Hosa Neeru

Hosa Neeru (Kannada: ಹೊಸ ನೀರು) is a 1986 Kannada film, directed by K. V. Jayaram and written by K. V. Raju. The film stars Anant Nag and Suhasini in the lead roles. It is considered one of the best movies by the Anant Nag and K. V. Jayaram duo. It is also the first movie for Suhasini with Anant Nag.

Hosa Neeru
Directed by	K. V. Jayaram
Produced by	K. S. Sacchidananda
Screenplay by	K. V. Raju K. V. Jayaram
Story by	K. V. Raju
Starring	Anant Nag Suhasini Lokanath
Music by	G. K. Venkatesh
Cinematography	B. S. Basavaraj
Edited by	S. Manohar
Production company	Panchama Movie Makers
Release date	3 January 1986 (1986-01-03)
Running time	144 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

After marriage, a woman who is an engineering graduate decides to take up a job. However, she faces strong opposition from her father-in-law who does not want her to work.

The film score and soundtrack were composed by G. K. Venkatesh. The film was critically acclaimed and won multiple awards at the Karnataka State Film Awards for the year 1985–86.

Cast

• Anant Nag as Krishnaprasad
• Suhasini as Bhavana
• Loknath as Krishnaprasad's father
• Lohithashwa as Principal
• Pandari Bai as Bhavana's mother
• Shashikala as Krishnaprasad's Mother
• Jaggesh
• Dingri Nagaraj
• Chethan Ramarao
• Thimmaiah

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh, with lyrics by R. N. Jayagopal.

Track listing

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Neene Nanna Preethi"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
2.	"Neene Indu Prema Veene"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
3.	"Koreva Chaliyali"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
4.	"Olavu Thanda Besuge"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
5.	"Naavella Ondagi"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki

Awards

1985–86 Karnataka State Film Awards

• First Best Film
• Best Actor — Anant Nag
• Best Supporting Actress — Shashikala
• Best Music director — G. K. Venkatesh

Filmfare Awards South

• Best Director – Kannada — K. V. Jayaram

External links

• Hosa Neeru on IMDb