Masanada Hoovu
Masanada Hoovu (Kannada: ಮಸಣದ ಹೂವು, lit. 'Graveyard Flower') is a 1984 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal, based on T. R. Subba Rao's novel of the same name. It stars Jayanthi, Ambarish, Hema Choudhary and Aparna in lead roles. It was Puttanna Kanagal's last as a director. His friend, director K. S. L. Swamy, completed the film. Masanada Hoovu won multiple awards at the 1985-86 Karnataka State Film Awards including Best Actress (Jayanthi) and Best Supporting Actor.
| Masanada Hoovu | |
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| Directed by | Puttanna Kanagal |
| Produced by | B. S. Gayathri S. P. Sarvotthama Kanagal |
| Written by | T. R. Subba Rao |
| Screenplay by | Puttanna Kanagal |
| Based on | Masanada Hoovu by T. R. Subba Rao |
| Starring | Jayanthi Ambarish Hema Chaudhary Aparna |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
| Cinematography | S. Maruthi Rao |
| Edited by | V. P. Krishna |
| Distributed by | Anugraha Movie Makers |
Release date | 1984 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Padma Vasanthi had originally been signed to play one of the roles and even learnt roller skating for the same. After his death, the same role was enacted by Vijayalakshmi Singh and a bicycle replaced the roller skates. Chandrika who would become a lead actress in the 90s has played a small role in the movie under her real name Sribharathi.
Cast
- Jayanthi as Taradevi
- Ambarish as Singaru
- Hema Choudhary
- Aparna
- Lokanath
- Mukhyamantri Chandru
- Doddanna
- Vijayalakshmi Singh
- Sihi Kahi Geetha
Soundtrack
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "O gunvantha" | S. Janaki |
| 2 | "Kannada nadina karavali" | P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam |
| 3 | "Uppina sagaraku" | P Jayachandran, Vani Jairam |
| 4 | "Yaava kaanike needali" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| 5 | "Masanada hoovendu neeneke" | S P Balasubrahmanyam |
Awards
- Karnataka State Film Awards 1985-86
- Best Actress – Jayanthi
- Best Supporting Actor – Ambarish
- Best Dialogue Writer – T. G. Ashwatha Narayana
- Best Cinematographer – S. Maruthi Rao
- Best Sound Recording – C. D. Vishwanath
- Special Award (Art Director) – Arun D. Godgaonkar