Rajendra Singh Babu
S.V. Rajendra Singh | |
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Native name | ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಸಿಂಗ್ ಬಾಬು |
Born |
Mysore, India | 22 October 1952
Residence | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Other names | Babu |
Occupation | Film director, producer and writer |
Years active | 1975–present |
Spouse(s) | Anuradha |
Children |
Aditya (Son) Rishika (Daughter) |
S. V. Rajendra Singh is a Kannada film maker and producer. He was born and brought up in Mysore. His father, the late Shankar Singh was one of the great producers in Kannada Film Industry and has produced many films under the banner Mahatma Pictures (Mysore). Rajendra Singh Babu has made movies in various genres. He has written and directed love stories, War, suspense thrillers and comedy movies. Many of his films have been adapted from novels or short stories.[1] He is not only famous in Karnataka, but also across all of India. Babu has won numerous awards for his films and has also directed movies in the Hindi and Telugu languages. His sister Vijayalakshmi is the wife of actor Jai Jagadish.
Early life
Rajendra Singh Babu born in Mysore, Karnataka. His father, the late Shankar Singh, was a producer and director of Kannada films. His mother, Prathima Devi, was an actress in Kannada cinema. In an interview, Babu mentioned that his father wanted him to become a doctor, but his own passion for the camera propelled him to the film industry. Hailing from a family of movie makers, Babu was fascinated with films such as The Great escape, Guns of Navarone and Bridge on the river Kwai. He believed that:
“ | Cinema should go near the audience.[2] | ” |
Filmography
Year | Film | Credited as | Language | Notes | ||
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Director | Screenplay | Producer | ||||
1975 | Nagakanye | Kannada | Debut feature | |||
1977 | Nagara Hole | Kannada | ||||
1978 | Kiladi Jodi | Kannada | ||||
1981 | Bhaari Bharjari Bete | Kannada | ||||
1981 | Antha | Kannada | Remade as Antham Kadidi Aarambam and Meri Aawaz Suno | |||
1981 | Simhada Mari Sainya | Kannada | Screened at International Children film festival Corebeil – Essonnes, France[3] | |||
1981 | Meri Aawaz Suno | Hindi film | Remake of Antha (film) | |||
1982 | Thirugu Baana | Kannada | Remake of Benaam (1974 film) | |||
1982 | Tony | Kannada | ||||
1984 | Kaliyuga | Kannada | ||||
1984 | Gandu Bherunda | Kannada | Based on Mackenna's Gold | |||
1984 | Bandhana | Kannada | Screened at Moscow International Film Festival | |||
1984 | Mera Faisla | Hindi | ||||
1984 | Sharara | Hindi | ||||
1985 | Pithamaha | Kannada | Remake of Vidhaata | |||
1985 | Ek Se Bhale Do | Hindi | ||||
1985 | Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara | Kannada | Remake of Mugguru Mithrulu | |||
1986 | Karna | Kannada | Remake of Saaheb | |||
1986 | Krishna Nee Begane Baro | Kannada | Remake of Souten | |||
1986 | Maneye Manthralaya | Kannada | ||||
1987 | Kurukshetra | Kannada | ||||
1987 | Yuga Purusha | Kannada | Remake of Karz (film) | |||
1990 | Bannada Gejje | Kannada | ||||
1990 | Prema Yuddham | Telugu | Remake of Bannada Gejje | |||
1990 | Muthina Haara | Kannada | ||||
1990 | Aag Ka Darya | Hindi | ||||
1990 | Sri Sathyanarayana Pooja Phala | Kannada | ||||
1992 | Mallige Hoove | Kannada | ||||
1993 | Hoovu Hannu | Kannada | [4] | |||
1994 | Mahakshathriya | Kannada | ||||
1995 | Himapatha | Kannada | Based on Kannada novel of same name by T. K. Rama Rao | |||
1995 | Kalyanothsava | Kannada | ||||
1997 | Mungarina Minchu | Kannada | Based on Italian movie Quattro passi fra le nuvole (Four Steps in the Clouds) | |||
1998 | Doni Saagali | Kannada | ||||
1998 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | Kannada | ||||
2000 | Mechanic Mamaiah | Telugu | ||||
2001 | Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu | Kannada | ||||
2002 | Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu | Kannada | Remade as Sandade Sandadi and Shaadi No. 1 | |||
2003 | Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu | Kannada | ||||
2004 | Love | Kannada | ||||
2004 | Kanchana Ganga | Kannada | ||||
2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | Kannada | ||||
2008 | Buddhivantha | Kannada | Remake of Naan Avanillai (2007 film) | |||
2010 | Thipparalliya Tarlegalu | Kannada | ||||
2011 | Love in Kashmir | Hindi | ||||
2015 | Rebel | Kannada | ||||
2018 | Raktaaksha" | Kannada |
Awards Honor and Recognition
He is the winner of the president's Rajat Kamal Award for best film and director thrice for the movies Bandhana, Muttina Haara and Mungarina Minchu. Babu has won many state awards for his films.[6] and has been honoured with the prestigious Puttanna Kangal Award given by the Karnataka State Govt. to a film personality on the lines of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in Karnataka. Babu's films Simhada Mari Sainya and Bandhana are screened at international film festivals. Here is the list of a few important awards.
Year | Film | Award | Category |
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1981 | Antha | "Cinema express",Madras | Best Direction |
1985 | Bandhana | President's Rajat Kamal Award | Best Film & Best Direction |
1984 | Bandhana | Karnataka State Govt. Award | Best Actor |
1984 | Bandhana | Filmfare Award | |
1990 | Muththina Haara | President's Rajat Kamal Award | Best Regional Film & Best Direction |
1990 | Muththina Haara | Karnataka State Govt. Award | Best Film & Best Direction |
1990 | Muththina Haara | Filmfare Award | |
1993 | Hoovu Hannu | Karnataka State Govt. Film Award | Best Actress and Direction |
1993 | Hoovu Hannu | Filmfare Award | Best Direction |
1994 | Mahakshatriya | Filmfare Award | 1996-97 Puttanna Kanagal Award |
1997 | Mungarina Minchu[7] | President's Rajat Kamal Award | Best Regional Film and Direction |
1998 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | Karnataka State Govt. Award | Best Social Concern Film and Direction |
Books
Rajendra Singh Babu wrote the book titled "Nenanpina Muthina Hara" in memory of the great Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan. The book was a tribute to Vishnuvardhan, where Babu shares his numerous experiences with Vishnuvardhan. The book reveals the special bond Babu claims to have had with Vishnuvardhan. The book also reveals Babu's constant drive to work on meaningful cinema, wanting to make an impact. His endless dreams of making cinemas involving Vishnuvardhan and Dr. Rajkumar and how great those cinemas might have been and how it would have contributed to Kannada Cinema.
Organizations/Committees
Committees | Role |
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Karnataka Film Director's Association (6 times) | President |
Karnataka Film and T.V. Technicians | President |
Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (2 times) | Executive-Committee |
International Film Festival of India, 1992, Bangalore | Nominated member by State Govt. |
References
- ↑ Article on Babu's family in The Hindu news paper
- ↑ " His view on cinema
- ↑ Babu's Movies in International Film Festival Archived 2 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Movie News in Deccan Herald
- ↑ Movie awards for Babu Archived 2 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Babu on anti-piracy in Times of India
- ↑ List of National Award Winning Kannada movies
- ↑ KFDA and KFCC info Archived 24 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine.