M. S. Rajashekar
M. S. Rajashekar is a prominent Kannada film director based in Bangalore.[1] He made his directorial debut with Dhruva Thare starring Dr. Rajkumar and went on to make successful films like Ratha Sapthami, Mana Mechchida Hudugi and Nanjundi Kalyana. Most of his films were either remakes or were adapted from novels.
Personal life
He is the son of make up artist Subbanna.[2] Rajasekhar's son Raghavendra (Dharani) made his directorial debut with Dhool (2011).[3]
Career
After assisting director Vijay, Rajasekhar made his directorial debut with Dhruva Thare starring Dr. Rajkumar which became super hit. His second film Anuraga Aralithu was also successful. He directed Rajkumar's son Shivarajkumar in Ratha Sapthami and Mana Mecchida Hudugi.[4] Both films alongside Anand became successful and earned Shivrajkumar the tag of "Hat Trick Hero". Rajasekhar again directed him in films during 1980s like Ade Raaga Ade Haadu and Aasegobba Meesegobba with former being average grosser and latter being a super hit. He introduced Rajkumar's second son in the leading role in family comedy Nanjundi Kalyana which also marked the debut of actress Malashree. The film became a successful venture which led the cast and crew to collaborate with Gajapathi Garvabhanga in a similar genre. Hrudaya Haadithu and Mannina Doni both films starred Ambareesh and were adapted from novels was successful. Both films featured Ambareesh in a soft natured character as opposed to action roles which he was playing up to that part of career.[5] Midida Shruti and Muthanna which he again directed with Shivaraj did well. After the average success of Mana midiyuthu, Rajasekhar after four years sabbatical returned with Hrudaya Hrudaya, a romantic film with Shivarajkumar and Ramesh Aravind was an average grosser but was well known for the song "O Premada". However, in the later part of Rajasekhar's career in 2000s, he directed mostly remakes with Yaarige Saluthe Sambala and Dakota Express being only successful ventures while his subsequent ventures like Vijayasimha, Pakkadmane Hudugi and Ravi Shastri becoming failures. Ravi Shastri was the last film he had directed before his retirement.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Cast | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ravi Shastri | V. Ravichandran | K. Bhagyaraj | Remake of Idhu Namma Aalu |
| 2004 | Pakkadmane Hudugi | Raghavendra Rajkumar | Remake of Hindi film Padosan which itself is based on a Bengali story Pasher Bari by Arun Chowdhury | |
| 2003 | Nanna Hendthi Maduve | Sa. Ra. Govindu | ||
| 2003 | Vijayasimha | Vijay Raghavendra | ||
| 2002 | Dakota Express | Rockline Venkatesh, Om Prakash Rao | Govind Padman, Mahesh Mithran | Remake of Malayalam film Ee Parakkum Thalika |
| 2002 | Manase O Manase | Ramkumar | ||
| 2002 | Bahala Chennagide | Shivaraj Kumar | E. V. V. Satyanarayana | Remake of Telugu film Chala Bagundi |
| 2001 | Sundarakanda | Shivarajkumar | K. Bhagyaraj | Remake of Tamil film Sundara Kandam |
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | V. Sekhar | Remake of Viralukketha Veekkam | |
| 1999 | Hrudaya Hrudaya | Ramesh Aravind, Shivaraj Kumar | ||
| 1996 | Shivaranjini | Raghavendra Rajkumar | Remake of Dil | |
| 1995 | Mana Midiyithu | Shivarajkumar | Based on a novel written by Sai Suthe | |
| 1995 | Savyasachi | Shivarajkumar | Based on a novel of same name by Vijay Sasanur | |
| 1994 | Mutthanna | Shivaraj Kumar | Remake of Sachcha Jhutha | |
| 1993 | Navibbaru Namagibbaru | Raghavendra Rajkumar | ||
| 1993 | Kalyana Rekhe | Shashikumar, Malashri | Based on the novel written by Sai Suthe | |
| 1993 | Chirabandhavya | Shivarajkumar | Based on the novel of the same name written by Sai Suthe | |
| 1992 | Purushottama | Shivaraj Kumar | ||
| 1992 | Midida Shruthi | Shivarajkumar, Sudharani | Based on the novel written by Sai Suthe | |
| 1992 | Kanasina Rani | |||
| 1992 | Mannina Doni | Based on the novel of the same name written by T. K. Rama Rao | ||
| 1991 | Sutradhara | Raghavendra Rajkumar | Story by T. S. Nagabharana and screenplay-dialogues by Pal Sudarshan | Based on Happy Go Lovely |
| 1991 | Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe | Malashri, Chi. Guru Dutt | ||
| 1991 | Gandu Sidigundu | Ambarish, Malashri | ||
| 1991 | Hrudaya Haadithu | Based on the novel 'Himada Hoo' written by Vamshi | ||
| 1991 | Modada Mareyalli | Shivrajkumar | A. K. Lohithadas | Remake of Kireedam |
| 1990 | Anukoolakkobba Ganda | Raghavendra Rajkumar | Remake of Joroo Ka Ghulam | |
| 1990 | Aasegobba Meesegobba | Shivrajkumar | Sachin Bhowmick | Remake of Gol Maal |
| 1989 | Ade Raaga Ade Haadu | Shivrajkumar | ||
| 1989 | Gajapathi Garvabhanga | Raghavendra Rajkumar | ||
| 1989 | Nanjundi Kalyana | Raghavendra Rajkumar | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Based on William Shakespeare's comedy The Taming of the Shrew |
| 1987 | Manamecchida Hudugi | Shivrajkumar | Based on the novel 'Bete' by Kum. Veerabhadrappa | |
| 1986 | Ratha Sapthami | Shivarajkumar | Based on Kannada novel of same name by Vidyullatha Sasanoor | |
| 1986 | Anuraga Aralithu | Rajkumar | Based on a Kannada Novel 'Anuragada Anthapura' written by H. G. Radhadevi and Remade as Mannan (film), Gharana Mogudu and Laadla (film) | |
| 1985 | Dhruva Thare | Debut movie based on the novel 'Aparanji' written by Vijay Sasanur | ||
References
- ↑ "M S Rajashekar Filmography, M S Rajashekar Movies, M S Rajashekar Films - Filmibeat". entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ "History 25 - Rajkumar's First Film - chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image". chitraloka.com. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ "Dhool remake for Yogish - Kannada Movie News". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ "TV9 - "Director Special" With "M S Rajashekar" - Part 1 - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ "TV9 - "Director Special" With "M S Rajashekar" - Part 2 - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ "TV9 - "Director Special" With "M S Rajashekar" - Part 3 - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 2016-07-22.