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.[1]

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