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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Bhagyavantha
| image         = Bhagyavantha poster.jpg
| image = Bhagyavantha-film-poster.jpg
| caption       = Poster
| caption =
| director       = [[B. S. Ranga]]
| director = [[B. S. Ranga]]
| writer         = B. S. Ranga
| writer = B. S. Ranga
| starring       = [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Master Lohith]]<br />[[Jai Jagadish]]<br />[[Aarathi]]<br />[[K. S. Ashwath]]
| starring = [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Master Lohith]]<br />[[Jai Jagadish]]<br />[[Aarathi]]<br />[[K. S. Ashwath]]
| producer       = S. A. Govinda Raj<br />V. Bharath Raju
| producer = S. A. Govinda Raj<br />V. Bharath Raju
| music         = [[T. G. Lingappa]]
| music = [[T. G. Lingappa]]
| cinematography = B. R. Ramkumar
| cinematography = B. R. Ramkumar
| editing = P. G. Mohan
| editing       = P. G. Mohan
| studio = Nirupama Art Combines
| studio         = Nirupama Art Combines
| released = {{Film date|1981}}
| released       = {{Film date|1981}}
| runtime = 137 minutes
| runtime       = 137 minutes
| language = [[Kannada]]
| language       = Kannada
| country = India
| country       = India
}}
}}


'''Bhagyavantha''' ({{lang-kn|ಭಾಗ್ಯವಂತ}}) is a 1981 Kannada [[drama (genre)|drama]] film directed and written by [[B. S. Ranga]]. The film featured [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Master Lohit]], [[Aarathi]] and [[Jai Jagadish]] in pivotal roles. Veteran actor [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] and [[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] made brief appearances in the film.
'''''Bhagyavantha''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಭಾಗ್ಯವಂತ.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a 1981 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[drama (genre)|drama]] film directed and written by [[B. S. Ranga]]. The film featured [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Master Lohit]], [[Aarathi]] and [[Jai Jagadish]] in pivotal roles. Veteran actor [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] and [[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] made brief appearances in the film.


The film is a remake of director's own 1954 Telugu film ''[[Maa Gopi]]'' which itself was a remake of 1953 Hindi film ''Bhagyawan'' and its Marathi version ''Soubhagya''.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20170309044309/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/maa-gopi-1954/article5538714.ece</ref><ref>http://muvyz.com/moviepage/fc278603/plot/</ref> The 1982 Hindi movie ''[[Anokha Bandhan]]'' based on the story ''Ramer Sumati'' by [[Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay]] had a similar storyline except for the climax. The movie saw a theatrical run of 28 weeks.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070717135525/http://www.chitratara.com/showCelbProfile.asp?newsid=8</ref><ref>http://www.sandalwoodking.rocks/threads/all-time-blockbusters-posters-data.3742/page-9</ref>
The film is a remake of director's own 1954 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Maa Gopi]]'' which itself was a remake of 1953 Hindi film ''Bhagyawan'' and its [[Marathi language|Marathi]] version ''Soubhagya''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/maa-gopi-1954/article5538714.ece |title=Maa Gopi (1954) - the Hindu |website=www.thehindu.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170309044309/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/maa-gopi-1954/article5538714.ece |archive-date=9 March 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://muvyz.com/moviepage/fc278603/plot/|title = Bhagyawan (1953) &#124; Hindi Movie Plot - Bollywood MuVyz}}</ref> The 1982 Hindi movie ''[[Anokha Bandhan]]'' based on the story ''Ramer Sumati'' by [[Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay]] had a similar storyline except for the climax. The movie saw a theatrical run of 28 weeks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chitratara.com/showCelbProfile.asp?newsid=8 |title= Welcome to Chitatara  |website=www.chitratara.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070717135525/http://www.chitratara.com/showCelbProfile.asp?newsid=8 |archive-date=17 July 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sandalwoodking.rocks/threads/all-time-blockbusters-posters-data.3742/page-9|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181111173619/http://www.sandalwoodking.rocks/threads/all-time-blockbusters-posters-data.3742/page-9|url-status=usurped|archive-date=11 November 2018|title = All-Time Blockbusters Posters & Data}}</ref>


The dialogues and lyrics were written by [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]]. Performance of Master Lohith were praised by critics and audience. The film featured original score and soundtrack composed by [[T. G. Lingappa]]. The soundtrack included two songs sung by actor Rajkumar.
The dialogues and lyrics were written by [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]]. Performance of Master Lohith were praised by critics and audience. The film featured original score and soundtrack composed by [[T. G. Lingappa]]. The soundtrack included two songs sung by actor Rajkumar.
== Plot ==
The movie stars and revolves around the life of Krishna (Puneeth Rajkumar) who is considered as an unlucky child and is shunned by most of his family members except his paternal uncle, his uncle's daughter and his brother's wife.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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* [[Aarathi]] as Seeta, Krishna's sister-in-law
* [[Aarathi]] as Seeta, Krishna's sister-in-law
* [[Jai Jagadish]] as Ramu, Krishna's brother
* [[Jai Jagadish]] as Ramu, Krishna's brother
* [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] Guest appearance
* [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] Guest appearance
* [[Sudharani]] as young Tara
* [[Sudharani]] as young Tara
* [[K. S. Ashwath]]  
* [[K. S. Ashwath]]  
* [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]]  
* [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]]  
* [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]]  
* [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]]  
* [[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]]  
* [[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] as Train Loco pilot
 
== Plot ==
The movie stars and revolves around the life of Krishna (Puneeth Rajkumar) who is considered as an unlucky child and is shunned by most of his family members except his paternal uncle, his uncle's daughter and his brother's wife.


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[T. G. Lingappa]] which included a very popular devotional song "Guruvara Banthamma" sung by actor [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]].<ref>[http://www.dhingana.com/kannada/bhagyavantha-songs-3c30fd1 Bhagyavantha Songs]</ref>
The music was composed by [[T. G. Lingappa]].<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20131009191923/http://www.dhingana.com/kannada/bhagyavantha-songs-3c30fd1 Bhagyavantha Songs]}}</ref> However, the soundtrack included the very popular devotional song "Vaara Banthamma Guruvara Banthamma" sung by actor [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] earlier for a private album for which music was scored by [[M. Ranga Rao]] but he was not credited in this movie.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=wmDCqkj_cWHmj-8l&v=PkLDUrAZUjM&feature=youtu.be | title="ವಾರ ಬಂತಮ್ಮ" ಹಾಡಿಗೆ ಸಂಗೀತ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು ರಂಗರಾವ್.. ಆದರೆ ಹೆಸರು ಬಂದಿದ್ದು TG ಲಿಂಗಪ್ಪಗೆ.. &#124; M Ranga Rao &#124; Ep 6 | website=[[YouTube]] | date=4 February 2024 }}</ref> [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] made his singing debut with "Baana Daariyalli".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2021/10/29/actor-icon-activist-donor-the-many-shades-of-puneeth-rajkumar.html|title=Actor, icon, activist, donor: The many shades of Puneeth Rajkumar|first=Prathima|last=Nandakumar|work=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]|date=29 October 2021}}</ref>


{{track listing
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| collapsed = no
| title1 =  Baana Daariyalli
| title1 =  Baana Daariyalli
| extra1 = [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Master Lohith]]
| extra1 = [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Master Lohith]]
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| length3 =  
| length3 =  
| title4 = Thilidavaro Moodaro
| title4 = Thilidavaro Moodaro
| extra4 = [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]]
| extra4 = [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]]
| lyrics4 = Chi. Udaya Shankar
| lyrics4 = Chi. Udaya Shankar
| length4 =  
| length4 =  
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| length5 =  
| length5 =  
}}
}}
== Legacy ==
[[Puneeth Rajkumar]] said that this is his favorite film as a child actor and that the song "Banadaariyalli Soorya Jaari Banda" is his favorite song sung by him.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/I-wanted-to-earn-money-and-make-merry-Puneeth-Rajkumar/articleshow/44797577.cms|title=I wanted to earn money and make merry: Puneeth Rajkumar |website=The Times of India|date=13 October 2014 }}</ref> The song inspired a 2023 film [[Baanadariyalli|of the same name]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/baanadariyalli-movie-review-this-ganesh-rukmini-vasanth-romance-fails-to-hit-the-heights/article67355876.ece|title='Baanadariyalli' movie review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance fails to hit the heights|website=The Hindu|date=28 September 2023 |last1=M. V. |first1=Vivek }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/baanadariyalli-movie-review/|title=Baanadariyalli review: It hardly scores apart from the title taken from Puneeth Rajkumar's song|website=The South First|date=28 September 2023 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/album/K0000344.html Raaga info]
* {{IMDb title}}


 
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Bhagyavantha
File:Bhagyavantha poster.jpg
Poster
Directed byB. S. Ranga
Produced byS. A. Govinda Raj
V. Bharath Raju
Written byB. S. Ranga
StarringMaster Lohith
Jai Jagadish
Aarathi
K. S. Ashwath
Music byT. G. Lingappa
CinematographyB. R. Ramkumar
Edited byP. G. Mohan
Production
company
Nirupama Art Combines
Release date
  • 1981 (1981)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Bhagyavantha (About this soundpronunciation (help·info)) is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by B. S. Ranga. The film featured Master Lohit, Aarathi and Jai Jagadish in pivotal roles. Veteran actor Rajkumar and Thoogudeepa Srinivas made brief appearances in the film.

The film is a remake of director's own 1954 Telugu film Maa Gopi which itself was a remake of 1953 Hindi film Bhagyawan and its Marathi version Soubhagya.[1][2] The 1982 Hindi movie Anokha Bandhan based on the story Ramer Sumati by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay had a similar storyline except for the climax. The movie saw a theatrical run of 28 weeks.[3][4]

The dialogues and lyrics were written by Chi. Udaya Shankar. Performance of Master Lohith were praised by critics and audience. The film featured original score and soundtrack composed by T. G. Lingappa. The soundtrack included two songs sung by actor Rajkumar.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The movie stars and revolves around the life of Krishna (Puneeth Rajkumar) who is considered as an unlucky child and is shunned by most of his family members except his paternal uncle, his uncle's daughter and his brother's wife.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa.[5] However, the soundtrack included the very popular devotional song "Vaara Banthamma Guruvara Banthamma" sung by actor Rajkumar earlier for a private album for which music was scored by M. Ranga Rao but he was not credited in this movie.[6] Puneeth Rajkumar made his singing debut with "Baana Daariyalli".[7]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Baana Daariyalli"Chi. Udaya ShankarMaster Lohith 
2."Amma Seethamma"Chi. Udaya ShankarPoornachandra, Master Lohith 
3."Nagu Kanda"Chi. Udaya ShankarKumari Jyothi 
4."Thilidavaro Moodaro"Chi. Udaya ShankarRajkumar 
5."Guruvara Banthamma"Chi. Udaya ShankarRajkumar 

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Puneeth Rajkumar said that this is his favorite film as a child actor and that the song "Banadaariyalli Soorya Jaari Banda" is his favorite song sung by him.[8] The song inspired a 2023 film of the same name.[9][10]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Maa Gopi (1954) - the Hindu". www.thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "Bhagyawan (1953) | Hindi Movie Plot - Bollywood MuVyz".
  3. ↑ "Welcome to Chitatara". www.chitratara.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  4. ↑ "All-Time Blockbusters Posters & Data". Archived from the original on 11 November 2018.
  5. ↑ Bhagyavantha Songs[usurped]
  6. ↑ ""ವಾರ ಬಂತಮ್ಮ" ಹಾಡಿಗೆ ಸಂಗೀತ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು ರಂಗರಾವ್.. ಆದರೆ ಹೆಸರು ಬಂದಿದ್ದು TG ಲಿಂಗಪ್ಪಗೆ.. | M Ranga Rao | Ep 6". YouTube. 4 February 2024.
  7. ↑ Nandakumar, Prathima (29 October 2021). "Actor, icon, activist, donor: The many shades of Puneeth Rajkumar". The Week.
  8. ↑ "I wanted to earn money and make merry: Puneeth Rajkumar". The Times of India. 13 October 2014.
  9. ↑ M. V., Vivek (28 September 2023). "'Baanadariyalli' movie review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance fails to hit the heights". The Hindu.
  10. ↑ "Baanadariyalli review: It hardly scores apart from the title taken from Puneeth Rajkumar's song". The South First. 28 September 2023.

External links[edit | edit source]

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