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Encyclopedia > Kasinadhuni Viswanath
K.Viswanath
Born April 19, 1930(1930-04-19)
India
Occupation Film maker, actor

Padma Shri Kasinadhuni Viswanath, popularly known as K. Vishwanath, is a Telugu movie maker whose contributions have been significant to Indian films from the Telugu film industry. He was born in the South Indian city of Vijayawada in 1930. April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... Padma Shri (also spelt Padma Shree, Padmashree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life. ... Telugu (తెలుగు) is a Dravidian language (South-Central Dravidian languages) primarily spoken in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is the official language. ... India is a major regional center for cinema. ... Tollywood refers to both the Telugu and Bengali language film industries. ... South India is a linguistic-cultural region of India that comprises the four states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and the two Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry, whose inhabitants are collectively referred to as South Indians. ... , Vijayawada ( ) (విజయవాడ) literally translates to The Place of Victory. It is also known as Bezawada. ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Career

He began his career as a technician in a studio at Chennai and later assisted Mr. Adurti Subba Rao in direction.[1]He also worked as an assistant to director Ramnoth.[2] He debuted as a director with Aatma Gowravam, which starred Akkineni Nageswara Rao. However, his full prowess in film-making flowered with a subsequent film called Siri Siri Muvva. , “Madras” redirects here. ... Akkineni Nageswara Rao (born September 20, 1924 at Venkataraghavapuram, Dist. ...


His films used to tackle the relevance and influence of Indian music/culture/art in the modern era. Films in this mould include Sankarabharanam ('Shankara's Ornament'). He made a series of such classical oriented movies all showcasing the bliss in Indian art forms. The list includes Saagara Sangamam ('A Tryst With Infinity'), Sruthi Layalu, Sirivennela ('Golden Moonlight'), Swarna Kamalam ('Golden Lotus'), and Swathi Kiranam ('A Ray of Talent'). Music and Dance were perceived as the lead characters of the movie Sankarabharanam (The Jewel of Shiva) (1979) is a musical film in the Telugu language, directed by Dr. K. Vishwanath and produced by Poornodaya Art Creations. ... Saagara Sangamam (1983) is a Telugu film directed by Dr.K.Viswanath. ... Sirivennela is a Telugu movie based on Indian Classical Music and was released in India in 1986. ... Swarna Kamalam is a 1988 Telugu film written and directed by K. Viswanath. ... Swathi Kiranam (1990) is a Telugu film made by Dr.K.Viswanath. ...


He also made significant contributions on the social front with films like Saptapadi ('The seven Steps', signifying the sanctity of the Hindu marriage system), Swathi Muthyam ('Pure Pearl'), Swayam Krushi ("Attitude Towards Work" — conveying the message that dilligence and dedication is indispensable in achieving success), Subhodayam ('Good Morning'), Subhalekha ('Wedding Invitation' — a critique of the dowry system), Aapadhbhaandhavudu ('Savior'), and Subha Sankalpam ('Good Will'). Saptapadi (in Sanskrit, written as सप्तपदी, saptapadÄ«) or Saat phere (in Hindi, written as सात फेरे, sāt phéré) is an important part of a Hindu marriage ceremony, undertaken by the bride and the groom around a sacred fire. ... Swathi Muthyam (1985) is a Telugu film directed by Dr.K.Viswanath. ... Still from Swayamkrushi. ... A dowry (also known as trousseau) is a gift of money or valuables given to the family of the bridegroom by the family of the bride or vice versa at the time of their marriage. ...


Swathi Muthyam was India's official entry to the Oscars in 1986. Viswanath was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to Indian film. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Padma Shri (also spelt Padma Shree, Padmashree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life. ... The Government of India (Hindi: भारत सरकार [1]Bhārat Sarkār), officially referred to as the Union Government, and commonly as Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of a federal union of 28 states and 7 union territories, collectively called the Republic of...


His films mirror the erosion of cherished values of Indian culture yet he remains critical of those morals that make one stand against his fellow human. For example, in his movie Saptapadi, Vishwanath brilliantly addresses certain loopholes in an inadmissible cultural system like intercaste marriage. A temple chief-priest gets his daughter’s daughter married to his son’s son – unaware that she is musically fused to a flutist who is a Dalit (one of a lower caste, but of a higher humanness.) Later, as the priest sees the marriage falling apart, he comes to know the heroine’s erstwhile bonding. It takes the priest intense introspection to realise how nasty it is to look down upon a fellow human because of getting imprisoned in caste. He could now anchor his judgment of someone in the “content of character” rather than caste. Across numerous other films, Vishwanath has reechoed similar social concerns that still resonate in the audiences’ minds. In the Indian caste system, a Dalit, often called an untouchable,or an outcaste, is a person who according to traditional Hindu belief does not have any varnas. Varna refers to the Hindu belief that most humans were supposedly created from different parts of the body of the divinity Purusha. ...


The music for his films were composed by K. V. Mahadevan and Ilaiyaraaja. Vishwanath has also worked with artists like Hariprasad Chaurasia, Kelucharan Mohapatra and Sharon Loven for some of his films. Vishwanath also ventured into mainstream acting recently. K. V. Mahadevan is a South Indian music composer. ...   (Tamil: இளையராஜா, IPA: [ɪlÉ™jəɹɑːdʒɑː]) (born June 2, 1943 as Gnanadesikan) is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist. ... Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia (b. ... Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (January 8, 1926 - April 7, 2004) was a dancer, guru and proponent of Odissi dance. ...


Family

  • His father ran a film distribution company in Vijayawada.[3]
  • He is the nephew of director Kameshwara Rao[4].

, Vijayawada ( ) (విజయవాడ) literally translates to The Place of Victory. It is also known as Bezawada. ...

Awards

The National Film Awards, commonly known as the National Awards, are arguably the most prestigious and prominent film awards in India. ... The National Film Award (Golden Lotus Award) for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment winners: Category: ... Music and Dance were perceived as the lead characters of the movie Sankarabharanam (The Jewel of Shiva) (1979) is a musical film in the Telugu language, directed by Dr. K. Vishwanath and produced by Poornodaya Art Creations. ... The Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration is a National Film Award, given to a feature film production, the jury of the National Film Awards feel has best dealt with themes relating to National Integration in India. ... The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Feature Film in Telugu winners: See also Categories: ... Saagara Sangamam (1983) is a Telugu film directed by Dr.K.Viswanath. ... The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Feature Film in Telugu winners: See also Categories: ... Swathi Muthyam (1985) is a Telugu film directed by Dr.K.Viswanath. ... The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Feature Film in Telugu winners: See also Categories: ... The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Feature Film in Telugu winners: See also Categories: ... Swarabhishekam is a National award-winning Telugu film written and directed by K. Viswanath. ... Andhra Pradesh State Government incorporated prestegious annual Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 1981 in the honor of Raghupathi Venkaih Naidu, a poineer of Indian film industry. ... Padma Shri (variously spelled Padma Shree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India (generally to Indian citizens). ...

Trivia

  • K. Viswanath wished to work as an assistant to K. Balachander and Bapu. [5]
  • Most of his film names start with the letter S

Kailasam Balachander (born July 9-1930 in Nannilam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian film director, scriptwriter and producer. ... Bapu might mean: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - father of the nation, India. ...

List of all movies made by K.Viswanath

Sharada can refer to: another name for the Hindu goddess Saraswati the Sharada script This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Music and Dance were perceived as the lead characters of the movie Sankarabharanam (The Jewel of Shiva) (1979) is a musical film in the Telugu language, directed by Dr. K. Vishwanath and produced by Poornodaya Art Creations. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Swara. ... Saptapadi (in Sanskrit, written as सप्तपदी, saptapadÄ«) or Saat phere (in Hindi, written as सात फेरे, sāt phéré) is an important part of a Hindu marriage ceremony, undertaken by the bride and the groom around a sacred fire. ... Chiranjeevi in Kathakali getup from Allwyn ad in the movie. ... Kaamchor is a 1982 Hindi movie. ... Saagara Sangamam (1983) is a Telugu film directed by Dr.K.Viswanath. ... Swathi Muthyam (1985) is a Telugu film directed by Dr.K.Viswanath. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Still from Swayamkrushi. ... Swarna Kamalam is a 1988 Telugu film written and directed by K. Viswanath. ... Chiranjeevi & Meenakshi Seshadri from the movie. ... Swathi Kiranam (1990) is a Telugu film made by Dr.K.Viswanath. ... Subha Sankalpam is a 1994 film directed by K. Vishwanath. ... Swarabhishekam is a National award-winning Telugu film written and directed by K. Viswanath. ...

Footnotes

  1. ^ http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/may/03vish.htm
  2. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/01/stories/2006090117200500.htm
  3. ^ http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/10/11/stories/2004101101900100.htm
  4. ^ http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/may/03vish.htm
  5. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/19/stories/2006091916980300.htm

External links

  • Imdb

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