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| birth_name = Kikkeri Shamanna Lakshminarasimha Swamy | | birth_name = Kikkeri Shamanna Lakshminarasimha Swamy | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1939|2|21|df=yes}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date|1939|2|21|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = Kikkeri, [[Kingdom of Mysore]], [[British India]] | | birth_place = Kikkeri, [[Mysore district]], [[Kingdom of Mysore]], [[British India]] (now [[Mandya district]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]) | ||
| death_date = {{death date and age|2015|10|20|1939|2|21|df=yes}} | | death_date = {{death date and age|2015|10|20|1939|2|21|df=yes}} | ||
| death_place = [[Bangalore]], India | | death_place = [[Bangalore]], India | ||
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'''Kikkeri Shamanna Lakshminarasimha Swamy''' (21 February 1939 – 20 October 2015), popularly known as K. S. L. Swamy / Lalitha Ravee / Ravee, was an Indian film director, producer, actor and playback singer. He entered cinema at an early age as an assistant to popular directors of the time such as [[G. V. Iyer]] and M. R. Vittal.<ref name=hindu>{{cite web |title=Kannada film-maker K.S.L. Swamy passes away |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/kannada-filmmaker-ksl-swamy-passes-away/article7783519.ece |date=20 October 2015 |access-date=2015-10-20 |first=Muralidhara |last=Khajane}}</ref> He debuted as an independent film director with the 1966 film, ''[[Thoogudeepa]]''. His other films such as ''Gandhinagara'' (1968) and ''[[Bhagya Jyothi]]'' (1975) and ''[[Malaya Marutha]]'' (1986) proved successful. His 1989 film ''Jamboo Savari'' won the [[National Film Award for Best Children's Film]] at the [[37th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/37nfa.pdf |title=37th National Film Awards | '''Kikkeri Shamanna Lakshminarasimha Swamy''' (21 February 1939 – 20 October 2015), popularly known as K. S. L. Swamy / Lalitha Ravee / Ravee, was an Indian film director, producer, actor and playback singer. He entered cinema at an early age as an assistant to popular directors of the time such as [[G. V. Iyer]] and M. R. Vittal.<ref name=hindu>{{cite web |title=Kannada film-maker K.S.L. Swamy passes away |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/kannada-filmmaker-ksl-swamy-passes-away/article7783519.ece |date=20 October 2015 |access-date=2015-10-20 |first=Muralidhara |last=Khajane}}</ref> He debuted as an independent film director with the 1966 film, ''[[Thoogudeepa]]''. His other films such as ''Gandhinagara'' (1968) and ''[[Bhagya Jyothi]]'' (1975) and ''[[Malaya Marutha]]'' (1986) proved successful. His 1989 film ''Jamboo Savari'' won the [[National Film Award for Best Children's Film]] at the [[37th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/37nfa.pdf |title=37th National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref> | ||
Swamy was a close associate of director [[Puttanna Kanagal]], and completed two of his films – ''[[Masanada Hoovu]]'' (1984) and the long delayed ''Saavira Mettilu'' that released in 2006, following the latter's death, which also turned out be his own last directorial venture.<ref>{{cite web |title=Noted film-maker KSL Swamy passes away |work=The Economic Times |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/filmmaker-ksl-swamy-passes-away/articleshow/49467445.cms |date=20 October 2015 |access-date=2015-10-20}}</ref> Recognizing his contribution to cinema, Swamy was awarded the Dr. [[B. Saroja Devi]] National Award in 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title=Actor Shivaram stresses need for unity in Kannada film industry |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/actor-shivaram-stresses-need-for-unity-in-kannada-film-industry/article4473575.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=4 March 2013 |access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref> He was married to actress [[B. V. Radha]]. | Swamy was a close associate of director [[Puttanna Kanagal]], and completed two of his films – ''[[Masanada Hoovu]]'' (1984) and the long delayed ''Saavira Mettilu'' that released in 2006, following the latter's death, which also turned out be his own last directorial venture.<ref>{{cite web |title=Noted film-maker KSL Swamy passes away |work=The Economic Times |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/filmmaker-ksl-swamy-passes-away/articleshow/49467445.cms |date=20 October 2015 |access-date=2015-10-20}}</ref> Recognizing his contribution to cinema, Swamy was awarded the Dr. [[B. Saroja Devi]] National Award in 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title=Actor Shivaram stresses need for unity in Kannada film industry |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/actor-shivaram-stresses-need-for-unity-in-kannada-film-industry/article4473575.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=4 March 2013 |access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref> He was married to actress [[B. V. Radha]]. | ||
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== Further reading == | == Further reading == | ||
* {{cite web |last1=Khajane |first1=Muralidhara |title=He leaves behind a path of thought |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/he-leaves-behind-a-path-of-thought/article7818357.ece |access-date=30 March 2018}} | * {{cite web |last1=Khajane |first1=Muralidhara |title=He leaves behind a path of thought |website=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/he-leaves-behind-a-path-of-thought/article7818357.ece |access-date=30 March 2018}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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K. S. L. Swamy | |
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| Born | Kikkeri Shamanna Lakshminarasimha Swamy 21 February 1939 |
| Died | 20 October 2015 (aged 76) Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Ravi, Ravee, Lalitha Ravi |
| Occupation | Film director, producer, actor, playback singer |
| Known for | Jamboo Savari (1989) |
| Spouse(s) | B. V. Radha (1973–2015; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
Kikkeri Shamanna Lakshminarasimha Swamy (21 February 1939 – 20 October 2015), popularly known as K. S. L. Swamy / Lalitha Ravee / Ravee, was an Indian film director, producer, actor and playback singer. He entered cinema at an early age as an assistant to popular directors of the time such as G. V. Iyer and M. R. Vittal.[1] He debuted as an independent film director with the 1966 film, Thoogudeepa. His other films such as Gandhinagara (1968) and Bhagya Jyothi (1975) and Malaya Marutha (1986) proved successful. His 1989 film Jamboo Savari won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film at the 37th National Film Awards.[2]
Swamy was a close associate of director Puttanna Kanagal, and completed two of his films – Masanada Hoovu (1984) and the long delayed Saavira Mettilu that released in 2006, following the latter's death, which also turned out be his own last directorial venture.[3] Recognizing his contribution to cinema, Swamy was awarded the Dr. B. Saroja Devi National Award in 2013.[4] He was married to actress B. V. Radha.
Swamy was also an adept singer well known for the track "Suryangu Chandrangu" for the film Shubhamangala and "Ille Swarga Ille Naraka" for Nagarahole. Swamy died on 20 October 2015 due to breathing complications at Bangalore.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
As director[edit | edit source]
- Thoogudeepa (1966)
- Lagna Pathrike (1967)
- Gandhinagara (1968)
- Bhagyada Bagilu (1968)
- Manku Dinne (1968)
- Anna Thamma (1968)
- Arishina Kumkuma (1970)
- Lakshmi Saraswathi (1970)
- Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu (1970)
- Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta (1971)
- Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama (1971)
- Kulla Agent 000 (1972)
- Devaru Kotta Thangi (1973)
- CID 72 (1973)
- Bhagya Jyothi (1975)
- Makkala Bhagya (1976)
- Thulasi (1976)
- Devara Duddu (1977)
- Maagiya Kanasu (1977)
- Mugdha Manava (1977)
- Banashankari (1977)
- Aluku (1977)
- Driver Hanumanthu (1980)
- Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha (1981)
- Jimmy Gallu (1982)
- Matthe Vasantha (1983)
- Kranthiyogi Basavanna (1983)
- Mutthaide Bhagya (1983)
- Karune Illada Kanoonu (1983)
- Huli Hejje (1984)
- Pithamaha (1985)
- Malaya Marutha (1986)
- Mithileya Seetheyaru (1988)
- Jambu Savari (1989)
- Harakeya Kuri (1992)
- Maha Edabidangi (1999)
- Savira Mettilu (2006)... co-directed
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (20 October 2015). "Kannada film-maker K.S.L. Swamy passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ↑ "37th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ↑ "Noted film-maker KSL Swamy passes away". The Economic Times. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ↑ "Actor Shivaram stresses need for unity in Kannada film industry". The Hindu. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- Khajane, Muralidhara. "He leaves behind a path of thought". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
External links[edit | edit source]
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