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| image = Benkiya Bale.jpg | | image = Benkiya Bale.jpg | ||
| caption = [[Lobby card]] | | caption = [[Lobby card]] | ||
| director = [[ | | director = [[Dorai–Bhagavan]] | ||
| based_on = {{based on|''Benkiya Bale''|[[T. R. Subba Rao]]}}<ref> | | based_on = {{based on|''Benkiya Bale''|[[T. R. Subba Rao]]}}<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1204367776304910336|user=NFAIOfficial|title=#Adaptation A lobby card for #Kannada film Benkiya Bale (1983), starring #AnantNag and #Lakshmi in the leading rol…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=10 December 2019}}</ref> | ||
| starring = [[Anant Nag]]<br />[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]<br />[[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]]<br />[[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] | | starring = [[Anant Nag]]<br />[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]<br />[[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]]<br />[[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] | ||
| producer = Ramesh<br />Richy<br />Ramarathnam<br />Sharadamba<br />Shashi Prakash | | producer = Ramesh<br />Richy<br />Ramarathnam<br />Sharadamba<br />Shashi Prakash | ||
| music = [[ | | music = [[Rajan–Nagendra]] | ||
| cinematography = R. Chittibabu | | cinematography = R. Chittibabu | ||
| editing = P. Bhaktavatsalam | | editing = P. Bhaktavatsalam | ||
| studio = Sri Manthralaya Art Combines | | studio = Sri Manthralaya Art Combines | ||
| released = 1983 | | released = {{Film date|1983}} | ||
| runtime = 137 minutes | | runtime = 137 minutes | ||
| language = Kannada | | language = Kannada | ||
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'''''Benkiya Bale''''' ({{ | '''''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]]. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[ | 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 [HD] | Benkiya Bale Kannada Movie | Anant Nag, Lakshmi | 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 | Viraha Veena | Chandr Mohan | Rajini | 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> | ||
{{track listing | {{track listing | ||
| headline = Track listing | | headline = Track listing | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| title1 = Nanagagi Banda | | title1 = Nanagagi Banda | ||
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] | | extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* {{IMDb title|1402420}} | * {{IMDb title|1402420}} | ||
{{ | {{Dorai–Bhagavan}} | ||
[[Category:1983 films]] | [[Category:1983 films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | [[Category:Indian drama films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1983 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by | [[Category:1983 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra]] | |||
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]] | [[Category:Films based on Indian novels]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Dorai–Bhagavan]] | |||
{{1980s-Kannada-film-stub}} | {{1980s-Kannada-film-stub}} | ||
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| Benkiya Bale | |
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| Directed by | Dorai–Bhagavan |
| Produced by | Ramesh Richy Ramarathnam Sharadamba Shashi Prakash |
| Based on | Benkiya Bale by T. R. Subba Rao[1] |
| Starring | Anant Nag Lakshmi Balakrishna Thoogudeepa Srinivas |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
| Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
Production company | Sri Manthralaya Art Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Benkiya Bale (
pronunciation (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]
- Anant Nag Narasimha Murthy
- Lakshmi Rukku/Rukmini
- K. S. Ashwath
- Vajramuni
- Balakrishna
- Dinesh
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas
- Musuri Krishnamurthy
- Mysore Lokesh
- Mandeep Roy
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]
| No. | Title | Singer(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]
- ↑ @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.
- ↑ "Meet the man who was the inspiration behind great Kannada films". Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ↑ "Benkiya Bale". Total Kannada. 13 January 2014. Archived from the original on 13 January 2014.
- ↑ "Benkiya Bale : A Social Novel". Archived from the original on 13 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ↑ "Benkiya Bale songs". Archived from the original on 13 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ↑ "Olida Jeeva Video Song [HD] | Benkiya Bale Kannada Movie | Anant Nag, Lakshmi | Kannada Old Songs". YouTube. 14 February 2023.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Do you remember these Rajan-Nagendra melodies?". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Benkiya Bale on IMDb
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