Vidhivilasa is a 1962 Kannada language swashbuckler film directed by S. V. Mahesh. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi and K. S. Ashwath. The film is based on the story of a King who confronts destiny (fate), which appears to him in the form of a young lady, by challenging it on how he would die. The King tries in vain all means at his disposal to prevent events that destiny foretold would happen. Finally, destiny wins, employing a twisted turn of events. The film has musical score by T. Padman.[1][2] The story, screenplay, dialogues and lyrics were written by H. L. Narayana Rao who happens to be the father of actor Vishnuvardhan.[3]
| Vidhivilasa | |
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| Directed by | S. V. Mahesh |
| Written by | H. L. Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | N. N. Murugayyan |
| Starring | Rajkumar Leelavathi K. S. Ashwath Udaykumar Harini Narasimharaju M. N. Lakshmi Devi |
| Cinematography | S. K. Varadarajan, K. Govinda Swamy |
| Edited by | P. S. Murthy, P. U. S. Mani, V. S. Mani |
| Music by | T. Padman |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Rajkumar as Vijaya, the son of King's commander
- Leelavathi as Chanchala
- K. S. Ashwath as King
- Udaykumar as another King who rescues the infant son of Malathi
- Harini as Lakshmi
- Narasimharaju as Ranjana
- M. N. Lakshmi Devi
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by T. Padman with lyrics by H. L. Narayana Rao.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aananda Saamrajyada Abhishechana" | H. L. Narayana Rao | P B Sreenivas, S. Janaki | |
| 2. | "Ariyade Ninnaya Gunagala" | H. L. Narayana Rao | P B Sreenivas, S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "Maathaa Hey Girijaatha" | H. L. Narayana Rao | S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Sarasake Baa Sukumaara" | H. L. Narayana Rao | Jamuna Rani | |
| 5. | "Daari Kaanene Nova Thaalalaarene" | H. L. Narayana Rao | P B Sreenivas, S. Janaki | |
| 6. | "Bidu Gopi Janacharane" | H. L. Narayana Rao | ||
| 7. | "Naane Neenu Neene Naanu" | H. L. Narayana Rao | Nagendra, Sarojini |
References
edit- ^ "Vidhi Vilasa". chiloka.com. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Vidhi Vilasa". bharatmovies.com. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಭೇಟಿಯಾದಾಗೆಲ್ಲಾ ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು "ಗುರುಗಳೇ" ಎನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದರೇಕೆ..? | Naadu Kanda Rajkumar Ep 105". YouTube.
- ^ "Vidhi Vilaasa Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
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