79-740: Gangadhar (1936–2003) was an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada cinema . A character actor who transitioned from stage to films in the mid-1960s, he had a brief period of success when his performances in social-dramas such as Gejje Pooje (1969), Sharapanjara (1971) and Seetha (1970) were noted. In addition to the former two, he starred in Katha Sangama (1975) and Ranganayaki (1981), all of which were directed by Puttanna Kanagal . Other films he starred in include Nanna Thamma (1970), Aliya Geleya (1971) and Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta (1972). Gangadhar returned to stage in
158-620: A cardiac arrest at his residence. Efforts to revive him failed and was pronounced dead at 10:15 p.m. ( IST ). Following his death, Ambareesh's remains were taken to Sree Kanteerava Stadium where political leaders, members of the film industry and fans were allowed to pay homage the following day. It attracted a total of around 100,000 people. The remains were airlifted to Sir M. Visvesvaraya Stadium in Mandya at 5 p.m. (IST) that day. After having briefly kept for public viewing there, they were flown back to Bangalore on 26 November and carried in
237-522: A postpartum psychosis -affected Kaveri (played by Kalpana) in Sharapanjara , who interns her to a mental asylum, before beginning to have an extramarital affair with an office colleague. Upon her return home after recovery, he mistreats her often reminding her of the illness. In 1972, Gangadhar had a total of four releases. He played Chennappa in Kanagal's anthology film Katha Sangama (1975), as
316-576: A breathing problem in 2014, Ambareesh died four years later. Ambareesh was born on 29 May 1952 in Doddarasinakere village of Mandya district in the erstwhile Mysore State (now Karnataka ). He was named "Malavalli Huchchegowda Amarnath", and was the sixth of seven children to Hucchegowda and Padmamma. His granduncle was the violinist, Chowdiah . Ambareesh completed his schooling in Mandya before moving to Mysore for higher studies. While
395-446: A brief phase of portraying antagonistic and supporting characters. After establishing himself as a lead actor portraying rebellious characters on screen in a number of commercially successful films, he earned the moniker "rebel star". He also earned the nickname Mandyada Gandu ( transl. Man of Mandya ) Rajkumar, Vishnuvardhan and Ambareesh are collectively known as Kannada cinema's triumvirate. Method actor Shankar Nag received
474-479: A close relationship with Vishnuvardhan ever since they made their debuts together in films with Naagarahaavu in 1972, till the latter's death in 2009. Ambareesh developed breathing problems in 2014 and was hospitalized frequently. In March that year, he was taken to Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. On 24 November 2018, he was taken to a private hospital in Bangalore after he suffered from
553-812: A commercial failure, the film went on to win the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value . Ambareesh also showed great performance in Mamateya Madilu, Hrudaya Haadithu, Elu Sutinaa Kote and Mouna Raga. He also acted with legend Rajkumar . He is well known as Mandyada Gandu, Kaliyuga Karna (for his generosity), and Rebel Star. He was awarded the State award for best actor for Antha and best supporting role for Masanada Hoovu, NTR Award by Andhra Pradesh Government, Film Fare best actor award for Olavina Udugore and Film Fare Award (lifetime achievement award). He
632-441: A cortege on a procession from Sree Kanteerava Stadium to Kanteerava Studios , for a distance of 13.5 kilometres (8.4 mi), where his funeral was held. Ambareesh was cremated with full state honours and also received a 21-gun salute. The final rites were performed by his son, Abhishek, at 5:55 p.m. (IST) that evening. Ambareesh was cremated next to the memorial of his contemporary and friend, Rajkumar . Ambareesh's death
711-517: A landmark by being the first ever Kannada film to be screened at an international film festival. It was screened at IFFI 1992 Kannada cinema Retrospect. The 1969 movie Uyyale was screened twice at the IFFI retrospect - once in 1992 and again in 2019. The 1970 movie Samskara won the Bronze Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival The 1977 movie Ghatashraddha which had
790-494: A lead actor and Vishnuvardhan 's record of 230 films (including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam films) as a lead actor. The record has not been broken yet. He also was a supporting actor many times at the beginning of their careers. Ambareesh played the angry young man of the 1980s, and several films were tailor-made accordingly. The earliest of them was the political satire Antha (1981), directed by Rajendra Singh Babu and remade into Hindi and Tamil. This controversial film
869-467: A lead actor portraying rebellious characters on screen in several commercially successful films, he earned the moniker Rebel Star , similar to Krishnam Raju in Telugu cinema . He also earned the nickname Mandyada Gandu ( transl. Man of Mandya ) and continues to hold a matinee idol status in the popular culture of Karnataka. After entering politics in 1994, Ambareesh became a three-time member of
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#1732776240681948-511: A mega release, amassing $ 318,000 in USA alone. It went on to become the first Kannada film to enter the New York Box office listing, the first Kannada film to complete 50 days in USA and the first Kannada movie ever to release in several countries across the world. It ran for 365 days in Bangalore. In 2018, Yash starrer K.G.F: Chapter 1 became the first Kannada film to gross ₹250 crores at
1027-605: A total of 94 awards including multiple awards at Rajasthan Film Festival and other international film festivals like Sundance Film Festival , Barcelona, Nawada, 7 Colours International Film Festival and Golden Sparrow International Film Festival. Illiralaare Allige Hogalaare won the Director's Vision Award at the 18th Indian Film Festival of Stuggart. It was earlier screened at the Dhaka International Film Festival and had won an award at
1106-517: A variety of roles and excelling in portraying mythological and historical characters in films such as Bhakta Kanakadasa (1960), Ranadheera Kanteerava (1960), Satya Harishchandra (1965), Immadi Pulikeshi (1967), Sri Krishnadevaraya (1970), Bhakta Kumbara (1974), Mayura (1975), Babruvahana (1977) and Bhakta Prahlada (1983). His wife Parvathamma Rajkumar founded Film production and distribution company, Sri Vajreshwari Combines . Vishnuvardhan entered Kannada cinema with
1185-466: Is an actor. Ambareesh was noted for his friendship, mostly with his contemporaries of the 1980s and across film industries of South India . They included Rajinikanth , Mammootty , Mohanlal , Suhasini Maniratnam , Chiranjeevi , Venkatesh Daggubati , R. Sarathkumar , Radhika , Jayaram , Naresh , Arjun Sarja , Ramesh Aravind among others. Calling themselves the "Class of the '80s", Ambareesh hosted their third reunion in 2017. He also maintained
1264-682: Is known for his work in South Indian cinema. He starred in movies such as Prasad ; the film was screened at the Berlin Film Festival and Arjun received the Karnataka State Award for his performance in it. Sanchari Vijay 's portrayal of a transgender won him the National Best Actor Award . With the award, Vijay became the third actor after M. V. Vasudeva Rao , and Charuhasan to win
1343-756: Is one of the most successful female leads in the history of Indian cinema, she acted in around 200 films in over seven decades. She is known by the epithets " Abinaya Saraswathi " ( Saraswati of acting) in Kannada and " Kannadathu Paingili " (Kannada's Parrot) in Tamil. M. V. Rajamma (first female producer of Indian cinema) and Pandari Bai are considered as the earliest female superstars of Kannada cinema. Other popular female actresses of 1970s through 1990s include Leelavathi , Kalpana , Aarathi , Bharathi , Jayanthi , Manjula , Malashree , Sudharani , Shruti , Tara among others. Kannada Cinema majorly contributed to
1422-463: Is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka . Kannada cinema is based in Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore . The 1934 film Sati Sulochana directed by Y. V. Rao was the first talkie film released in the Kannada language. It was also the first film starring Subbaiah Naidu and Tripuramba , and
1501-639: The Best Indian Film award. It also won the Best Kannada Movie award at Innovative International Film Festival. Namma Magu received recognition from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Taledanda (2022) was selected for London International Film Festival . Koli Esru was selected for screening at New York Indian Film Festival (2022). Shivamma was selected for Marche du Film (2022) -
1580-630: The Johns Hopkins University as part of the 1995 Milton S. Eisenhower Symposium "Framing Society : A Century of Cinema". The 1981 movie Simhada Mari Sainya was selected for the Paris and Moscow International Film Festivals. The 1987 film Pushpaka Vimana featured retrospectively in the Shanghai International Film Festival and Whistling Woods Film Festival . The 1999 film Upendra
1659-755: The Lok Sabha , the lower house of the Indian Parliament representing Mandya , first from Janata Dal and the latter two times from the Indian National Congress , a member of which he remained till his death. During the third term, he briefly served as the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting , between October 2006 and February 2007, as part of the First Manmohan Singh ministry . Between 2013 and 2016, he
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#17327762406811738-465: The Martin Scorsese 's World Cinema Project, George Lucas ' Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation and Shivendra Singh Dungarpur's Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) have partnered to restore the film in time for its 50th anniversary from the original camera negative preserved at India's National Film Development Corporation of India -National Film Archive of India. The restored version was showcased in
1817-621: The NETPAC Award at the Asiatica Film Mediale (Italy) (2010). The 2011 film Koormavatara was screened in 17 film festivals and won acclaims at the film festivals of Bangkok , New York and Vancouver . The 2012 movie Edegarike was selected for Mumbai Women's International Film Festival (2013). The 2013 movie Lucia premiered at the London Indian Film Festival on 20 July 2013. It won
1896-1060: The New Currents Section at the 26th edition of the Busan International Film Festival . and was shortlisted for the Directors Fortnight Cannes 2020. It went on to win the Best Director Award in the Crouching Tigers competition section at the Pingyao International Film Festival in Shanxi , China. It was also the joint winner of the Montgolfiere D'Argent Award at the Festival Des 3 Continents , France. It
1975-888: The Rome Film Festival . It also won award at the Spain International Film Festival in Madrid. Baraguru Ramachandrappa 's Mooka Nayaka won the Best Picture of the Decade Award by competing with movies from different languages around the globe. Jeevnane Nataka Samy (2021) was screened at Miami International Film Festival . Avalakki Pavalakki won five awards in various categories at Uravatti International Film Festival, Indo Global International Film Festival, American Golden Pictures International Film Festival, Oniros Film Festival and
2054-460: The highest-grossing Kannada film , and Rishab Shetty 's Kantara (2022). Kannada cinema is reported to have 8% market share in the gross domestic box office collections for the period January to August 2022, making it the fourth-biggest Indian film industry. The share rose to 9% by October 2022. The total gross collections of the top five Kannada movies of 2022 in first ten months was reported to be ₹1800 crores. The year 2022 began new era for
2133-614: The parallel cinema movement of India. Directors like Girish Kasaravalli , Girish Karnad , G. V. Iyer were the early names to join the movement. T. S. Nagabharana and B. V. Karanth were also popular names in the movement. Puttanna Kanagal 's films were however considered a bridge between Mainstream and Parallel Cinema. Prakash Raj began his acting career with Doordarshan serials such as Bisilu Kudure (Kannada) and Guddada Bhootha ( Tulu and Kannada). He later took up supporting roles in Kannada films such as Ramachari , Ranadheera , Nishkarsha and Lockup Death . He
2212-861: The 1980s after film opportunities failed to come his way; poor health condition led him to retire from acting in 1995, when he was aged 59. Gangadhar appeared in a total of 80 Kannada-language films and was awarded the Rajyotsava Award by the government of Karnataka in recognition of his contribution to Kannada cinema. He died in 2003, aged 67. Gangadhar was born in 1936. He obtained a diploma in mechanical engineering before beginning to work in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore . While there, he staged plays like Samsare Nauke , Echamanayaka and Vijayotsava . He had achieved considerable success during his time at
2291-689: The 1980s; one notable role came in Bhakta Prahlada (1983), in which he played the Hindu deity Indra . In Mutthu Ondu Mutthu (1979), he played the father of female lead's character; in Jeevakke Jeeva (1981), a negative-shaded character; and in Karna (1986), the brother of Vishnuvardhan's character. During this time, Gangadhar returned to theatre and worked for a period of 12 years. The 1990s saw worsening health condition of Gangadhar as he
2370-459: The 1990s), S.M. Krishna (1999) and K.R. Pete Krishna. During the course of his public life, he held the following positions: Ambareesh developed a friendship with actress Sumalatha after they first met at the sets of the Kannada film Aahuti in 1984. They grew closer during 1987 when they worked together again with New Delhi . After he proposed marriage to her two years later, they married on 8 December 1991. Their only child, Abhishek ,
2449-609: The 21st New York Indian Film Festival . It was then screened at various film festivals including the 18th Indian Film Festival of Stuttgart and the 12th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne . Neeli Hakki was selected for multiple international Film festivals including the New York Indian Film Festival . Pinni (2020) was selected in the competition category at the New York Indian Film Festival. Daari Yaavudayya Vaikunthakke won
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2528-893: The Best Actor Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival (2024). Kenda premiered at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Switzerland . Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy was selected for the BAFTA Breakthrough Talent Award 2024-25 for her debut directorial Aachar & Co . The first government institute in India to start technical courses related to films was established in 1941 named as occupational institute then called
2607-817: The Best Film Audience Choice award at the festival. It was also screened at the Zurich Film Festival . The 2015 movie Thithi won accolades at multiple international film festivals including the 68th Locarno International Film Festival and the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival . The 2016 movie Railway Children won the Ecumenical Jury Award (special mention) at Zlín Film Festival . The 2016 film Bombeyaata won three awards at seven International Film Festivals. Hombanna (2017) won four awards at Five Continents International Film Festival, Venezuela and
2686-772: The Bronze Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival , and T. S. Nagabharana 's Mysuru Mallige (1992), based on the works of poet K. S. Narasimhaswamy . Kannada cinema is known for producing experimental works such as Girish Kasaravalli 's Ghatashraddha (1977), which won the Ducats Award at the Manneham Film Festival Germany, Dweepa (2002), which won Best Film at Moscow International Film Festival , Singeetam Srinivasa Rao 's silent film Pushpaka Vimana (1987), Ram Gopal Varma 's docudrama Killing Veerappan (2016), Prashanth Neel 's action franchise K. G. F. film series being
2765-885: The Grand Prix Award at the 17th Andrei Tarkovsky Zerkalo International Film Festival, Ivanovo (2023). Hadinelentu and Koli Esru won awards at the Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards 2023. Koli Esru also premiered at the Indo-German Film Week. Naanu Kusuma won award at the Gange Sur Garonne International Film Festival (2023) in France . Chinnara Chandra was selected for Ahmedabad International Children Film Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival. Kantara won
2844-682: The INC candidate. In 1999, Ambareesh rejoined the INC and contested in five elections since. He served as minister of state for Information and Broadcasting in the 14th Lok Sabha , but resigned over his dissatisfaction with the Cauvery Dispute Tribunal award, though the resignation was not formally accepted. He was defeated in the May 2009 General Elections. He helped in elections for H.D. Kumaraswamy (in Kanakapura parliament election in
2923-436: The Kannada cinema. Mano Murthy scored the blockbuster film Mungaru Male starring Ganesh and Pooja Gandhi . Upon the album's release, it topped the charts with the song " Anisuthide " receiving significant radio and TV air time. The album emerged as a massive success topping every Kannada music chart. It was reported that by mid-May 2007, over 200,000 copies were sold in compact discs . The 1964 movie Naandi set
3002-847: The National Award for Best Actor for a performance in a Kannada film . Shiva Rajkumar is known for his work in Janumada Jodi , Anand , Ratha Sapthami , Nammoora Mandara Hoove , Om , Simhada Mari and Chigurida Kanasu . He acted in Sugreeva , which was shot in 18 hours. His Om , directed by Upendra , set a trend of gangster movies in Kannada and other film industries in India. It continues to be shown even to this day. Rockline Venkatesh founded Rockline Entertainments which has produced over twenty five films as of 2012. New age actors - Yash , Darshan , Puneeth Rajkumar , Rakshit Shetty and Sudeepa are some of
3081-778: The National Award-winning movie Vamsha Vriksha (1972) directed by Girish Karnad based on the novel written by S. L. Bhyrappa . His first lead role was in Naagarahaavu , directed by Puttanna Kanagal and based on a novel by T. R. Subba Rao . It was the first in Kannada film history to complete 100 days in three main theatres of Bangalore. In his 37-year career, he has played a variety of roles in more than 200 films. With his debut in Puttanna Kanagal 's National Award-winning Kannada film Naagarahaavu (1972), Ambareesh 's acting career commenced with
3160-946: The North American Premiere at the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival . The 2019 movie Manaroopa won 10 awards at various international film festivals including the Best Thriller Film at Out of the Can International Film Festival at England, Best Experimental Film at the Cafe Irani Chaii International Film Festival and was officially selected for the Miami Independent Film Festival in
3239-697: The Special Jury Award, also known as the Silver Peacock Award - at the 54th International Film Festival of India (2023) - making it the first Kannada movie to win that award. Mrityorma won four awards at the 6th Moonwhite Films International Film Festival. Timmana Mottegalu was screened at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival . Tharini was selected for screening at the Rajasthan International Film Festival. Mikka Bannada Hakki won
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3318-673: The Sri Jayachamarajendra (S J) Polytechnic in Bangalore . In September 1996, two specialised courses, Cinematography and Sound & Television were separated and the Government Film and Television Institute was started at Hesaraghatta , under the World Bank Assisted Project for Technician Development in India. Ambareesh Malavalli Huchchegowda Amarnath (29 May 1952 – 24 November 2018), known by his screen name Ambareesh ,
3397-405: The Sweden Film Festival. Rudri won multiple awards at Oniros Film Festival, Tagore International Film Festival and the Vindhya International Film Festival. Naanu Ladies had its world premier at the 16th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival in Seattle. It went on to win the Best Narrative Feature Award at the Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. Pedro had its world premiere in
3476-404: The United States and the Istanbul Film Awards in Turkey. In the post - pandemic era, Kannada cinema started making waves across the world in several international film festivals. Pinki Elli? was screened at around 50 International Film Festivals including the Prague International Film Festival and the Hainan International Film Festival . It opened the Busan International Film Festival and
3555-489: The Venice Classics section of the 81st Venice International Film Festival . The 1978 movie Ondanondu Kaladalli was released at The Guild Theatre, 50 Rockefeller Plaza on 17 May 1982. Vincent Canby , the chief film critic of The New York Times , called the movie "that is both exotic as well as surprising in view of all the bodies on the ground at the end, sweet natured!". The film was subtitled into English for its American premiere on 18 October 1995 in Shriver Hall at
3634-439: The box office. Its sequel, K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) made ₹ 1000 crores at the box office. Its teaser gained more than 250 million views on YouTube as of April 2022. In 2022, Yash starrer K.G.F: Chapter 2 became the highest-grossing Kannada film of all time with a record collection of over ₹1000 crores within India itself. Kananda cinema is reported to have 8% market share in the gross domestic box office collections for
3713-468: The business counterpart of the Cannes Film Festival . It was also screened at the 27th Busan International Film Festival where it won the New Currents Award given to first or second feature film of a new Asian director. It also won the Young Jury Award at the 44th edition of the Three Continents Festival . It was also selected for screening at the US and Australian film festivals in 2023. Man Of The Match (2022), produced by Puneeth Rajkumar ,
3792-410: The debut of Vishnuvardhan , another actor who would go on to become one of Kannada cinema's most popular actors. Ambareesh appeared in about 208 films, including other films of Kanagal such as Paduvaaralli Pandavaru , Shubhamangala , Masanada Hoovu and Ranganayaki (1981). As of 2010 , Ambareesh had acted in most films as lead in Kannada films, surpassing Rajkumar 's record of 206 films as
3871-497: The distinction of being shown at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, became the only Indian film to be chosen by the National Archive of Paris among 100 others, during the centenary celebrations of cinema. It also won the Ducats Award at the Manneham Film Festival Germany. At the 2009 International Film Festival of India , it was announced one of the 20 best films in Indian cinema , having received 1.6 million votes. During February 2024, US film publication Variety announced that
3950-449: The eminent Kannada film director Puttanna Kanagal was in search of a new face to play a brief antagonist role for his upcoming film, one of Ambareesh's close friends, Sangram Singh, suggested his name for the screen test much against his wishes. At his screen test, he was asked to walk in a certain fashion, utter a dialogue and toss a cigarette in his mouth. Impressed, Kanagal cast him in his 1972 film Naagarahaavu . The film also saw
4029-505: The first screened in the erstwhile Mysore Kingdom . It was produced by Chamanlal Doongaji , who in 1932 founded South India Movietone in Bangalore . Major literary works have been adapted to the Kannada screen, such as B. V. Karanth 's Chomana Dudi (1975), (based on Chomana Dudi by Shivaram Karanth ), Girish Karnad 's Kaadu (1973), (based on Kaadu by Srikrishna Alanahalli ), Pattabhirama Reddy 's Samskara (1970) (based on Samskara by U. R. Ananthamurthy ), which won
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#17327762406814108-417: The highest paid actors in Sandalwood. The Rakshit Shetty starrer Kirik Party went on to become one of the highest-grossing Kannada films by collecting ₹ 50 crores against a production budget ₹ 4 crores and completed 150 days in the main cities of Karnataka . The 2015 release RangiTaranga starring Nirup Bhandari and directed by Anup Bhandari , created overseas market for Kannada cinema with
4187-496: The husband of a blind woman (played by Aarathi ). Based on the novel Munithaayi , the plot follows Chennappa's struggle after knowing that his wife is raped by Rajinikanth 's character. The remainder of the 1970s and 1980s saw less opportunities coming Gangadhar's way. Film historian Hariharapura Manjunath attributes it to the emergence of other leading men during the time such as Vishnuvardhan , Ambareesh and Shankar Nag among others. Gangadhar made occasional screen appearances in
4266-433: The inaugural IFFI Best Actor Award (Male) : Silver Peacock Award" at the 7th International Film Festival of India for his work in the film Ondanondu Kaladalli . He is the younger brother of actor Anant Nag . M. V. Vasudeva Rao , the first Kannada actor to win National Film Award for Best Actor , was starred in over 200 films in his career; however, post Chomana Dudi , he only played minor roles. B. Saroja Devi
4345-440: The industry in terms of popularity, quality content and collections. However, the market share of Kannada movies in the gross domestic box office collections declined to 2% in 2023 with the footfalls dropping from 8.1 to 3.2 crores in 2022. In 1934, the first Kannada talkie , Sati Sulochana , appeared in theatres, followed by Bhakta Dhruva (aka Dhruva Kumar ). Sati Sulochana , starring Subbaiah Naidu and Tripuramba ,
4424-417: The period January to July 2022 making it the fourth biggest Indian film industry. Composer Hamsalekha is usually referred to by the title Naadha Brahma ( transl. The Brahma of Music) who is considered to be the major cause for the change in the music composing and lyric writing style which would appeal much to the younger generation. He integrated folk and introduced western musical sensibilities into
4503-418: The theatre group Prabhat Kalavidaru . A makeup artist, Mahadevaiah, introduced Gangadhar to filmmaker G. V. Iyer , who cast him in Chowkada Deepa (1969) in the lead role. He was credited as Rajendra Kumar for the film. The film also marked the debut of actor Srinath . The film was an attempt to blend into the hitherto onset of Parallel cinema , but failed to perform well. However, Gangadhar's first release
4582-490: The time, the two went on to star together subsequently in Sotu Geddavalu (1971), Yaava Janmada Maitri (1972) and Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta (1972). In Bandhavya (1972), he played a Raja, a thief and a brother of K. S. Ashwath 's character, who reforms himself in order to pursue his love interest. The year 1971 saw seven releases starring Gangadhar, including the hugely successful Sharapanjara and B. R. Panthulu 's Aliya Geleya . Gangadhar's Satish played husband of
4661-553: Was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and served as the Minister of Housing during the time as part of the Siddaramaiah cabinet . Besides winning many State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South during his acting career, Ambareesh was honoured with the honorary doctorate by the Karnatak University in 2013. He is also a recipient of NTR National Award , Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South and Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award , all awarded recognizing lifetime achievements and contribution to cinema. Having suffered from
4740-440: Was a rebel who was loved by all. He has carved a unique place in both politics and films". Other politicians who expressed grief included former Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah and B. S. Yeddyurappa , State cabinet ministers, R. V. Deshpande and U. T. Khader , and former colleagues at the INC, G. Parameshwara , Dinesh Gundu Rao and Ramya among others. Actor Rajinikanth remarked, "My friendship with Ambareesh
4819-627: Was ailing from diabetes , kidney-related illness and deteriorating eyesight. This was evident during the film of Aata Hudugata (1995), which was his last screen appearance. In one of his last public appearances, the annual Kannada Film Directors Association event at the Chowdiah Memorial Hall , Bangalore, in April 2001, he teared up lamenting his deteriorating eyesight stating he was looking forward for his death. After prolonged illness, Gangadhar died at 11:15 p.m. ( IST ) on 27 December 2003 in Bangalore, aged 67. Kannada cinema Kannada cinema , also known as Sandalwood , or Chandanavana ,
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#17327762406814898-402: Was also screened at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles(IFFLA) and at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne . Dollu was screened at the Dhaka International Film Festival . It was shortlisted for screening at 72nd Berlinale's European Film Market and the Dallas ft worth South Asian Film Festival (virtual). It was also screened at the Caleidoscope Indian Film Festival Boston where it won
4977-453: Was also selected for screening at the 2017 Miami Independent Film Festival. The 2018 movie Nathicharami and Balekempa were screened at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival . Balekempa also won the FIPRESCI Award at the 47th International Film Festival Rotterdam . The 2019 movie Arishadvarga also premiered at the London Indian Film Festival followed by the Asian Premiere at the Singapore South Asian International Film Festival and
5056-414: Was an Indian actor, media personality , politician from the state of Karnataka . Alongside Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan , he is counted in Kannada cinema 's "triumvirate" as its most celebrated actor. With his debut in Puttanna Kanagal 's Naagarahaavu (1972), Ambareesh's acting career commenced with a brief phase of portraying antagonistic and supporting characters. After establishing himself as
5135-400: Was an Indian photographer, actor, writer, producer and director made many landmark movies in Kannada , under Vikram Studios. Matinee idol , Rajkumar entered Kannada cinema after his long stint as a dramatist with Gubbi Veeranna 's Gubbi Drama Company , which he joined at the age of eight, before he got his first break as a lead in the 1954 film Bedara Kannappa . He went on to essay
5214-421: Was known for his dialogue delivery and histrionics. His breakthrough role came in Harakeya Kuri , directed by K. S. L. Swamy starring Vishnuvardhan, with whom he had acted in other films such as Mithileya Seetheyaru , Muthina Haara and Nishkarsha . Prakash re-entered Kannada films through Nagamandala in 1997, directed by T. S. Nagabharana . Veteran Kannada actor Shakti Prasad 's son Arjun Sarja
5293-409: Was met with a lukewarm reception from the public having been "greeted with slippers and rotten vegetables at a couple of public meetings." He quit the party two years later after being denied a ticket to contest the 1996 general election . Ambareesh subsequently joined the Janata Dal and contested the 1998 general election from Mandya . He won the seat upon polling 431,439 votes against 250,916 for
5372-522: Was met with an outpouring of grief from politicians, members of the South Indian film industry and fans from Karnataka. The Government of Karnataka declared a three-day mourning period as a mark of respect. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death and said, "[Ambareesh was] a strong voice for Karnataka's welfare, at the state and central level". Chief Minister of Karnataka H. D. Kumaraswamy termed that his death ended "an era of love and affection in Kannada film industry" while adding that "[Ambareesh]
5451-412: Was screened at Hong Kong International Film Festival . It won three awards at the New York Indian Film Festival . It also won the Best Film award at the Asian Film Festival Barcelona 2021. Amruthamathi was screened at ten international film festivals including Boston Film Festival , Atlanta Film Festival , Austria Film Festival and won multiple awards. Abhilash Shetty's Koli Taal premiered at
5530-436: Was screened at around 30 film festivals, including an entry to participate in the panel screening and final selection of the Cannes Film Festival. Brahma Kamala won several awards and accolades at various film festivals including the Eediplay International Film Festival in France, Wonderland International Film Festival in Sydney, Old Monk International Film Festival in Nepal and the Indo-Singapore Film Festival. Shivamma won
5609-469: Was screened at six international film festivals including International Film Festival Rotterdam , Bangkok International Film Festival , Palm Springs International Film Festival , Osian's Film Festival and the Karachi International Film Festival. The 2006 movie Care of Footpath was selected for the Kids for Kids Film Festival at Cyprus and the 2006 film Cyanide was selected for the London Film Festival. The 2010 movie Kanasemba Kudureyaneri won
5688-776: Was screened at the Moscow International Film Festival . The 2004 movie Hasina was screened at Berlin's Asia Pacific Film Festival. The 2004 movie Bimba was selected for the Bangkok International Film Festival . The 2006 movie Thutturi won the Best Audience Award at the 9th Dhaka International Film Festival . and won the Earth Vision Award of 2005-06 at the 15th Tokyo Global Environmental Film Festival. The 2006 movie Naayi Neralu
5767-708: Was screened at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival in Japan in 2001. The 1999 movie Deveeri was selected for 18 international film festivals including the 44th London International Film Festival and the Cairo International Film Festival . The 2000 movie Munnudi was screened at Palm Springs International Film Festival (2002). The 2002 movie Atithi was screened at Cairo International Film Festival . The 2002 movie Dweepa
5846-670: Was screened at the Jiseok section of the Busan International Film Festival (2022). 1888 was screened at several International film festivals across the world. The 2012 movie Edegarike was screened at the Indo-French International Film Festival in 2023. Kantara , Koli Esru and Hadinelentu were nominated in various categories at the 14th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne(IFFM) - 2023. Devara Kanasu
5925-772: Was selected for screening at the 14th New York City Independent Film Festival in the foreign film category. In 2022, Shuddhi (2017) and Bell Bottom (2019) premiered at the Indian Film Week in Japan . Vagachi Pani was selected for the co-production market at the film festival in Busan. Thayi Kastur Gandhi was screened at LA Film Festival and it won the Best Editor award at the Dallas International Film Festival . Hadinelentu
6004-661: Was shot in Kolhapur at the Chatrapathi studio; most filming, sound recording, and post-production was done in Chennai . In 1949, Honnappa Bhagavathar , who had earlier acted in Gubbi Veeranna's films, produced Bhakta Kumbara and starred in the lead role along with Pandaribai . In 1955, Bhagavathar again produced a Kannada film, Mahakavi Kalidasa , in which he introduced actress B. Saroja Devi . B. S. Ranga
6083-564: Was the Rajkumar -starrer Lagna Pathrike (1967). He played a stage actor in the film. After Chowkada Deepa , he starred in Puttanna Kanagal 's successful film, Gejje Pooje (1969), alongside Kalpana . He subsequently appeared in Nanna Thamma (1970), playing the brother of Rajkumar's character. He was paired opposite Kalpana again in Seetha (1970). A popular collaboration during
6162-478: Was the first Kannada actor to inaugurate the world-famous Mysore Dasara festival organized by the government of Karnataka. He also won the Karnataka Government's Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award in 2011. Ambareesh joined the Indian National Congress (INC) ahead of the assembly election in 1994. He campaigned for the party in the election after having been "too late to be given a ticket". However, he
6241-925: Was the first in India to depict politicians and government officials as corrupt and villainous. Chakravyuha and New Delhi were made on the same lines, the first remade into Hindi as Inquilaab , starring Amitabh Bachchan and the second a remake of the Malayalam hit of the same name . His other notable films include Ranganayaki , Tony , Rani Maharani , Olavina Udugore , Hrudaya Haadithu , Hongkongnalli Agent Amar , Mannina Doni and Odahuttidavaru . His performance in Masanada Hoovu , Elu Suttina Kote and Sreekumaran Thampi 's Malayalam film Gaanam (1982) received critical acclaim. Thampi cast Ambareesh after being impressed with his performance in Ranganayaki . Despite turning out to be
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