Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai
Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai is a 1995 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Chindodi Bangaresh and produced by Chindodi Leela. Starring Lokesh in the titular role, the film also featured Girish Karnad and Vijay Raghavendra in other pivotal roles.[1] The film is based on the life of Panchakshara Gawai (1892 - 1944), who was a blind singer from Karnataka who made a great difference to the life of many blind people in Indian society.
| Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gawayi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chindodi Bangaresh |
| Produced by | Chindodi Leela |
| Written by | Chindodi Bangaresh |
| Story by | Chindodi Bangaresh |
| Starring | Lokesh Girish Karnad Kalyan Kumar Vijay Raghavendra |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
| Cinematography | B. N. Haridas |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
Production company | Shankar Leela Pictures |
Release date | 1 September 1995 |
Running time | 140 min. |
| Country |  India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film, upon release was critically acclaimed and won multiple awards both at the National and State levels. The musical score composed and written by Hamsalekha was highly acclaimed.
Cast
- Lokesh as Panchakshara Gawai
- Girish Karnad as Hanagal Kumaraswamiji
- Kalyan Kumar
- Dheerendra Gopal
- Vijay Raghavendra child Gavai
- N. Basavaraj
- Enagi Balappa
- C. T. Savithri
- Madhuri
- Theresamma
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by Hamsalekha. The soundtrack features 10 tracks which include a poetry compilation of Purandara Dasa and Tansen.[2] While Hamsalekha won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction, singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam won National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the year 1995.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Saavirada Sharanu" | Hamsalekha | Dr. Rajkumar | 04:57 |
| 2. | "Needu Shiva" | Panchakshara Gavayi | K. S. Chithra | 04:40 |
| 3. | "Manninda Kaaya" | Purandara Dasa | Shimoga Subbanna, K. S. Chithra, Sowmya Raoh | 05:17 |
| 4. | "Hambala" | Hamsalekha | Sowmya Raoh | 02:19 |
| 5. | "Maha Ganapathi" | Hamsalekha | Subramanya, Sowmya Raoh | 00:55 |
| 6. | "Nodalaagade" | Nijaguna Shivayogi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:46 |
| 7. | "Gaanavidya Badi" | Tansen | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. N. Shastry | 05:00 |
| 8. | "Paramaartha Thathva" | Sarpa Bhooshana | K. J. Yesudas | 03:09 |
| 9. | "Naana Embudu" | Shishunala Sharif | Mano | 05:13 |
| 10. | "Umandu Ghamandu" | Tansen | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 06:24 |
Awards
The film has won the following awards since its release.
National Film Awards 1995 (India)
- Won – National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Hamsalekha
- Won - National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam ("Umandu Ghamandu")
Karnataka State Film Awards 1995-96
References
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