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'Hoovu Hannu' is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language drama film based on the novel by Triveni of the same name. The film stars Lakshmi, Rajesh Gundurao, 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.

Cast



* Lakshmi as Ramabai

* Baby Shamili as Triveni

* Shankar Ashwath

* Pramila Joshai as Mother Philomena

* Rajesh Gundurao as Kannada lecturer

* Bharathi

* Rekha Das

Plot



The story revolves around a woman played by Lakshmi who undergoes pain in every step she takes and is forced in prostitution racket to earn a livelihood. Her grand daughter, played by Shamili, comes to her rescue in the latter half of the film.

Soundtrack



Hamsalekha composed the music for the soundtracks also writing their lyrics. The album consists of seven soundtracks. The song 'Thayi Thayi' was reused in the 2008 Kannada film Vamshi, which also starred Lakshmi.

Awards



'Karnataka State Film Awards 1993-94'

* Special Award By Jury Vaibhava Lakshmi Productions

* Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress Lakshmi

'41st Filmfare Awards South -1993'

* Filmfare Award for Best Director Kannada

* Filmfare Award for Best Actress Kannada

References




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