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| caption        = Film poster
| caption        = Film poster
| director      = Prabhu Srinivas
| director      = Prabhu Srinivas
| based_on      = ''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]'' (Tamil)
| producer      = Prem Kumar, Paramesh
| producer      = Prem Kumar, Paramesh
| writer        = Prabhu Srinivas
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| screenplay    = Prabhu Srinivas
| screenplay    = Prabhu Srinivas
| story          = M. Rajesh
| story          = M. Rajesh
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| distributor    = Jayanna Films
| distributor    = Jayanna Films
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|2|10|}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|2|10|}}
| runtime        = 2 hours 31 minutes
| runtime        = 151 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| language      = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
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'''''Parijatha''''' is a 2012 Indian [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada]] [[romantic comedy]] film directed by Prabhu Srinivas.The film is a remake of [[Tamil language|Tamil]] Successful film [[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]<ref name="Deccan Herald - 17Jan2012 - Aindrita: Diganth and I share a good chemistry">{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/219962/diganth-share-good-chemistry.html|title=Aindrita: "Diganth and I share a good chemistry"|last=Shenoy|first=Megha|date=17 January 2012|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|accessdate=25 January 2012}}</ref><ref name=TOI>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-16/news-interviews/30524417_1_diganth-aindrita-ray-big-screen|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103164745/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-16/news-interviews/30524417_1_diganth-aindrita-ray-big-screen|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|title=Aindrita and Diganth hot up the big screen|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=19 December 2011|accessdate=25 January 2012}}</ref>
'''''Parijatha''''' is a 2012 Indian [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by Prabhu Srinivas starring [[Diganth]], [[Aindrita Ray]] and [[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]].<ref name="Deccan Herald – 17Jan2012 – Aindrita: Diganth and I share a good chemistry">{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/219962/diganth-share-good-chemistry.html|title=Aindrita: "Diganth and I share a good chemistry"|last=Shenoy|first=Megha|date=17 January 2012|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|accessdate=25 January 2012}}</ref><ref name=TOI>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/Aindrita-and-Diganth-hot-up-the-big-screen/articleshow/11129546.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103164745/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-16/news-interviews/30524417_1_diganth-aindrita-ray-big-screen|url-status=live|archive-date=3 January 2013|title=Aindrita and Diganth hot up the big screen|work=The Times of India|date=19 December 2011|access-date=25 January 2012}}</ref>


The film is a remake of [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] Successful film ''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]'' starring [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] and [[Nayantara]].  The film was a musical hit with the soundtrack and score composed by [[Mano Murthy]]. The film also received appreciation for its neat screenplay.
The film is a remake of the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] film ''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]'' starring [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] and [[Nayantara]].  The film was a musical hit with the soundtrack and score composed by [[Mano Murthy]]. The film also received appreciation for its neat screenplay.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{cast listing|
*[[Diganth]] as Boss alias Bhaskar  
*[[Diganth]] as Boss alias Bhaskar  
*[[Aindrita Ray]] as Chandrika  
*[[Aindrita Ray]] as Chandrika<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2012/Feb/21/aindrita-gets-it-right-again-342024.html|title=Aindrita gets it right again|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=21 February 2012}}</ref>
*[[Mukhyamantri Chandru]]
*[[Mukhyamantri Chandru]]
*[[Ramji (actor)|Ramji]] as Ramakrishna
*[[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]] as Sundar
*[[Ram G|Ramji]] as Ramkrishna
*[[Rachitha Mahalakshmi]] as Nandhini
*[[Rachitha Mahalakshmi]] as Nandhini
* Sharan
*[[Sadhu Kokila]]
*Saadhu Kokila  
*[[Chandan Achar]]  
*[[Chandan Achar]]  
* Padmaja Rao
*[[Padmaja Rao]]
*Tanisha Kupanda as Nithya
*Tanisha Kupanda as Nithya
*Shakeela  
*[[Shakeela]]
*Shashikala  
*Shashikala  
* [[Kadhal Dandapani]]
* [[Kadhal Dandapani]]
*Raghu Mukharji
*[[Raghu Mukherjee]]
*Shivaji Rao Jadhav
*Shivaji Rao Jadhav
 
}}
==Critical reception==
Parijatha is remake of a Tamil movie "Boss Engira Bhaskaran"
Parijatha opened to a good positive response from both masses and critics. IBNLive.com reviewed the film giving 3 stars out of 5 and said, "The comedy sequences, borrowed from some other Tamil films, strengthen the fun moment in the movie. The cast is so perfect that even an artist doing a small role impresses.'Parijatha' is an enjoyable comedy film, thanks to chemistry of the lead pair Diggy and Andy".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kannada-review-parijatha-must-vday-watch/229617-62-129.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930152416/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kannada-review-parijatha-must-vday-watch/229617-62-129.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-09-30 |title=Kannada Review: Diganth-Aindrita starrer 'Parijatha' must V-Day watch - IBN South - IBN Karnataka - ibnlive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=2012-02-12 |accessdate=2012-09-01}}</ref> Rediff.com reviewed with 3.5 stars as "This is a film for those who are in love. Go for it and enjoy"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/parijatha-is-perfect-valentines-day-outing/20120210.htm |title=Review: Parijatha is perfect Valentine's Day outing! - Rediff.com Movies |work=Rediff.com |date=2012-02-10 |accessdate=2012-09-01}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
The songs for the film were composed by [[Mano Murthy]]. The song "Oh Parijatha" ranked fourth among the South India's top 20 songs list in [[Nokia OVI|Nokia Ovi Store]] and also another song "Nee Mohisu" has occupied the 12th position in South Top 20 songs list in [[Nokia OVI|Nokia Ovi Store]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/2011/12/05/parijatha-two-songs-in-south-indias-top-20-lists/|title=Parijatha Two Songs in South India's Top 20 lists|accessdate=25 January 2012}}</ref>
The songs for the film were composed by [[Mano Murthy]]. The song "Oh Parijatha" ranked fourth among the South India's top 20 songs list in [[Nokia OVI|Nokia Ovi Store]] and also another song "Nee Mohisu" has occupied the 12th position in South Top 20 songs list in [[Nokia OVI|Nokia Ovi Store]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/2011/12/05/parijatha-two-songs-in-south-indias-top-20-lists/|title=Parijatha Two Songs in South India's Top 20 lists|accessdate=25 January 2012|archive-date=10 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110142605/http://www.chitraloka.com/2011/12/05/parijatha-two-songs-in-south-indias-top-20-lists/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
{{Infobox album
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| name      = Parijatha
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| released  = 30 November 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/parijatha-audio-released-news-kannada-lmbmzvgdidi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204001545/http://www.sify.com/movies/parijatha-audio-released-news-kannada-lmbmzvgdidi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 December 2011 |title=Parijatha audio released |website=[[Sify]] |accessdate=22 November 2012}}</ref>
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==Release==
==Release==
'''Parijatha''' was released only 18 Movie theaters in [[Bangalore]].
''Parijatha'' was released in only eighteen movie theaters in Bangalore.
 
== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
 
Srikanth Srinivasa from ''[[Rediff.com]]'' scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Srinivas's cinematography is pleasing; a major portion of the film was shot in Mysore. Director Prabhu Srinivas has remained faithful to the Tamil original. This is a film for those who are in love. Go for it and enjoy".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/parijatha-is-perfect-valentines-day-outing/20120210.htm|title=Review: Parijatha is perfect Valentine's Day outing!|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=10 February 2012}}</ref> A critic from [[Bangalore Mirror]] wrote  "Sharan is the star performer in this film. Mukhyamantri Chandru has made one of his rare appearances in films of late. Parijata, billed as Valentine’s Day special, does not live up to its expectations".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/parijata-akshay-kumars-mein-khiladi/articleshow/21427153.cms|title=Parijata : Akshay Kumar's Mein Khiladi|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=11 February 2012}}</ref> A critic from [[News18 India]] wrote "Sreenivas' camera work makes a very good impact. 'Parijatha' is an enjoyable comedy film, thanks to chemistry of the lead pair Diggy and Andy".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/kannada-review-parijatha-is-a-must-watch-446021.html|title=Kannada Review: 'Parijatha' is a must watch|work=[[News18 India]]|date=12 February 2012}}</ref> A critic from [[NDTV]] wrote "Mano Murthy's music and background score gel with the mood of the film. The title song and "Nee Mohisu" are good compositions".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/diganth-aindrita-starrer-parijatha-must-v-day-watch-623455/amp/1|title='Diganth – Aindrita starrer Parijatha must V-Day watch|work=[[NDTV]]|date=13 February 2012}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Films directed by Prabhu Srinivas]]

Latest revision as of 03:01, 4 March 2026

Parijatha
Film poster
Directed byPrabhu Srinivas
Produced byPrem Kumar, Paramesh
Screenplay byPrabhu Srinivas
Story byM. Rajesh
Based onBoss Engira Bhaskaran (Tamil)
StarringDiganth
Aindrita Ray
Music byMano Murthy
CinematographySrinivas Devasam
Edited byP. Sai Suresh
Production
company
P2 Productions
Distributed byJayanna Films
Release date
  • 10 February 2012 (2012-02-10)
Running time
151 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Parijatha is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by Prabhu Srinivas starring Diganth, Aindrita Ray and Sharan.[1][2]

The film is a remake of the Tamil film Boss Engira Bhaskaran starring Arya and Nayantara. The film was a musical hit with the soundtrack and score composed by Mano Murthy. The film also received appreciation for its neat screenplay.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The songs for the film were composed by Mano Murthy. The song "Oh Parijatha" ranked fourth among the South India's top 20 songs list in Nokia Ovi Store and also another song "Nee Mohisu" has occupied the 12th position in South Top 20 songs list in Nokia Ovi Store.[4]

Parijatha
Soundtrack album by
Mano Murthy
Released30 November 2012[5]
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelAnanda Audio Video
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."A Chandrika"KavirajKunal Ganjawala 
2."Hudugee" Rajesh Krishnan 
3."Nee Mohisu"KavirajShreya Ghoshal 
4."Oh Parijatha"KavirajSonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal 
5."Ogoolo Nodtheeni" Shashikala 
6."Nee Mohisu (Unplugged)"KavirajShreya Ghoshal 

Release[edit | edit source]

Parijatha was released in only eighteen movie theaters in Bangalore.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

Srikanth Srinivasa from Rediff.com scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Srinivas's cinematography is pleasing; a major portion of the film was shot in Mysore. Director Prabhu Srinivas has remained faithful to the Tamil original. This is a film for those who are in love. Go for it and enjoy".[6] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "Sharan is the star performer in this film. Mukhyamantri Chandru has made one of his rare appearances in films of late. Parijata, billed as Valentine’s Day special, does not live up to its expectations".[7] A critic from News18 India wrote "Sreenivas' camera work makes a very good impact. 'Parijatha' is an enjoyable comedy film, thanks to chemistry of the lead pair Diggy and Andy".[8] A critic from NDTV wrote "Mano Murthy's music and background score gel with the mood of the film. The title song and "Nee Mohisu" are good compositions".[9]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Shenoy, Megha (17 January 2012). "Aindrita: "Diganth and I share a good chemistry"". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "Aindrita and Diganth hot up the big screen". The Times of India. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ "Aindrita gets it right again". The New Indian Express. 21 February 2012.
  4. ↑ "Parijatha Two Songs in South India's Top 20 lists". Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  5. ↑ "Parijatha audio released". Sify. Archived from the original on 4 December 2011. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  6. ↑ "Review: Parijatha is perfect Valentine's Day outing!". Rediff.com. 10 February 2012.
  7. ↑ "Parijata : Akshay Kumar's Mein Khiladi". Bangalore Mirror. 11 February 2012.
  8. ↑ "Kannada Review: 'Parijatha' is a must watch". News18 India. 12 February 2012.
  9. ↑ "'Diganth – Aindrita starrer Parijatha must V-Day watch". NDTV. 13 February 2012.

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