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Yaava Janmada Maitri
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Wikipedia article
'Yaava Janmada Maitri' is a 1972 Kannada language romantic drama film directed by Geethapriya[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/veteran-geethapriya/filmography.html Geethapriya filmography] and starring Gangadhar and Kalpana in the lead roles. The film is a direct screen adaptation of the novel "Jeevana Chaduranga" written by the novelist Ma. Bhi. She. Actress Vaishali Kasaravalli made her debut in this film, opposite comedian Narasimharaju.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2010/vaishali-kasaravalli-tribute-290910.html A glowing tribute to Vaishali Kasaravalli] The film was remade in Telugu in 1973 as 'Sarada', in Tamil in 1973 as 'Radha' and in Hindi in 1975 as 'Dulhan'.
Besides direction, Geethapriya also wrote the lyrics as well as the screenplay and dialogues and won Karnataka State Film Award for the year 1972 for this story. The soundtrack and original score composed by Vijaya Bhaskar was widely acclaimed and won the State Award for music. Actress Kalpana got her maiden Filmfare Best Actress award for her complex portrayal of the lead character.
Cast
*Kalpana as Lalitha
*Gangadhar as Krishna Murthy
* K. S. Ashwath as Shankar, Lalitha's brother
* Narasimharaju
* Vaishali Kasaravalli
* B. V. Radha
* Rathna
* Dr. Sampath Kumar
Crew
* Producer: M V Venkatachalam
* Production Company: Sudarshan Films (P) Limited
* Director: Geethapriya
* Music: Vijaya Bhaskar
* Lyrics: Geethapriya
* Story: Ma Bhi She
* Screenplay: Geethapriya
* Dialogues: Geethapriya
* Editing: Bal G Yadav, N M Victor
* Cinematography: V Manohar
* Art Direction: Perumal Raju
Soundtrack
The songs composed by Vijaya Bhaskar and sung by P. Susheela, S. Janaki and L. R. Anjali found wide reach and considered one of the best soundtracks winning him a State Award.[http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/moviedetail.asp?mid=k0001159 Uyyale songs list]
Awards
* Karnataka State Film Awards
# Second Best Film
# Best Music Director - Vijaya Bhaskar
* Filmfare Awards South
# Best Actress - Kalpana
References
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