work=rediff.com|date=15 October 2001}}</ref>
* Best Director — [[Sunil Kumar Desai]]

;2001 Asianet Kaveri Film Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Lifetime-Achievement-award-for-Rajkumar/articleshow/41760311.cms|title=Lifetime Achievement award for Rajkumar|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=14 May 2001  }}</ref>
* Best Director — [[Sunil Kumar Desai]]
* Best New Face of The Year (Male) — [[Sudeep]]
* Best New Face of The Year (Female) — Rekha
* Best Cameraman — [[H. C. Venugopal]]
* Best Music Director — [[Hamsalekha]] (also for ''[[Shabdavedhi (film)|Shabdavedhi]]'')
* Best Lyricist — [[Hamsalekha]] (also for ''[[Shabdavedhi (film)|Shabdavedhi]]'', ''[[Yajamana (2000 film)|Yajamana]]'' and ''[[Preethse]]'')

;2000 Videocon–Suprabhata Awards<ref>{{cite web|title=KANNADA MOVIE BACK IN DETROIT|url=http://www.pampakannadakoota.org/Events/2002-03/sparsha.html|website=pampakannadakoota.org|access-date=26 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217221735/http://www.pampakannadakoota.org/Events/2002-03/sparsha.html|archive-date=17 December 2013}}</ref>
* Best Film
* Best Director — [[Sunil Kumar Desai]]
* Best Newcomer Actor — [[Sudeep]]
* Best Newcomer Actress — Rekha
* Best Cinematographer — H. C. Venugopal
* Best Editor — R. Janardhan

;The Karnataka Welfare Association For Blind
* Award — [[Sudeep]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitter.com/chitraloka/status/890884046829436928|title=Kiccha Sudeep Receiving Award from Karnataka Welfare Association From blind for the movie #Sparsha|publisher=twitter.com}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|2917334|Sparsha}}

{{Sunil Kumar Desai}}

[[Category:Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2000s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2000 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Hamsalekha]]
[[Category:Films directed by Sunil Kumar Desai]]
[[Category:Indian romantic thriller films]]

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