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Simha Gharjane
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| Simha Gharjane | |
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| File:Simha Gharjane.jpg Video Cover | |
| Directed by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Produced by | A. R. Raju |
| Written by | Kunigal Nagabhushan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Story by | M. D. Sundar |
| Starring | Vishnuvardhan Vijayashanti Kalyan Kumar Urvasi Sharada |
| Music by | Chellapilla Satyam |
| Cinematography | Keshavan |
| Edited by | P. Venkateshwara Rao |
Production company | Ajantha Combines |
| Distributed by | Ajantha Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Simha Gharjane (transl. Roar of the lion) is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by A. R. Raju. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Vijayashanti, Kalyan Kumar and Sharada. The film has musical score by Chellapilla Satyam.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Vishnuvardhan
- Vijayashanti
- Kalyan Kumar
- Sharada
- Jai Jagadish
- Mukhyamantri Chandru
- Chethan Ramarao
- Dinesh
- M. S. Umesh
- B. K. Shankar
- Thimmaiah
- Anuradha
- Jayalakshmi
- Leelavathi in Guest Appearance
- Sundar Krishna Urs in Guest Appearance
- Rajanand in Guest Appearance
Production[edit]
Following the release of Gedda Maga and Hasida Hebbuli in 1983, director S. A. Chandrasekhar ventured to make another Kannada film. He wrote the screenplay for the story penned by his wife. Veteran producer A.R.Raju decided to produce the movie.[2]Dr.Vishnuvardhan was roped in to play the lead role. Interestingly two notable movies in the career of the lead actor, Sahodarara Saval and Vijay Vikram, were produced by A.R.Raju.[3]Vijayashanti who had made her Kannada debut with Keralida Hennu, plays the female lead. Veteran actors Kalyan Kumar and Sharada were chosen to portray pivotal supporting characters. Jai Jagadish was given an important supporting role while Mukhyamantri Chandru who had become an overnight star through his villainous role in Chakravyuha released in the same year was selected to play another key role. Chellapilla Satyam who worked with the director in Hasida Hebbuli was retained as the music director. The film was given the title Simha Gharjane. In fact, it was the time when Vishnuvardhan became popular among the masses by the title Sahasa Simha.
Release[edit]
Released in December Simha Gharjane was one of the last movie releases of 1983. Director S. A. Chandrasekhar had two other movie releases in 1983 – Gedda Maga which was a big hit and Hasida Hebbuli which flopped. Simha Gharjane was the last addition to the list of action oriented movies given by Dr.Vishnuvardhan in the years 1982 and 1983, following the success of Sahasa Simha. Simha Gharjane was the director's last Kannada movie. The movie was a blockbuster at the box office.
Themes and influences[edit]
As the usual Chandrasekhar movies Simha Gharjane was an action drama with a strong social theme. The movie dealt with corruption and battle of justice.
According to Vishnuvardhan's fans, the movie was uniquely influenced by Sahasa Simha in terms of its action based storyline. Onde Guri, Sididedda Sahodara and Oorige Upakari were other such movies. The movie has attained a minor cult following among Vishnu's fans who regard it as one of the best MASS (a word which originated in Tamil audience) movies in his career.[citation needed]
Soundtrack[edit]
| Simha Gharjane | |
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| Soundtrack album by Chellapilla Satyam | |
| Released | 1983 |
| Recorded | 1983 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Singles from Simha Gharjane | |
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Chi. Udayashankar and R.N.Jayagopal wrote the lyrics. Chellapilla Satyam scored the music. The song Kannalli Nee Bandu was sung by Vishnuvardhan himself.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kannalli Nee Bandu" | Vishnuvardhan S. Janaki |
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| 2. | "Saavira Aase Moodide Indu" | S.Janaki S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
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| 3. | "Nanna Ninna Aase" | P. Susheela S.P.Balasubrahmanyam |
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| 4. | "S.Janaki S.P.Balasubrahmanyam" | Hosa Kathe Odu Kannalli | |
| 5. | "Eddelo Bega Sididu" | S.P.Balasubrahmanyam |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Simha Gharjane". apunkachoice.com. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- ↑ "AR Raju on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com.
- ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (5 November 2014). "Noted film producer-distributor A.R. Raju no more". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.