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H. R. Bhargava

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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)

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.[citation needed]

Early life

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Bhargava was born in 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

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Bhargava began his career in films as a film producer. Having produced eight films, he turned to direction.[1] 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

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Year Film Credited as Language Notes
Director Screenwriter
1977 Bhagyavantharu Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Directorial debut. Remake of Tamil film Dheerga Sumangali
1977 Olavu Geluvu Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1979 Asadhya Aliya Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1980 Manku Thimma Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake of Telugu film Sattekalapu Satteya
1980 Kulla Kulli Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1981 Guru Shishyaru Green tickY Red XN Kannada Remake of Telugu film Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
1981 Avala Hejje Green tickY Red XN Kannada Remake of Tamil film Thoondil Meen
1982 Bandhalu Anubandhalu Green tickY Red XN Telugu Remake of Tamil film Thoondil Meen
1982 Pedda Gedda Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1982 Tony Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1983 Samarpane Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Based on novel by Usha Navratnaram
1983 Onde Guri Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Inspired by Mad Max
1983 Gandugali Rama Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1984 Mooru Janma Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Based on a novel of same name by T. K. Rama Rao
1984 Bedaru Bombe Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1984 Preethi Vathsalya Green tickY Red XN Kannada First production venture
1985 Jeevana Chakra Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake of Telugu film Dharmaatmudu
1985 Vajra Mushti Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1986 Karna Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake of Hindi film Saaheb
1986 Krishna Nee Begane Baro Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake of Hindi film Souten
1986 Maneye Manthralaya Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake of Hindi film Ghar Dwaar
1987 Karunamayi Green tickY Red XN Kannada Based on novel by K. Saroja Rao
Remade in Tamil as Ponmana Selvan
1987 Shanthi Nivasa Green tickY Red XN Kannada Remake Tamil film Vietnam Veedu
1987 Kurukshetra Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake of Malayalam film Vartha
1987 Sowbhagya Lakshmi Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake of Telugu film Karthika Deepam
1987 Shubha Milana Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake of Telugu film Aalu Magalu
1988 Krishna Rukmini Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1988 Jana Nayaka Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1988 Nammoora Raja Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remade in Tamil as Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989 Hrudaya Geethe Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Based on Hindi film Pagla Kahin Ka
1990 Hosa Jeevana Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake of Tamil film Pudhea Paadhai
1990 Shivashankar Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1990 Mathe Haditu Kogile Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1990 Chapala Chennigaraya Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake of Tamil film Chinna Veedu
1991 Aranyadalli Abhimanyu Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1991 Nagunagutha Nali Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1991 Gandanige Takka Hendathi Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1991 Jagadeka Veera Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1992 Rajadhi Raja Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1992 Prema Sangama Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1992 Sapthapadi Green tickY Red XN Kannada Based on a novel by Saisuthe
1993 Prana Snehitha Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1993 Vasantha Poornima Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1993 Jaga Mechida Huduga Green tickY Red XN Kannada Based on novel Nishaanth by Saisuthe
1994 Sammilana Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Based on a novel by Saisuthe
1995 Bangarada Kalasha Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1996 Bangarada Mane Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1997 Janani Janmabhoomi Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1998 High Command Green tickY Red XN Kannada
2006 Gandugali Kumara Rama Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Based on a novel by Su. Rudramurthy Shastry

References

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  1. ^ "Sukhadada Kanasilla". chitratara.com. 10 December 2008. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
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