Upasane

Upasane (Kannada: ಉಪಾಸನೆ; English: Worship) is a 1974 Kannada musical drama film, directed by Puttanna Kanagal.[1] The film produced by Rashi brothers, is based on the novel of the same name, written by Devaki Murthy. The film mostly had women playing the lead roles, consisting of Aarathi, Leelavathi, M. N. Lakshmi Devi, G. V. Sharadha and Advani Lakshmi Devi.[2] Dr. Govinda Mannur, K. S. Ashwath and Seetharam played the male supporting roles. Actor Seetharam was colloquially named as "Upasane" Seetharam for the rest of his career after the release of this film.

Upasane
Directed byPuttanna Kanagal
Produced byRashi Brothers
Written byDevaki Murthy
Based onUpasane
by Devaki Murthy
StarringAarathi
Leelavathi
Advani Lakshmi Devi
K. S. Ashwath
Music byVijaya Bhaskar
CinematographyS. V. Srikanth
Edited byV. P. Krishnan
Production
company
Chitra Jyothi Productions
Release date
  • 1974 (1974)
Running time
149 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

The film dealt with the plight of Sharadha (Aarathi) who intends to pursue her career in classical music. The film went on to win multiple high-profile awards at the Karnataka State Film Awards for the year 1974-75 including Best Film, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography. Aarathi, who played the protagonist at the age of 19, won the Filmfare Best Actress award.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar.[3] The soundtrack included a very famous Purandaradasa kriti rendered by S. Janaki. All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered as evergreen songs.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aacharavillada Naalige"PurandaradasaS. Janaki 
2."Sampige Marada"R. N. JayagopalB. K. Sumithra 
3."Bhaavavemba Hoovu Arali"Chi. Udaya ShankarVani Jairam 
4."Bharatha Bhooshira"Vijaya NarasimhaS. Janaki 
5."Bhaavayya Bhaavayya"R. N. JayagopalVani Jiaram 
6."Bhaavayya Bhaavayya"R. N. JayagopalL. R. Anjali 
7."Karaagre Vasathe Lakshmi"Chi. Udaya ShankarP. B. Sreenivas, L. R. Anjali 

Awards

Karnataka State Film Awards 1974-75
  1. First Best Film
  2. Best Screenplay - Puttanna Kanagal
  3. Best Dialogue writer - Navarathnaram
  4. Best Cinematographer - S. V. Srikanth
  5. Best Editor - V. P. Krishnan
  6. Best Sound Recording - S. P. Ramanathan

Filmfare Awards South - 1974
  1. Best Actress - Aarathi
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References
  1. Best S.R. Puttanna Kanagal movies
  2. Upasane Full Cast & Crew
  3. Upaasane songs
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