H. R. Bhargava

H. R. Bhargava
Born Hunsur Ramachandra Bhargyachandra
Hunsur, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Film director, producer
Relatives Hunsur Krishnamurthy (uncle)

Hunsur Ramachandra Bhargyachandra (Kannada: ಹು. ರಾ. ಭಾರ್ಗವ) known mononymously as Bhargava is an Indian film director who worked primarily in Kannada cinema. Considered one of the best directors in Kannada cinema, he was awarded the Puttanna Kanagal Award, the highest award in Kannada cinema, in 2012.[1]

Early life

Bhargava was born in Hunsur taluk in the Mysore State (now Karnataka). Before becoming an independent director, he worked as an assistant to film directors like Hunsur Krishnamurthy, Siddalingaiah, Vijay, Geethapriya and K. S. R. Das.

He has worked as an associate in many great movies like Bangaarada Manushya, Bhaktha Khumbara, BabruVaahana, Naa Ninna Marayalaare, Mayor Muthanna etc.

This gave him a rich experience and moulded his career to become a famous director.

He has got a good number of disciples who have become successful directors. S.Narayan, Phani Ramachandra, Chandrashekar Sharma and others.

Music Directors Rajan-Nagendra have worked with him for more than 20 films. Many of the films have got melodious songs. He has also worked with great music directors Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Satyam, Gurukiran etc.

Career

Bhargava began his career in films as a film producer. Having produced 8 films, he turned to direction.[2] He made his debut as a film director in 1977 with Bhagyavantharu that had Rajkumar and B. Saroja Devi playing the lead roles. His next film Olavu Geluvu (1977) had Rajkumar and Lakshmi played the lead roles. These two films were considered the best in his career as a director.

His first film with Vishnuvardhan "Asaadhya Aliya" is a success one too. He has a total of 23 films with Dr. Vishnuvardhan. The rate of success of the combination is very high. To name a few are Jeevan Chakra, Karunamayi, Jana Naayaka, HrudayaGeetha, Karna, Mathe Haadithu Kogile, Onde Guri, Krsihan Nee Begane Baaro and many others.

He has produced seven good films and also has many hundred days films to his credit. He is the only luckiest Film director to have two silver Jubilee functions at the same place and same time. He is good at action films too.

He has directed seven films for Ambareesh, 4 films for Anant Nag, 2 films for Shankar Nag, 2 films for Shiva Rajkumar and many other actors.

His 50th movie "Ganndulgali Kumara Rama" is a mighty and colorful historical one.

In many of this interviews he has shown his gratitude to Hunsur director and famous comedian Dwarakeesh.

Filmography

Year Film Credited as Language Notes
Director Screenwriter
1977 Bhagyavantharu Green tick Green tick Kannada Directorial debut Remake of Dheerga Sumangali
1977 Olavu Geluvu Green tick Red X Kannada
1979 Asadhya Aliya Green tick Red X Kannada
1980 Manku Thimma Green tick Green tick Kannada Remake of Mastana
1980 Kulla Kulli Green tick Red X Kannada
1981 Guru Shishyaru Green tick Red X Kannada Remake of Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
1981 Avala Hejje Green tick Red X Kannada Similar to Trishna
Remade in Telugu as Bandhalu Anubandhalu(Chiranjeevi's 50th movie)
1982 Bandhalu Anubandhalu Green tick Red X Telugu Remake of Kannada movie Avala Hejje
Chiranjeevi's 50th movie
1982 Pedda Gedda Green tick Red X Kannada
1982 Tony Green tick Green tick Kannada
1983 Samarpane Green tick Green tick Kannada
1983 Onde Guri Green tick Green tick Kannada
1983 Gandugali Rama Green tick Red X Kannada
1984 Mooru Janma Green tick Green tick Kannada Based on a novel of same name by T. K. Rama Rao
1984 Bedaru Bombe Green tick Red X Kannada
1984 Preethi Vathsalya Green tick Red X Kannada
1985 Jeevana Chakra Green tick Green tick Kannada Remake of Dharmaatmudu
1985 Vajra Mushti Green tick Red X Kannada
1986 Karna Green tick Green tick Kannada Remake of Saaheb
1986 Krishna Nee Begane Baro Green tick Green tick Kannada Remake of Souten
1986 Maneye Manthralaya Green tick Green tick Kannada
1987 Karunamayi Green tick Red X Kannada
1987 Hrudaya Geethe Green tick Green tick Kannada
1987 Shanthi Nivasa Green tick Red X Kannada
1987 Kurukshetra Green tick Green tick Kannada
1987 Sowbhagya Lakshmi Green tick Green tick Kannada Remake of Karthika Deepam
1987 Shubha Milana Green tick Green tick Kannada
1988 Krishna Rukmini Green tick Red X Kannada
1988 Jana Nayaka Green tick Green tick Kannada
1988 Nammoora Raja Green tick Green tick Kannada
1990 Hosa Jeevana Green tick Green tick Kannada Remake of Tamil film Pudhea Paadhai
1990 Shivashankar Green tick Green tick Kannada Based on Hong Kong film Heart of Dragon
1990 Mathe Haditu Kogile Green tick Green tick Kannada
1990 Chapala Chennigaraya Green tick Green tick Kannada Remake of Chinna Veedu
1991 Aranyadalli Abhimanyu Green tick Green tick Kannada
1991 Nagunagutha Nali Green tick Red X Kannada
1991 Gandanige Takka Hendathi Green tick Red X Kannada
1991 Jagadeka Veera Green tick Green tick Kannada
1992 Rajadhi Raja Green tick Green tick Kannada
1992 Sapthapadi Green tick Red X Kannada Based on a novel by Sayisuthe
1993 Prana Snehitha Green tick Green tick Kannada
1993 Vasantha Poornima Green tick Red X Kannada
1993 Jaga Mechida Huduga Green tick Red X Kannada Based on novel Nishaanth by Sai Suthe
1994 Sammilana Green tick Green tick Kannada
1995 Bangarada Kalasha Green tick Green tick Kannada
1996 Bangarada Mane Green tick Green tick Kannada
1997 Janani Janmabhoomi Green tick Green tick Kannada
1998 High Command Green tick Red X Kannada
2003 Back Pocket Green tick Red X Telugu
2006 Gandugali Kumara Rama Green tick Green tick Kannada Based on a novel by Su. Rudramurthy Shastry

References

  1. "Karnataka State Film Awards: Puneeth and Kalyani are the best". bollywoodlife.com. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  2. "Sukhadada Kanasilla". chitratara.com. 10 December 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2014.

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