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| Directed by | Hunsur Krishnamurthy
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| Produced by | N. R. Anuradha Devi |
| Starring | Rajkumar Leelavathi Balakrishna Vajramuni Dwarakish Thoogudeepa Srinivas Manjula Sridevi |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Gopala Rao Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada
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Bhakta Kumbara (Template:Trans) is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The film stars Rajkumar and Leelavathi in lead roles. Bollywood actress Sridevi, as a child artist, essayed the role of Muktha Bai thereby making her Kannada film debut.[1] The film was produced by N. R. Anuradha Devi under Lakshmi Film Combines. Bhakta Kumbara marked the eighth collaboration between Dr. Rajkumar and director Hunsur Krishnamurthy.
The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th century in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God.[2] He was called Saint Gora Kumbara [3] by the people of Maharashtra.
The film won three awards at the 1974-75 Karnataka State Film Awards - Third Best Film, Best Actor (Rajkumar) for his portrayal of the potter-turned-saint Gora Kumbhar and Best Music Director (G. K. Venkatesh). The movie saw a theatrical run of 175 days and was declared a Blockbuster at the box office.[4]
Bhakta Kumbara is the second Kannada film based on the life of Gora Kumbhar with the first being Gora Kumbara(1960). The movie was dubbed in Hindi as Bhakthi Main Bhagwan.[5][6][7] The movie was remade in Telugu in 1977 by V. Madhusudhan Rao as Chakradhari starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao.G. K. Venkatesh was the music director of the Telugu version also. 4 songs were retained in the Telugu version.
Cast
- Rajkumar as Gora
- Leelavathi as Gora's wife
- Rajashankar as St. Namadev
- Balakrishna as Gora's Neighbor
- Vajramuni as Krishna, Gora's relative
- Dwarakish as Gora's neighbor
- Kanchana
- M. N. Lakshmi Devi
- Ramesh as Lord Panduranga/Gora's care taker
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas as Village head
- Manjula as Gora's Sister in law
- Sampath as Gora's Father in law
- Shanimahadevappa as St. Gnanadev
- H. R. Shastry
- Joker Shyam
- Sridevi as Muktha Bai, St. Namadeva's sister
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh with lyrics penned by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and Chi. Udaya Shankar.[8] Template:Infobox album 4 songs from this movie were retained in its Telugu remake Chakradhari which also had music composition by G. K. Venkatesh.
- Manava Dehavu Moole Mamsada Thadike [9] was retained as Mavava Amunnadi Deham [10]
- Vitala Vitala Panduranga Vitala [11] was retained as Vitala Panduranga Vitala [12]
- Hari Namave Chanda [13] was retained as Harinamame Madhuram [14]
- Kande Hariya Kande [15] was retained as Kanugontini Harini [16]
Track list
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naanu Neenu Nentarayya" | P. B. Sreenivas |
| 2 | "Vitala Vitala Panduranga Vitala" | S.P. Balasubramaniam |
| 3 | "Manava Dehavu Moole Mamsada Thadike" | P. B. Sreenivas |
| 4 | "Hari Namave Chanda" | P. B. Sreenivas |
| 5 | "Jodi Bedo Kalavamma" | S. Janaki |
| 6 | "Kande Hariya Kande" | P. B. Sreenivas |
| 7 | "Guru Bramham" | G. K. Venkatesh |
| 8 | "Vitala Panduranga" | P. B. Sreenivas |
| 9 | "Lakshmi Sthothram" | P. B. Sreenivas |
References
- ↑ Sridevi's first and last film in all languages, Arvind Sundaram. behindwoods.com.
- ↑ Shri Sant Gora Kumbhar.
- ↑ Maharashtra{{#if:Singh|, Singh}. Popular Prakashan(2004). ISBN 9788179911013
- ↑ All Time Blockbusters posters and data, Shivayogi. sandalwoodking.rocks(17 March 2011).
- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7u0AxNqwYR8&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Q1Gcm21co&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ye2uq7jAYEM&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ Bhakta Kumbara Songs, Music India Online. mio.to.
- ↑ Manava Dehavu Moole Mamsada Thadike Song | Bhaktha Kumbara Kannada Movie | Dr Rajkumar.
- ↑ Akkineni Nageswara Rao Songs || Manava Emunnadi Deham - Chakradhari.
- ↑ Vittala Panduranga - Bhaktha Kumbara - Kannada Superhit Songs.
- ↑ Chakradhari Songs - Vitala Panduranga Vitala - Nageshwara Rao Akkineni, Vanisree - HD.
- ↑ Hari Namave Chanda - Bhaktha Kumbara - Kannada Best Songs.
- ↑ Chakradhari Songs - Hari Namame Madhuram - Nageshwara Rao Akkineni, Vanisree - HD.
- ↑ Bhakta kumbaara - Kande hariya kande.
- ↑ Chakradhari Songs - Kanugontini Harini - Nageshwara Rao Akkineni, Vanisree - HD.