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'Phaniyamma' is a 1983 Indian Kannada award-winning drama film directed and produced by Prema Karanth.[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/may/19ban.htm The return of Prema Karanth] The story is based on acclaimed novelist M. K. Indira's 1977 Sahitya Academy Award-winning novel of the same name.[https://sapnaonline.com/phaniyamma-299178 Phaniyamma by Mk Indira][http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Phaniyamma-M-K-Indira-review-unrotrmoq Phaniyamma - M.K. Indira Review] The film highlighted the plight of a widow and her struggle for survival.

The film's cast included many players from a theatrical background including L. V. Sharadha, Prathibha Kasaravalli, Archana Rao, Vishwanath Rao and Kasaragod Chinna. Actor Ananth Nag made a guest appearance in the film.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/movies/phaniyamma/cast-crew.html Cast and Crew]

The film was widely appreciated by critics and audience upon release. It went on to win National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada and many International film awards. The film also was awarded multiple Karnataka State Film Awards including Best Film, Best Supporting actress and Best Story writer.

Cast



* L. V. Sharadha

* Baby Prathima

* Pratibha Kasaravalli

* Archana Rao

* Poornima Gaonkar

* Vishwanath Rao

* Kasaragodu Chinna

* Malathi Sridhar

* Bhavani

* Chidanand

* Ananth Nag in a guest appearance

* Venugopal Kasaragod in a guest appearance

Soundtrack



The music of the film was composed by B. V. Karanth to the lyrics of Chandrashekhara Kambara.

Awards



The film has won the following awards since its release.

'1982 National Film Awards (India)'

* Won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada

'1982-83 Karnataka State Film Awards (India)'

* Won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film

* Won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress Archana Rao

* Won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Story M. K. Indira

This film screened at 9th IFFI.

References




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