Ashwamedha (film)
Ashwamedha | |
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File:Ashwame.jpg | |
Directed by | C. R. Simha |
Produced by | Shanthilal Jain |
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Starring |
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Music by | Sangeetha Raja[1] |
Cinematography | R. Deviprasad[2] |
Edited by | S. Manohar[3] |
Production company | Sri Renukamba Enterprises |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Ashwamedha (Kannada: ಅಶ್ವಮೇಧ) is a 1990 Indian Kannada language action film directed by C. R. Simha. It stars Kumar Bangarappa and Geethanjali in the lead roles with Srividya, Srinath, Balakrishna, Avinash and Ramesh Bhat essaying other important roles.
The story was written by C. R. Simha who co-wrote the screenplay and dialogues with Keerthi. The film was produced by Shanthilal Jain in the banner of Sri Renukamba Enterprises. The film was edited by S. Manohar while R. Deviprasad handled the cinematography.
The film met with positive reviews upon release and is often regarded as one of the best films in Kumar Bangarappa's career.
Cast[edit]
- Kumar Bangarappa
- Geethanjali
- Srinath
- Srividya
- Balakrishna
- Keerthi
- Ramesh Bhat
- Avinash
- Disco Shanti
- Michael Madhu
Soundtrack[edit]
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Soundtrack album by Sangeetha Raja | ||||
Released | 26 January 1990 | |||
Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
Length | 26:36 | |||
Language | Kannada | |||
Label | Lahari Music | |||
Sangeetha Raja chronology | ||||
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Sangeetha Raja composed the background score for the film and to the soundtracks, with the lyrics for all the soundtracks penned by Doddarange Gowda. The album consists of five soundtracks.[4] The soundtrack "Hrudaya Samudra Kalaki" sung by actor and playback singer, Rajkumar, was received very well and is often considered one of his best songs.[5] The song is still being played in cultural and religious activities, and concerts across Karnataka.[6][7]
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1. | "Hrudaya Samudra Kalaki" | Rajkumar | 6:25 | ||||||
2. | "Yako Eno Nannede" | Manjula Gururaj, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:51 | ||||||
3. | "Ee Jaya Nimmade" | Manjula Gururaj, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:57 | ||||||
4. | "Ee Jeevanave Ullasa" | Manjula Gururaj | 5:31 | ||||||
5. | "A B C D" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:52 | ||||||
Total length: |
26:36 |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Sangeetha Raja movies list". chiloka.com. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ↑ "R. Deviprasad film list". chiloka.com. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ↑ "S. Manohar film list". chiloka.com. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ↑ "Ashwamedha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ↑ "The best songs of Rajkumar". Rediff.com. 17 April 2006. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ↑ "Cultural festivities refresh students". Deccan Herald. 26 May 2010. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ↑ "A spirited performance". The Hindu. 23 October 2007. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
External Links[edit]
- Ashwamedha at gaana