Parvathamma Rajkumar

Dr.Parvathamma Rajkumar
Born Parvathamma
(1939-12-06) 6 December 1939
Saligrama,KR Nagar TQ,Mysore
Residence Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Other names Dr. Parvathamma Rajkumar
Spouse(s) Rajkumar
(m.1953–2006; his death)
Children Shivrajkumar
Raghavendra Rajkumar
Puneet Rajkumar
Poornima
Lakshmi
Parent(s) Appaji Gowda, Lakshmamma

Parvathamma Rajkumar (born 6 December 1939) is an Indian film producer and distributor. Her husband Rajkumar was a star of Kannada cinema. She produced successful films featuring Rajkumar and their sons Shiv Rajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar. Actresses who found fame in her productions include Malashri, Prema, Rakshita, Sudha Rani and Ramya.[1][2][3] She was awarded with doctorate from Bangalore University.[4]

Amongst the awards she has received are the Phalke Academy award, Kannada Rajyotsava, and a lifetime achievement award from the Government of Karnataka.[1][5] By 2012 she had produced 80 films. She has spoken in defence of Kannadigas, regarding Karnataka's position in interstate water disputes and against piracy of the Kannada film industry's works.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

Life

She was born at Nanjangud of Mysore district in Karnataka on 6 December 1939 to Appaji Gowda and Lakshmamma, the second child among four sons and four daughters. Singanallur Puttaswamaiah, her future father-in-law, placed a silver coin in her cradle and allegedly vowed to make Parvathamma his daughter-in-law. Parvathamma was married to Rajkumar at the age of 13 on 25 June 1953.[1][3][13] In 2000, her husband was kidnapped by the bandit Veerappan, and held for ransom for over 100 days. Rajkumar died on 12 April 2006 of heart failure.[1][14][15][16][17]

Career

She established a family firm for film production called Vajreshwari Combines or Poornima enterprises. The first movie she produced was Trimurthi with her husband in a lead role; Trimurthi was a great success.[3] Her brothers S.A. Chinne Gowda, S.A. Govindaraj, and S.A. Srinivas are also film producers.[13][18]

She has produced over 80 films and launched her three sons as film stars. Her most successful films with her husband in a lead role include Trimurthy, Haalu Jenu, Kaviratna Kalidasa and Jeevana Chaitra. She produced Anand, Om, Janumada Jodi, and several other movies with her older son Shiv Rajkumar in lead role. Her son Raghavendra Rajkumar played the lead in Chiranjeevi Sudhakar, Nanjundi Kalyana, Swasthik and Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi. Her youngest son Puneeth starred in Appu, Abhi and Hudugaru, .[1][19]

Children

She has three sons and two daughters. Her eldest child is son Shiv Rajkumar, who went on to success as a Kannada film actor. He married Geetha, daughter of Sarekoppa Bangarappa, on 12 July 1961. She then gave birth to daughters Poornima and Lakshmi. Poornima married film actor Ram Kumar and Lakshmi was married to a producer and distributor S A Govindaraj. Parvathamma's youngest children are sons Raghavendra Rajkumar and Lohit. Raghavendra who acted in some movies before joining the family business. He married Mangala,. Lohit(nicknamed Appu) changed his name to Puneeth Rajkumar and married Ashwini.[1][2][20]

Filmography

Rajkumar in lead role

Trimurthi, Giri Kanye, Olavu Geluvu, Shanker Guru, Thayige Thakka Maga, Ravichandra, Vasantha Geetha, Havina Hede, Nee Nanna Gellalare, Bhagyavantha, Hosa Belaku, Haalu Jenu, Chalisuva Modagalu, Kavirathna Kalidasa, Kamana Billu, Bhaktha Prahlada, Eradu Nakshatragalu, Samayadha Gombe, Shravana Banthu, Yaarivanu, Apoorva Sangama, Jwalamukhi, Dhruvathara, Bhagyadha Lakshmi Baramma, Anuraga Aralithu, Guri, Ondhu Muthina Kathe, Shruthi Seridaga, Shiva Mechchida Kannappa, Devatha Manushya, Parashuram, Jeevana Chaitra, Akasmika, Odahuttidavaru, and Shabdavedi.

Shiv Rajkumar in lead role

Anand, Ratha Sapthami, Mana Mechchida Hudugi, Samyuktha, Asegobba Meesegobba,Aralidha Hoogalu,Ranaranga, Inspector Vikram, Adhe Raga Adhe Haadu, Mruthyunjaya, Mididha Shruthi, Om, Modadha Mareyalli, Janumadha Jodi, Hrudaya Hrudaya, and Chiguridha Kanasu,

Raghavendra Rajkumar in lead role

Chiranjeevi Sudhakar, Nanjundi Kalyana, Gajapathi Garvabanga, Geluvina Saradara, Soothradara Anukulakkobba Ganda, Aralidha Hoogalu, Kalyana Mantapa, Barjari Gandu, Anuragadha Alegalu, Navibbaru Namagibbaru, Swasthik, and Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi.

Puneeth Rajkumar in lead role

Appu, Abhi, Akash, Arasu, Vamshi, Bettada Hoovu, Jackie, Hudugaru, and Anna Bond,"Yare Koogadali".

Actresses introduced into the Kannada film industry

Sudharani, Asharani, Sarala, Veena, Vidhyasree, Malashri, Kavya Seema, Sowmya, Mohini, Monisha, Mamathasri, Padmasri, Prema, Shilpa, Anu Prabhakar, Vidya Venkatesh, Srividya, Rakshita, and Ramya.[1][21]

Awards

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Smt Paravathamma Rajkumar – Shakthi Devathe of Kannada Cin". supergoodmovies.com. 6 December 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Rajkumar's legacy". rediff.com. 17 April 2006. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 "Love is life". thehindu.com. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  4. ↑ "Doctorate". YouTube.com. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Award in Vishnu's name". deccanherald.com. Retrieved 24 March 2012. Parvathamma Rajkumar was honoured with Lifetime Achievement award.
  6. ↑ "Parvathamma Rajkumar joins protests in Mysore". hindu.com. 6 March 2007. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  7. ↑ "Smt Parvathamma Rajkumar Condemn Nikitha Ban". supergoodmovies.com. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  8. ↑ "Parvathamma Rajkumar against stopping film production". jaldi.walletwatch.com. 3 October 2006. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  9. ↑ "Our family will never enter politics: Parvathamma Rajkumar". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 7 October 2003. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  10. ↑ "Launched amidst much fanfare – The music launch of 'Jackie' was attended by many popular Sandalwood actors". deccanherald.com. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  11. ↑ "Relish home cuisine – The Karnataka Festival will showcase the culture, art, heritage and food of the State". deccanherald.com. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  12. ↑ "Parvathamma Rajkumar leads Padayatra". annavaru.com. 5 March 2007. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  13. 1 2 "Senior most in Raj family no more!". indiaglitz.com. 20 October 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2012. 97 years old Smt Lakshmamma, mother of Smt Parvathamma Rajkumar
  14. ↑ "Veerappan kidnaps thespian Rajkumar". tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  15. ↑ "Remembering Dr. Raj Kumar". ourkarnataka.com. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  16. ↑ "Rajkumar laid to rest". hindu.com. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  17. ↑ "Veerappan's prize catch". frontlineonnet.com. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  18. ↑ "TRIMURTHY CREW". popcorn.oneindia.in. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  19. ↑ "Producer – Parvathamma Rajkumar – Filmography". popcorn.oneindia.in. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  20. ↑ "Waiting for Rajakumar". rediff.com. 16 November 2000. Retrieved 25 March 2012. Lakshmi and Poornima, the two daughters of Rajakumar – Lakshmi's husband, S A Govindaraj, who was released by Veerappan a fortnight or so ago – film star Ramkumar, husband of Rajakumar's second daughter Poornima – Raghavendra's wife Mangala carried a big plate with an aarathi in it – Shivaraj's wife Geetha, dressed in a black silk saree, waved at her brother, the long-haired Madhu Chandra Bangarappa, head of his own music-recording house Akash Audio – Appu [Rajakumar's youngest son Puneet] – Appu's wife Ashwini
  21. ↑ "Parvathamma Rajkumar – Filmography". popcorn.oneindia.in. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  22. ↑ "Governor of Karnataka Rameshwar Thakur giving the prestigious Rajyotsava Award to Parvathamma Rajkumar for her contribution to Kannad films, at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bangalore on November 3, 2007.". timescontent.com. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  23. ↑ "Film Awards instituted in the name of Vishnuvardhan". movies.sulekha.com. Retrieved 25 March 2012. Yediyurappa also handed over the Life Time Achievement award to Parvathamma Rajkumar for her services to the Kannada film industry.
  24. ↑ "Shimoga: Film awards given away". mangalorean.com. Retrieved 25 March 2012. Life-long Achievement Award to Parvathamma Rajkumar
  25. ↑ "Suvarna Awards: Winners announced". in.movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 26 March 2012. Special Awards – Contribution to Kannada Cinema: Smt. Parvathamma Rajkumar

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