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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Ee Bandhana | | name = Ee Bandhana | ||
| image = | | image = Ee Bandhana.jpg | ||
| caption = Poster | |||
| director = [[Vijayalakshmi Singh]] | | director = [[Vijayalakshmi Singh]] | ||
| producer = {{ubl|[[Jai Jagadish]]|Vijayalakshmi Singh}} | | producer = {{ubl|[[Jai Jagadish]]|Vijayalakshmi Singh}} | ||
| starring = {{ubl|[[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]|[[Jaya Prada]]|[[Ananth Nag]]|[[Tara Venu|Tara]]|[[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]]}} | | starring = {{ubl|[[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]|[[Jaya Prada]]|[[Ananth Nag]]|[[Tara Venu|Tara]]|[[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]]}} | ||
| story = [[B.R. Chopra]] <br />Achala Nagar <br />Satish Bhatnagar<br />Ram Govind <br />Shafiq Ansari | | story = [[B.R. Chopra]] <br />Achala Nagar <br />Satish Bhatnagar<br />Ram Govind <br />Shafiq Ansari | ||
| based_on = ''[[Baghban (2003 film)|Baghban]]'' by | | based_on = ''[[Baghban (2003 film)|Baghban]]'' by [[Ravi Chopra]] | ||
| music = [[Mano Murthy]] | | music = [[Mano Murthy]] | ||
| cinematography = Ajay Vincent | | cinematography = Ajay Vincent | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Ee Bandhana''''' ({{ | '''''Ee Bandhana''''' ({{translation|This [[Human bonding|Romantic Bond]]}}) is a 2007 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[drama film]] directed and co-produced by [[Vijayalakshmi Singh]]. This marks her debut directorial project. It stars [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] and [[Jayapradha]] while [[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]], [[Ananth Nag]], [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]], [[Sharmiela Mandre]], [[Tarun Chandra]] and [[Jennifer Kotwal]] form the rest of the [[ensemble cast]]. The movie was produced by [[Jai Jagadish]] for Dakshath Combines. | ||
The film is a remake of [[Bollywood|Hindi]] film ''[[Baghban (2003 film)|Baghban]]'' (2003) which was an unofficial adaptation | The film is a remake of [[Bollywood|Hindi]] film ''[[Baghban (2003 film)|Baghban]]'' (2003) which was an unofficial adaptation | ||
of the 1937 Hollywood movie ''[[Make Way for Tomorrow]]'' which had earlier inspired the 1958 Kannada movie ''[[School Master (1958 film)|School Master]]''. | of the 1937 Hollywood movie ''[[Make Way for Tomorrow]]'' which had earlier inspired the 1958 Kannada movie ''[[School Master (1958 film)|School Master]]''. The music is scored by [[Mano Murthy]] and all the songs were received well. The film met with positive response from the critics. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{Colbegin}} | |||
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as Harish Raj | * [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as Harish Raj | ||
* [[ | * [[Jayaprada]] as Nandini | ||
* [[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]] as Kiran in an extended cameo appearance | * [[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]] as Kiran in an extended cameo appearance | ||
* [[Ananth Nag]] as Narayana Ullagaddi | * [[Ananth Nag]] as Narayana Ullagaddi | ||
* [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]] as | * [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]] as Sukanya (Sukku) | ||
* [[Tarun Chandra]] as Kapil | * [[Tarun Chandra]] as Kapil | ||
* [[Sharmiela Mandre]] as Priya | * [[Sharmiela Mandre]] as Priya | ||
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* [[Doddanna]] as Siddarama | * [[Doddanna]] as Siddarama | ||
* [[Shivaram]] as Govinda | * [[Shivaram]] as Govinda | ||
* [[G. K. Govinda Rao]] as Siddarth Besanth (Special Appearance) | |||
* Raghu Samarth | * Raghu Samarth | ||
* Madhu Hegde | * Madhu Hegde | ||
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* Vaibhavi | * Vaibhavi | ||
* Nayanshekar | * Nayanshekar | ||
{{Colend}} | |||
== | ==Production== | ||
The film was supposed to be directed by [[Sachin Pilgaonkar|Sachin]] in early 2007.<ref name="R">{{Cite web|url=https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/mar/16slid1.htm|title=Sachin's Kannada attempt|date=16 March 2007|work=[[Rediff.com]]|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy|access-date=9 November 2023|archive-date=9 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109051833/https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/mar/16slid1.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The music of the film was composed by [[Mano Murthy]] | The music of the film was composed by [[Mano Murthy]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/album/K0000114.html |title=Ee Bandhana movie songs |access-date=22 February 2014 |archive-date=28 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228072041/http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/album/K0000114.html |url-status=live |work=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> The songs "Lets Dance" and "Adhe Bhoomi" were hits. | ||
{{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
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| cover = | | cover = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2007|9}} | | released = {{Start date|df=yes|2007|9|25}} | ||
| recorded = | | recorded = | ||
| venue = | | venue = | ||
| studio = | | studio = | ||
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = [[Anand Audio]]<ref> | | length = [[Anand Audio]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/1257-drama-audio-releasing-soon.html |title=Drama audio releasing soon |access-date=22 February 2014 |archive-date=3 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303044702/http://www.chitraloka.com/news/1257-drama-audio-releasing-soon.html |url-status=live |work=[[Chitraloka.com]]}}</ref> | ||
| label = | | label = | ||
| producer = | | producer = [[Mano Murthy]] | ||
| prev_title = | | prev_title = | ||
| prev_year = | | prev_year = | ||
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| length6 = 05:27 | | length6 = 05:27 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Release and reception== | |||
The film was scheduled to release on 9 November 2007,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/nov/07slid1.htm|title=Ee Bandhana, Kannada's Diwali gift|work=[[Rediff.com]]|author=R. G. Vijayasarathy|access-date=3 October 2023|archive-date=19 May 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090519024817/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/nov/07slid1.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> but it was delayed. | |||
''Ee Bandhana'' received generally positive reviews from film critics upon its release. The lead actors Vishnuvardhan and Jayapradha were garnered with best performances by all the critics. Darshan's special appearance was also lauded by most of the critics. Actors [[Ananth Nag]] and [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]] too got critical appraisals for their portrayals. [[Sify.com]] rated the movie 3 stars and declared the film as "above average".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/e-bandhana-review-kannada-14579905.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408185716/http://www.sify.com/movies/e-bandhana-review-kannada-14579905.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-04-08|title=Movie Review : E Bandhana - Sify|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> [[Rediff.com]] lauded the technical team's effort and rated 3 out of 5 stars and commented that the film is "worth watching".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/21sseb.htm |title=Ee Bandhana is worth watching |access-date=22 February 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924144114/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/21sseb.htm |url-status=live |work=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> | |||
== Awards == | |||
* [[Filmfare Awards South]] | |||
# [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Kannada]] - [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
*{{IMDb title|6802154}} | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ee Bandhana}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Ee Bandhana}} | ||
[[Category:2007 films]] | [[Category:2007 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2007 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2007 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | [[Category:Indian drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Kannada remakes of Hindi films]] | [[Category:Kannada remakes of Hindi films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Mano Murthy]] | [[Category:Films scored by Mano Murthy]] | ||
[[Category:2007 directorial debut films]] | [[Category:2007 directorial debut films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Vijayalakshmi Singh]] | |||
Latest revision as of 03:11, 4 March 2026
| Ee Bandhana | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Vijayalakshmi Singh |
| Produced by |
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| Story by | B.R. Chopra Achala Nagar Satish Bhatnagar Ram Govind Shafiq Ansari |
| Based on | Baghban by Ravi Chopra |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Mano Murthy |
| Cinematography | Ajay Vincent |
| Edited by | B. S. Kemparaju |
Production company | Dakshath Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 170 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Ee Bandhana (transl. This Romantic Bond) is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and co-produced by Vijayalakshmi Singh. This marks her debut directorial project. It stars Vishnuvardhan and Jayapradha while Darshan, Ananth Nag, Tara, Sharmiela Mandre, Tarun Chandra and Jennifer Kotwal form the rest of the ensemble cast. The movie was produced by Jai Jagadish for Dakshath Combines.
The film is a remake of Hindi film Baghban (2003) which was an unofficial adaptation of the 1937 Hollywood movie Make Way for Tomorrow which had earlier inspired the 1958 Kannada movie School Master. The music is scored by Mano Murthy and all the songs were received well. The film met with positive response from the critics.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Vishnuvardhan as Harish Raj
- Jayaprada as Nandini
- Darshan as Kiran in an extended cameo appearance
- Ananth Nag as Narayana Ullagaddi
- Tara as Sukanya (Sukku)
- Tarun Chandra as Kapil
- Sharmiela Mandre as Priya
- Jennifer Kotwal as Pallavi in an extended cameo appearance
- Jai Jagadish as Balachander
- Doddanna as Siddarama
- Shivaram as Govinda
- G. K. Govinda Rao as Siddarth Besanth (Special Appearance)
- Raghu Samarth
- Madhu Hegde
- Ashwath Neenasam
- Arundhathi Jatkar
- Vaibhavi
- Nayanshekar
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was supposed to be directed by Sachin in early 2007.[1]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music of the film was composed by Mano Murthy.[2] The songs "Lets Dance" and "Adhe Bhoomi" were hits.
| Ee Bandhana | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 25 September 2007 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | Anand Audio[3] |
| Producer | Mano Murthy |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chanda Nanna Chandramukhi" | Jayanth Kaikini | Udit Narayan, Sadhana Sargam | 05:35 |
| 2. | "Adhe Bhoomi Adhe Bhanu (Part 1)" | Jayanth Kaikini | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | 05:27 |
| 3. | "Banna Banna" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Kunal Ganjawala, Sunidhi Chauhan | 04:16 |
| 4. | "Ugadi Ugadi" | K. Kalyan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Nanditha | 04:46 |
| 5. | "Lets Dance Mathe Mathe" | Kaviraj | Rajesh Krishnan, Chaitra H. G. | 07:47 |
| 6. | "Adhe Bhoomi Adhe Bhanu (Part 2)" | Jayanth Kaikini | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | 05:27 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
The film was scheduled to release on 9 November 2007,[4] but it was delayed.
Ee Bandhana received generally positive reviews from film critics upon its release. The lead actors Vishnuvardhan and Jayapradha were garnered with best performances by all the critics. Darshan's special appearance was also lauded by most of the critics. Actors Ananth Nag and Tara too got critical appraisals for their portrayals. Sify.com rated the movie 3 stars and declared the film as "above average".[5] Rediff.com lauded the technical team's effort and rated 3 out of 5 stars and commented that the film is "worth watching".[6]
Awards[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (16 March 2007). "Sachin's Kannada attempt". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ↑ "Ee Bandhana movie songs". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ↑ "Drama audio releasing soon". Chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ↑ R. G. Vijayasarathy. "Ee Bandhana, Kannada's Diwali gift". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2009. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Movie Review : E Bandhana - Sify". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014.
- ↑ "Ee Bandhana is worth watching". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Ee Bandhana on IMDb