S. K. Bhagavan
| S. K. Bhagavan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Srinivasa Krishna Iyengar Bhagwan 3 July 1933 Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Occupation | Film director, producer, actor |
| Years active | 1965–1994 |
Srinivasa Krishna Iyengar Bhagwan (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಅಯ್ಯಂಗಾರ್ ಭಾಗವನ್), known popularly as S. K. Bhagavan was an Indian veteran film director, producer and actor Kannada cinema. He, with Dorairaj known as the duo Dorai-Bhagavan directed 55 films in Kannada., most of which stars Rajkumar in the lead role. Of the 55 films they directed, 23 were based on novels.[1][2]
Film career
Bhagavan was born in Brahmin Iyengar family on 3 July 1933. He completed his schooling in Bangalore High school. In his young age he was acting on stage dramaas with Hirannaih mithra mandali. He started his film career as an assistant to Kanagal Prabhakar Shastri in 1956 through the film Bhagyodaya. He then went on to direct his debut movie Sandhya Raaga in 1966 with another director by name M.C Narasimhamurthy and later he directed Jedara Bale along with Rajkumar as Director duo Dorai-Bhagavan. Thus becoming first directors to make James Bond style movies in Kannada.[3] Then the director duo went on directing great movies like Kasturi Nivasa, Eradu Kanasu, Bayalu dhari, Gaali Mathu, Chandayana Gombe, Hosa Belaku, Benkiya Bale, Jeevana Chaitra and more bond style movies such as Goa dalli C.I.D 999, Operation Jackpot C.I.D 999 and Operation diamond racket. Apart from Rajkumar, the director duo directed many movies with actors Ananth Nag and Lakshmi.
After the death of Dorairaj, Bhagavan has stayed away from silverscreen. The last film the duo directed was Mangalya Bhandana in 1993. He with Dorairaj has directed 30 films of Dr Rajkumar. This showed the mutual understanding between them and he was also close to Dr Raj's family.
Awards
Although he has directed many movies with the name Dorai-Bhagavan, their works are partially recognised. The duo has won Puttanna Kanagal Award from State Government of Karnataka for the year 1995–96.[4] and an inaugural Dr Rajakumar Souhardha award in the year 2010. He has mentioned in an interview that his life was fulfilled by receiving such highly respected award.
Now he is currently the principal of Adarsha Film Institute and is away from direction leading a retired life.
Filmography
He along with Dorai has directed number of films. Apart from Directing movies S.K Bhagavan has also acted some movies like Hosa belaku, Bhagyodaya, Mangala soothra, Rowdy Ranganna, Vasantha Geetha, Soothradhara and Bangalore Mail. He has mostly worked with music director duo Rajan-Nagendra for most of his films.
Note*: This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
| Year | Film | Actors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Bhagyodaya | Assistant to Kanagal Prabhakar Shastri | |
| 1966 | Sandhya Raaga | Dr Rajkumar | Directed with M.C NarasimhaMurthy. Novel by Anakru. |
| 1968 | Jedara Bale | Dr Rajkumar, Udaykumar | First Movie with Dorairaj and First James bond style movie in Kannada Film Industry |
| 1968 | Goa Dalli CID 999 | Dr Rajkumar, Narasimharaju, Lakshmi | |
| 1969 | Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 | Dr. Rajkumar, Rekha, K. S. Ashwath,Narasimharaju, Surekha | |
| 1971 | Kasturi Nivasa | Dr Rajkumar, Aarathi, Jayanthi, Raja Shankar | |
| 1971 | Pratidwani | Dr Rajkumar, Rajesh, Aarathi | |
| 1974 | Eradu Kanasu | Dr Rajkumar, Kalpana, Manjula | Novel By Vani |
| 1976 | Bayalu Daari | Ananth Nag, Kalpana | Novel By Bharathi sutha |
| 1976 | Mugiyada Kathe | Rajesh, Sumitra, Pandari Bai | Directed by Dorai only |
| 1977 | Giri Kanye | Dr Rajkumar, Jayamala | |
| 1978 | Operation Diamond Racket | Dr Rajkumar, Padmapriya | |
| 1979 | Chandanada Gombe | Ananth Nag, Lakshmi, Lokesh | Novel By Ta Ra Su |
| 1979 | Nanobba Kalla | Dr Rajkumar, Kanchana, Lakshmi | |
| 1980 | Vasantha Geetha | Dr Rajkumar, Gayathri | Produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar |
| 1981 | Gaali Maathu | Lakshmi, Jai Jagadish, K. S. Ashwath | Novel By Ta Ra Su |
| 1981 | Muniyana Madari | Shankar Nag, Mohan, Jayamala | |
| 1982 | Hosa Belaku | Dr Rajkumar, Saritha, K.S. Ashwath | Novel by Vani |
| 1983 | Benkiya Bale | Ananth Nag, Lakshmi, Dinesh | Novel By Ta Ra Su |
| 1984 | Samayada Gombe | Dr Rajkumar, Roopadevi, Kanchana | Novel By Chitralekha |
| 1984 | Yarivanu | Dr. Rajkumar, B. Sarojadevi, Srinath | |
| 1985 | Bidugadeya Bedi | Ananth Nag, Lakshmi, K. S. Ashwath | Novel By Ta Ra Su |
| 1985 | Sedina Hakki | Ananth Nag, Lakshmi, Tiger Prabhakar | Novel By T.K Rama Rao |
| 1986 | Hennina Koogu | Saritha, Sridhar | |
| 1987 | Vijayothsava | Kumar Bangarappa | |
| 1989 | Gagana | Ananth Nag, Kushboo, Bhavya, Leelavathi | |
| 1991 | Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare | Vishnuvardhan, Rupini, Vinaya Prasad, Chandrika, Anjali, Umesh | |
| 1992 | Jeevana Chaitra | Dr Rajkumar, Madhavi, Sudharani, Toogudeepa Srinivas | Novel Vyapthi-Prapthi By Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy |
| 1993 | Mangalya Bandhana | Ananth Nag, Malashri, Moon Moon Sen, K.S. Ashwath | Directed by SK Bhagavan only |
| 1994 | Odahuttidavaru | Dr Rajkumar, Ambarish, Umashree, Vajramuni | |
| 1995 | Baalondu Chaduranga | Saikumar, Sudharani, S.P. Balasubramanyam | |
References
- ↑ "S.K Bhagavan, Interview with Our Karnataka team". Our Karnataka. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ↑ "S.K Bhagavan Interview with Supergoodmovies". Supergoodmovies. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ↑ "Belli hejje, India Glitz". India Glitz. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ↑ "S.R Puttanna Kanagal Award for Dorai Bhagavan". Supergoodmovies. Retrieved 2 November 2012.