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'''''Benkiya Bale''''' ({{translation|Fire Trap}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Kannada]]-language film, directed by the [[Dorai–Bhagavan]] duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by [[T. R. Subba Rao]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/amp/editorial/tarasu-kannada-films-novelist-nagarahavu-hamsageetha-chandanada-gombe-chandavalliya-thota-akashmika-nrupatunga|title = Meet the man who was the inspiration behind great Kannada films}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://totalkannada.com/products/books/novels-tha-ra-su/benkiya-bale |title=Benkiya Bale|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113181238/http://totalkannada.com/products/books/novels-tha-ra-su/benkiya-bale |work=Total Kannada |date=13 January 2014 |archive-date=13 January 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://ww.marymartin.com/web/selectedIndex?mEntry=40757 Benkiya Bale : A Social Novel]</ref> The film stars [[Anant Nag]], [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]], [[K. S. Ashwath]] and [[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] in the lead roles.
'''''Benkiya Bale''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಬೆಂಕಿಯ ಬಲೆ.ogg|pronunciation}} {{translation|Fire Trap}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Kannada]]-language film, directed by the [[Dorai–Bhagavan]] duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by [[T. R. Subba Rao]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/editorial/tarasu-kannada-films-novelist-nagarahavu-hamsageetha-chandanada-gombe-chandavalliya-thota-akashmika-nrupatunga|title=Meet the man who was the inspiration behind great Kannada films|access-date=18 November 2020|archive-date=26 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526185843/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/amp/editorial/tarasu-kannada-films-novelist-nagarahavu-hamsageetha-chandanada-gombe-chandavalliya-thota-akashmika-nrupatunga|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://totalkannada.com/products/books/novels-tha-ra-su/benkiya-bale |title=Benkiya Bale|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113181238/http://totalkannada.com/products/books/novels-tha-ra-su/benkiya-bale |work=Total Kannada |date=13 January 2014 |archive-date=13 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ww.marymartin.com/web/selectedIndex?mEntry=40757 |title=Benkiya Bale : A Social Novel |access-date=13 January 2014 |archive-date=13 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113145451/http://ww.marymartin.com/web/selectedIndex?mEntry=40757 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film stars [[Anant Nag]], [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]], [[K. S. Ashwath]] and [[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]].
 
The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by [[Rajan–Nagendra]] considered evergreen hits. The film is considered one of the best movies of Anant Nag and Lakshmi duo.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[Rajan–Nagendra]], with lyrics by [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]].<ref>[http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/album/K0000339.html Benkiya Bale songs]</ref> All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered evergreen songs.
The music was composed by [[Rajan–Nagendra]], with lyrics by [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/album/K0000339.html |title=Benkiya Bale songs |access-date=13 January 2014 |archive-date=13 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113203349/http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/album/K0000339.html |url-status=live }}</ref> All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered evergreen songs. Rajan-Nagendra reused the tune of ''Olida Jeeva'' <ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=6sSjEDsXUjtKwdKr&v=n5HxewSgNaU&feature=youtu.be | title=Olida Jeeva Video Song &#91;HD&#93; &#124; Benkiya Bale Kannada Movie &#124; Anant Nag, Lakshmi &#124; Kannada Old Songs | website=[[YouTube]] | date=14 February 2023 }}</ref> for the 1986 Telugu movie ''[[Rendu Rella Aaru]]'' as ''Viraha Veena''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=8_W2WjRFN2QjwM_L&v=OuZkfvKK3fs&feature=youtu.be |title=Rendu Rellu Aaru Movie Song &#124; Viraha Veena &#124; Chandr Mohan &#124; Rajini &#124; Red Chille Video Movie Songs |website=[[YouTube]] |date=6 March 2023 |access-date=14 January 2024 |archive-date=29 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629113422/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&si=8_W2WjRFN2QjwM_L&v=OuZkfvKK3fs&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref> That song is based on Hamsanandi raga.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/do-you-remember-these-rajan-nagendra-melodies-903157-1687890#6|title=Do you remember these Rajan-Nagendra melodies?|work=Deccan Herald|access-date=27 June 2024|archive-date=27 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627154208/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/do-you-remember-these-rajan-nagendra-melodies-903157-1687890#6|url-status=live}}</ref>


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| title1 =  Nanagagi Banda
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== Box-office ==
"Benkiya Bale" was one of the highest grossing Kannada films of the year 1983. It ran for 100 days at many centres across Karnataka.


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:1980s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:1983 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:1983 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra]]
[[Category:Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra]]
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]
[[Category:Films directed by Dorai–Bhagavan]]




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Latest revision as of 03:42, 4 March 2026

Benkiya Bale
Lobby card
Directed byDorai–Bhagavan
Based onBenkiya Bale
by T. R. Subba Rao[1]
Produced byRamesh
Richy
Ramarathnam
Sharadamba
Shashi Prakash
StarringAnant Nag
Lakshmi
Balakrishna
Thoogudeepa Srinivas
CinematographyR. Chittibabu
Edited byP. Bhaktavatsalam
Music byRajan–Nagendra
Production
company
Sri Manthralaya Art Combines
Release date
  • 1983 (1983)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Benkiya Bale (About this soundpronunciation (help·info) transl. Fire Trap) is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by T. R. Subba Rao.[2][3][4] The film stars Anant Nag, Lakshmi, K. S. Ashwath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[5] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered evergreen songs. Rajan-Nagendra reused the tune of Olida Jeeva [6] for the 1986 Telugu movie Rendu Rella Aaru as Viraha Veena.[7] That song is based on Hamsanandi raga.[8]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Nanagagi Banda"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
2."Ninna Naguvu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 
3."Olida Jeeva"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 
4."Bisiladarenu Maleyadarenu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
5."Bisiladarenu Maleyadarenu"S. Janaki 

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ @NFAIOfficial (10 December 2019). "#Adaptation A lobby card for #Kannada film Benkiya Bale (1983), starring #AnantNag and #Lakshmi in the leading rol…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ "Meet the man who was the inspiration behind great Kannada films". Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "Benkiya Bale". Total Kannada. 13 January 2014. Archived from the original on 13 January 2014.
  4. ↑ "Benkiya Bale : A Social Novel". Archived from the original on 13 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  5. ↑ "Benkiya Bale songs". Archived from the original on 13 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "Olida Jeeva Video Song [HD] | Benkiya Bale Kannada Movie | Anant Nag, Lakshmi | Kannada Old Songs". YouTube. 14 February 2023.
  7. ↑ "Rendu Rellu Aaru Movie Song | Viraha Veena | Chandr Mohan | Rajini | Red Chille Video Movie Songs". YouTube. 6 March 2023. Archived from the original on 29 June 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "Do you remember these Rajan-Nagendra melodies?". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.

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