Gange Gowri
Gange Gowri (Kannada: ಗಂಗೆ ಗೌರಿ) is a 1967 Indian Kannada film, directed and produced by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Rajkumar, Bharathi, Leelavathi and K. S. Ashwath in the lead roles. The film has musical score by T. G. Lingappa.[1][2] The movie was remade in Tamil by B. R. Panthulu himself in 1973 as Ganga Gowri.
Gange Gowri | |
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Directed by | B. R. Panthulu |
Produced by | B. R. Panthulu |
Written by | A. S. Nagaraj |
Screenplay by | Padmini Pictures |
Starring | Rajkumar Bharathi Leelavathi K. S. Ashwath |
Music by | T. G. Lingappa |
Cinematography | P. L. Nagappa |
Edited by | R. Devarajan |
Production company | Padmini Pictures |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Cast
- Rajkumar as Lord Shiva (Shivappa"Margabantu"/Astrologer Samayabantu)
- Bharathi as Gange
- Leelavathi as Dakshayani, Parvathi(Gowri)
- K. S. Ashwath as Narada
- Narasimharaju as Subrahmanya(Subbanna)
- M. P. Shankar as Shanishvara
- Krishna Shastry
- Hanumantha Rao
- Rajesh
- Dinesh
- Lakshmayya
- Narayan
- Anantharam Maccheri
- D. S. Thanthri
- Papamma
- B. Jaya
- Rama
- Premalatha
Plot
The film encompasses the story of Daksha yajna. It depicts how the daksha yajna was desecrated following the jumping into the fire by Lord Shiva's wife Dakshayani. Following this, Lord Shiva marries Goddess Parvati.[3] Later, the Devatas Shiva, Ganga, Gowri all take birth as avatars on earth in the city of Kashi. Eventually, Shiva, Gowri and Ganga all get married in their earthly avatars.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa.[4]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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1 | "Jaya Jaya Jagadeesha" | M. Balamuralikrishna | G. V. Iyer | 03:49 |
2 | "Bhavathi Bhikshandehi" | P. B. Sreenivas | G. V. Iyer | 03:09 |
3 | "Cheluvaralli Cheluva" | S. Janaki, Bangalore Latha | G. V. Iyer | 02:58 |
4 | "Thunga Badra Kaveri Ganga" | S. Janaki | G. V. Iyer | 02:58 |
5 | "Neerahotha Neere Jaane" | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | G. V. Iyer | 03:46 |
References
- "Gange Gowri". chiloka.com. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- "Gange Gowri". nthwall.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
- The Marriage Procession of Lord Shiva - A Parade Unlike Any Other
- "Gange Gowri Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 22 December 2014.