H. R. Bhargava

Hunsur Ramachandra Bhagyachandra (Kannada: ಹು. ರಾ. ಭಾರ್ಗವ), known mononymously as Bhargava, is an Indian film director who worked primarily in Kannada cinema. Originally a producer, he came to be considered one of the best directors in Kannada cinema, and he was awarded the Puttanna Kanagal Award, the highest award in Kannada cinema, in 2012. He has directed 50 films.[1]

H. R. Bhargava
Doddarangegowda, Syed Sallauddin Pasha, H. R. Bhargava (Left to right in front) in 2019
Born
Hunsur Ramachandra Bhargyachandra

Hunsur, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film director, producer
RelativesHunsur Krishnamurthy (uncle) Dwarakish (cousin)

Early life

Bhargava was born in Madhwa Brahmin family, Hunsur taluk in the Mysore State (now Karnataka). Before becoming an independent director, he worked as an associate/assistant director with stalwarts of the time like Hunsur Krishnamurthy, S. Siddalingaiah, Vijay, Geethapriya and K.S.R. Das in many successful movies like Bangaarada Manushya, Bhaktha Khumbara, Babruvaahana, Naa Ninna Marayalaare, Mayor Muthanna, etc. This gave him a rich experience and moulded his career to become a famous director. He has many disciples who have become successful directors like S. Narayan, Phani Ramachandra, Chandrashekar Sharma. In many of his interviews he has expressed gratitude to director Hunsur Krishnamurthy and famous comedian Dwarakeesh.

Career

Bhargava began his career in films as a film producer. Having produced eight films, he turned to direction.[2] He made his debut as a director in 1977 with Bhagyavantharu with Rajkumar and B. Saroja Devi playing the lead roles. His next film Olavu Geluvu (1977) had Rajkumar and Lakshmi in lead roles. His next film Asaadhya Aliya was with Vishnuvardhan and proved successful. He has directed 23 films for Dr. Vishnuvardhan with a high success rate for the combination like Jeevana Chakra, Karunamayi, Jana Naayaka, Hrudaya Geethe, Karna, Mathe Haadithu Kogile, Onde Guri, Krishna Nee Begane Baaro and many more. He has directed seven films for Ambareesh, four films for Anant Nag, two films for Shankar Nag, two films for Shiva Rajkumar and many other actors. He has three decades of film-making to his credit and also produced seven successful films. He is the only film director to have two silver Jubilee functions at the same place and same time. The mighty and historical Gandugali Kumara Rama was his 50th film. Music Directors Rajan-Nagendra have worked with him in more than 20 films. He has also worked with nationally noted music directors such as Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Satyam and Gurukiran.

Filmography

Year Film Credited as Language Notes
Director Screenwriter
1977BhagyavantharuGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaDirectorial debut. Remake of Dheerga Sumangali
1977Olavu GeluvuGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1979Asadhya AliyaGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1980Manku ThimmaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaRemake of Mastana
1980Kulla KulliGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1981Guru ShishyaruGreen tickYRed XNKannadaRemake of Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
1981Avala HejjeGreen tickYRed XNKannadaRemade in Telugu as Bandhalu Anubandhalu
1982Bandhalu AnubandhaluGreen tickYRed XNTeluguRemake of Avala Hejje
1982Pedda GeddaGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1982TonyGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1983SamarpaneGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaBased on novel by Usha Navratnaram
1983Onde GuriGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaInspired by Mad Max
1983Gandugali RamaGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1984Mooru JanmaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaBased on a novel of same name by T. K. Rama Rao
1984Bedaru BombeGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1984Preethi VathsalyaGreen tickYRed XNKannadaFirst production venture
1985Jeevana ChakraGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaRemake of Dharmaatmudu and Nallavanuku Nallavan
1985Vajra MushtiGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1986KarnaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaRemake of Saaheb
1986Krishna Nee Begane BaroGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaRemake of Souten
1986Maneye ManthralayaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaRemake of Ghar Dwaar
1987KarunamayiGreen tickYRed XNKannadaBased on novel by K. Saroja Rao
Remade in Tamil as Ponmana Selvan
1987Hrudaya GeetheGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaBased on Pagla Kahin Ka
1987Shanthi NivasaGreen tickYRed XNKannadaRemake Vietnam Veedu
1987KurukshetraGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaRemake of Malayalam movie Vartha
1987Sowbhagya LakshmiGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaRemake of Karthika Deepam
1987Shubha MilanaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaRemake of Aalu Magalu
1988Krishna RukminiGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1988Jana NayakaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1988Nammoora RajaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1990Hosa JeevanaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaRemake of Tamil film Pudhea Paadhai
1990ShivashankarGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaBased on Hong Kong film Heart of Dragon
1990Mathe Haditu KogileGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1990Chapala ChennigarayaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaRemake of Chinna Veedu
1991Aranyadalli AbhimanyuGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1991Nagunagutha NaliGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1991Gandanige Takka HendathiGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1991Jagadeka VeeraGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1992Rajadhi RajaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1992Prema SangamaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1992SapthapadiGreen tickYRed XNKannadaBased on a novel by Saisuthe
1993Prana SnehithaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1993Vasantha PoornimaGreen tickYRed XNKannada
1993Jaga Mechida HudugaGreen tickYRed XNKannadaBased on novel Nishaanth by Saisuthe
1994SammilanaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaBased on a novel by Saisuthe
1995Bangarada KalashaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1996Bangarada ManeGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1997Janani JanmabhoomiGreen tickYGreen tickYKannada
1998High CommandGreen tickYRed XNKannada
2006Gandugali Kumara RamaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaBased on a novel by Su. Rudramurthy Shastry

References

  1. "Karnataka State Film Awards: Puneeth and Kalyani are the best". bollywoodlife.com. 6 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  2. "Sukhadada Kanasilla". chitratara.com. 10 December 2008. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
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