Gautama Buddha (film)
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Gautama Buddha - The Life and Times of Gautama Buddha is a multilingual feature film on the life and times of Buddha. The film was released in Telugu in 2007 and in other languages in 2008.
is traceable to pre-Ramayana
times. Renouncing the life and responsibility of a king, Siddhartha Gautama sought a solution to human misery. Ever in the midst of the great Indian religious and spiritual traditions, he noticed what was most needed by all people - Dharma
, and Non-violence. He sought a direct path to salvation. He was a lone pathfinder who inspired the religions that eventually spread to China, Japan, and to the United States and Europe as late as the 20th Century.
Introduction
Initially released in 2007 by Dharmapatha Creations, the film tells the story of Siddhartha Gautama, Prince of Kapilavastu, situated in Nepal, who lived during 6th century B.C. He was born on Vaisakha Poornima. The history of his family - The Ikshvaku dynastyIkshvaku dynasty
The Ikshvaku dynasty, in Puranic literature, was a mythical dynasty founded by Ikshvaku, grandson of Vivasvan or Surya and son of Vaivasvata Manu. This dynasty is also known as . The important personalities belonging to this royal house are Harishchandra, Dilīpa, Sagara, Raghu, Rama and Prasenajit...
is traceable to pre-Ramayana
Ramayana
The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic. It is ascribed to the Hindu sage Valmiki and forms an important part of the Hindu canon , considered to be itihāsa. The Ramayana is one of the two great epics of India and Nepal, the other being the Mahabharata...
times. Renouncing the life and responsibility of a king, Siddhartha Gautama sought a solution to human misery. Ever in the midst of the great Indian religious and spiritual traditions, he noticed what was most needed by all people - Dharma
Dharma
Dharma means Law or Natural Law and is a concept of central importance in Indian philosophy and religion. In the context of Hinduism, it refers to one's personal obligations, calling and duties, and a Hindu's dharma is affected by the person's age, caste, class, occupation, and gender...
, and Non-violence. He sought a direct path to salvation. He was a lone pathfinder who inspired the religions that eventually spread to China, Japan, and to the United States and Europe as late as the 20th Century.
Cast
- Sunil SharmaSunil SharmaSunil Sharma is an Indian educationist and materialist. He is also the Founder chancellor of Suresh Gyanvihar University and Chairman of Gyanvihar Universe.-Career:Sunil Sharma is basically a Law Graduate...
- Kausha RachKausha RachKausha Rach is an Indian film actress. She debuted in Telugu films with . She has done item numbers in many films. She appeared in Kuberulu, Bhagavantudu, Prarambham, Athili Sattibabu LKG and in Budha as Siddhartha Gautama's wife Yashodhara.-External links:*******She was born in Mumbai in 1986....
- Suman
- Puneet IssarPuneet IssarPuneet Issar is an Indian actor and director, most famous for his role as Duryodhana in the TV adaptation of the Mahabharata, and directing Garv: Pride and Honour starring Salman Khan. His other notable roles are in Border, 1997 war film, directed by J. P...
- Parvati MeltonParvati MeltonParvati Melton is a tall Indian model. She acts in Telugu and Malayalam movies. She acted with Raja in the film Vennela, which turned out to be a success. She acted in the super hit Malayalam film Hallo with South Indian star Mohanlal.-Filmography:-External links:...
- Surender Pal
- Master Siva
- Prithvi
- Manasi Pandey
Crew
- Director: Sreedhar Allani
- Research, Concept and Original Script: Sadguru Sivananda MurtySadguru Sivananda MurtyKandukuri Sivananda Murty is a well-known Indian scholar and a humanist with a wide following in India and in other countries, who writes about Indian heritage and culture, spirituality and philosophy. He has published many books and articles in newspapers and journals...
- Dialogue & lyrics: Sr.D.K.Goel
- Producer: K.Raja Sekhar
- Music: Shashi Preetam
- Cinematography: Madhu Mahankali
See also
- Depictions of Gautama Buddha in filmDepictions of Gautama Buddha in film- History :The first known film about the life of Buddha was Buddhadev which was produced by the well-known Indian filmer Dadasaheb Phalke in 1923....
- List of historical drama films of Asia