Rajendra Singh Babu

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 Singh is the wife of actor Jai Jagadish.

S.V. Rajendra Singh Babu
Rajendra Singh Babu, IFFI (2016)
Born
Mysore, India
Other namesBabu
OccupationFilm director, producer and writer
Years active1975–present
Spouse(s)Anuradha
ChildrenAdithya (Son)
Rishika, Amrutha (Daughters)

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
Director Screenplay Producer
1975NagakanyeYYYKannadaDebut feature
1977Nagara HoleYYNKannada
1978Kiladi JodiYYNKannada
1981Bhaari Bharjari BeteYYNKannada
1981AnthaYYNKannadaRemade as Antham Kadidi Aarambam and Meri Aawaz Suno
1981Simhada Mari SainyaYYNKannadaScreened at International Children film festival Corebeil – Essonnes, France[3]
1981Meri Aawaz SunoYYNHindi filmRemake of Antha (film)
1982Thirugu BaanaNNYKannadaRemake of Benaam (1974 film)
1982TonyNNYKannada
1984KaliyugaNNYKannada
1984Gandu BherundaYYNKannadaBased on Mackenna's Gold
1984BandhanaYYYKannadaScreened at Moscow International Film Festival
1984Mera FaislaYYNHindi
1984ShararaYYNHindi
1985PithamahaNNYKannadaRemake of Vidhaata
1985Ek Se Bhale DoYYNHindi
1985Brahma Vishnu MaheshwaraNNYKannadaRemake of Mugguru Mithrulu
1986KarnaNNYKannadaRemake of Saaheb
1986Krishna Nee Begane BaroNNYKannadaRemake of Souten
1986Maneye ManthralayaNNYKannada
1987KurukshetraNNYKannada
1987Yuga PurushaNNYKannadaRemake of Karz (film)
1990Bannada GejjeYYNKannada
1990Prema YuddhamYYNTeluguRemake of Bannada Gejje
1990Muthina HaaraYYYKannada
1990Aag Ka DaryaYYNHindi
1990Sri Sathyanarayana Pooja PhalaNNYKannada
1992Mallige HooveNNYKannada
1993Hoovu HannuYYYKannada[4]
1994MahakshathriyaYYNKannada
1995HimapathaYYNKannadaBased on Kannada novel of same name by T. K. Rama Rao
1995KalyanothsavaYYNKannada
1997Mungarina MinchuYYYKannadaBased on Italian movie Quattro passi fra le nuvole (Four Steps in the Clouds)
1998Doni SaagaliYYNKannada
1998Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala MagaYYYKannada
2000Mechanic MamaiahYYYTelugu
2001Kurigalu Saar KurigaluYYYKannada
2002Kothigalu Saar KothigaluYYYKannadaRemade as Sandade Sandadi and Shaadi No. 1
2003Katthegalu Saar KatthegaluYYYKannada
2004LoveYYYKannada
2004Kanchana GangaYYNKannada
2006Mohini 9886788888YYYKannada
2008BuddhivanthaNNYKannadaRemake of Naan Avanillai (2007 film)
2010Thipparalliya TarlegaluYYNKannada
2015RebelYYNKannada
2020 Gandugali Madakari Nayaka YNNKannada

Awards

National Film Awards

Year Movie Award Refs.
1984
(32nd)
Bandhana Best Feature Film in Kannada [5]
1990
(38th)
Muthina Haara Best Feature Film in Kannada [6]
1997
(45th)
Mungarina Minchu Best Feature Film in Kannada [7]

Karnataka State Film Awards

Year Movie Award Refs.
1981-82 Antha Best Screenplay
1990-91 Muthina Haara Best Film (First)
1993-94 Hoovu Hannu Special Jury Award
1996-97 Puttanna Kanagal Award
1998-99 Doni Saagali Best Film (Third)
1998-99 Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga Best Social Concern Film
1998-99 Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga Best Story Writer
2000-01 Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu Best Film (Third)
2001-02 Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu Best Screenplay

Filmfare Awards (South)

Year Movie Award Refs.
1993 Hoovu Hannu Best Director – Kannada [8]
1994 Mahakshathriya Best Director – Kannada [9]
2001 Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu Best Film – Kannada [10]

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

[11]

CommitteesRole
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.
Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy President

References

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