Bangarada Hoovu (transl. Golden Flower) is a 1967 Indian Kannada language film directed, written and produced by B. A. Arasu Kumar. The film stars Rajkumar, V N Narayan,Kalpana, Udaykumar and Shylashri. Upon its release, the film received widespread praise, winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada.[1] The film is an adaptation of the play Abhaagini written by the director himself.[2] Bangarada Hoovu addresses the misconceptions surrounding leprosy - particularly the superstition that leprosy is a punishment for past sins.[3]
| Bangarada Hoovu | |
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| Directed by | B. A. Arasu Kumar |
| Screenplay by | B. A. Arasu Kumar |
| Produced by | B. A. Arasu Kumar |
| Starring | Rajkumar Kalpana Udaykumar Shylashri, V N Narayan |
| Cinematography | B. N. Haridas |
| Edited by | U. Umakanth Mani Shekar |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
Production company | Sri Srinivasa Chitralaya |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Plot
editAnand and Latha grow up together, and Latha falls in love with Anand. After completing his education, Anand moves to Rampura to work as a Block Development Officer, where he falls in love with his friend's sister, Seetha. However, Seetha abruptly refuses his proposal, revealing that she is suffering from leprosy. Heartbroken, Anand returns to his village.
His mother encourages him to marry Latha, telling him that leprosy is an incurable disease. Meanwhile, Seetha is cured of her condition. When she returns, she discovers that Anand is about to marry Latha. In a desperate moment, Seetha attempts suicide, but Anand and her relatives intervene. Anand rushes to Seetha's side, and they are ultimately reunited.
Cast
edit- Rajkumar as Anand
- Kalpana as Seetha
- Udaykumar as Ravi
- Shylashri as Latha
- Balakrishna as Padmanabha Panditha
- Narasimharaju
- Pandari Bai as Anand's Mother
- V N Narayan (Kannada Actor) as Doctor
- Rajeshwari
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar and Vijaya Narasimha.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Do Do Do Basavanna" | P. B. Sreenivas, L. R. Eswari | |
| 2. | "Aa Mogavu Entha Cheluvu" | P. B. Sreenivas | |
| 3. | "Oduva Nadi Sagarava" | P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas | |
| 4. | "Maduve Maduve" | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | |
| 5. | "Odhi Odhi" | S. Janaki | |
| 6. | "Nee Nadeva Haadiyalli" | P. Susheela, S. Janaki |
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ The Times of India, Entertainment. "National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "ಸಣ್ಣಕಥೆ ಮತ್ತು ನಾಟಕಗಳನ್ನು ಆಧರಿಸಿ ತಯಾರಾದ ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು.. | Halu Jenu Ramkumar | Ep 59". YouTube. 23 October 2022.
- ^ @NFAIOfficial (21 April 2022). "#FaceOfTheWeek #Rajkumar and Kalpana starred in the leading roles in this passionate romantic tale, #BangaradaHoovu…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Songs