Avasthe
| Avasthe | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Krishna Masadi |
| Written by | U. R. Ananthamurthy {novel} |
| Produced by | Mahima Patel Esthar Ananthamurthy Krishna Masadi Niranjan Patel |
| Starring | Anant Nag J. H. Patel B. V. Karanth Archana Vishwanath |
| Cinematography | S. Ramachandra |
| Edited by | A. Subramanya |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
Production company | Chiguru Movies |
Release date | 1987 |
Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Avasthe (Kannada: ಅವಸ್ಥೆ) is a 1987 Kannada political drama film directed and co-produced by Krishna Masadi and is based on the novel written by the acclaimed writer U. R. Ananthamurthy. The film is broadly based on the life of Social reformist and opposition leader in the Legislative assembly, Shantaveri Gopala Gowda.[1] The film starred Anant Nag in the lead role along with a host of real-time politicians like J. H. Patel, D. B. Chandre Gowda, M. P. Prakash and B. K. Chandrashekar in the key roles.[2] Other pivotal roles were played by B. V. Karanth, M. Bhaktavatsala, Chandrashekhara Kambara, Archana and Bhargavi Narayan.
The film's score and songs were composed by Vijaya Bhaskar. The film, upon release, was critically acclaimed and won multiple awards at the Karnataka State Film Awards for the year 1987–88.
Cast
- Ananth Nag as Krishnappa Gowda
- M. P. Prakash as Maheshwaraiah
- M. Bhakthavathsala as Veeranna
- B. V. Karanth as Nameless Sanyasi / Sarpa Siddeshwarananda Swamiji
- J. H. Patel as Chandraiah
- Abdul Nazeer Sab as Reddy
- D. B. Chandre Gowda as Rehman
- Archana Vishwanath as Gowri Deshpande
- Padma Kumta
- Bhargavi Narayan as Krishnappa's Mother
- Lakshmi Chandrashekar as Seetha (Krishnappa's wife)
- B. K. Chandrashekhar as a man on the steps of Vidhana Soudha
- Rajavardhan
- Chandrashekhara Kambara
- G. V. Shivanand as Annaji
- Sundar Raj as Channaveeraiah
- M C Anand
- B S Achar
- Narayan Rayachur
- Soumya Gowda
- Saroja Srishaila
- Lakshmi Nataraj
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar. The audio was out on Lahari Music label.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dhare Uriva Hagalinali" | Chandrashekhar Kambara | B. R. Chaya | |
| 2. | "Mouna Thabbithu Nelava" | Gopalkrishna Adiga | Puttur Narasimha Nayak |
Awards
- Second Best Film
- Best Actor – Anant Nag
- Best Dialogue Writer – U. R. Ananthamurthy, Krishna Masadi
References
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