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Masanada Hoovu (transl. Graveyard Flower) is a 1985 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal, based on T. R. Subba Rao's novel of the same name.[1] It stars Jayanthi, Ambareesh, Hema Choudhary and Aparna. It was Puttanna Kanagal's last as a director. His friend and long time associate, director K. S. L. Swamy, completed the film. Masanada Hoovu won multiple awards at the 1985-86 Karnataka State Film Awards including Best Actress (Jayanthi) and Best Supporting Actor.
| Masanada Hoovu | |
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| Directed by | Puttanna Kanagal |
| Written by | T. R. Subba Rao |
| Screenplay by | Puttanna Kanagal |
| Based on | Masanada Hoovu by T. R. Subba Rao |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | S. Maruthi Rao |
| Edited by | V. P. Krishna |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
| Distributed by | Anugraha Movie Makers |
Release date |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Padma Vasanthi had originally been signed to play one of the roles and even learnt roller skating for the same.[citation needed] After his death, the same role was enacted by Vijayalakshmi Singh and a bicycle replaced the roller skates. Chandrika who would become a lead actress in the 90s has played a small role in the movie under her real name Sribharathi.[citation needed]
Cast edit
- Jayanthi as Taradevi
- Ambareesh as Singaru
- Hema Choudhary as Amba
- Aparna as Parvati
- Lokanath
- Mukhyamantri Chandru
- Doddanna
- Vijayalakshmi Singh as Shanta
- Sihi Kahi Geetha as Hema
- Chandrika (credited as Sriharathi) as Saroja
Soundtrack edit
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) |
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| 1 | "O Gunvantha" | S. Janaki |
| 2 | "Kannada Nadina Karavali" | P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam |
| 3 | "Uppina Sagaraku" | P Jayachandran, Vani Jairam |
| 4 | "Yaava Kaanike Needali" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| 5 | "Masanada Hoovendu Neeneke" | S P Balasubrahmanyam |
Awards edit
- Karnataka State Film Awards 1985-86
- Best Actress – Jayanthi
- Best Supporting Actor – Ambareesh
- Best Dialogue Writer – T. G. Ashwatha Narayana
- Best Cinematographer – S. Maruthi Rao
- Best Sound Recording – C. D. Vishwanath
- Special Award (Art Director) – Arun D. Godgaonkar
References edit
- ^ Chitradurga, Shashidhar (20 April 2017). "Meet the man who was the inspiration behind great Kannada films". Retrieved 24 August 2021.
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