Hamsalekha (real name: Govindaraju Gangaraju) (Kannada: ಹಂಸಲೇಖ) is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for about the same number. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films. His popularity in the Kannada music industry rose with his tunes and lyrics in the film Premaloka (1987). His mother tongue is Kannada and his hometown is Mysore, India.

Early career[link]

Hamsalekha was born on 23 June 1951 as Govindaraju Gangaraju. He is married to Latha, an established playback singer. He was introduced into feature films by director M. N. Prasad, who provided an opportunity to write for the film Triveni. His debut film as a musician was the 1981 film Rahuchandra,^[1] but his popularity soared only after his association with actor-director Ravichandran. Premaloka, released in 1987, brought them together for a collaboration that would endure for over 12 years.

Hamsalekha's style includes elements of western and Hindustani music. He plays keyboards, guitar, piano, harmonium, and percussion and sings. His wife Latha is also a singer. "Aakaaradalli sharabu thubide" from Anjada Gandu and got the national award for the song "aa arunodaya chenda" from the movie Arunodaya. She is still popular among lovers of film music.

Later career[link]

After working on Premaloka, Hamsalekha became one of the most prolific music directors in Kannada film, with many hits. He made occasional use of many genres of music, including Western, pop, rock, hip hop, Indian classical, folk, ghazals, Sufi, and item songs. "Chandakinta Chanda", a ghazal he composed for the film Sparsha, was a major hit. He has created songs ranging from the philosophical ("Le Le Marula" in Shaapa, a film whose story he wrote himself) to the naughty ("Kaayi Kaayi Nuggekaayi Mahimege" in Halli Maestru), the patriotic ("Huttidhare Kannada Nadalli Hutta Bekku" in Rajkumar's Aakasmika, a song which has become an unofficial anthem of Karnataka) and love songs ("Ele Hombisile..." in Halunda Tavaru). He composed the background score for one movie using a single instrument and made the music for Kona Eedaita with no instruments at all.^[1] His music in the film Hagalu Vesha had a rustic and folk feel without the use of synthetic sounds. His music in the 2010 movie Naanu Nanna Kanasu was appreciated by critics as well as audiences.^{[citation needed]} He also composed for the National Award winning movie Puttakkana Highway in 2011.^[2]

Non Film Music[link]

Hamsalekha wrote some has written music for stage plays and private albums.^[3]

As a writer[link]

Hamsalekha has written stories, screenplays and dialogues for several movies.^[4]

Story[link]

• Avane Nanna Ganda (1989)
• Gandharva (1993)
• Nanna Tangi (1994)
• Shaapa (2001)

Screenplay[link]

• Avane Nanna Ganda (1989)
• Gandharva (1993)

Dialogues[link]

• Premaloka (1987)
• Ranadheera (1988)
• Avane Nanna Ganda (1989)
• Yugapurusha (1989)
• Halli Meshtru (1992)
• Gandharva (1993)

Music+ Trust[link]

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• Established in 2001.
• Interaction with folklore experts of state.
• Seminars on music and Literature.
• Educative camps of folklore culture.
• Fine tuning of folklore music collection.
• Presentation of “LAHIRI”, a Desi Sing-n-Dance
• Format of original Folk tripadi.
• Celebrating “Ruthugala Habba”, every month with innovative folk formats.
• Invention of “DESI NOTATION”, a unique music script for folk music.
• Establishment of Desi Music School.
• Establishment of Desi High School and College.

Desi Vidhya Samsthe[link]

Hamsalekha Desi Vidya Samsthe was established in 2004–2005 as a free educational institution for SC/ST and underprivileged children for 8th, 9th and 10th standard in English medium.^{[clarification needed]} Teaching was given using Dance, Drama and Singing. Started^{[clarification needed (who did?)]} an Arts College in 2007–2008 to provide Desi degree courses. Land has been allocated near Channapatna for a Desi Degree Residential College. Hamsalekha also runs a music class, where he encourages and mentors talented young singers.

Desi Music Trust[link]

Hamsalekha laid the foundation stone for Desi Music University on the day of Kannada Rajyotsava on November 1, 2010. The university will be built with 120 crores on 50 acres (200,000 m²) of land in Mudhigere village near Channapatna in Karnataka. The Dravidian University of Andhra Pradesh has given recognition to this Hamsalekha College of Performing Arts.^[5]

Awards[link]

Hamsalekha has received many awards over the past three decades.^[6]

National Film Awards:

• 1995 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Film: Ganayogi Panchakshari Gavayi

Filmfare Awards South:

• 2005 - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (Kannada) - Film: Nenapirali
• 2000 - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (Kannada) - Film: Preethse
• 1998 - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (Kannada) - Film: Yaare Neenu Cheluve
• 1995 - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (Kannada) - Film: Om
• 1993 - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (Kannada) - film: akasmika
• 1992 - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (Kannada) - Film: Ramachaari

Karnataka State Film Awards:

For music direction

• 2005 - Best Music Director - Nenapirali
• 1999 - Best Music Director - Hrudaya Hrudaya
• 1996 - Best Music Director - Taayi Illada Tavaru
• 1994 - Best Music Director - Haalunda Tavaru

For lyrics

• 2001 - Best Lyricist - Shree Manjunaatha
• 2000 - Best Lyricist - Tutta Mutta?
• 1996 - Best Lyricist - Thayi Illada Tavaru

Other awards:

• 2005 - Rajyostava Award (Suvarna Rajyostava)
• 2001 - Nandi Award - Shree Manjunaatha
• 2005 - Kempegowda Prashasti
• 2005 - Sunfeast Udaya film award for the best lyrics - Nenapirali

Selected filmography[link]

Kannada films[link]

• 1987: Premaloka
• 1988: Anjada Gandu
• 1988: Ranaranga
• 1988: Kindari Jogi
• 1988: Ranadheera
• 1989: Amanusha
• 1989: C.B.I. Shankar
• 1989: Yugapurusha
• 1989: Sangliyana
• 1989: Yuddakanda
• 1990: Bannada Gejje
• 1990: Muthina Haara
• 1990: Abhimanyu
• 1991: Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare
• 1991: SP Bhaargavi
• 1991: Belli Kalungura
• 1991: Ramachari
• 1991: Shanti Kranti
• 1992: Chaitrada Premanjali
• 1992: Purushothama
• 1993: Gadibidi Ganda
• 1993: Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake
• 1993: Anuragada Alegalu
• 1993: Mannina Doni
• 1993: Aakasmika
• 1993: Chirabandhavya
• 1994: Muthanna
• 1994: Mahakshathriya
• 1994: Saamraat
• 1995: Ganayogi Panchakshari Gawayi
• 1995: Himapatha
• 1995: Simhada Mari
• 1995: Dore
• 1995: Om
• 1996: Mojugara Sogasugara
• 1996: Sipaayi
• 1997: Yaare Ninu Cheluve
• 1998: Andaman
• 1998: Thuttha Muttha
• 1999: Snehaloka
• 1999: Sambrama
• 1999: Hrudhaya Hrudhaya
• 1999: Yare Ni Abhimani
• 1999: Chandrodaya
• 1999: Vishwa
• 2000: Sparsha Film
• 2000: Devara Maga
• 2000: Hagalu Vesha
• 2000: Preethse
• 2000: Shabdavedhi
• 2000: Shaapa
• 2001: Gattimela
• 2001: Bhava Bamaidha
• 2002: Thavarige Ba Thangi
• 2003: Nanjundi
• 2003: Hrudayavanta
• 2003: Superstar
• 2003: Ondaagona Baa
• 2004: Sarwabouma
• 1989: Shanti Shanti
• 2005: Nenapirali
• 2005: Anna Thangi
• 2006: Kallarali Hoovagi
• 2007: Soundarya
• 2007: Sixer
• 2007: Gunavanta
• 2007: Sri Dhanamma Devi
• 2007: Shri Kshetra Kaivara Thathaiah
• 2007: Janapada
• 2007: Meera Madhava Raghava
• 2007: Nanu Neenu Jodi
• 2008: Honganasu
• 2008: Bandhu BaLaga
• 2008: Navashakti Vaibava
• 2008: Thaayi
• 2008: Darode
• 2008: Sangaathi
• 2008: Yuga Yugagale Sagali
• 2009: Kabaddi
• 2009: Yodha
• 2009: Rajani
• 2009: Namyajamanru
• 2009: Devaru Kotta Tangi
• 2009: Kannada da Kiran Bedi
• 2009: Mukhaputa
• 2010: Premism
• 2010: Naanu Nanna Kanasu
• 2012: Narasimha

• Ajagajanthara
• Anantha Prema
• Ananthana Avanthara
• Anatha Rakshaka
• Annayya
• Anthima Thirpu
• Apoorva Jodi
• Arunodaya
• Aryabhata
• Asthra
• Ata Bombata
• Atanka
• Ati Madhura Anuraga
• Avale Nanna Hendathi
• Balondu Bhavageethe
• Karpoorada Gombe
• Kurigalusir kurigalu
• Kothigalu sir kothigalu
• Kattegalu sir kattegalu
• Thayi illada tavaru
• Prethsod Tappa....?

Telugu films[link]

• 2001: Sri Manjunatha
• 2000: Nannu Preminchave
• 2000: Sparsha The Touch
• 1991: Shanti Kranthi
• 1999: AK-47
• 1990: Premayudham
• 1993: Ankuram
• 1997: Omkaram

Tamil films[link]

• 2000: Sparsha The Touch
• 1991: Captain Magal
• 1991: Nattukku Oru Nallavan
• 1988: Kodi Parakuthu
• 1987: Paruva Ragam

Trivia[link]

• Shanthi, a film by Baraguru Ramachandrappa with music by Hamsalekha, was mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records as the film with only one character.^[7]
• Mukhaputa, a movie directed by Roopa Iyer, featured music and an onscreen appearance by Hamsalekha.^[8]

References[link]

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External links[link]

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Vijaya Bhaskar(1931–2002) ( Kannada :ವಿಜಯ್ ಭಾಸ್ಕರ್ )was a Kannada Music director. He was known for his songs composed in association with Puttanna Kanagal.

Biography[link]

Career[link]

Vijaya Bhaskar was busy in Bombay, assisting music directors like Naushad and Madan Mohan. In Bombay Bhaskar was sitting in a restaurant in Matunga and chatting with a friend and then accidentally met B R Krishnamurthy (BRK). Bhaskar was speaking in Kannada and overheard BRK. BRK used to work as an assistant to R Nagendra Rao and had worked on several pictures with him. Bhaskar told him he was a musician. He asked him whether he would make music for a Kannada picture they were making. Bhaskar finally came down from Bombay in 1953 to do the score for film Sri Rama Puja.

Puttanna Kanagal who was assisting BR Pantulu, with Bellimoda became independent Director. VB was the music director for Belli Moda. Film became an instant success and cemented their association. After Belli Moda, there was Gejje Pooje, and later Naagarahaavu. He worked with Kanagal continuously till the '90s and then there was a break when M Ranga Rao took over for films like Ranganayaki. Bhaskar came back for Maanasa Sarovara.

A recipient of Rajkumar award and Sur Singar prashasthi, Bhaskar has scored music for nearly 600 movies. They include films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Tulu and Konkani languages. The popular kannada films include Rani honnamma, Santha Thukaram, Gejje Pooje, mana mechida madadi, belli moda, naandi, shara panjara, naagarahaavu, shubha mangala and neela.

Influenced by R.C. Boral and Mukul Mehta, Bhaskar developed his own style of music. He also proved that Kannada films too can have theme music. Bhaskar did not limit his musical talent for commercial movies alone. He directed music for experimental movies like Grahana, Yellindalo Bandavaru and Naandi. Bhaskar took the credit for inspiring producers to select popular works of Kannada poets through his music. The popular numbers include "Moodana Maneya" in Belli Moda (poem by D. R. Bendre) and "Uttara Dhruvadin" in Shara Panjara (also by D. R. Bendre).

Apart from music composition he has also given background score for several movies. Popular Malayalam director Adoor Gopalakrishnan always preferred Bhaskar for his movies. Gopalakrishnan was very much impressed when Bhaskar gave music for his movie Mathilukal which had no songs at all. All in all Bhaskar gave music for three of Gopalakrishnan's films in Malayalam -- Kathapurushan, Vidheyan and Mathilukal. In Hindi Bhaskar did G. V. Iyer's Vivekananda.

Bhaskar also went to London and did an English film. The film was called Robert Clive, and it was released in India also. It was shot mostly in India, and Bhaskar did a major part of the score.

Death and afterward[link]

Vijaya Bhaskar died on the morning of 3 March 2002 (Sunday) following a cardiac arrest at his residence in J P Nagar, Bangalore. He was 77. He left behind his wife, a son, two daughters and 5 grandchildren. Including a granddaughter who lives in Australia. His body was cremated in wilson gardens crematorium here on 5 March. He is a Tamil Mudaliar by birth.^[1]

Filmography[link]

Kannada[link]

• Belli Moda (1966)
• Mallammana Pavaada (1969)
• Gejje Pooje (1969)
• *Sharapanjara (1971)
• Naagarahaavu (1972)

• Upasane (1974) (The Devotion)
• Katha Sangama (1975)
• Shubhamangala (1975)
• Bili Hendthi (1975)
• Phalithamsha (1976)
• *Paduvaaralli Pandavaru (1978)
• Maanasa Sarovara (1982)
• Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage (1983)
• Amrutha Ghalige (1984)
• Runamukthalu (1984)
• Masanada Hoovu (1984)

Tamil[link]

• Aadu Puli Aattam (1977)
• Thappu Thalangal

References[link]

Ragini Dwivedi (born 24 May 1990)^[1] is an Indian film actress and model, who works in the Kannada and Tamil film industries.

Early life[link]

She was born on 24 May 1990 in Bangalore, Karnataka. She was the runner up of 2009 Femina Miss South India contest held in Chennai, while she won the Miss Beautiful Hair title at the Femina Miss India contest.^[2]

Career[link]

She made her acting debut with the Kannada film Veera Madhakari with Sudeep as the hero. She is acting in several south Indian films and hopes to do some Bollywood movies as well.

Filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Ragini Dwivedi at the Internet Movie Database