Nanda Deepa (ⓘ transl. Eternal flame) is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film, directed by M. R. Vittal in his directinoal debut.[1] The film was produced and written by actor Vadiraj with Jawahar co-producing for the Sri Bharathi Chitra studio, marking its first production. The film stars Rajkumar and Harini, with Leelavathi and Udaykumar in pivotal supporting roles.
Upon its release, the film received significant appreciation and won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada at the 10th National Film Awards.[2]
The film was remade in Gujarati in 1964 as Ramat Ramade Ram,[3] making this the first Kannada film to be remade in that language. The Gujarati version starred Tarla Mehta and Mahesh Kumar in the lead role with Sanjeev Kumar reprising Udaykumar's role. While the Kannada version won the National Award, the Gujarati version garnered eight State awards.[3][4][5]
Cast
- Rajkumar as Shankar
- Udaykumar as Ravi
- Harini
- Leelavathi
- K. S. Ashwath
- Sorat Ashwath
- Narasimharaju
- Vadiraj
- Ganapathi Bhat
- Hanumanthachar
- Balakrishna in a guest appearance
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. Venkataraju, with lyrics by Sorat Ashwath.[6] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered as evergreen songs.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yaarige Yaaro" | Sorat Ashwath | P. B. Sreenivas | 03:25 |
| 2. | "Naadinanda Ee Deepavali" | Sorat Ashwath | S. Janaki, P. Leela | 03:10 |
| 3. | "Ondu Goodide" | Sorat Ashwath | P. Nageshwara Rao, Jikki | 02:49 |
| 4. | "Gaaligopura Ninnashatheera" | Sorat Ashwath | S. Janaki | 03:15 |
| 5. | "Naliva Mana" | Sorat Ashwath | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | 03:13 |
| 6. | "Kanasonda Kande" | Sorat Ashwath | S. Janaki | 03:05 |
| 7. | "Nyayakke Kannilla" | Sorat Ashwath | P. Leela | 03:14 |
Awards
References
- ^ M.R. Vittal movies list
- ^ 10th National Film Awards
- ^ a b "ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಭೇಟಿಯಾದಾಗೆಲ್ಲಾ ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು "ಗುರುಗಳೇ" ಎನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದರೇಕೆ..? | Naadu Kanda Rajkumar Ep 105 - YouTube". YouTube.
- ^ "Nanda Deepa | Full Kannada Movie | Dr Rajkumar | Udayakumar | Sandalwood Movies Online - YouTube". YouTube.
- ^ "Ramat Ramade Ram Full Movie - રમત રમાડે રામ - Super Hit Full Gujarati Movies - Romantic Comedy Film - YouTube". YouTube.
- ^ Nandaa Deepa songs
External links
- Nanda Deepa at IMDb
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