Nee Bandu Ninthaaga , Golden Songs from Kannada Films of Dorai-Bhagwan
TOP 12 SONGS FROM KANNADA FILMS DIRECTED BY DUO, DORAI-BHAGWAN
Just like Puttana Kanagal, one more Director ( Duo) who gave lot of importance to songs in their films was Dorai-Bhagawan . They started as a pair with a series of 3 James Bond Type Spy/Thriller movies, all with Raj Kumar in the lead, all with music by GK Venkatesh , but none of these movies had any great or memorable song, be it Jedarabale (Jayanti, Shyla Shree in lead), Goa Dalli CID 999 (Actress Lakshmi First film in Kannada) and Operation Jackpot Nalli CID 999 ( Only Kannada film of Bollywood actress, Rekha) . Their Real success in Musical hits started with , epic Kasturi Nivasa and its Golden melodies . As you can see in below list, most of their Success in music has been thro the Composer jodi,Rajan Nagendra. So without wasting any more time, let us Begin the Count down.
1)Kannagale Heliri, from film GOA DALLI CID 999, Not a famous song, but as a token representation from their James Bond Series, but song is interesting to watch, with Laskhmi in a swim suit and Annavaru with his Toned body ( at that time itself) ,this 1968 Bond Series Movie , GKVenkatesh was composer , RN Jayagopal Wrote the songs and Singer was LR Eshwari . Interesting Trivia , the Maestro Illayaraja who was assisting GKV at that time played the Guitars for first time in this movie, so his journey started with this Song/ Film, that is one of reason I am choosIng this as first song of this countdown.
Just like Puttana Kanagal, one more Director ( Duo) who gave lot of importance to songs in their films was Dorai-Bhagawan . They started as a pair with a series of 3 James Bond Type Spy/Thriller movies, all with Raj Kumar in the lead, all with music by GK Venkatesh , but none of these movies had any great or memorable song, be it Jedarabale (Jayanti, Shyla Shree in lead), Goa Dalli CID 999 (Actress Lakshmi First film in Kannada) and Operation Jackpot Nalli CID 999 ( Only Kannada film of Bollywood actress, Rekha) . Their Real success in Musical hits started with , epic Kasturi Nivasa and its Golden melodies . As you can see in below list, most of their Success in music has been thro the Composer jodi,Rajan Nagendra. So without wasting any more time, let us Begin the Count down.
1)Kannagale Heliri, from film GOA DALLI CID 999, Not a famous song, but as a token representation from their James Bond Series, but song is interesting to watch, with Laskhmi in a swim suit and Annavaru with his Toned body ( at that time itself) ,this 1968 Bond Series Movie , GKVenkatesh was composer , RN Jayagopal Wrote the songs and Singer was LR Eshwari . Interesting Trivia , the Maestro Illayaraja who was assisting GKV at that time played the Guitars for first time in this movie, so his journey started with this Song/ Film, that is one of reason I am choosIng this as first song of this countdown.
2) Nee Baadu Ninthaaga , from KASTURI NIVASA, perhaps, best romantic song ever in Kannada films, composed by GK Venkatesh, written by RN Jayagopal, sung by Great PBS and S Janaki, picturised on Dr Raj and a very Young Aarti. But only little sad part , is this tune is inspired/ Lifted from a Hind song composed by SD Burman. Of course we cant forget other melodies of this film, Aadisi Nodu Billise Nodu, and Elle Iruu Hege Iruu.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkW49fZvj2Q)
3)Mareyadiru Sneha , from PRATHIDWANI , Another Sort of Cow Boy film by the director duo, had Dr Raj , Rajesh and Aarti . Composed by GKV and sung by PBS,( dont forget to hear the oodling in this song) , we can never forget visually this song also, with Raj riding the horse, in majestic way with nice music in back ground. This was one of first films, Illayaraja started assisting GKV. Another memorable song of this film, was Sari Naa Hogi Baruve .
3)Mareyadiru Sneha , from PRATHIDWANI , Another Sort of Cow Boy film by the director duo, had Dr Raj , Rajesh and Aarti . Composed by GKV and sung by PBS,( dont forget to hear the oodling in this song) , we can never forget visually this song also, with Raj riding the horse, in majestic way with nice music in back ground. This was one of first films, Illayaraja started assisting GKV. Another memorable song of this film, was Sari Naa Hogi Baruve .
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EOcFilcu60)
4)Thamnam Thamnam Nann Ee Manasu , from film ERADU KANSU. The association of the director duo with Composer duo Rajan Nagendra started from this film, and went on for many years. And also their idea of converting famous Kannada Novels into films started from this.This was based on novel of same name by Vani. This film starring Raj in double role with Kalpana and Manjula , had some wonderful songs , in fact each one of them were gems . The song I have choosen is Duet by PBS and Janaki and written by Udayshankar . Of course two other songs were also worth getting into count down, Yenndendu Ninnanu Marethu( this tune was used later in Hindi Film Jaan Se Pyara by Anand Milind) and Badee Hoda Balli Inda ( excellent lyrics) .
4)Thamnam Thamnam Nann Ee Manasu , from film ERADU KANSU. The association of the director duo with Composer duo Rajan Nagendra started from this film, and went on for many years. And also their idea of converting famous Kannada Novels into films started from this.This was based on novel of same name by Vani. This film starring Raj in double role with Kalpana and Manjula , had some wonderful songs , in fact each one of them were gems . The song I have choosen is Duet by PBS and Janaki and written by Udayshankar . Of course two other songs were also worth getting into count down, Yenndendu Ninnanu Marethu( this tune was used later in Hindi Film Jaan Se Pyara by Anand Milind) and Badee Hoda Balli Inda ( excellent lyrics) .
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjwSodM--sA)
5) Kanasalu Nenne Manasalu Nenne , from film BAYALU DAARI, first time, They did a film other than Rajkumar, it was Young Anant Nag ,with much older looking Kalpana, based on novel of same name of Bhartisuta. This song picturised on lead pair , is sung by SPB and Vani Jayaram In fact this is first SPB sang for Dorai Bhagwan film and had long association in their films. The tune of this song was later used by Nadeem Shravan in Hindi Film Deewana Other 2 memorable songs, Cheluve Yell Iruve and Banallu Neene . This was one of last popular films of Kalpana.
5) Kanasalu Nenne Manasalu Nenne , from film BAYALU DAARI, first time, They did a film other than Rajkumar, it was Young Anant Nag ,with much older looking Kalpana, based on novel of same name of Bhartisuta. This song picturised on lead pair , is sung by SPB and Vani Jayaram In fact this is first SPB sang for Dorai Bhagwan film and had long association in their films. The tune of this song was later used by Nadeem Shravan in Hindi Film Deewana Other 2 memorable songs, Cheluve Yell Iruve and Banallu Neene . This was one of last popular films of Kalpana.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNrMYYYYgds)
6) Kanngalu Vandana Helide from film Mugiyada Kathe , this film was directed by only Dorai, but included just because of this beautiful song, ( it was a B &W film, in colour film era). It starred Rajesh and Sumitra, and this song written by Udayshankar ,Sung by SPB and Janaki, is composed by Rajan Nagendra.
6) Kanngalu Vandana Helide from film Mugiyada Kathe , this film was directed by only Dorai, but included just because of this beautiful song, ( it was a B &W film, in colour film era). It starred Rajesh and Sumitra, and this song written by Udayshankar ,Sung by SPB and Janaki, is composed by Rajan Nagendra.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG06nuIfKe0)
7) Yenandu Naa Helali from film GIRI KANYE , another Novel based film, written by BharatiSuta. Starring Rajkumar and Very young Jayamala, This is a Solo song by Dr Raj , first time he sang for Dorai Bhagwan film. Written by Udayshankar and composed by Rajan Nagendra , this had many other beautiful songs , including duet, Nagu Nauguthia Nee Baruve. In fact this film was only chance Rajanikant to be cast with Dr Raj in villain role, which was eventually done by Great actor, Vajramuni
7) Yenandu Naa Helali from film GIRI KANYE , another Novel based film, written by BharatiSuta. Starring Rajkumar and Very young Jayamala, This is a Solo song by Dr Raj , first time he sang for Dorai Bhagwan film. Written by Udayshankar and composed by Rajan Nagendra , this had many other beautiful songs , including duet, Nagu Nauguthia Nee Baruve. In fact this film was only chance Rajanikant to be cast with Dr Raj in villain role, which was eventually done by Great actor, Vajramuni
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycc1LtK7UvE)
8) Alli Illi Noduve Yeke from film OPERATION DIAMOND RACKET , the duo was back to James Bond series ( last and fourth of this series) , and again back was Composer GK Venkatesh. This duet written by Uday shankar is sung by Raj and Janaki, and picturised on Raj and Padma Priya .This film was first film to be shot outside India, in Nepal. And how can we forget the English song in this film, If You Come Today , ( jointly written by Uday Shankar and Bhagwan himself )
8) Alli Illi Noduve Yeke from film OPERATION DIAMOND RACKET , the duo was back to James Bond series ( last and fourth of this series) , and again back was Composer GK Venkatesh. This duet written by Uday shankar is sung by Raj and Janaki, and picturised on Raj and Padma Priya .This film was first film to be shot outside India, in Nepal. And how can we forget the English song in this film, If You Come Today , ( jointly written by Uday Shankar and Bhagwan himself )
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krz_MrcCf_Q)
9)Ee Binka Bidu Bidu from CHANDANDA GOMBE , another Novel based film, by Ta Ra Su . This film starred , Anant Nag , Lakshmi and Lokesh and after this film, pairing of Anant-Laskshmi Became very popular and did many films. Music as usual by Rajan Nagendra, this is a duet by SPB and Janaki, and we cannot forget the tittle song of this film, Aakasdinda Kelage Ilide Gombe a solo by SPB
9)Ee Binka Bidu Bidu from CHANDANDA GOMBE , another Novel based film, by Ta Ra Su . This film starred , Anant Nag , Lakshmi and Lokesh and after this film, pairing of Anant-Laskshmi Became very popular and did many films. Music as usual by Rajan Nagendra, this is a duet by SPB and Janaki, and we cannot forget the tittle song of this film, Aakasdinda Kelage Ilide Gombe a solo by SPB
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_AZfEQYBnI )
10 ) Bayasade Bali Bande : From GAALLI MAATHU , another Ta Ra Su Novel converted into film, but instead of Anant ,it was Jai Jagadish who was paired with Lakshmi, but Kokila Mohan and Hema Chaudray also in cast . We should mention other fun song in this film, Namoora Santhelli , music and lyrics again by Rajan Nagedra / Uday Shankar. The song I have choosen is a SPB/ Janaki duet
10 ) Bayasade Bali Bande : From GAALLI MAATHU , another Ta Ra Su Novel converted into film, but instead of Anant ,it was Jai Jagadish who was paired with Lakshmi, but Kokila Mohan and Hema Chaudray also in cast . We should mention other fun song in this film, Namoora Santhelli , music and lyrics again by Rajan Nagedra / Uday Shankar. The song I have choosen is a SPB/ Janaki duet
11) Bisiladarenu Maleyadarenu from Benkiya Bale, yet another Ta Ra Su novel converted to film,back again is Anant and Lakshmi and Rajan Nagendra and Uday Shankar , this song is there in solo versions by both SPB and Janaki, we have to mention other songs, Oldia Jeeva and Ninna Naguvu , both SPB/ Janaki duets.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy4jMBPqRT4)
12) Teradide Mane Ba Athiti from Hosa Belaku, a film based on novel by Vani, starring Dr Raj, Sarita, Mamata Rao, Srinivas Murthy. This song is based on Poem by Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu, and sung by Vani Jayaram and Janaki and major change, music was compsoed by M Ranga Rao , first time they worked with director duo. Another songs to remember, Ravi Neenu Aagasidina and Kannira Dhare Ideke
12) Teradide Mane Ba Athiti from Hosa Belaku, a film based on novel by Vani, starring Dr Raj, Sarita, Mamata Rao, Srinivas Murthy. This song is based on Poem by Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu, and sung by Vani Jayaram and Janaki and major change, music was compsoed by M Ranga Rao , first time they worked with director duo. Another songs to remember, Ravi Neenu Aagasidina and Kannira Dhare Ideke
The Songs/ films which missed the bus are Muniyana Maadari, Nanobba Kalla, Vasantha Geetha, Samayda Gombe, Yarivanu, all had good songs , but could not make the cut since 12 songs mentioned above were just simply melodious, ever Green gems. Hope you liked this count down, please feedback with comments and songs I have left, please feel free to suggest.
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ReplyDeleteAmazing numbers most of it. Thanks f sharing Cha Ra Na
ReplyDeleteInteresting list ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ
ReplyDeleteVery well written. From gaali maathu my choice is Janaki solo Omme ninnanu and nagisalu Neenu.
ReplyDeleteNee bandu ninthaga is by PBS and Susheela.
Likewise Eradu kanasu almost all songs were beautiful.
Bayaludari elliruve probably the only song in kannada cinema picturized on a helicopter. Not an easy achievement for those days.
Likewise chandanada Gombe pathos song Kangalu tumbiralu one of the best pathos song in kannada cinema.
Thanks for your comments and feedback Doctor
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