Gagana (film)
| Gagana | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dhorairaj Bhagavan |
| Produced by | G.R. Krishnan |
| Written by | Chi. Udayashankar (dialogues) |
| Based on | Gagana by N. Pankaja |
| Starring |
Anant Nag Kushboo Leelavathi |
| Music by | Rajan Nagendra |
| Cinematography | Krishna |
| Edited by | Bhakthavatsala |
Production company |
Ravikiran Combines |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Budget | 32 lakhs (disputed) |
Gagana (Kannada: ಗಗನ, meaning Sky) is a 1989 Kannada movie starring Anant Nag and Kushboo, produced by Ravikiran Combines.
Plot
This is the love story of a textiles manufacturer owner, Raju(Anant Nag), and his secretary, Asha/Gagana(Kushboo Sundar).
Asha, a chatterbox joins as secretary to Raju, a widower. With her dedication, she wins over the disciplined Raju. When Asha's mother reveals to her that she was married in her childhood, Asha is heart-broken. Raju's mother visits Asha's house to comfort her, only to find Asha is Gagana, the kid, who was married in her childhood to Raju. She brings Gagana to her house, but Raju who doesn't remember the child-marriage and is leading a widower's life after death of his wife devayyani (Mahalakshmi) does not accept Gagana into his life.
Rest of the story narrates how Gagana wins over Raju, his house and also saves him from dangers.
Cast
- Anant Nag - Raju
- Kushboo - Asha/Gagana
- Leelavathi - Raju's Mother
- Mahalakshmi - Devayyani (Raju's Second Wife after child marriage)
- Srinath - Raju's Friend and wellwisher.
- Vanitha Vasu- Raju's Relative ( A modern girl who seduces Raju )
- Sundar Raj
Crew
- Music - Rajan-Nagendra, Lyrics by chi. Udayashankar
- Producer - G.R. Krishnan
- Director - Dhorairaj Bhagavan
Soundtrack
Two Songs are Super Hits Especially "Baagilu teredhu" was instant hit with khushboo in rain becoming wet & hot also looking beautiful. Ellu kaanenu nanintha hennanu was next hit song which was picturised on Mahalakshmi & Ananth nag. Remaining songs are average and accepted by the people. CBS - coloumbia took audio rights for this movie and the cassette & gramophone record quality was too good. Later CBS never sold the audio rights to any other company, so till date this movie original audio versions are not available.
| Track # | Song | Performed by |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yenaithu Nanna Nalla | K.S. Chitra |
| 2 | Ellu Kaanenu Nanintha Hennanu | S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S. Chitra |
| 3 | Baagilu Teredhu Kayya Hididhu | K.S. Chitra |
| 4 | Naanu Happy Neenu Happy | S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S. Chitra |
Trivia
- Quite Unusual for Ananth Nag movies, a steamy song was shot. Khushboo had joked Ananth Nag was probably the only hero, uncomfortable to shake leg with a heroine drenched in rain.
- This movie was shot when Ananth Nag, was dejected after a part-time stint with undivided Janatha Party (1983-88) and decided to do movies full-time.