E BHANDANA - OUTSTANDING
E Bhandana – Outstanding

Film Review : E BANDANA

Review By CNB                                    Date -  23rd December  2007

Banner - Dakshath Combines
Producers - Jai Jagadish, Vijayalakshmi Singh
Screenplay, Direction - Vijayalakshmi Singh
Dialogues - B.A. Madhu
Associate Director - Kitty Rangamanch
Music - Mano murthy
Cinematographer - Ajay Vincent
Star Cast - Dr. Vishnuvardhan, Jayapradha, Dharshan, Jennifer Kotwal, Tara, Ananthnag and others

Dr. Vishnuvardhan has proved his capabilities as a superb actor. Veteran actor Anant Nag is a champion of refined acting. These two actors are seen rarely on screen and whenever they combine to present a film, it is sure to rock. Ee Bhandana has these two great actors of Kannada screen who are used perfectly by first time director Vijayalakshmi Singh. Ee Bhandana is simply the best product that has come out from Jai Jagadish’s production unit.

Ee Bhandana has a classy touch and it is highly emotional which is certain to moist your eyes. The family story is inspired by a Hollywood hit is a perfectly matched blend of all good elements. While Mano Murthy’s music rocks, it is cameraman Ajay Vincent’s fantastic cinematography which brightens the visuals.

Many actresses like Jayanthi, Arathi have ventured into film direction earlier, but their initial attempts did not create a wave of excitement needed to promote their career in this creative segment. But with Vijayalakshmi Singh it may be a different story. She has mounted her film in a big span and has taken top artists like Dr. Vishnuvardhan, Anat Nag, Tara, Darshan, Jayaprada, Jennifer and Doddanna to narrate a story which is touching and warming. For people who have been seeing films from more than fifty years, it would necessarily remind you of B.R. Panthulu’s classic film “School Master’ which had similar story. But “Ee Bhandana’ is a special film as it has top technical content and the contemporary touch to it.

School Master released in late fifties was based on a Hollywood hit on which even a Marathi film was based. School Master was remade in Malayalam later. The story is about a old couple who are very much attached to each other being forced to stay with their children separately. The physical separation with each other and the humiliation they face later in the house of their children leads to tragic situations. Finally the old couple get united thanks to a orphan who was brought up lovingly by the couple. Ms. Vijayalakshmi Singh has fully exploited the talents of her team and provides a dish which is fully tasty and mouthwatering. The film comes on track from the first scene which surprisingly is a song sequence and continues till the end which has a most touching climax seen in Kannada films in recent times.

The big star cast film has some wonderful performances from Dr. Vishnuvardhan, Jayaprada, Doddanna and Darshan. Dr. Vishnu shows gamut of emotions that flow rapidly across with apt expressions. His mesmerizing performance adds up to the brightness of the film. Another convincing aspect of the film is the performance of Anant Nag who has spoken in the North Karnataka accent in the film. His dubbing work is also top class. . Jacaranda’s smile and dance movements are certain to attract even young hearts, but her performance in this film can be described as the best in her long career. Darshan has given a spirited performance in the meaty role and in the climax sequence he is really touching. Tara is an apt choice for the role. Jennifer is a live wire in the Banna Banna dance which is one of the best choreographed films.

Technically also the film is brilliant with Mano Murthy giving some humming tunes like Idhe Bhoomi Idhe Bhaanu, Chanda Ninna Chandramukhi and Banna Banna. His background score elevates the impact. Ajay Vincent provides a rich look to the film and the artists of the film are presented in a lovely fashion.

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