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| name = M. R. Vittal | | name = M. R. Vittal | ||
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Rao Vittal | Rao Vittal | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Midway through the shoot of ''[[Dharma Vijaya]]'' (1959), Vittal assumed the responsibilities of directing the movie and completed the shoot but refused to be credited as the director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iq5Bb2lLzBQ&feature=youtu.be|title = ಎಂ.ಆರ್. ವಿಠಲ್ ಕಂಡ ನಟಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮ | Naadu Kanda Rajkumar Ep 31 | Hariharapura Manjunath|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> Similarly, when his friend [[B. Vittalacharya]] suffered from typhoid and was unable to complete the shoot of ''[[Veera Kesari]]'' (1963), he completed the major portion of the shoot including the immensely popular ''Mellusire Savigana'' song but refused to be credited as the director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0eaNbnY8c_8&feature|title = ವಿಜಯನಾರಸಿಂಹರ ಈ ಹಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಕೇಳದಿದ್ದರೆ ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿಗೆ ಕಳೆಯೇ ಇರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ..! | Cinema Swarasyagalu Ep 113|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> His official first directorial project was the 1963 movie ''[[Nanda Deepa]]''. The film starred [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] and [[Harini (Kannada actress)|Harini]] and was produced by Vadiraj. Upon release, the film received rave reviews and went on to be considered "an all-time classic" in the history of Kannada cinema. The success got enhanced with the film receiving the prestigious [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada]] at the [[10th National Film Awards]]. Following this, his next film ''[[Mangala Muhurta]]'' was released in 1964. This film won the Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film at the [[11th National Film Awards]]. | |||
In 1965, his third directorial ''[[Miss Leelavathi]]'' based on the late Korati Srinivasa Rao's sensational novel on premarital sex created a sensation for its bold theme. Actress [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]] in the protagonist role, found her career break-through with this film. The film for which he wrote the screenplay, again won the Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film at the [[13th National Film Awards]] making his third consecutive win at the National level. His subsequent films ''[[Nakkare Ade Swarga]]'', ''[[Hannele Chiguridaga]]'' and ''[[Eradu Mukha]]'' won him laurels and awards at the [[Karnataka State Film Awards]]. | In 1965, his third directorial ''[[Miss Leelavathi]]'' based on the late Korati Srinivasa Rao's sensational novel on premarital sex created a sensation for its bold theme. Actress [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]] in the protagonist role, found her career break-through with this film. The film for which he wrote the screenplay, again won the Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film at the [[13th National Film Awards]] making his third consecutive win at the National level. His subsequent films ''[[Nakkare Ade Swarga]]'', ''[[Hannele Chiguridaga]]'' and ''[[Eradu Mukha]]'' won him laurels and awards at the [[Karnataka State Film Awards]]. | ||
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==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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! Year !! Film !! Notes | |||
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|1963 || ''[[Nanda Deepa]]'' || Won - [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada]] | |1963 || ''[[Nanda Deepa]]'' || Won - [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada]] | ||
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[[Category:Kannada film directors]] | [[Category:Kannada film directors]] | ||
[[Category:Date of birth missing]] | [[Category:Date of birth missing]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Indian | [[Category:20th-century Indian people]] | ||
[[Category:Year of birth missing]] | [[Category:Year of birth missing]] | ||
[[Category:Year of death missing]] | [[Category:Year of death missing]] | ||
[[Category:Film directors from Karnataka]] | [[Category:Film directors from Karnataka]] | ||
[[Category:Screenwriters from Karnataka]] | [[Category:Screenwriters from Karnataka]] | ||
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M. R. Vittal | |
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| Born | Madakshira Raghavendra
Rao Vittal |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
M. R. Vittal was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked primarily Kannada cinema. He directed over 18 films in his career, with most of them being very successful and attaining a cult status. In a career spanning two decades, Vittal won three National Award and three Karnataka State Awards for his films.
Vittal is considered one of the "doyens" of Kannada cinema and is considered to have "carved a niche in the Kannada film industry by exhibiting a rare insight and boldness" while selecting the themes for his films.[1] Most of his films were based on novels written by eminent scholars. Popular directors such as K. S. L. Swamy and K. V. Jayaram worked as assistant directors under the guidance of Vittal.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
Midway through the shoot of Dharma Vijaya (1959), Vittal assumed the responsibilities of directing the movie and completed the shoot but refused to be credited as the director.[3] Similarly, when his friend B. Vittalacharya suffered from typhoid and was unable to complete the shoot of Veera Kesari (1963), he completed the major portion of the shoot including the immensely popular Mellusire Savigana song but refused to be credited as the director.[4] His official first directorial project was the 1963 movie Nanda Deepa. The film starred Rajkumar and Harini and was produced by Vadiraj. Upon release, the film received rave reviews and went on to be considered "an all-time classic" in the history of Kannada cinema. The success got enhanced with the film receiving the prestigious National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada at the 10th National Film Awards. Following this, his next film Mangala Muhurta was released in 1964. This film won the Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film at the 11th National Film Awards.
In 1965, his third directorial Miss Leelavathi based on the late Korati Srinivasa Rao's sensational novel on premarital sex created a sensation for its bold theme. Actress Jayanthi in the protagonist role, found her career break-through with this film. The film for which he wrote the screenplay, again won the Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film at the 13th National Film Awards making his third consecutive win at the National level. His subsequent films Nakkare Ade Swarga, Hannele Chiguridaga and Eradu Mukha won him laurels and awards at the Karnataka State Film Awards.
In the 1970s, Vittal directed films such as Yaara Sakshi, Bala Panjara, Professor Huchuraya and Anna Attige which were commercial hits and fetched him many accolades. His last film was the 1980 film, Varadakshine.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 1963 | Nanda Deepa | Won - National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada |
| 1964 | Mangala Muhurta | Won - Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film |
| 1965 | Miss Leelavathi | Won - Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film |
| 1966 | Premamayi | |
| 1967 | Nakkare Ade Swarga | Won - Karnataka State Film Award for 2nd Best Film |
| 1967 | Manassiddare Marga | |
| 1968 | Hannele Chiguridaga | Won - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film |
| 1969 | Margadarshi | |
| 1969 | Eradu Mukha | Won - Karnataka State Film Award for 3rd Best Film |
| 1969 | Kannu Mucchale | |
| 1972 | Yaara Sakshi | |
| 1972 | Bala Panjara | |
| 1974 | Professor Huchuraya | |
| 1974 | Anna Attige | |
| 1975 | Koodi Balona | |
| 1977 | Punarmilana | |
| 1980 | Varadakshine |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Suchitra to bring out books on Kannada film directors during future festivals". The Hindu. 6 January 2008.
- ↑ "Veteran filmmaker K.S.L. Swamy passes away". Indian Express. 20 October 2015.
- ↑ "ಎಂ.ಆರ್. ವಿಠಲ್ ಕಂಡ ನಟಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮ | Naadu Kanda Rajkumar Ep 31 | Hariharapura Manjunath". YouTube.
- ↑ "ವಿಜಯನಾರಸಿಂಹರ ಈ ಹಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಕೇಳದಿದ್ದರೆ ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿಗೆ ಕಳೆಯೇ ಇರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ..! | Cinema Swarasyagalu Ep 113". YouTube.