M. S. Rajashekar (died 29 October 2018) was an Indian Kannada film director based in Bangalore.[2] He made his directorial debut with Dhruva Thare starring Rajkumar which earned the Karnataka State Award for Second Best Film. His second movie Anuraga Aralithu was remade in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. He went on to make successful films like Ratha Sapthami and Nanjundi Kalyana.
M. S. Rajashekar | |
|---|---|
| Died | (aged 75)[1] |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1985–2006 |
Most of his films were either remakes or adapted from novels. He is credited with having brought nativity element in remakes since he is known only to retain the core storyline in the remakes. He is the second director after Singeetam Srinivasa Rao to direct matinee idol Rajkumar and his two sons. He also has the distinction of having directed Shiva Rajkumar in highest no. of movies - 14 - including his second and third movie (which earned him the title Hat-trick Hero) and also Raghavendra Rajkumar in highest no. of movies -8 (including his second and third movie). His movie Kanasina Rani earned Malashri a title of same name.
Personal life
editHe is the son of make up artist Subbanna.[3] Rajasekhar's son Raghavendra (Dharani) made his directorial debut with Baalashiva (2003) and went on to direct Dhool (2011).[4]
Career
editAfter assisting director Vijay, Rajashekar made his directorial debut with Dhruva Thare starring Rajkumar which became super hit. His second film Anuraga Aralithu was also successful. He directed Rajkumar's son Shivarajkumar in Ratha Sapthami and Mana Mecchida Hudugi.[5] Both films alongside Anand became successful and earned Shivrajkumar the tag of "Hat Trick Hero". Rajasekhar again directed him in films during 1980s like Ade Raaga Ade Haadu and Aasegobba Meesegobba with former being average grosser and latter being a super hit. He introduced Rajkumar's second son in the leading role in family comedy Nanjundi Kalyana which also marked the debut of actress Malashree. The film became a successful venture which led the cast and crew to collaborate with Gajapathi Garvabhanga in a similar genre. Hrudaya Haadithu and Mannina Doni were both films which starred Ambareesh and were adapted from novels which were successful. Both films featured Ambareesh in a soft natured character as opposed to action roles which he was playing up to that part of career.[6] Midida Shruti and Muthanna which he again directed with Shivaraj did well. After the average success of Mana midiyuthu, Rajasekhar after four years sabbatical returned with Hrudaya Hrudaya, a romantic film with Shivarajkumar and Ramesh Aravind which was an average grosser but was well known for the song "O Premada". However, in the later part of Rajasekhar's career in 2000s, he directed mostly remakes with Yaarige Saluthe Sambala and Dakota Express being only successful ventures while his subsequent ventures like Vijayasimha, Pakkadmane Hudugi and Ravi Shastri became failures. Ravi Shastri was the last film he had directed before his retirement.[7]
Death
editRajasekhar died on 29 October 2018 at the age of 75 due to breathing problems.[8][9]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Dhruva Thare | |
| 1986 | Anuraga Aralithu | |
| 1986 | Ratha Sapthami | |
| 1987 | Manamecchida Hudugi | |
| 1989 | Nanjundi Kalyana | |
| 1989 | Gajapathi Garvabhanga | |
| 1989 | Ade Raaga Ade Haadu | |
| 1990 | Aasegobba Meesegobba | |
| 1990 | Anukoolakkobba Ganda | |
| 1991 | Modada Mareyalli | |
| 1991 | Hrudaya Haadithu | |
| 1991 | Gandu Sidigundu | |
| 1991 | Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe | |
| 1991 | Sutradhara | |
| 1992 | Mannina Doni | |
| 1992 | Kanasina Rani | |
| 1992 | Midida Shruthi | |
| 1992 | Purushottama | |
| 1993 | Chirabandhavya | |
| 1993 | Kalyana Rekhe | |
| 1993 | Navibbaru Namagibbaru | |
| 1994 | Mutthanna | |
| 1995 | Savyasachi | |
| 1995 | Mana Midiyithu | |
| 1996 | Shivaranjani | |
| 1999 | Hrudaya Hrudaya | |
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | |
| 2001 | Sundarakanda | |
| 2002 | Bahala Chennagide | |
| 2002 | Manase O Manase | |
| 2002 | Dakota Express | |
| 2003 | Vijayasimha | |
| 2003 | Nanna Hendthi Maduve | |
| 2004 | Pakkadmane Hudugi | |
| 2006 | Ravi Shastri | co-director |
References
edit- ^ "Kannada film director MS Rajashekar passes away". The Times of India. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "M S Rajashekar Filmography, M S Rajashekar Movies, M S Rajashekar Films - Filmibeat". entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 22 July 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "History 25 - Rajkumar's First Film". chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Dhool remake for Yogish - Kannada Movie News". indiaglitz.com. 25 July 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "TV9 - "Director Special" With "M S Rajashekar" - Part 1 - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "TV9 - "Director Special" With "M S Rajashekar" - Part 2 - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "TV9 - "Director Special" With "M S Rajashekar" - Part 3 - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Veteran Director MS Rajashekar No More". chitraloka.com. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Veteran Sandalwood director MS Rajashekar passes away at 75". The News Minute. 29 October 2018.