ಭಾರತೀಯ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗದ ಧ್ರುವತಾರೆ ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗ ಕಂಬನಿ ಮಿಡಿದಿದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ರೆಬಲ್‍ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಅಂಬರೀಷ್, ಸುಮಲತಾ, ಕಿಚ್ಚ ಸುದೀಪ್, ದ್ವಾರಕೀಶ್, ಶ್ರೀನಾಥ್, ಬಿ.ಸರೋಜಾದೇವಿ.. ಮೊದಲಾದವರು ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ ಜೊತೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿರುವ ಕಲಾವಿದರು. 

ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ ಎಂದರೆ, ಸೆಟ್‍ನಲ್ಲಿ ಲವಲವಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ಓಡಾಡುತ್ತಿದ ಹುಡುಗಿಯೇ ನೆನಪಿಗೆ ಬರುತ್ತಾಳೆ. ಆಕೆಯ ಕುಟುಂಬಕ್ಕೆ ದೇವರು ಈ ದುಃಖ ಭರಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಲಿ - ಅಂಬರೀಷ್, ನಟ

ನಾನು ನಟಿಸಿದ ಮೊದಲ ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ ನಾಯಕಿ. ಅದ್ಭುತ ಸುಂದರಿ, ಅದ್ಭುತ ನಟಿ. ಅನೇಕರಿಗೆ ಮಾದರಿಯಾಗಬಲ್ಲ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ ಅವರದ್ದು. - ಸುಮಲತಾ, ನಟಿ

ನಾನು ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ ಜೊತೆ ನಟಿಸಲು ಅವಕಾಶ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದ ಅದೃಷ್ಟವಂತ. ಅವರ ಜೊತೆ ಕಳೆದ ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಯಾವಿತ್ತಿಗೂ ಮರೆಯುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಕೆಲವು ಸಂಗತಿಗಳನ್ನು ನಂಬುವುದು ಕಷ್ಟ. ಅವರ ಸಾವು ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಘಾಸಿಗೊಳಿಸಿದೆ - ಸುದೀಪ್, ನಟ

ಅವರೊಬ್ಬ ಅದ್ಭುತ ನಟಿ. ಅವರ ನೃತ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ನಾನು ಮನಸೋತಿದ್ದೆ - ಶಿವರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, ನಟ

ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ರಂಗವೇ ಇಂದು ದುಃಖದಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ಪ್ರಬುದ್ಧ ನಟಿಯೊಬ್ಬರನ್ನು ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಅನಾಥವಾಗಿದೆ - ಪುನೀತ್ ರಾಜ್‍ಕುಮಾರ್, ನಟ

ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ ಸುದ್ದಿ ತಿಳಿಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದಂತೆ ನಂಬಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲ. ಫೇಕ್ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಆಗಿರಲಿ ಎಂದು ಮನಸ್ಸು ಕೇಳುತ್ತಿತ್ತು. ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳ ಹೃದಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರು ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ಶಾಶ್ವತವಾಗಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ - ಯಶ್, ನಟ

ರಂಭೆ, ಊರ್ವಶಿ, ಮೇನಕೆಯರನ್ನು ಯಾರು ನೋಡಿದ್ದರೋ ಗೊತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ. ನಮ್ಮ ಕಣ್ಣೆದುರು ನೋಡಿದ್ದ ರಂಭೆ, ಊರ್ವಶಿ, ಮೇನಕೆಯರ ಒಟ್ಟು ರೂಪವೇ ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ - ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಮಂಡಳಿ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು

ನಟಿ ಎನಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವವರು ಹೀಗೆಯೇ ಇರಬೇಕು ಎನ್ನುವ ಮಾದರಿಯ ನಟಿ ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ. ಅವರ ಕಣ್ಣು ಅವರಿಗೆ ದೇವರು ಕೊಟ್ಟ ವರ. - ಎಸ್.ವಿ.ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರಸಿಂಗ್ ಬಾಬು, ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು

ನನ್ನ ಒಬ್ಬ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತೆ ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಅಗಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ - ರಜಿನಿಕಾಂತ್, ನಟ

ನನ್ನ ಮನಸ್ಸು ಅವರ ಸಾವನ್ನು ಇನ್ನೂ ನಂಬುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ. - ಸುಧಾರಾಣಿ, ನಟಿ

Actor Anil Neenasam who was hospitalised due to ill health has breathed his last on Wednesday morning.

Anil Neenasam who is basically from theater background shot to fame with tele serial 'Moodala Mane' which was aired in ETV Kannada. After that he went on to act in many serials and films. His filmography includes 'Anuktha', 'Kavalu Daari' and others.

Anil who is a batch mate of actor Darshan was admitted to hospital last month due to ill health. Many of his friends from film fraternity had helped him, when he was in distress. But in spite of many efforts, Anil Neenasam could not be saved.

Kannada film veteran director AR Babu has expired today in the morning around 8.55 AM. He was admitted to Apollo hospital and was under the Dialysis. He was aged 56 years.

AR Babu had directed Chora Guru Chandala Shishya, Hello Yama, Cooli Raja, Khalanayaka, Jeeboomba, Agodella Olledakke, Marujanma , Chamkaisi Chindi Udaysi , Sapno Ki Rani and other movies.

Actor Chiranjeevi Sarja's mortal remains was laid to rest at the farmhouse located on Kanakapura Road at 5 pm amidst family members, fans and the members from the Kannada film industry who bid the actor a teary adieu to the actor.

Last rites were carried out by Chiru's father Vijay Kumar as per Okkaliga rituals. The inconsolable Meghana Raj was present along with the entire family members and others in huge numbers. 

Chiranjeevi Sarja who is fondly known as Chiru, had breathed his last following a massive heart attack on Sunday. He was 39.

After his mortal remains were brought from the Hospital, it was brought to his residence in Basavanagudi where it was kept till Monday morning for public viewing, to pay their last respects.

Later, the mortal remains were taken by road to the farmhouse, where the last rites were performed. 

In A Shocking Incident, Actor Chiranjeeivi Sarja, aged 39 Years Dies of Cardiac Arrest at Apollo Hospital Today. Actor Chiranjeeivi Sarja had acted in many films like Aake, Singa, Samhara and many more. He entered films through Vaayuputra

 He is the brother of actor Dhruva Sarja, nephew of actor Arjun Sarja and grandson of veteran Kannada actor Shakti Prasad. Chiru Was married to Actress Meghana Raj.

Chitraloka Mourns The death of Actor Chiranjeeivi Sarja.

its the end of an era as, Jnapita Award Winner, Playwright, actor, director Girish Karnad (aged 81) died at his residence in Bengaluru this morning. Karnad was suffering from a prolonged illness.

Girish Karnad, a Rhodes Scholar worked in South Indian and Bollywood films. He was the recipient of Jnanapith Award, the highest literary honor conferred in India in the year 1998. In 2011, Karnad was awarded with Honorary Doctorate from University of Southern California, Los Angeles. 

In the year 1970, Karnad Karnad made his acting as well as screenwriting debut in a Kannada movie, Samskara, which won the first President's Golden Lotus Award for Kannada cinema.

He also acted in TV series, Malgudi Days based on RK Narayan's books.  Karnad directed several movies in Kannada and Hindi, including Godhuli, Utsav. Karnad has made number of documentaries and Many of his films and documentaries have won several national and international awards.

Some of his famous Kannada movies include Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane, Ondanondu Kaladalli, Cheluvi and Kaadu and most recent film Kanooru Heggaditi , based on a novel by Kannada writer Kuvempu.

Some of Karna's Hindi Movies include Nishaani, Mantha, Swami, Pukar, Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai.

Chitraloka mourns the death of great actor, director, playwright Shri Girish Karnad

Veteran producer GN Lakshmipathi aged 103 years has expired. 

Lakshmipathi had produced Superhit movies like Uyyale, Devara Makkalu, Kaadu, Ondanondu Kaladalli, Nentaro Gantu Kallaro movies. For Rajkumar movie Lakshmipathi had paid Rs 14,000/ as his remuneration and for next movie he paid Rs 16,000/-. Rajkumar was so happy that he got highest amount at that time. He has received 4 State awards and 2 National Award.

Lakshmipathi has received 4 State awards and 2 National Award.

Lakshmipathi was basically a contractor, and he the first person to provide suggestion to government advising for the underpass in those times. That suggestion was implemented after so many years. It was because of Lakshmipathi's help and suggestion that KFCC got its office at Sheshadripuram.

Chitraloka mourns the death of legendary producer Lakshmipathi

Kannada film senior director Ha Su Rajashekar has expired. He has directed some of the major cinemas like Bhairavi, Inspector Jayasimha, Super Police, Khadeemaru, Dhairya, Curfew, Nirbandha, Mr Cheater, Target. He was also popular director in tulu Movies and has directed Rickshaw Driver, Oriyadori Asal and other movies.

Chitraloka Mourn the death of Ha Su Rajashekar

Kashinath, who died today, cannot be just described as an actor-director-producer. He was an institution in himself. You can call him a deemed university if you like. And his it was not just about films that he was knowledgeable about. Through his films, he gave his life's message. All his films are called bold, entertaining etc. But if you look closely, his films are about women empowerment, about subtle family relationships, about friendship and being human. But he said and portrayed these things in such an entertaining way that it became imbibed in the audience's minds without them realizing it. 

Two examples of him would tell how he saw things. More than 25 years ago, he suggested that traffic lights should have countdown time so that motorists can switch off their vehicles and save fuel. The idea was adopted by Bengaluru traffic police later. Even in simple things in life, he was very organised. When writing down or saving a phone number of a person he met, he not only saved their names but also their work and other characteristics. So if he needed to find people from a particular area, he had to just search the area name. 

The number of films he acted in over the last 40 years is not many. It is less than 50. But the impact they have had on the Kannada film industry is immense. He showed that films can be made without being part of the mainstream film industry. He was not only independent in thought but also in film making issues and business. His early films were remade in Hindi and Malayalam and dubbed into Telugu. 

In the last few years he was once again noticed by Sandalwood as an actor. It was more than 10 years ago that he directed his last film Appachchi. After that he remained outside popular media for sometime. He returned for a stint on the small screen. He was seen alongside Ganesh in Zoom recently. In the multistarrer Chowka in 2017 by Tharun Sudhir, Kashinath's role became the highlight. It seemed that Sandalwood had rediscovered the potential of Kashinath. He was also playing the lead role in Olu Muniswami which was set for release. Just when it seemed that we will see more of Kashinath in the coming days, he has left this world.

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M N Vyasa Rao who died on Sunday morning due to massive heart attack will be cremated today evening in Bangalore.

M N Vyasa Rao who was a bank employee made his debut as a lyricist with Puttanna Kanagal's 'Shubhamangala' in 1975. He had written 'Naakondla Naaku' and 'Suryangoo Chandrangoo' songs for the film and both the songs were huge hits. After that M N Vyasa Rao went on to write hundreds of songs. His other famous songs were 'Chanda Chanda' in 'Manasa Sarovara', 'Yugayugagale Saagali' from 'Hrudaya Geethe' and others. 

Vyasa Rao died on Sunday morning. As his daughter resides in America, the cremation was scheduled on Tuesday and the cremation will be held, after Vyasa Rao's daughter arrives from America.

Mandyada Gandu, Karna, Jaleela, Kanwarlaala, or simply call him rebel star M H Ambareesh and a friend of numerous personalities from various fields, is no more.

The star actor turned politician was suffering from breathing problem since four years and had later developed kidney related ailments. He was 66 years old and survived by his wife Sumalatha Ambareesh and his son Abhishek Ambareesh.

He suffered a cardiac arrest and was soon shifted to Vikram Hospital where he breathed his last. A flamboyant personality was elected to Lok Sabha on three occasion, and once served as the union minister as state minister for information technology and later resigned the post due to Cauvery river water agitation.

A close friend of Super Star Rajinikanth has expressed saying that he was wonderful human being who was his best friend. “I have lost you today and will miss you. Rest in peace.," Rajinikanth has said. Malavalli Huchegowda Ambareesh, who made his acting debut in Nagarahaavu has immortalised the character of  'jaleela’.

The star actor turned politician was suffering from lung infection and was also diagnosed with kidney related ailments. The actor who is the grandson of acclaimed musician Peteel Chowdaiah was about to get his kidney transplantation done but had been delaying it for a while and was to get it done post his son's birthday.

There was even talks to get him admittedly to Singapore hospital for further medication and kidney transplanted after finding the right donor. However, it is said that the ‘karna’ as he is also referred to as by his followers kept delaying it.

Several hits films to his credit, Ambareesh has acted in popular films such as Nagarahavu, Paduvarahalli Pandavaru, Anta, Tony, Hrudaya Hadithu, Odahuttidavaru, Masanada Hoovu, Yelu Suttina Kote, Olavina Vudugare, Mannina Doni and scores of others. He recently made a comeback in the the film 'Ambi Ninge Vayassaytho’.

He had also served as state minister and had recently quit from active politics and was eagerly waiting for his son's debut movie 'Amar’ to release.

As an actor, he has been awarded with state film awards on a couple of times including from neighbouring state. A close friend of many renowned actors and politicians and personalities from other fields, shared a special great bonding with his late friend and actor Dr. Vishnuvardhan.

Shocked by the sudden news, the entire Kannada film industry is mourning it's best actor who has always been the best friend who would help the needy in his own style. The Kanwarlal from Anata will be missed dearly.

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One of the most intelligent, witty and hard-hitting versatile artist, Master Hirranaiah who has made a mark for himself across various forms of performing arts, be it theatre, movies and television, is no more. He breathed his last today and is survived by his wife, five children and eleven grandchildren.

The legendary artist who has scores of drama to his credit including his most popular 'Lanchavatara', 'Brahstachara', Makmal Topi and others are an eye opener holding mirror to the sad state of Indian politics, which remains relevant to even this date.

The master, as he is referred to, has acted in more than 30 films including his debut film 'Vani' made by his father K Hirranaiah. As Dattu in Lanchavataara, which he performed it for over a 35 years is one of the most popular drama, earned him the highest recognition along with criticism too.

Despite harsh criticism he faced for his brilliant portrayal of corrupt practices in politics, the 'cultured comedian' earned respect from the commoners including politicians. One of his long running tele-serial Yettangadi Yenkatappa ran for over a decade and another tele-serial Punyakoti completed 1000 episodes.

He was last seen in...Re directed by Sunil Kumar Desai and his previous ones were C/ o Footpath 2 and 73 Shanti Nivasa directed by Kichcha Sudeepa.

The who's who of sandalwood, theatre and television personalities including politicians have expressed grief over the sad demise of Master Hirranaiah.

Well known personality in the Kannada Film industry MV Subramanya has expired. He was aged 74. He was suffering from cancer  Subramanya was running Rajarajeshwari theater and Mahalakshmi Theaters and was doing finance business.

Subramanya was also owner of Udaya Ranga Bus travels  Chitraloka mourn the death of Subramanya

Noted playwright, filmmaker, actor and Jnanapith awardee Girish Karnad, breathed his last on Monday. He was 81, and was suffering from prolonged illness.

According to the veteran film and theatre personality's wish, there will be no official or religious ceremonies will be held. The family members, his wife Dr. Saraswati Ganapathy has said that the last rites of Girish Karnad will be held in Kalpalli crematorium in Byappanahalli. They appeal to the fans and followers who wish to pay their respects, to visit the crematorium as there will be no official or religious ceremonies.

Meanwhile, the state government has expressed that if Karnad's family agrees, an official ceremony will be arranged.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has also tweeted expressing his grief. "Girish Karnad will be remembered for his versatile acting across all mediums. He also spoke passionately on causes dear to him. His works will continue being popular in the years to come. Saddened by his demise. May his soul rest in peace." It may be noted that Karnad, had openly opposed Modi's candidature as Prime Minister during 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

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Noted producer Jayasri Devi, has breathed her last in Hyderabad on Wednesday morning. She was 60. It is learnt that she suffered cardiac arrest at a private hospital, and her mortal remains are being brought back to Bengaluru.

Among the very few female producers in the Kannada film industry, Jayasri Devi produced her first with Kona Edaithe, and then followed it up with Bhavani, Nammoora Mandara Hoove, Amruthavarshini, Sri Manjunatha, Nishabda and many more.

Her most recent production was that of 'Mukunda Murari’ which featured Real Star Upendra and Kichcha Sudeepa in the lead. Chitraloka prays for the departed soul.

The veteran Kannada film director M S Rajashekar known for his works such as 'Dhruva Thare’, ‘Rathasapthami,’ ‘Mana Mecchida Hudugi’, 'Nanjundi Kalyana' and many more, has breathed his last here on Monday evening. The filmmaker is survived by his son Raghavendra.

After working as assistant with noted director Vijay, he made his his directorial debut with 'Dhruva Thare' which starred Dr. Rajkumar. He went onto direct two of the first three movies of Shivarajkumar, for which the actor was later fondly to be known as 'Hat-Trick Hero’.

Further, he also directed Raghavendra Rajkumar in his debut movie 'Nanjundi Kalyana’ which ran for a record time at the box office following which they again collaborated for the the ‘Gajapathi Garvabhanga’ and a couple more. He has directed 30 plus movies with maximum starring the two elder sons of Dr. Rajkumar. His last was fim 'Ravi Shastri’.

He was admitted to the hospital to Vikram hospital after he complained of breathing problem following lung infection, for which he was put on life support before he was declared dead.

His son Raghavendra (Dharani) has directed the Kannada film Dhool. Actors, producers, directors and technicians have expressed their sorrow following the demise of the veteran film personality.

One of Bollywood's biggest stars, Rishi Kapoor is no more. He passed away today in Mumbai after battling Leukemia (blood cancer) for two years. While he made his debut as a child artist in his father Raj Kapoor's 1970 film Mera Naam Joker, which won him a National award, he shot to fame with Bobby following which he went onto to do several blockbuster films.

Amongst many of his films, he even acted in  legendary director Puttana Kanagal's Hindi movie Zehreela Insaan starring alongside Moushumi Chatterjee, Neetu Singh, Ambareesh and Pran.

It is the remake of the Kannada film Naagarahaavu which was based on three Kannada novels: Nagarahavu, Ondu Gandu Eradu Hennu and Sarpa Mathsara, penned by T. R. Subba Rao.

Musical genius Vijay Bhaskar scored it for Nagarahaavu while another genius R D Burman scored it for Hindi's version. Oh Hansini topped the charts even though Zehreela Insaan didn't do the same magic as in Kannada.

Rebel Star who played the iconic character 'Jaleela', returned to play the same in Zehreela Insaan.

Chitraloka mourns the death of one of the finest actors in Indian film industry.

Veteran director S K Bhagawan of Dorai-Bhagawan fame is no more. Srinivasa Krishna Iyengar Bhagavan popularly known as SK Bhagavan is a renowned Kannada film director, producer and actor.. The duo of director Dorairaj and SK Bhagwan was very popular in the Kannada film industry

SK Bhagwan was aged 89 Years and was suffering from age releated issues and admitted to Jayadeva hospital recently. Bhagawan is in the industry for the last six decades and has directed 49 films till now out of which, 32 films are of Dr Rajakumar.

The famous Bond movie was introduced to Kannada film industry by this Veteran Director. His directorial debut was Jedara Bale starring Dr Rajkumar.Movies like Eradu Kanasu, Bayalu Daari, Chandanada Gombe was directed by SK Bhagwan. His Contribution to Kannada Film Industry will never be forgotten. 

Chitraloka team mourns the death of veteran director SK Bhagwan. 

Actress Sridevi who shot to fame in Telugu and Tamil industries and later ruled Bollywood film industry had an heart attack and expired earlier today in Dubai.

Being a photo journalist in Bengaluru, I had the opportunity to click her photos only once. In 1995 Sridevi and Anil Kapoor were shooting for a Bollywood film in Bengaluru's Abhiman Studio. I got this information and went straight to Abhiman studio. It was a break time and Sridevi was sitting with Anil Kapoor. I approached her and requested that I need some pics of her for magazines. She told me to come the next day.

I returned the next day with my camera. She had not expected that I would return on the time she had told. She said let’s take photos after the film shot. That shot took nearly two hours. After that she called me and said that she will pose for only two clicks. I agreed and we went inside the shooting sets and I selected a place where the lighting was good and she stood there posing. I managed to click 5-6 snaps within seconds.

My friend Srinivasan who runs the monthly magazine Hamsa Raaga was a big fan of Sridevi. I used to provide cover photos for that magazine. Whenever we used to meet he would always talk about Sridevi. Such was his devotion to her. After clicking photos of Sridevi I got some of the photos printed and took it to him. I was eager to see his reaction. I showed him all the the photos I had taken along except photos of Sridevi which I had kept in a separate cover. He has selected all the pics and I asked him how much he will pay if I gave him one extraordinary photo.  For every cover page photo, he used pay me Rs. 150. He said he would pay whatever I asked for the "extraordinary" photo. Slowly I opened the cover containing photos of Sridevi and once he saw that they were the photos of his favourite star Sridevi he was shocked and jumped from his seat. He was ready to pay me Rs 1,000 but I took the same amount what he used to pay me for the other photos. Once the HamsaRaga issue came out with Sridevi's cover page it was a big hit and literally sold like hot cakes, revealed Srinivasan. Later I had given the same photo to many other magazines and all were superhit. Later I had given Sridevi photos to many magazines which got published in their Cover pages.

Crazy star Ravichandran was also a fan of Sridevi. He wanted to cast her in one of his films but he was not able to obtain her shooting dates. Ravichandran was regularly trying to cast her and for a particular movie Sridevi had agreed to act in the Kannada movie. But the remuneration demanded by her resulted in the pan being dropped. The amount she had asked was Rs 50 lakhs. During those days many movies would have completed their entire shooting with that amount.

Film director T S Ranga, son of T R Shamanna died on Sunday in Bangalore.

Ranga is known for directing state award winning films like 'Geejagana Goodu' and 'Savithri'. He also made a Hindi film 'Giddh' starring Ompuri, Smitha Patil and others. The film had won the National award. 

Ranga also got the state award for best screenplay with T S Nagabharana for 'Grahana' that was directed by Nagabharana.