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Prasad (2012 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Prasad' is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Manoj Sati and produced by Ashok Kheny, it won the best film state award, also Best Director state award, Best Story and Screen Play, Best child actor sankalp jha karnataka state award, Best Story (manoj sati)-Uday TV Award, Best Child Actor Sankalp Jha Times of India viewers choice award, Standing ovation at Bangalore international film festival. The film stars Arjun Sarja and Madhuri Bhattacharya . The film's music was scored by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil and Telugu languages. The dance choreographer for the movie was Shiamak Davar. This film was declared as a Super-Hit at the box office.
The film released across the Karnataka cinema halls on the auspicious Ugadi festival day on 23 March 2012. The film was screened at the Berlin Film Festival, along with fellow Indian film 'Don 2'.
Plot
Shankar (Arjun) is a mechanic who leads a happy life with his wife Malathi (Madhuri Bhattacharya) and his sister's daughters. Malathi gives birth to a boy named Prasad who is deaf and dumb. Shankar doesn't love his son because he is physically disabled. Malathi finds out that Prasad is talented as a swimmer. Initially, Shankar refuses to come to see the swimming competition but later changes his mind. Shankar understands his son's talent and starts caring for him.
Malathi joins as a deaf and dumb teacher in the school where Prasad studies and Shankar opens a mechanic garage. When Prasad tries to help a blind man cross a road, Prasad gets involved in an accident. In the end, Prasad survives and Shankar starts a foundation in the name of Prasad for the deaf and dumb children.
Cast
* Arjun Sarja as Shankar
* Madhuri Bhattacharya as Malathi
* Sankalp as Prasad
* Ramakrishna
* Ramesh Bhat
* Ninasam Ashwath
* Shama
* Monika
* Swathi
* Anjanappa
* Shiamak Davar in a cameo appearance
* Smriti Kulkarni as Nidhi
* Varnika as Shree
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of Prasad consists of 5 songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja and one song composed by Mano Murthy. Kaviraj, Jayanth Kaikini and V. Nagendra Prasad are the lyricists who have penned the lyrics for the songs.
Reception
Critical response
Srikanth Srinivasa from 'Rediff.com' scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Ilayaraja's music is haunting, especially the background score. Mano Murthy has also composed music for a song that shows these special children actually dancing to Shiamak Davar's steps. Parents who are unhappy about having a special child should watch this movie to find out how wrong they are. Director Manoj Sati and his co-director Jagadish Reddy have gone about their job of conveying the message excellently". S Viswanath fromDeccan Herald wrote "What covets you most is melodious music of inimitable maestro Illayaraja. Prasad can be partaken for its meaning and message oriented attempt, even if its rather bitter, sweet-sour proffering does may not suit your discerning and demanding palate". A critic fromThe New Indian Express wrote "Shiamak Davars choreography for the songs, especially 'We are Ok' is especially commendable. Rama Krishna too has done complete justice to the supporting role in the film as the protagonists well-wisher and friend. Overall, the film is worth watching". A critic fromBangalore Mirror wrote "Arjun has done an average job in a role which his fans may never have expected him to see.Madhuri is watchable because of Sudharanis voice. The emotion in the film is brought forth by the songs and background score of Ilayaraja. Without his captivating music, the film would have not been half as effective as it is".
Awards
*2012 : Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor - Arjun Sarja
References
Category:2012 films
Category:2010s Kannada-language films
Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja
Category:Indian drama films
Category:Films about disability in India
Category:2012 directorial debut films
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