Benkiya Bale Explained

Benkiya Bale
Director:	Dorai–Bhagavan
Based On:	^[1]
Starring:	Anant Nag Lakshmi Balakrishna Thoogudeepa Srinivas
Producer:	Ramesh Richy Ramarathnam Sharadamba Shashi Prakash
Music:	Rajan–Nagendra
Cinematography:	R. Chittibabu
Editing:	P. Bhaktavatsalam
Studio:	Sri Manthralaya Art Combines
Runtime:	137 minutes
Language:	Kannada
Country:	India

Benkiya Bale is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by T. R. Subba Rao.^{[2] [3] [4]} The film stars Anant Nag, Lakshmi, K. S. Ashwath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas.

Cast

• Anant Nag Narasimha Murthy
• Lakshmi Rukku/Rukmini
• K. S. Ashwath
• Vajramuni
• Balakrishna
• Dinesh
• Thoogudeepa Srinivas
• Musuri Krishnamurthy
• Mysore Lokesh
• Mandeep Roy

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.^[5] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered evergreen songs. Rajan-Nagendra reused the tune of Olida Jeeva ^[6] for the 1986 Telugu movie Rendu Rella Aaru as Viraha Veena.^[7] That song is based on Hamsanandi raga.^[8]

Notes and References

1. 1204367776304910336. NFAIOfficial.
   1. Adaptation A lobby card for #Kannada film Benkiya Bale (1983), starring #AnantNag and #Lakshmi in the leading rol…
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2. Web site: Meet the man who was the inspiration behind great Kannada films. 18 November 2020. 26 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230526185843/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/amp/editorial/tarasu-kannada-films-novelist-nagarahavu-hamsageetha-chandanada-gombe-chandavalliya-thota-akashmika-nrupatunga. live.
3. Web site: Benkiya Bale. https://web.archive.org/web/20140113181238/http://totalkannada.com/products/books/novels-tha-ra-su/benkiya-bale . Total Kannada . 13 January 2014 . 13 January 2014.
4. Web site: Benkiya Bale : A Social Novel . 13 January 2014 . 13 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140113145451/http://ww.marymartin.com/web/selectedIndex?mEntry=40757 . dead .
5. Web site: Benkiya Bale songs . 13 January 2014 . 13 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140113203349/http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/album/K0000339.html . live .
6. Web site: Olida Jeeva Video Song [HD] | Benkiya Bale Kannada Movie | Anant Nag, Lakshmi | Kannada Old Songs . . 14 February 2023 .
7. Web site: Rendu Rellu Aaru Movie Song | Viraha Veena | Chandr Mohan | Rajini | Red Chille Video Movie Songs . . 6 March 2023 . 14 January 2024 . 29 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240629113422/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&si=8_W2WjRFN2QjwM_L&v=OuZkfvKK3fs&feature=youtu.be . live .
8. Web site: Do you remember these Rajan-Nagendra melodies?. Deccan Herald. 27 June 2024. 27 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240627154208/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/do-you-remember-these-rajan-nagendra-melodies-903157-1687890#6. live.