Lifeu Ishtene
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Lifeu Ishtene is a dark comedy-drama
Kannada film written and directed by Pawan Kumar
. It features Diganth
, Sindhu Lokanath and Samyukta Horanadu in the lead roles. The music is directed by Mano Murthy
(which is his 25th movie) and the music album was released in July 2011 with lyrics being penned by Jayanth Kaikini along with Yograj Bhat
who has also co-produced the film.
The film was released in over 40 theaters across Karnataka on 9 September 2011 to a collection of over 6 crores in three weeks and received good critical reviews.
) is a careless youngster who does not have any set goals in life. In contrast, his friend Shivu (Neenasam Satish) is serious and advises Vishaal to reform himself. But Vishaal, whose parents allow him a lot of freedom, finds his own way to deal with his love affairs. He falls in love with Nandini (Sindhu Loknath) and wants to marry her. Nandini wants Vishaal to take up a job as it will help her discuss the marriage proposal with her father. He thinks she is the one for him, but only till the point where he has to choose between his music career and her. At this point they break up.
Later Vishaal meets television anchor Rashmi (Samyukta Horanadu) who is ready to marry him but Vishaal realises he wishes to be alone. Meanwhile, his best friend Shivu falls ill and the film ends with both of them video-conferencing about life in general.
for Yograj Bhat's recent films like Manasaare
and Pancharangi
which were well received by critics. The title lifeu ishtene was taken from one of the most popular Kannada songs in 2010 from Pancharangi
movie. Three weeks after the successful show of the film, Pawan Kumar said he is planning a sequel to the film which is tentatively titled Wifeu Ishtene which will "show how marriage is a bad idea for the character that Diganth played in Lifeu Ishtene."
's Bay Area
, the screening is scheduled for 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23 October at Serra Theaters.
Magazine Just Femme has praised the film's just portrayal of feminine characters by saying that "the women in the film are real and they are not the usual whitened, straight-haired, fake-boobed, dolled-up women who constantly forgive the men around them." The Times of India summed it by calling it a 'film for the GenNext
' which is a "brilliant directorial debut by Pawan Kumar who has infused freshness in the story combined with excellent script, lively narration and not a single dull moment in the story with punchy dialogues that reminds of a 'Yograjbhat touch.'"
, was released on 29 July 2011. The rights for the album was purchased by Ashwini Audio House. The music director Mano Murthy of Mungaru Male
fame has introduced two new singers Renju and Ankitha Pai for this film.
During the audio release ceremony, lyricists Jayanth Kaikini and Yograj Bhat spoke not on the significance of the song but when and under what situation it was written and recorded. Director Soori
, who is a close friend of Yograj Bhat, was also present during the audio release.
Comedy-drama
Comedy-drama is a genre of theatre, film and television programs which combines humorous and serious content.-Theatre:Traditional western theatre, beginning with the ancient Greeks, was divided into comedy and tragedy...
Kannada film written and directed by Pawan Kumar
Pawan Kumar
Pawan Kumar is a Kannada film director, actor and screenwriter. He is well known for the movies Manasaare, Pancharangi and his latest directorial debut Lifeu Ishtene...
. It features Diganth
Diganth
Diganth Manchale, known as Diganth , is an Indian actor and former model, He is mainly active in Kannada cinema.-Early life:He was born in Sagara, Karnataka. Diganth completed his schooling in Seva Bharathi and Pre-University in Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli where his father, Mr. Krishnamurthy,...
, Sindhu Lokanath and Samyukta Horanadu in the lead roles. The music is directed by Mano Murthy
Mano Murthy
Mano Murthy is a leading musician and composer in the Kannada Film Industry. Although his compositions in his earlier films were also successful, he shot to fame with Mungaru Male, one of the biggest hits in Kannada industry. Before moving onto becoming a composer, he was an entrepreneur, having...
(which is his 25th movie) and the music album was released in July 2011 with lyrics being penned by Jayanth Kaikini along with Yograj Bhat
Yograj Bhat
Yograj Bhat is a prominent Kannada film director, producer, screenwriter and a lyricist. He is most predominantly known for the 2006 film Mungaru Male, which he co-wrote with Preetam Gubbi. He was also the director of the film and was one of the lyricists in the film...
who has also co-produced the film.
The film was released in over 40 theaters across Karnataka on 9 September 2011 to a collection of over 6 crores in three weeks and received good critical reviews.
Plot
Vishaal (DiganthDiganth
Diganth Manchale, known as Diganth , is an Indian actor and former model, He is mainly active in Kannada cinema.-Early life:He was born in Sagara, Karnataka. Diganth completed his schooling in Seva Bharathi and Pre-University in Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli where his father, Mr. Krishnamurthy,...
) is a careless youngster who does not have any set goals in life. In contrast, his friend Shivu (Neenasam Satish) is serious and advises Vishaal to reform himself. But Vishaal, whose parents allow him a lot of freedom, finds his own way to deal with his love affairs. He falls in love with Nandini (Sindhu Loknath) and wants to marry her. Nandini wants Vishaal to take up a job as it will help her discuss the marriage proposal with her father. He thinks she is the one for him, but only till the point where he has to choose between his music career and her. At this point they break up.
Later Vishaal meets television anchor Rashmi (Samyukta Horanadu) who is ready to marry him but Vishaal realises he wishes to be alone. Meanwhile, his best friend Shivu falls ill and the film ends with both of them video-conferencing about life in general.
Production
Director Pawan Kumar had previously worked as an Assistant DirectorAssistant director
The role of an Assistant director include tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, maintaining order on the set. They also have to take care of health and safety of the crew...
for Yograj Bhat's recent films like Manasaare
Manasaare
Manasaare is an Indian Kannada language movie directed by Yograj Bhat starring Diganth in the lead.-Plot:Manohara is an unemployed youth who is always looked down on by his family. However his uncle is very supportive to him. One day in order to prove that he is capable of doing something in his...
and Pancharangi
Pancharangi
The audio of the movie was released on 14 August 2010 by Sonu Nigam, Puneeth Rajkumar in the presence of cast and crew of the movie. The music for the movie is scored by Mano Murthy, who has scored for many of the earlier movies of Yogaraj Bhat.-External links:*...
which were well received by critics. The title lifeu ishtene was taken from one of the most popular Kannada songs in 2010 from Pancharangi
Pancharangi
The audio of the movie was released on 14 August 2010 by Sonu Nigam, Puneeth Rajkumar in the presence of cast and crew of the movie. The music for the movie is scored by Mano Murthy, who has scored for many of the earlier movies of Yogaraj Bhat.-External links:*...
movie. Three weeks after the successful show of the film, Pawan Kumar said he is planning a sequel to the film which is tentatively titled Wifeu Ishtene which will "show how marriage is a bad idea for the character that Diganth played in Lifeu Ishtene."
Cast
- DiganthDiganthDiganth Manchale, known as Diganth , is an Indian actor and former model, He is mainly active in Kannada cinema.-Early life:He was born in Sagara, Karnataka. Diganth completed his schooling in Seva Bharathi and Pre-University in Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli where his father, Mr. Krishnamurthy,...
as Vishaal, an MBA student - Sindhu Lokanath as Nandini
- Samyukta Horanadu
- Ramya Barna
- Neenasam Satish as Shivu - Vishaal's close friend
- Srinivas Prakash
International release
The film will be screened overseas in the countries of USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, among others from October 2011 onwards. In CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
's Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
, the screening is scheduled for 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23 October at Serra Theaters.
Reception
Overall, the film garnered very good reviews from critics. Newspapers like Bangalore Mirror and Times of India both rated the film 4/5 stars. The film is noted for its story, screenplay and dialogues - all composed by the director Pawan Kumar.Magazine Just Femme has praised the film's just portrayal of feminine characters by saying that "the women in the film are real and they are not the usual whitened, straight-haired, fake-boobed, dolled-up women who constantly forgive the men around them." The Times of India summed it by calling it a 'film for the GenNext
Generation Y
Generation Y, also known as the Millennial Generation , Generation Next, Net Generation, or Echo Boomers, describes the demographic cohort following Generation X. There are no precise dates for when the Millennial generation starts and ends, and commentators have used birth dates ranging somewhere...
' which is a "brilliant directorial debut by Pawan Kumar who has infused freshness in the story combined with excellent script, lively narration and not a single dull moment in the story with punchy dialogues that reminds of a 'Yograjbhat touch.'"
Soundtrack
Lifeu Ishtene music album, composed by Mano MurthyMano Murthy
Mano Murthy is a leading musician and composer in the Kannada Film Industry. Although his compositions in his earlier films were also successful, he shot to fame with Mungaru Male, one of the biggest hits in Kannada industry. Before moving onto becoming a composer, he was an entrepreneur, having...
, was released on 29 July 2011. The rights for the album was purchased by Ashwini Audio House. The music director Mano Murthy of Mungaru Male
Mungaru Male
Mungaru Male is a 2006 Kannada language movie directed by Yograj Bhat and produced by E Krishnappa. The film stars Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi, and Anant Nag in lead roles...
fame has introduced two new singers Renju and Ankitha Pai for this film.
During the audio release ceremony, lyricists Jayanth Kaikini and Yograj Bhat spoke not on the significance of the song but when and under what situation it was written and recorded. Director Soori
Duniya Soori
Suri , also known as Duniya Soori or Soori, is a movie director from India. He became known as Duniya Soori in the wake of the success of his debut movie Duniya, for which he won the 2006–2007 Karnataka State Film Awards in the Best Screenplay category. Soori came to fame after the Duniya...
, who is a close friend of Yograj Bhat, was also present during the audio release.