Vani (Violinist)[1] is a 1943 Indian Kannada language musical drama film jointly directed by K. Hirannaiah and M. N. Gopal. Produced by T. Chowdaiah, the film featured himself in the lead role along with Bellary Lalitha and Bellary Rathnamala. Actress Pandari Bai and actor Musuri Krishnamurthy made their respective acting debuts in the film. Pandari Bai later became one of the most influential actresses in South Indian cinema.[2] The film was shot and produced at Central Studios in Coimbatore.[3]
| Vani | |
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| Directed by | K. Hirannaiah M. N. Gopal |
| Produced by | T. Chowdaiah |
| Starring | T. Chowdaiah Bellary Lalitha Pandari Bai Musuri Krishnamurthy |
| Music by | T. Chowdaiah |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | H. R. J. C and Sri Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 185 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film, although began shooting in 1940, took three years to finally release onto the screens.[4] The film was a box-office failure and the producer incurred losses after the release.[5]
The film's highlight was the two reel length real classical concert of the classical exponent Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar being shot completely.[6]
Cast
edit- T. Chowdaiah
- Bellary Lalitha
- Bellary Rathnamala
- Pandari Bai
- Musuri Krishnamurthy
- K. Hirannaiah
- K. V. Achyutha Rao
References
edit- ^ Baburao, Patel (1943). "Vani or Violinist". Filmindia. 9 (1): 48. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (7 March 2013). "A star who became the mother to stars". The Hindu.
- ^ "Kovai Central Studios Was Once a Home for Kannada Cinema Too". 26 October 2018.
- ^ "History 17 - Vani Producer Ambi Grand Father Pitilu Chowdaiah". Chitraloka. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Actress who glowed with inner beauty". The Hindu. 14 February 2003. Archived from the original on 5 April 2003.
- ^ Classical concert of 'Vani'
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