Miss Leelavathi
Miss Leelavathi (Kannada: ಮಿಸ್ ಲೀಲಾವತಿ) is a 1965 Indian Kannada language film directed by M. R. Vittal and written by Korati Srinivasa Rao. It stars Jayanthi as the protagonist, along with Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath, Ramesh and others. The film won the National Award for second best film in Kannada.[1]
| Miss Leelavathi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | M. R. Vittal |
| Produced by | K. S. Jagannath |
| Written by | Korati Srinivasa Rao |
| Starring | Jayanthi K. S. Ashwath Udaykumar |
| Music by | R. Sudarsanam |
| Cinematography | S. V. Srikanth Kumar |
| Edited by | S. P. N. Krishna T. P. Velayudham |
| Distributed by | Sri Rajarajeshwari |
Release date | 1965 |
Running time | 162 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film was talked about for its bold portrayal of women and was accredited of being the first Kannada feature film showing the leading lady wearing a swimsuit.[2] The film was a musical hit with R. Sudarsanam as the composer.
Cast
- Jayanthi as Leelavathi
- Udaykumar
- K. S. Ashwath
- Vanisri
- Jayasree
- Papamma
- Ramesh
- Narasimharaju
Soundtrack
| Title | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Nodu Baa Nodu Baa" | S. Janaki | Vijaya Narasimha |
| "Doni Saagali" | S. Janaki, Ramachandra | Kuvempu |
| "Hiriya Naagara" | P. Jayadev | Vijaya Narasimha |
| "Bayake Balli" | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | Vijaya Narasimha |
| "Neerinalli Neenu" | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | Vijaya Narasimha |
Awards
- 1965 - Second Best Film in Kannada
- This film screened at IFFI 1992 Kannada cinema Retrospect.
References
- "13th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festival. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 April 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- "Miss Leelavathi 1965". The Hindu. 31 May 2008.
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