Parvathamma Rajkumar Explained

Parvathamma Rajkumar
Birth Name:Parvathamma
Birth Date:6 December 1939
Birth Place:Saligrama, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
Death Place:Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Children:5 (including Shiva, Raghavendra, Puneeth)
Relatives:See Rajkumar family

Parvathamma Rajkumar (6 December 1939 – 31 May 2017) was an Indian film producer and distributor. She was the wife and cousin of veteran Kannada actor Dr. Rajkumar. She produced successful films featuring him and their sons Shiva Rajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar under the production house named "Poornima Enterprises". Actresses who found fame in her productions include Malashri, Prema, Rakshita, Sudha Rani and Ramya.[1] [2] [3] She was awarded a doctorate by Bangalore University.[4]

Amongst the awards she has received are the Dadasaheb Phalke award, as well as Kannada Rajyotsava and a lifetime achievement award from the Government of Karnataka.[1] [5] By 2012, she had produced 80 films. She has spoken in defence of Kannadigas, regarding Karnataka's position in interstate water disputes and against infringement of the Kannada film industry's works.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

Early life and family

Parvathamma was born in Saligrama of Mysore district of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore on 6 December 1939 to Appaji Gowda and Lakshmamma, as the second of eight children. Singanallur Puttaswamaiah, her uncle and future father-in-law, reportedly placed a silver coin in her cradle and vowed to make her his daughter-in-law. Aged 14, she married his son, her cousin, the future matinée idol Rajkumar on 25 June 1953.[1] [3] [15] They have five children together: sons Shiva, Raghavendra and Puneeth, and daughters Lakshmi and Poornima. Rajkumar died on 12 April 2006 and their son Puneeth died on 29 October 2021, both from cardiac arrest.

Parvathamma was taken to MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital on 14 May 2017 to treat her for weakness. On 17 May, she was shifted to the intensive care unit after she had difficulty in breathing and was on assisted ventilation, following which a tracheotomy was performed on her to ease breathing.[16] Also, she had developed metastasis despite having been treated for a malignancy a few years previously.[17] She had a cardiac arrest at 4:30 a.m. (IST) on 31 May 2017. Efforts to revive her failed and she was pronounced dead at 4:40 a.m. (IST).[18] It was reported that "malignancy had spread to the lungs and liver".[19]

Film career

She established a family firm for film production called Sri Vajreshwari Combines or Poornima enterprises. The first movie she produced was Trimurthi with her husband in a lead role; Trimurthi was a great success.[3] Her brothers S.A. Chinne Gowda, S.A. Govindaraj, and S.A. Srinivas are also film producers.[15] [20]

She has produced over 80 films and launched her three sons as film stars. Her most successful films with her husband in a lead role include Trimurthy, Haalu Jenu, Kaviratna Kalidasa and Jeevana Chaitra. She produced Anand, Om, Janumada Jodi and several other movies with her oldest son Shiv Rajkumar in lead role. Her son Raghavendra Rajkumar played the lead in Chiranjeevi Sudhakar, Nanjundi Kalyana, Swasthik and Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi. Her youngest son Puneeth starred in Appu, Abhi and Hudugaru.[1] [21] [22]

Filmography

Vinay Rajkumar in lead role

Awards

Karnataka State Film Awards
Filmfare Awards South

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr.Paravathamma-Rajkumar-Shakthi-Devathe-of-Kannada-Cin-Exclusives-Details Smt Dr.Paravathamma Rajkumar – Shakthi Devathe of Kannada Cin. 6 December 2010. supergoodmovies.com . 22 March 2012 .
  2. Web site: Rajkumar's legacy . 17 April 2006 . rediff.com . 22 March 2012 . 24 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143545/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/17rk.htm . live .
  3. News: Love is life . The Hindu . 24 December 2010 . thehindu.com . 23 March 2012 . Ganesh . Deepa . 22 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222041105/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/article972830.ece . live .
  4. Web site: Doctorate . YouTube.com . 30 May 2015 . 10 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150810063334/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rENqWRB3gN4&app=desktop . live .
  5. Web site: Award in Vishnu's name . Parvathamma Rajkumar was honoured with Lifetime Achievement award. . deccanherald.com . 24 March 2012 . 2 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302131831/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/62162/content/218410/lessons-american-schools.html . live .
  6. Web site: Parvathamma Rajkumar joins protests in Mysore . https://web.archive.org/web/20070313143343/http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/06/stories/2007030604370400.htm . dead . 13 March 2007 . 6 March 2007 . . 22 March 2012 .
  7. Web site: Smt Parvathamma Rajkumar Condemn Nikitha Ban . 15 September 2011 . supergoodmovies.com . 23 March 2012 . 17 February 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120217150514/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/27424/sandalwood/smt-parvathamma-rajkumar-condemn-nikitha-ban-news-details . live .
  8. Web site: Parvathamma Rajkumar against stopping film production . 3 October 2006 . jaldi.walletwatch.com . 22 March 2012 . 2 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302230304/http://jaldi.walletwatch.com/khel/fullstory.php?id=14302953 . dead .
  9. Web site: Our family will never enter politics: Parvathamma Rajkumar . https://archive.today/20130126104729/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-10-07/bangalore/27212847_1_theatres-film-industry-distributors-and-exhibitors . dead . 26 January 2013 . 7 October 2003. . 22 March 2012 .
  10. Web site: Launched amidst much fanfare – The music launch of 'Jackie' was attended by many popular Sandalwood actors . 24 August 2010 . deccanherald.com . 24 March 2012 . 30 August 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100830173734/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/91106/launched-amidst-much-fanfare.html . live .
  11. Web site: Relish home cuisine – The Karnataka Festival will showcase the culture, art, heritage and food of the State . 6 June 2009 . deccanherald.com . 24 March 2012 .
  12. Web site: Parvathamma Rajkumar leads Padayatra . https://web.archive.org/web/20240216092206/http://www.annavaru.com/rajkumar-news/parvathamma-rajkumar-leads-padayatra/ . dead . 16 February 2024 . 5 March 2007 . annavaru.com . 25 March 2012 .
  13. News: She grew from strength to strength. The Hindu. 2 June 2017. Ganesh. Deepa. 3 June 2017. 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112003508/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/she-grew-from-strength-to-strength/article18705692.ece. live.
  14. News: Parvathamma: The pillar behind the iconic star. The Hindu. 3 June 2017. Khajane. Muralidhara. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111224549/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/parvathamma-the-pillar-behind-the-iconic-star/article18699026.ece. 11 November 2020.
  15. Web site: Senior most in Raj family no more! . https://web.archive.org/web/20101022014724/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/60956.html . dead . 22 October 2010 . 20 October 2010 . 97 years old Smt Lakshmamma, mother of Smt Parvathamma Rajkumar . indiaglitz.com . 22 March 2012 .
  16. News: Parvathamma Rajkumar, wife of late Kannada actor Rajkumar, dies. 31 May 2017. The Times of India. 31 May 2017. 31 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531233720/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/parvathamma-rajkumar-wife-of-late-kannada-actor-rajkumar-dies/articleshow/58920731.cms. live.
  17. News: Parvathamma Rajkumar put on assisted ventilation. 31 May 2017. The Hindu. 18 May 2017. 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112024936/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/parvathamma-rajkumar-put-on-assisted-ventilation/article18493385.ece. live.
  18. News: Parvathamma Rajkumar dead, wife of late actor Rajkumar was 77. 31 May 2017. The Indian Express. 31 May 2017. 31 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531052346/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/parvathamma-rajkumar-dead-wife-of-late-actor-rajkumar-was-77-4682160/. live.
  19. News: Yasmeen. Afshan. Kannada film producer Parvathamma Rajkumar passes away. 31 May 2017. The Hindu. 31 May 2017. 31 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531041533/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kannada-film-producer-parvathamma-rajkumar-passes-away/article18663905.ece. live.
  20. Web site: TRIMURTHY CREW . popcorn.oneindia.in . 22 March 2012 .
  21. Web site: Producer – Parvathamma Rajkumar – Filmography . https://archive.today/20130217230815/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist-filmography/12995/4/parvathamma-rajkumar.html . dead . 17 February 2013 . popcorn.oneindia.in . 22 March 2012 .
  22. Web site: The 'Real and Reel' Force Behind Annavaru, Parvathamma Rajkumar No More. 31 May 2017. 1 June 2017. 1 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170601100051/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/310517/the-real-and-reel-force-behind-annavaru-parvathamma-rajkumar-no-more.html. live.
  23. Web site: Saroja Devi Presented the Prestigious Award to Parvathamma Rajkumar NETTV4U.
  24. Web site: Governor of Karnataka Rameshwar Thakur giving the prestigious Rajyotsava Award to Parvathamma Rajkumar for her contribution to Kannad films, at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bangalore on November 3, 2007.. timescontent.com. 26 March 2012. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211216/http://www.timescontent.com/tss/showcase/preview-buy/52316/News/Rameshwar-Thakur-Parvathamma-Rajkum.html. live.
  25. Web site: Suvarna Awards: Winners announced . Special Awards – Contribution to Kannada Cinema: Smt. Parvathamma Rajkumar . in.movies.yahoo.com . 26 March 2012 . 15 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160315102510/https://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/suvarna-awards-winners-announced-133327422.html . live .
  26. News: 'Gulabi Talkies' is first best film. 31 May 2017. The Hindu. 12 January 2009. 25 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125052239/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/lsquoGulabi-Talkiesrsquo-is-first-best-film/article16350033.ece. live.

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