Rama Shama Bhama

Rama Shama Bhama is a 2005 Indian Kannada language comedy film directed by Ramesh Aravind making his directorial debut and the film stars himself in lead role with Kamal Haasan, Urvashi, Daisy Bopanna and Shruthi portraying supporting roles.

Rama Shama Bhama
Directed byRamesh Aravind
Produced byK. Manju
Written byYeshwant Sardeshpande, Rajendra Karanth (dialogues)
Screenplay byRamesh Aravind
Story byBalu Mahendra
Based onSathi Leelavathi (1995)
by Balu Mahendra
Starring
Music byGurukiran
CinematographyPKH Das
Edited byNagendra Urs
Production
company
Lakshmishree Combines
Distributed byRaaj Kamal Films International
Release date
  • 9 December 2005 (2005-12-09)
Running time
141 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

The film revolves around a married cartoonist Rama who has an affair with Priya. When she finds out about his personal life, she still continuously pursues him. Rest of the film revolves around Rama reuniting with his wife who plans it with the help of his friend. The film was produced by K. Manju. The cinematography and editing was handled by PKH Dass and Nagendra Urs. The film's soundtrack was composed by Gurukiran.

The film was a remake of the 1995 Tamil film, Sathi Leelavathi. The film was critical and a commercial success, and completed a 16-week run at a theatre in Bangalore.[1]

Cast
  • Ramesh Aravind as Ram
  • Kamal Haasan as Sham Sajjan
  • Urvashi as Bhama
  • Shruti as Shanti
  • Daisy Bopanna as Priya
  • Anirudh as Raja
  • H. G. Dattatreya as Ram's Father
  • Manikantha surya
  • Yashwanth Sardeshpande as A Co Passenger
  • Rajendra Karanth as A Resident In Flat
  • K. Praveen Nayak as The Guy In The Washroom
  • Imran Sardhariya
  • Master Shashank as Sham's Son
  • Master Goutham as Ravi
  • Baby Priyanka as Gauri

Production

This film marked the directorial debut of actor Ramesh Arvind. It also marked the appearance of Kamal Haasan in Kannada films after 17 years.[2]

Soundtrack
Rama Shama Bhama
Soundtrack album by
Gurukiran
Released2005
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelAshwini Audio

Gurukiran composed the background score and soundtrack music for the film. The lyrics for the soundtracks were penned by Kaviraj and Goturi. The album has two songs.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Pade Pade Nenapade"KavirajChithra, Ramesh Chandra 
2."Jopana Raathri"GoturiShamitha Malnad, Gurukiran, Gururaj Hoskote 

Critical reception

Upon theatrical release, the film opened to positive reviews from critics. The film was praised mainly for the performances of Kamal Haasan and Ramesh Aravind, with the former speaking in the Hubli dialect of Kannada in the film. The dialogues and screenplay also received praise. Writing for Rediff, R. G. Vijayasarathy wrote, "Ramesh wields the megaphone for the first time and comes out in flying colours." He praised the performances of the actors and the dialogues, and concluded calling the film "a wholesome family entertainer."[3] Sify.com reviewed the film and wrote, "Kamal Hassan has scored full marks with Hubli- Dharwad accent and perfect histrionics required for a comedy riot." and added, "Camera of P K H Das and catchy dialogues by Yeshwanth Sardeshpande are added attractions."[4] S. N. Deepak of Deccan Herald reviewed the film and praised the performances of all the actors, the camerawork and the dialogues.[5]

References
  1. "Comedy in flying colours". The Hindu. 3 March 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  2. "Kamal Haasan back after 16 years". The Hindu. 18 March 2005. Archived from the original on 14 January 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  3. "Full marks to Rama Shama Bhaama". rediff.com. 12 December 2005. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  4. "Rama Shama Bhama review". sify.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  5. "Rama Shama Bhama review". Deccan Herald. 11 December 2005. Archived from the original on 14 July 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
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