Kashinath
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Kashinath is an actor and a director in the Kannada Film Industry in India, generally known in the industry as a trend setter. He probably started the trend of acting, directing, music directing and the producing of films. He stunned not just the film industry but also the audience through the success of films, because of his unconventional (some would call even tag it 'weird') looks, dialogue delivery and style of movie making (hard to find a citation for this but most people in the industry accept this when interviewed). Not only did he make popular movies but he also opened doors for other promising directors like Upendra
, Manohar
and Sunil Kumar Desai
. He is known for giving chances to youngsters who have made names in Kannada Film Industry and beyond. He is known to have an exceptional eye for talent, a trait acknowledged by his well established disciples (Upendra, Manohar, Sunil Kumar Desai to name a few).
His films generally touched subjects which were often regarded as taboo
in the India
n society
and thus attracted the tag of being vulgar by some critics; In fact, most people associate "double meaning" with Kashinath and many even go to the extent of attributing the decline of Kannada Film quality to him. Despite the criticisms his films have had an impact on the society as well as the industry. Some of his movie dialogues have entered common lingo; for example the extremely popular phrase of "Mangalooru Manjunatha" (from the film 'Love Madi Nodu'). He directed, produced, and acted in many well known films such as Anubhava, Anantana Avantara
, Avale Nanna Hendthi
and Hendathi Andhray Haygirabeku. His film Ajagajaanthara (1991) was remade in Hindi as Judaai (1997) starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Urmila Matondkar. His film Avale Nanna Hendthi (1988) was remade in Hindi as Jawani Zindabad (1997) starring Aamir Khan
and Farah
.
in the year 1978 which starred well known actors like Suresh Heblikar
, Sunderkrishns Urs and others, was also successful. This movie was trend setter movie of the Kannada film industry. He directed the same movie in Hindi titled Beshak starring Mithun Chakraborty
. He went on direct 16 movies of varied genres, which were all very successful at the box-office. He first acted in the movie Anubhava, along with debutantes Abinaya and Umasri in the year 1984. The popular song in the movie hodeya doora o jothegara was written by debutanate V Manhoar who later turned to be successful Music director in Kannda Film Industray. He also acted in a movie Avale Nanna Hendthi
along with Kannada film industry's top actress Bhavya
and Thara, in 1988. This movie which touched the prevalent social issue of dowry burning was a big hit. He went to direct comedies like Avane Nanna Ganda and Manmatharaja in 1989, Chapalachennigaraaya in 1990, shhh
directed by Upendra
and Hello Yama in 1995. He has acted in more than 40 movies in his career. He has directed 2 Hindi movies and several telugu movies as well. He was one of the popular heroes of 80s in the Kannada Film Industry.
Such was the influence of Kashinath in the Kannada Film Industry that the decade of 1980s is often referred to as Kashinath's yuga (period) as all the hit films given by him are of the 1980s. Kashinath also made many hit movies with Upendra as his assistant director. Upendra himself acknowledges Kashinath as his 'Guru' (Master) and considers working with Kashinath as 'Gurukula' (University) [Check Hejje Guruthu, produced by TV9 featuring either Kashinath or Upendra/Uppi)].
No. of films produced: 11- Kannada, 1-Hindi, 1-Telugu (Total-13)
No. of Films written and Directed: 13- Kannada, 2-Hindi, 1-Telugu (Total-16)
As a Dialogue Writer: 7 - Kannada
As a Lyrics writer: 3 - Kannada
As a music director: 1 - Kannada, 1-Telugu (Total-2)
As an actor: 40 - Kannada, 1-Telugu (Total-41).
Upendra
Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director...
, Manohar
Manohar
V. Manohar is a music director, lyricist, film director and actor in Kannada movies. He has scored music to several Kannada films. He is the recipient of several awards including the Karnataka State Award. He has written lyrics to more than 1000 songs in Kannada cinema.-Early Life:Manohar is a...
and Sunil Kumar Desai
Sunil Kumar Desai
Sunil Kumar Desai is a Kannada film director. In most of his movies, Desai blends art and commercial cinema. He has written and directed suspense/thrillers and love stories. He has won the Karnataka state awards in the Best Screenplay & Best Dialogs categories. He has also won the Filmfare awards...
. He is known for giving chances to youngsters who have made names in Kannada Film Industry and beyond. He is known to have an exceptional eye for talent, a trait acknowledged by his well established disciples (Upendra, Manohar, Sunil Kumar Desai to name a few).
His films generally touched subjects which were often regarded as taboo
Taboo
A taboo is a strong social prohibition relating to any area of human activity or social custom that is sacred and or forbidden based on moral judgment, religious beliefs and or scientific consensus. Breaking the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent by society...
in the India
India
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n society
Society
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and thus attracted the tag of being vulgar by some critics; In fact, most people associate "double meaning" with Kashinath and many even go to the extent of attributing the decline of Kannada Film quality to him. Despite the criticisms his films have had an impact on the society as well as the industry. Some of his movie dialogues have entered common lingo; for example the extremely popular phrase of "Mangalooru Manjunatha" (from the film 'Love Madi Nodu'). He directed, produced, and acted in many well known films such as Anubhava, Anantana Avantara
Anantana Avantara
Anantana Avantara is an Kannada comedy movie acted and directed by Kashinath. It is considered as one of the best comedy movies ever directed by Kashinath. It did not get much hype when it was released as the humor was sexually based but became one of the most watched movies when the CD was released...
, Avale Nanna Hendthi
Avale Nanna Hendthi
Avale Nanna Hendthi is a Kannada hit movie starring Kashinath, Bhavya, Taara and Kaminidharan-Sound Track:...
and Hendathi Andhray Haygirabeku. His film Ajagajaanthara (1991) was remade in Hindi as Judaai (1997) starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Urmila Matondkar. His film Avale Nanna Hendthi (1988) was remade in Hindi as Jawani Zindabad (1997) starring Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan
Aamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema....
and Farah
Farah (actress)
Farah Naaz was one of the most famous Bollywood actresses in the 1980s and early 90s. Her landmark films were Hamara Khandaan , Naqab , Yateem and Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri . She retired from acting at the peak of her career in 1990 at the age of 22...
.
Filmography
He started his film journey as a director, even though being a science graduate with the movie Aparoopada Athitigalu in the year 1975. He borrowed money from his business man father to produce that movie, which was comedy and was a successful movie as well. His second movie was a suspense thriller AparichitaAparichita
Aparichita is a Kannada, suspense oriented, thriller movie directed by Kashinath, starring Suresh Heblikar, Shobha and Vasudeva Rao. Its a directorial debut movie of Kashinath. The music was composed by noted composer L Vaidyanathan. The movie was critically acclaimed.-Sound Track:...
in the year 1978 which starred well known actors like Suresh Heblikar
Suresh Heblikar
Suresh Heblikar is a Kannada filmmaker, director and actor. He is also a well known environmentalist, founding the Eco-Watch NGO in 1998. He has produced many noteworthy movies in Kannada of which Kadina Benki won Best Director national award and Usha Kiran the Filmfare award. His films are known...
, Sunderkrishns Urs and others, was also successful. This movie was trend setter movie of the Kannada film industry. He directed the same movie in Hindi titled Beshak starring Mithun Chakraborty
Mithun Chakraborty
Mithun Chakraborty is an Indian film actor, social activist, and entrepreneur, who has won three National Film Awards. He made his acting debut with the arthouse drama Mrigaya , for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor....
. He went on direct 16 movies of varied genres, which were all very successful at the box-office. He first acted in the movie Anubhava, along with debutantes Abinaya and Umasri in the year 1984. The popular song in the movie hodeya doora o jothegara was written by debutanate V Manhoar who later turned to be successful Music director in Kannda Film Industray. He also acted in a movie Avale Nanna Hendthi
Avale Nanna Hendthi
Avale Nanna Hendthi is a Kannada hit movie starring Kashinath, Bhavya, Taara and Kaminidharan-Sound Track:...
along with Kannada film industry's top actress Bhavya
Bhavya
Bhavya is a famous and prolific actress in the Kannada language film industry of India. She is best known for her many films made during the 1980s, but she has made more than a hundred films. Her roles have been both sentimental and glamorous. In addition to films, she has acted in the TV soap...
and Thara, in 1988. This movie which touched the prevalent social issue of dowry burning was a big hit. He went to direct comedies like Avane Nanna Ganda and Manmatharaja in 1989, Chapalachennigaraaya in 1990, shhh
Shhh
Shhh is a 1992 album by anarchist punk band Chumbawamba. It was originally recorded and written as "Jesus H. Christ," an album that relied heavily on samples. A number of the musicians whose material had been sampled objected, and the album was largely re-worked to defend artistic intent and...
directed by Upendra
Upendra
Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director...
and Hello Yama in 1995. He has acted in more than 40 movies in his career. He has directed 2 Hindi movies and several telugu movies as well. He was one of the popular heroes of 80s in the Kannada Film Industry.
Such was the influence of Kashinath in the Kannada Film Industry that the decade of 1980s is often referred to as Kashinath's yuga (period) as all the hit films given by him are of the 1980s. Kashinath also made many hit movies with Upendra as his assistant director. Upendra himself acknowledges Kashinath as his 'Guru' (Master) and considers working with Kashinath as 'Gurukula' (University) [Check Hejje Guruthu, produced by TV9 featuring either Kashinath or Upendra/Uppi)].
No. of films produced: 11- Kannada, 1-Hindi, 1-Telugu (Total-13)
No. of Films written and Directed: 13- Kannada, 2-Hindi, 1-Telugu (Total-16)
As a Dialogue Writer: 7 - Kannada
As a Lyrics writer: 3 - Kannada
As a music director: 1 - Kannada, 1-Telugu (Total-2)
As an actor: 40 - Kannada, 1-Telugu (Total-41).