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| producer      = H. L. N. Simha
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| writer        = H. L. N. Simha
| starring      = [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]]<br>[[Mynavathi]]<br>[[Pandari Bai]]
| starring      = [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]]<br>[[Mynavathi]]<br>[[Pandari Bai]]
| music          = [[P. Kalinga Rao]]
| music          = [[P. Kalinga Rao]]
| cinematography = B. Dorairaj
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'''''Abba Aa Hudugi''''' ({{lang-kn|ಅಬ್ಬಾ ಆ ಹುಡುಗಿ}}; English: ''Wow, that girl'') is a 1959 Indian [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada]] film written, directed and produced by H. L. N. Sinha based on his own play of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uJTZhJc4Pg0&feature=youtu.be|title = ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್ ಡಬ್ಬಲ್ ಸಂಭಾವನೆ ಪಡೆದ ಚಿತ್ರ ಮಹಿಷಾಸುರಮರ್ದಿನಿ &#124; Mahishasura Mardini &#124; Dharma Vijaya}}</ref> It stars [[Rajashankar]] in his debut role, [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] in an extended cameo along with [[Narasimharaju (Kannada actor)|Narasimharaju]], [[Mynavathi]] and [[Pandari Bai]] in the lead roles. It is considered a landmark film in Kannada cinema.<ref>{{cite news |title= A rousing end planned for H.L.N. Simha's birth centenary fete |url= http://www.hindu.com/2004/07/21/stories/2004072102410500.htm |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20040908100915/http://www.hindu.com/2004/07/21/stories/2004072102410500.htm |url-status= dead |archive-date= 8 September 2004 |date= 21 July 2004 |newspaper= [[The Hindu]] |accessdate= 30 March 2014}}</ref> Critics have noted that the theme of the movie is loosely based on [[William Shakespeare]] 's  ''[[The Taming of the Shrew]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/shakespeare-influenced-kannada-films-too/article8510212.ece|title=Shakespeare influenced Kannada films too|newspaper=The Hindu|date=23 April 2016|last1=Khajane|first1=Muralidhara}}</ref>
'''''Abba Aa Hudugi''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಅಬ್ಬಾ ಆ ಹುಡುಗಿ.ogg|pronunciation}} {{translation|''Wow, that girl''}}) is a 1959 Indian [[Kannada]]-language film written, directed and produced by H. L. N. Sinha based on his own play of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uJTZhJc4Pg0&feature=youtu.be|title=ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್ ಡಬ್ಬಲ್ ಸಂಭಾವನೆ ಪಡೆದ ಚಿತ್ರ ಮಹಿಷಾಸುರಮರ್ದಿನಿ &#124; Mahishasura Mardini &#124; Dharma Vijaya|website=[[YouTube]]|access-date=27 March 2024|archive-date=27 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327041425/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=uJTZhJc4Pg0&feature=youtu.be|url-status=live}}</ref> It stars [[Rajashankar]] in his debut role, [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] in an extended cameo along with [[Narasimharaju (Kannada actor)|Narasimharaju]], [[Mynavathi]] and [[Pandari Bai]]. It is considered a landmark film in Kannada cinema.<ref>{{cite news |title= A rousing end planned for H.L.N. Simha's birth centenary fete |url= http://www.hindu.com/2004/07/21/stories/2004072102410500.htm |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20040908100915/http://www.hindu.com/2004/07/21/stories/2004072102410500.htm |url-status= dead |archive-date= 8 September 2004 |date= 21 July 2004 |newspaper= [[The Hindu]] |accessdate= 30 March 2014}}</ref> Critics have noted that the theme of the movie is loosely based on [[William Shakespeare]] 's  ''[[The Taming of the Shrew]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/shakespeare-influenced-kannada-films-too/article8510212.ece|title=Shakespeare influenced Kannada films too|newspaper=The Hindu|date=23 April 2016|last1=Khajane|first1=Muralidhara|access-date=22 October 2017|archive-date=10 September 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230910075904/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/shakespeare-influenced-kannada-films-too/article8510212.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] with the title ''Mangaikku Maangalyame Pradhaanam''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jQGaHVCoFNM&feature=youtu.be|title=Rajkumar Tamil Song &#124;&#124; Rajkumar Rare videos|website=[[YouTube]]|access-date=27 March 2024|archive-date=27 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327041501/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=jQGaHVCoFNM&feature=youtu.be|url-status=live}}</ref> and was released in 1960. Dialogues were written by S. A. Subbaraman. This film also marked the only Kannada film for [[Malayalam]] actress [[Sukumari]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;— Part 1|author=G. Neelamegam|language=Tamil|publisher=Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039)}}</ref>
 
The film was dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] with the title '''''Mangaikku Maangalyame Pradhaanam''''' <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jQGaHVCoFNM&feature=youtu.be|title = Rajkumar Tamil Song &#124;&#124; Rajkumar Rare videos}}</ref>and was released in 1960. Dialogues were written by S. A. Subbaraman. Jeevan composed the music while Puratchidasan wrote the lyrics.<ref>{{cite book|title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;— Part 1|author=G. Neelamegam|language=Tamil|publisher=Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039)}}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] as Suresh
{{Cast listing|* [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] as Suresh
* [[Rajashankar]] as Sarvottama
* [[Rajashankar]] as Sarvottama
* [[Mynavathi]] as Sharmishtha
* [[Mynavathi]] as Sharmishtha
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* Ramadevi
* Ramadevi
* [[Sukumari]] as dancer
* [[Sukumari]] as dancer
}}


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
Music by [[P. Kalinga Rao]]. Lyrics were written by H. L. N. Simha. [[Playback singer]]s are [[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[P. Kalinga Rao]], [[Jikki]], [[S. Janaki]], T. S. Bagavathi, Swarnalatha, Mohana Kumari & Sohana Kumari.
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! # !! Title !! Singer !! Lyrics !! Duration (mm:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Hrudaya Deviye Ninna" || P. B. Sreenivas & S. Janaki || rowspan=7|H. L. N. Simha || 02:55
|-
| 2 || "Baarena Manohara" || Jikki || 02:08
|-
| 3 || "Asheya Gopura Nirmisikondu" || P. B. Sreenivas & S. Janaki || 03:15
|-
| 4 || "Kanna Mucchale Aaduva" || Jikki, T. S. Bagavathi & Swarnalatha || 02:27
|-
| 5 || "Anandadaayakavu Priyakarana Olavu" || S. Janaki || 03:20
|-
| 6 || "Oh Soma Soma" || || 02:48
|-
| 7 || "Ba Chinna Mohana Nodenna" || P. Kalinga Rao, Mohana Kumari & Sohana Kumari || 03:27
|-
| 8 || "Andhakara" ||T. S. Bagavathi || || 02:41
|}


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;Tamil
For the Tamil-dubbed version ''Mangaikku Maangalyame Pradhaanam'', the music was composed by Jeevan. Lyrics were by Puratchidasan & Solai Rasu. [[Playback singer]]s are [[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[A. M. Rajah]], [[Jikki]], [[A. P. Komala]] & [[K. Rani (singer)|K. Rani]].
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! # !! Title !! Singer !! Lyrics !! Duration (mm:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Idhaya Deviye Kannae" || P. B. Sreenivas & A. P. Komala || Solai Rasu || 02:55
|-
| 2 || "" || || || 02:08
|-
| 3 || "Kaadhalil Inbathil Moozhgi" || P. B. Sreenivas & K. Rani || || 03:15
|-
| 4 || "" || || || 02:27
|-
| 5 || "" || || || 03:20
|-
| 6 || "" || || || 02:48
|-
| 7 || "Malligai Poochendu Paar Athaan" || A. M. Rajah & Jikki || Puratchidasan || 03:27
|-
| 8 || "" || || || 02:41
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{youtube|VrhdqI5beBM|Malligai Poochendu Paar Athaan}} - A song from the Tamil dubbed version of the film
*{{youTube|VrhdqI5beBM|Malligai Poochendu Paar Athaan}} - A song from the Tamil dubbed version of the film
{{The Taming of the Shrew}}
{{The Taming of the Shrew}}
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[[Category:1959 films]]
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[[Category:1950s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:1950s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1959 Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy films]]
[[Category:Films based on The Taming of the Shrew]]
[[Category:Films based on The Taming of the Shrew]]

Latest revision as of 08:27, 27 March 2026


Abba Aa Hudugi
Film VCD cover
Directed byH. L. N. Simha
Produced byH. L. N. Simha
Written byH. L. N. Simha
StarringRajkumar
Mynavathi
Pandari Bai
Music byP. Kalinga Rao
CinematographyB. Dorairaj
Edited byR. Ramamurthy
Distributed bySri Jamuna Productions
Release date
  • 1959 (1959)
Running time
134 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Abba Aa Hudugi (About this soundpronunciation (help·info) transl. Wow, that girl) is a 1959 Indian Kannada-language film written, directed and produced by H. L. N. Sinha based on his own play of the same name.[1] It stars Rajashankar in his debut role, Rajkumar in an extended cameo along with Narasimharaju, Mynavathi and Pandari Bai. It is considered a landmark film in Kannada cinema.[2] Critics have noted that the theme of the movie is loosely based on William Shakespeare 's The Taming of the Shrew.[3] The film was dubbed in Tamil with the title Mangaikku Maangalyame Pradhaanam[4] and was released in 1960. Dialogues were written by S. A. Subbaraman. This film also marked the only Kannada film for Malayalam actress Sukumari.[5]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Mynavathi is the arrogant girl, who looks down on men. Rajashankar, plays the protagonist, who marries her, teaches her manners and educates her to behave well. Dr. Rajkumar, who costars, marries the younger sister of Mynavathi. The movie became a trend-setter. P. Kalinga Rao's song "Ba Chinna Mohana Nodenna" became a chart-buster.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Music by P. Kalinga Rao. Lyrics were written by H. L. N. Simha. Playback singers are P. B. Sreenivas, P. Kalinga Rao, Jikki, S. Janaki, T. S. Bagavathi, Swarnalatha, Mohana Kumari & Sohana Kumari.

# Title Singer Lyrics Duration (mm:ss)
1 "Hrudaya Deviye Ninna" P. B. Sreenivas & S. Janaki H. L. N. Simha 02:55
2 "Baarena Manohara" Jikki 02:08
3 "Asheya Gopura Nirmisikondu" P. B. Sreenivas & S. Janaki 03:15
4 "Kanna Mucchale Aaduva" Jikki, T. S. Bagavathi & Swarnalatha 02:27
5 "Anandadaayakavu Priyakarana Olavu" S. Janaki 03:20
6 "Oh Soma Soma" 02:48
7 "Ba Chinna Mohana Nodenna" P. Kalinga Rao, Mohana Kumari & Sohana Kumari 03:27
8 "Andhakara" T. S. Bagavathi 02:41
Tamil

For the Tamil-dubbed version Mangaikku Maangalyame Pradhaanam, the music was composed by Jeevan. Lyrics were by Puratchidasan & Solai Rasu. Playback singers are P. B. Sreenivas, A. M. Rajah, Jikki, A. P. Komala & K. Rani.

# Title Singer Lyrics Duration (mm:ss)
1 "Idhaya Deviye Kannae" P. B. Sreenivas & A. P. Komala Solai Rasu 02:55
2 "" 02:08
3 "Kaadhalil Inbathil Moozhgi" P. B. Sreenivas & K. Rani 03:15
4 "" 02:27
5 "" 03:20
6 "" 02:48
7 "Malligai Poochendu Paar Athaan" A. M. Rajah & Jikki Puratchidasan 03:27
8 "" 02:41

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್ ಡಬ್ಬಲ್ ಸಂಭಾವನೆ ಪಡೆದ ಚಿತ್ರ ಮಹಿಷಾಸುರಮರ್ದಿನಿ | Mahishasura Mardini | Dharma Vijaya". YouTube. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "A rousing end planned for H.L.N. Simha's birth centenary fete". The Hindu. 21 July 2004. Archived from the original on 8 September 2004. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  3. ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (23 April 2016). "Shakespeare influenced Kannada films too". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 October 2017.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ "Rajkumar Tamil Song || Rajkumar Rare videos". YouTube. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  5. ↑ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039).{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

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