Besuge
| Besuge | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Geethapriya |
| Produced by | Padmaprabha |
| Screenplay by | Geethapriya |
| Story by | Ashwini |
| Based on |
Besuge by Ashwini |
| Starring |
Srinath Manjula K. S. Ashwath |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
| Cinematography | N. G. Rao |
| Edited by | Bala G. Yadav |
Production company |
Srinidhi Films |
Release date | 1976 |
Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Besuge (Kannada: ಬೆಸುಗೆ) is a 1976 Indian Kannada romance film directed by Geethapriya, based on a novel of the same name by Ashwini, and stars Srinath, Manjula and K. S. Ashwath in lead roles.[1][2] Shivaram, Chandrashekar, Ashwath Narayan, Chethan Ramarao, Manmatha Rao and M.V. Rajamma feature in supporting roles.
The film is seen as a landmark in the career of Geethapriya, both as a director and lyricist, and Srinath.[3][4] At the 24th Filmfare Awards South, Srinath was awarded the Best Actor.[5]
Cast
- Srinath as Venu
- Manjula
- K. S. Ashwath
- Shivaram
- Chandrashekar
- Ashwath Narayan
- Chethan Ramarao
- Manmatha Rao
- M.V. Rajamma
- Jayalakshmi
- Shanthala
- Pushpa
- Madhuri
- Shanthi
Soundtrack
| Besuge | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Vijaya Bhaskar | |
| Released | 1976 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 23:14 |
| Label | Saregama |
Vijaya Bhaskar scored the music film's music and for its soundtrack, lyrics for which were written by Vijaya Narasimha, R. N. Jayagopal, Geethapriya, Shyamsundar Kulkarni and Chi. Udaya Shankar. The soundtrack album consists of six tracks.[6] The track "Besuge", written by Geethapriya, is notable as it has the usage of the word "Besuge" 64 times in it. It is considered of the best songs written by him.[3]
| Track listing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Vasantha Baredanu" | Vijaya Narasimha | S. P. Balasubramanyam, Vani Jayaram | 4:27 |
| 2. | "Life is a Merry Melody" | R. N. Jayagopal | Vani Jayaram | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Besuge Besuge" | Geethapriya | S. P. Balasubramanyam, Vani Jayaram | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Yaava Hoovu Yaara Mudigo" | Shyamsundar Kulkarni | S. P. Balasubramanyam | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Arere Intha Gandige" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | P. B. Srinivas, Kasthuri Shankar, Anjali, Mahesh | 4:08 |
| 6. | "Besuge Besuge I" | Geethapriya | Chorus | 2:50 |
| Total length: | 23:14 | |||
References
- ↑ "Besuge (1976)". kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com. 28 February 2013. Archived from the original on 30 April 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ↑ "Besuge". pustaka.co.in. Archived from the original on 30 April 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- 1 2 "End of a poetic era in Kannada films". The Hindu. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ↑ Upadhyaya, Prakash (18 February 2016). "'Weekend with Ramesh 2': Veteran actor Srinath on Kannada talk show this week". International Business Times. ibtimes.co.in. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ↑ The Times of India directory and year book including who's who. The Times of India. 1984. p. 235.
- ↑ "Besuge - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 30 April 2016.