Hoovu Hannu
| Hoovu Hannu | |
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| Directed by | S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Written by | Thriveni |
| Screenplay by | S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Based on | Hoovu Hannu by Thriveni |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | V. K. Murthy |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
Production company | Vaibhava Lakshmi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Hoovu Hannu (transl. Flowers and Fruits) is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language drama film based on the novel by Triveni of the same name. The film stars Lakshmi, Ajay Gundu Rao, Vyjayanthi and Baby Shamili. It was directed by Rajendra Singh Babu and produced by Vaibhava Lakshmi Productions.[1] The music and lyrics were written and composed by Hamsalekha. The film was a musical hit and won many awards including the Karnataka State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South. Veteran cinematographer V. K. Murthy worked in this film and won many accolades for his work.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Lakshmi as Ramabai
- Baby Shamili as Triveni
- Shankar Ashwath
- Pramila Joshai as Mother Philomena
- Ajay Gundurao as Kannada lecturer
- Bharathi
- Rekha Das
- Kishori Ballal
- Shankar Ashwath
- Srishailan
Plot[edit]
The story revolves around a woman named Ramabai who undergoes pain in every step she takes and is forced in prostitution racket to earn a livelihood. Her grand daughter, Triveni, comes to her rescue in the latter half of the film.
Soundtrack[edit]
| Hoovu Hannu | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 32:22 |
| Label | Lahari Music |
Hamsalekha composed the music for the soundtracks also writing their lyrics. The album consists of seven soundtracks.[3] The song 'Thayi Thayi' was reused in the 2008 Kannada film Vamshi, which also starred Lakshmi.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Manju Manju" | Hamsalekha | Chithra, Rajesh Krishnan | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Thaayi Thaayi" | Hamsalekha | Chithra, Rajkumar | 1:25 |
| 3. | "Ningi Ningi" | Hamsalekha | C. Aswath | 5:01 |
| 4. | "Ramana Paada Poojeya" | Hamsalekha | Chithra | 5:41 |
| 5. | "Thaayi Thaayi" (female version) | Hamsalekha | Chithra | 5:45 |
| 6. | "A Aa E Ee" | Hamsalekha | Vijayalakshmi, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:25 |
| Total length: | 32:22 | |||
Awards[edit]
Karnataka State Film Awards 1993-94
- Special Award By Jury – Vaibhava Lakshmi Productions
- Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress – Lakshmi
41st Filmfare Awards South -1993
References[edit]
- ^ "Halunda Thavaru Cast and Crew - Kannada Movie". Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- ^ "Kannadiga VK Murthy gets Dada Saheb Phalke Award !! • GandhadaGudi forum". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
- ^ "Hoovu Hannu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. Retrieved 21 November 2014.