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 over 50 films.[1]

H. R. Bhargava
Born
Hunsur Ramachandra Bhargyachandra

Hunsur, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm director, producer
RelativesHunsur Krishnamurthy (uncle)

Early life

Bhargava was born in Hunsur taluk in the Mysore State (now Karnataka). Before becoming an independent director, he worked as an assistant to film directors such as Hunsur Krishnamurthy, Siddalingaiah, Vijay, Geethapriya and K.S.R. Das.

He has worked as an associate in many successful movies such as 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 a good number of disciples who have become successful directors; S. Narayan, Phani Ramachandra, Chandrashekar Sharma and others.

The music Directors Rajan-Nagendra have worked with him for more than 20 films. Many of the films have got melodious songs. He has also worked with noted music directors such as Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Satyam, Gurukiran, etc.

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 film director in 1977 with the film Bhagyavantharu, that had Rajkumar and B. Saroja Devi playing the lead roles. His next film Olavu Geluvu (1977), had Rajkumar and Lakshmi playing the lead roles. These two films were considered the best in his directing career.

His first film with Vishnuvardhan; Asaadhya Aliya was a successful one. He has a total of 23 films with Dr. Vishnuvardhan. The rate of success of this combination was very high. To name a few; Jeevana Chakra, Karunamayi, Jana Naayaka, Hrudaya Geethe, Karna, Mathe Haadithu Kogile, Onde Guri, Krishna Nee Begane Baaro and many others.

He has produced seven successful films and also has three decades of film-making to his credit. He is the only film director to have two silver Jubilee functions at the same place and same time. He has directed successful action films too.

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.

His 50th movie Ganndulgali Kumara Rama is a mighty and colorful historical one.

In many of this interviews he has shown his gratitude to director Hunsur Krishnamurthy and famous comedian Dwarakeesh.

Filmography
Year Film Credited as Language Notes
Director Screenwriter
1977BhagyavantharuYYKannadaDirectorial debut Remake of Dheerga Sumangali
1977Olavu GeluvuYNKannada
1979Asadhya AliyaYNKannada
1980Manku ThimmaYYKannadaRemake of Mastana
1980Kulla KulliYNKannada
1981Guru ShishyaruYNKannadaRemake of Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
1981Avala HejjeYNKannadaSimilar to Trishna
Remade in Telugu as Bandhalu Anubandhalu(Chiranjeevi's 50th movie)
1982Bandhalu AnubandhaluYNTeluguRemake of Kannada movie Avala Hejje
Chiranjeevi's 50th movie
1982Pedda GeddaYNKannada
1982TonyYYKannada
1983SamarpaneYYKannada
1983Onde GuriYYKannada
1983Gandugali RamaYNKannada
1984Mooru JanmaYYKannadaBased on a novel of same name by T. K. Rama Rao
1984Bedaru BombeYNKannada
1984Preethi VathsalyaYNKannada
1985Jeevana ChakraYYKannadaRemake of Dharmaatmudu and its Tamil version Nallavanuku Nallavan
1985Vajra MushtiYNKannada
1986KarnaYYKannadaRemake of Saaheb
1986Krishna Nee Begane BaroYYKannadaRemake of Souten
1986Maneye ManthralayaYYKannada
1987KarunamayiYNKannada
1987Hrudaya GeetheYYKannada
1987Shanthi NivasaYNKannada
1987KurukshetraYYKannada
1987Sowbhagya LakshmiYYKannadaRemake of Karthika Deepam
1987Shubha MilanaYYKannada
1988Krishna RukminiYNKannada
1988Jana NayakaYYKannada
1988Nammoora RajaYYKannada
1990Hosa JeevanaYYKannadaRemake of Tamil film Pudhea Paadhai
1990ShivashankarYYKannadaBased on Hong Kong film Heart of Dragon
1990Mathe Haditu KogileYYKannada
1990Chapala ChennigarayaYYKannadaRemake of Chinna Veedu
1991Aranyadalli AbhimanyuYYKannada
1991Nagunagutha NaliYNKannada
1991Gandanige Takka HendathiYNKannada
1991Jagadeka VeeraYYKannada
1992Rajadhi RajaYYKannada
1992SapthapadiYNKannadaBased on a novel by Sayisuthe
1993Prana SnehithaYYKannada
1993Vasantha PoornimaYNKannada
1993Jaga Mechida HudugaYNKannadaBased on novel Nishaanth by Sai Suthe
1994SammilanaYYKannada
1995Bangarada KalashaYYKannada
1996Bangarada ManeYYKannada
1997Janani JanmabhoomiYYKannada
1998High CommandYNKannada
2003Back PocketYNTelugu
2006Gandugali Kumara RamaYYKannadaBased on a novel by Su. Rudramurthy Shastry

References
  1. "Karnataka State Film Awards: Puneeth and Kalyani are the best". bollywoodlife.com. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  2. "Sukhadada Kanasilla". chitratara.com. 10 December 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
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