Rajendra Singh Babu
S. V. Rajendra Singh is a Kannada film maker and producer. He was born and brought up in Mysore. His father, the late Shankar Singh was one of the great producers in Kannada Film Industry and has produced many films under the banner Mahatma Pictures (Mysore). Rajendra Singh Babu has made movies in various genres. He has written and directed love stories, War, suspense thrillers and comedy movies. Many of his films have been adapted from novels or short stories.[1] He is not only famous in Karnataka, but also across all of India. Babu has won numerous awards for his films and has also directed movies in the Hindi and Telugu languages. His sister Vijayalakshmi Singh is the wife of actor Jai Jagadish.
S.V. Rajendra Singh Babu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mysore, India |
| Other names | Babu |
| Occupation | Film director, producer and writer |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse(s) | Anuradha |
| Children | Adithya (Son) Rishika, Amrutha (Daughters) |
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Early life
Rajendra Singh Babu born in Mysore, Karnataka. His father, the late Shankar Singh, was a producer and director of Kannada films. His mother, Prathima Devi, was an actress in Kannada cinema. In an interview, Babu mentioned that his father wanted him to become a doctor, but his own passion for the camera propelled him to the film industry. Hailing from a family of movie makers, Babu was fascinated with films such as The Great escape, Guns of Navarone and Bridge on the river Kwai. He believed that:
Cinema should go near the audience.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Credited as | Language | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Screenplay | Producer | ||||
| 1975 | Nagakanye |  | | | Kannada | Debut feature |
| 1977 | Nagara Hole | | |  | Kannada | |
| 1978 | Kiladi Jodi | | | | Kannada | |
| 1981 | Bhaari Bharjari Bete | | | | Kannada | |
| 1981 | Antha | | | | Kannada | Remade in Telugu as Antham Kadidi Aarambam , in Tamil as Thyagi and in Hindi as Meri Aawaz Suno |
| 1981 | Simhada Mari Sainya | | | | Kannada | Screened at International Children film festival Corebeil – Essonnes, France[3] |
| 1981 | Meri Aawaz Suno | | | | Hindi film | Remake of Antha |
| 1982 | Thirugu Baana | | | | Kannada | Remake of Benaam |
| 1982 | Tony | | | | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Kaliyuga | | | | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Gandu Bherunda | | | | Kannada | Inspired by Mackenna's Gold Inspiration for Khazana |
| 1984 | Bandhana | | | | Kannada | Screened at Moscow International Film Festival Remade in Tamil as Premapasam |
| 1984 | Mera Faisla | | | | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Sharara | | | | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Pithamaha | | | | Kannada | Remake of Vidhaata |
| 1985 | Ek Se Bhale Do | | | | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara | | | | Kannada | Remake of Mugguru Mithrulu |
| 1986 | Karna | | | | Kannada | Remake of Saaheb |
| 1986 | Krishna Nee Begane Baro | | | | Kannada | Remake of Souten |
| 1986 | Maneye Manthralaya | | | | Kannada | |
| 1987 | Kurukshetra | | | | Kannada | |
| 1987 | Yuga Purusha | | | | Kannada | Remake of Karz |
| 1990 | Bannada Gejje | | | | Kannada | |
| 1990 | Prema Yuddham | | | | Telugu | |
| 1990 | Muthina Haara | | | | Kannada | Partially based on Ernest Hemingway's novel A Farewell to Arms |
| 1990 | Aag Ka Darya | | | | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Sri Sathyanarayana Pooja Phala | | | | Kannada | |
| 1992 | Mallige Hoove | | | | Kannada | Remake of Senthoora Poove |
| 1993 | Hoovu Hannu | | | | Kannada | Based on the novel of same name by Triveni [4] |
| 1994 | Mahakshathriya | | | | Kannada | |
| 1995 | Himapatha | | | | Kannada | Based on Kannada novel of same name by T. K. Rama Rao |
| 1995 | Kalyanothsava | | | | Kannada | |
| 1997 | Mungarina Minchu | | | | Kannada | Based on Italian movie Quattro passi fra le nuvole (Four Steps in the Clouds) |
| 1998 | Doni Saagali | | | | Kannada | |
| 1998 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | | | | Kannada | |
| 2000 | Mechanic Mamaiah | | | | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu | | | | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu | | | | Kannada | Remade in Telugu as Sandade Sandadi , in Hindi as Shaadi No. 1
and in Bengali (Bangladesh) as Tomakei Khujchi |
| 2003 | Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu | | | | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Love | | | | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Kanchana Ganga | | | | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | | | | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Buddhivantha | | | | Kannada | Remake of Naan Avanillai |
| 2010 | Thipparalliya Tarlegalu | | | | Kannada | |
| 2015 | Rebel | | | | Kannada | |
| 2020 | Gandugali Madakari Nayaka | | | | Kannada | |
Awards
National Film Awards
| Year | Movie | Award | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 (32nd) |
Bandhana | Best Feature Film in Kannada | [5] |
| 1990 (38th) |
Muthina Haara | Best Feature Film in Kannada | [6] |
| 1997 (45th) |
Mungarina Minchu | Best Feature Film in Kannada | [7] |
Karnataka State Film Awards
| Year | Movie | Award | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-82 | Antha | Best Screenplay | |
| 1990-91 | Muthina Haara | Best Film (First) | |
| 1993-94 | Hoovu Hannu | Special Jury Award | |
| 1996-97 | Puttanna Kanagal Award | ||
| 1998-99 | Doni Saagali | Best Film (Third) | |
| 1998-99 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | Best Social Concern Film | |
| 1998-99 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | Best Story Writer | |
| 2000-01 | Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu | Best Film (Third) | |
| 2001-02 | Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu | Best Screenplay | |
Filmfare Awards (South)
| Year | Movie | Award | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hoovu Hannu | Best Director – Kannada | [8] |
| 1994 | Mahakshathriya | Best Director – Kannada | [9] |
| 2001 | Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu | Best Film – Kannada | [10] |
Books
Rajendra Singh Babu wrote the book titled "Nenanpina Muthina Hara" in memory of the great Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan. The book was a tribute to Vishnuvardhan, where Babu shares his numerous experiences with Vishnuvardhan. The book reveals the special bond Babu claims to have had with Vishnuvardhan. The book also reveals Babu's constant drive to work on meaningful cinema, wanting to make an impact. His endless dreams of making cinemas involving Vishnuvardhan and Dr. Rajkumar and how great those cinemas might have been and how it would have contributed to Kannada Cinema.
Organizations/Committees
| Committees | Role |
|---|---|
| Karnataka Film Director's Association (6 times) | President |
| Karnataka Film and T.V. Technicians | President |
| Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (2 times) | Executive-Committee |
| International Film Festival of India, 1992, Bangalore | Nominated member by State Govt. |
| Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy | President |
References
- Article on Babu's family in The Hindu news paper
- " His view on cinema
- Babu's Movies in International Film Festival Archived 2 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- Movie News in Deccan Herald
- "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- "38th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- "45th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
- https://archive.org/download/41stAnnualFilmfareBestTeluguFilmKannadaActorActressDirector/41st%20annual%20filmfare%20best%20telugu%20film%20kannada%20actor%20actress%20director.jpg
- https://archive.today/20170207135904/https://archive.org/details/42ndFilmfareKannadaFilmsWinners
- "Nuvvu Nenu wins 4 Filmfare awards". The Times Of India. 6 April 2002.
- KFDA and KFCC info Archived 24 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
