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| name = Auto Raja | | name = Auto Raja | ||
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| screenplay = M. D. Sundar | | screenplay = M. D. Sundar | ||
| starring = [[Shankar Nag]]<br/>[[Gayathri (actress)|Gayathri]] | | starring = [[Shankar Nag]]<br/>[[Gayathri (actress)|Gayathri]] | ||
| music = [[ | | music = [[Rajan–Nagendra]] | ||
| cinematography = S. V. Srikanth | | cinematography = S. V. Srikanth | ||
| editing = P. Bhaktavatsalam | | editing = P. Bhaktavatsalam | ||
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'''''Auto Raja''''' is a 1980 Indian [[Kannada language]] film directed by [[Vijay (director)|Vijay]]. The film stars [[Shankar Nag]] and [[Gayathri (actress)|Gayathri]] in lead roles. It had [[Dwarakish|Dwarakeesh]], [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]] and [[Leelavathi (actress)|Leelavathi]] playing supporting roles. The music of the film was composed by [[ | '''''Auto Raja''''' is a 1980 Indian [[Kannada language]] film directed by [[Vijay (director)|Vijay]]. The film stars [[Shankar Nag]] and [[Gayathri (actress)|Gayathri]] in lead roles. It had [[Dwarakish|Dwarakeesh]], [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]] and [[Leelavathi (actress)|Leelavathi]] playing supporting roles. The music of the film was composed by [[Rajan–Nagendra]]. The film was remade in 1981 in Telugu as ''Taxi Driver'' and in 1982 in Tamil with [[Auto Raja (1982 film)|the same name]] starring [[Vijayakanth]]. The film, acquired a cult status over years<ref>https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/auto-raja-bangalore-auto-drivers-shankar-nag/articleshow/25516626.cms</ref> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The film's soundtrack was composed by the famed duo [[ | The film's soundtrack was composed by the famed duo [[Rajan–Nagendra]] with lyrics penned by [[Chi. Udayashankar]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | |||
* Shankar Nag, who acted in the role of Raja, the humble Auto Driver, is credited with bringing a certain dignity to the profession of Auto Rickshaw Drivers.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/auto-rajas-birth-anniversary-a-memorable-affair/article6580938.ece</ref> 3 decades after the movie release too, Shankar Nag's photo adorns Auto Rickshaw's across Karnataka.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/the-iconic-auto-raja/article7701224.ece</ref>[[File:Shankarnag-photo-on-bengaluru-auto.jpg|thumb|Shankar Nag Photo on Bengaluru Auto]] | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:1980 films]] | [[Category:1980 films]] | ||
[[Category:1980s Kannada-language films]] | [[Category:1980s Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by | [[Category:Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in Bangalore]] | [[Category:Films set in Bangalore]] | ||
[[Category:Kannada films remade in other languages]] | [[Category:Kannada films remade in other languages]] | ||
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| Auto Raja | |
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| File:Auto Raja.jpg | |
| Directed by | Vijay |
| Produced by | C. Jayaram |
| Written by | M. D. Sundar |
| Screenplay by | M. D. Sundar |
| Starring | Shankar Nag Gayathri |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
| Cinematography | S. V. Srikanth |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
| Distributed by | Sapthaswara Movie Makers |
Release date | 1980 |
Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Auto Raja is a 1980 Indian Kannada language film directed by Vijay. The film stars Shankar Nag and Gayathri in lead roles. It had Dwarakeesh, Balakrishna and Leelavathi playing supporting roles. The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra. The film was remade in 1981 in Telugu as Taxi Driver and in 1982 in Tamil with the same name starring Vijayakanth. The film, acquired a cult status over years[1]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Shankar Nag as Raja
- Gayathri as Rani / Bhavani
- Dwarakish
- Balakrishna as Dr Dinakar, Sudhakar's father
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas as Bhaskar Rao, Bhavani's father
- Sundar Krishna Urs as Sudhakar
- Tiger Prabhakar as Rodrigues
- Leelavathi as Mahalakshmi, Bhavani's mother
- Musuri Krishnamurthy as Mahalinga
- Padma as Sudha, Raja's sister
- K. S. Ashwath
- Papamma as Raja and Sudha's mother
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The film's soundtrack was composed by the famed duo Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics penned by Chi. Udayashankar.
| Track# | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Hosa Baalu" | S. Janaki | |
| 2 | "Nanna Aase Hannagi" | S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:19 |
| 3 | "Paramaathma Aadisidante" | S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Ramani | |
| 4 | "Naliva Gulabi Hoove" | S.P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:05 |
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Shankar Nag, who acted in the role of Raja, the humble Auto Driver, is credited with bringing a certain dignity to the profession of Auto Rickshaw Drivers.[2] 3 decades after the movie release too, Shankar Nag's photo adorns Auto Rickshaw's across Karnataka.[3]
Shankar Nag Photo on Bengaluru Auto
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/auto-raja-bangalore-auto-drivers-shankar-nag/articleshow/25516626.cms
- ↑ https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/auto-rajas-birth-anniversary-a-memorable-affair/article6580938.ece
- ↑ https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/the-iconic-auto-raja/article7701224.ece
External links[edit | edit source]
