Hoovu Hannu (transl. Flowers and Fruits) is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language drama film based on the novel by Triveni of the same name. The film stars Lakshmi, Ajay Gundu Rao, Vyjayanthi and Baby Shamili. It was directed by Rajendra Singh Babu and produced by Vaibhava Lakshmi Productions. The music and lyrics were written and composed by Hamsalekha. The film was a musical hit and won many awards including the Karnataka State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South. Veteran cinematographer V. K. Murthy worked in this film and won many accolades for his work.[1] The film failed at box-office.[2]
| Hoovu Hannu | |
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| Directed by | S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Written by | Thriveni |
| Screenplay by | S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Based on | Hoovu Hannu by Thriveni |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | V. K. Murthy |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
Production company | Vaibhava Lakshmi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Lakshmi as Ramabai
- Baby Shamili as Triveni
- Shankar Ashwath
- Pramila Joshai as Mother Philomena
- Ajay Gundurao as Kannada lecturer
- Bharathi
- Rekha Das
- Kishori Ballal
- Shankar Ashwath
- Srishailan
Plot
editThe story revolves around a woman named Ramabai who undergoes pain in every step she takes and is forced in prostitution racket to earn a livelihood. Her grand daughter, Triveni, comes to her rescue in the latter half of the film.
Production
editHoovu Hannu was based on novel of same name by Triveni. V. K. Murthy who worked in Hindi films provided cinematography for the film this being his only Kannada film he had worked.[3] Apart from handling cinematography, he also played a small role in the film as a man who visits Lakshmi's home.[4][5] Singh Babu being a fan of Murthy wanted him to handle camera for the film. For the scene which required to show ring like shadows, Murthy bought bamboo sticks and uprooted them and let out dazzling light.[6] Rajesh Gundu Rao, son of former Karnataka chief minister R. Gundu Rao made his acting debut with this film as a lead actor portraying the role of a Kannada lecturer, he was credited as Ajay; this film and Samara (1995) being the only two films he appeared in before his death in 2012.[7][8] Vyjayanthi, daughter of former minister and speaker K. H. Srinivas also made her debut as lead actress with this film.[9] Voice artist Sudharshan Kumar dubbed more than 30 male actors for the film.[10]
Soundtrack
editHamsalekha composed the music for the soundtracks also writing their lyrics. The album consists of seven soundtracks.[11] The song 'Thayi Thayi' was reused in the 2008 Kannada film Vamshi, which also starred Lakshmi after Raghavendra Rajkumar sought permission from Rajendra Singh Babu and Lahari Velu to use the song to which both agreed.[12][13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Manju Manju" | Hamsalekha | Chithra, Rajesh Krishnan | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Thaayi Thaayi" | Hamsalekha | Chithra, Rajkumar | 1:25 |
| 3. | "Ningi Ningi" | Hamsalekha | C. Aswath | 5:01 |
| 4. | "Ramana Paada Poojeya" | Hamsalekha | Chithra | 5:41 |
| 5. | "Thaayi Thaayi" (female version) | Hamsalekha | Chithra | 5:45 |
| 6. | "A Aa E Ee" | Hamsalekha | Vijayalakshmi, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:25 |
| Total length: | 32:22 | |||
Awards
editKarnataka State Film Awards 1993-94
References
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- ^ "ರೂಪಕಗಳ ಚಕ್ರವರ್ತಿ ಕಣ್ಮರೆ". Prajavani. 8 April 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
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- ^ "Former CM R Gundu Rao's son Rajesh Gundu Rao dies". 13 September 2012. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
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- ^ "Making major issue of a minor mistake". Bangalore Mirror. 13 October 2011. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Hoovu Hannu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 31 August 2014. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
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External links
edit- Hoovu Hannu at IMDb