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'Suprabhatha' is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed, written and filmed by Dinesh Babu, making his debut as a director. The film stars Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini in lead roles, along with Srividya, Maanu and Vijay Kashi in other supporting roles.[http://www.bharatmovies.com/director/dinesh-babu-movies.htm Dinesh Babu movies list] The film revolves around the relationship between the mute Hema (Suhasini) and Vijay Kumar portrayed by Vishnuvardhan, a man with a stammering problem. The film explores the issue of relationships with the handicapped, revealing the emotional divide b/w their worlds.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/movies/suprabhatha/cast-crew.html Cast & crew]

The film was produced by Prabha Raj under the banner of Suryaprabha Films. The film features original songs composed by music duo RajanNagendra, with lyrics were written by Chi. Udaya Shankar (who also wrote the dialogs of the film). The film was presented by Charuhasan. The film was edited by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan in their Kannada film debut.[http://www.vishnuvardhan.com/totlist.htm Vishnuvardhan movies list]

The film upon release was met with widespread critical acclaim was declared a musical blockbuster. The film created a record by winning eight different awards for a single film in 1988. This was the first such film to have won multiple awards in Kannada cinema.[http://www.vishnuvardhan.com/awards.htm Suprabhatha Awards] Dinesh Babu was awarded with the Best Cinematographer at the Karnataka State Awards in 1989 and Filmfare Best Director award in 1988. Vishnuvardhan received multiple awards for his performance in the film including the Filmfare Best Actor award and the Cinema Express Awards Best Actor, while Suhasini won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada.

Plot



Vijay Kumar (Vishnuvardhan), who suffers from stammering problem, lives his life alone in a beautiful valley as petrol bunk owner. He is later joined by a mute Hema (Suhasini) & her brother, Sundereshwar (Maanu) who visits the resort as a hobby to watch migrating birds.

Cast



* Vishnuvardhan as Vijay Kumar

* Suhasini as Hema

* Srividya as Vijay's Sister

* Maanu as Sundareshwar, Hema's Brother

* Vijay Kashi

* Anand Kumar

* Baby Mala

* Rajendra Singh

Soundtrack



All songs were composed by RajanNagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/moviedetail.asp?mid=K0000643 Songs list] The soundtrack was hugely successful upon release.

* "Ee Hrudaya Haadide" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

* "Nanna Haadu Nannadu" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

* "Cheluve Nanna Cheluve" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra

* "Aralida Aase" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra

* "Ee Hrudaya Haadide" - K. S. Chithra

* "Cheluva Nanna Cheluva" - K. S. Chithra

Awards



* Karnataka State Film Award for Best Cinematographer - Dinesh Babu

* Filmfare Award for Best Director - Kannada - Dinesh Babu

* Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Kannada - Vishnuvardhan

* Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada - Suhasini

* Cinema Express Awards Best Film - Prabha Raj

* Cinema Express Awards Best Actor - Vishnuvardhan

* Cinema Express Awards Best Actress - Suhasini

* Aragini Readers' Award

* Cine Express Award

* Tarangini Berkley Award

* Indira Pratishtana National Award

* Kannada Film Fan's Association Award

* Kaladevi Award(Chennai)

* It screened at 12th IFFI mainstream section.

References




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