Upasane
Upasane (Kannada: ಉಪಾಸನೆ; English: Worship) is a 1974 Kannada musical drama film, directed by Puttanna Kanagal.[1] The film produced by Rashi brothers, is based on the novel of the same name, written by Devaki Murthy. The film mostly had women playing the lead roles, consisting of Aarathi, Leelavathi, M. N. Lakshmi Devi, G. V. Sharadha and Advani Lakshmi Devi.[2] Dr. Govinda Mannur, K. S. Ashwath and Seetharam played the male supporting roles. Actor Seetharam was colloquially named as "Upasane" Seetharam for the rest of his career after the release of this film.
| Upasane | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Puttanna Kanagal |
| Produced by | Rashi Brothers |
| Written by | Devaki Murthy |
| Based on | Upasane by Devaki Murthy |
| Starring | Aarathi Leelavathi Advani Lakshmi Devi K. S. Ashwath |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
| Cinematography | S. V. Srikanth |
| Edited by | V. P. Krishnan |
Production company | Chitra Jyothi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film dealt with the plight of Sharadha (Aarathi) who intends to pursue her career in classical music. The film went on to win multiple high-profile awards at the Karnataka State Film Awards for the year 1974-75 including Best Film, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography. Aarathi, who played the protagonist at the age of 19, won the Filmfare Best Actress award.
Cast
- Aarathi as Sharadha
- Leelavathi as Nagamma
- Dr. Govinda Mannur
- K. S. Ashwath as Subba Rao
- Upasane Seetharam as Veene Anantha Shastry
- Vajramuni as Neelakantaiah
- Advani Lakshmi Devi as Parvathi
- M. N. Lakshmi Devi
- G. V. Sharadha
- G. V. Swarnamma as Radio Rangamma
- Musuri Krishnamurthy as Saveri Sadashivaiah
- Shivaram as Shankarabharana
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar.[3] The soundtrack included a very famous Purandaradasa kriti rendered by S. Janaki. All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered as evergreen songs.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aacharavillada Naalige" | Purandaradasa | S. Janaki | |
| 2. | "Sampige Marada" | R. N. Jayagopal | B. K. Sumithra | |
| 3. | "Bhaavavemba Hoovu Arali" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Vani Jairam | |
| 4. | "Bharatha Bhooshira" | Vijaya Narasimha | S. Janaki | |
| 5. | "Bhaavayya Bhaavayya" | R. N. Jayagopal | Vani Jiaram | |
| 6. | "Bhaavayya Bhaavayya" | R. N. Jayagopal | L. R. Anjali | |
| 7. | "Karaagre Vasathe Lakshmi" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | P. B. Sreenivas, L. R. Anjali |
Awards
Karnataka State Film Awards 1974-75
- First Best Film
- Best Screenplay - Puttanna Kanagal
- Best Dialogue writer - Navarathnaram
- Best Cinematographer - S. V. Srikanth
- Best Editor - V. P. Krishnan
- Best Sound Recording - S. P. Ramanathan
Filmfare Awards South - 1974
- Best Actress - Aarathi