H. R. Bhargava

Hunsur Ramachandra Bhagyachandra , known mononymously as Bhargava, is an Indian film director who worked primarily in Kannada cinema. Originally a producer, he came to be considered one of the best directors in Kannada cinema, and he was awarded the Puttanna Kanagal Award, the highest award in Kannada cinema, in 2012. He has directed 50 films.

Early life

Bhargava was born in Brahmin family, Hunsur taluk in the Mysore State (now Karnataka). Before becoming an independent director, he worked as an associate/assistant director with stalwarts of the time like Hunsur Krishnamurthy, S. Siddalingaiah, Vijay, Geethapriya and K.S.R. Das in many successful movies like Bangaarada Manushya, Bhaktha Khumbara, Babruvaahana, Naa Ninna Marayalaare, Mayor Muthanna, etc. This gave him a rich experience and moulded his career to become a famous director. He has many disciples who have become successful directors like S. Narayan, Phani Ramachandra, Chandrashekar Sharma. In many of his interviews he has expressed gratitude to director Hunsur Krishnamurthy and famous comedian Dwarakeesh.

Career Bhargava began his career in films as a film producer. Having produced eight films, he turned to direction. He made his debut as a director in 1977 with Bhagyavantharu with Rajkumar and B. Saroja Devi playing the lead roles. His next film Olavu Geluvu (1977) had Rajkumar and Lakshmi in lead roles. His next film Asaadhya Aliya was with Vishnuvardhan and proved successful. He has directed 23 films for Dr. Vishnuvardhan with a high success rate for the combination like Jeevana Chakra, Karunamayi, Jana Naayaka, Hrudaya Geethe, Karna, Mathe Haadithu Kogile, Onde Guri, Krishna Nee Begane Baaro and many more. He has directed seven films for Ambareesh, four films for Anant Nag, two films for Shankar Nag, two films for Shiva Rajkumar and many other actors. He has three decades of film-making to his credit and also produced seven successful films. He is the only film director to have two silver Jubilee functions at the same place and same time. The mighty and historical Gandugali Kumara Rama was his 50th film. Music Directors Rajan-Nagendra have worked with him in more than 20 films. He has also worked with nationally noted music directors such as Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Satyam and Gurukiran.

Filmography Year Film Credited as Language Notes Director Screenwriter 1977 Bhagyavantharu Kannada Directorial debut. Remake of Tamil film Dheerga Sumangali 1977 Olavu Geluvu Kannada 1979 Asadhya Aliya Kannada 1980 Manku Thimma Kannada Remake of Telugu film Sattekalapu Satteya 1980 Kulla Kulli Kannada 1981 Guru Shishyaru Kannada Remake of Telugu film Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha 1981 Avala Hejje Kannada Remake of Tamil film Thoondil Meen 1982 Bandhalu Anubandhalu Telugu Remake of Tamil film Thoondil Meen 1982 Pedda Gedda Kannada 1982 Tony Kannada 1983 Samarpane Kannada Based on novel by Usha Navratnaram 1983 Onde Guri Kannada Inspired by Mad Max 1983 Gandugali Rama Kannada 1984 Mooru Janma Kannada Based on a novel of same name by T. K. Rama Rao 1984 Bedaru Bombe Kannada 1984 Preethi Vathsalya Kannada First production venture 1985 Jeevana Chakra Kannada Remake of Telugu film Dharmaatmudu 1985 Vajra Mushti Kannada 1986 Karna Kannada Remake of Hindi film Saaheb 1986 Krishna Nee Begane Baro Kannada Remake of Hindi film Souten 1986 Maneye Manthralaya Kannada Remake of Hindi film Ghar Dwaar 1987 Karunamayi Kannada Based on novel by K. Saroja Rao Remade in Tamil as Ponmana Selvan 1987 Shanthi Nivasa Kannada Remake Tamil film Vietnam Veedu 1987 Kurukshetra Kannada Remake of Malayalam film Vartha 1987 Sowbhagya Lakshmi Kannada Remake of Telugu film Karthika Deepam 1987 Shubha Milana Kannada Remake of Telugu film Aalu Magalu 1988 Krishna Rukmini Kannada 1988 Jana Nayaka Kannada 1988 Nammoora Raja Kannada Remade in Tamil as Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai 1989 Hrudaya Geethe Kannada Based on Hindi film Pagla Kahin Ka 1990 Hosa Jeevana Kannada Remake of Tamil film Pudhea Paadhai 1990 Shivashankar Kannada 1990 Mathe Haditu Kogile Kannada 1990 Chapala Chennigaraya Kannada Remake of Tamil film Chinna Veedu 1991 Aranyadalli Abhimanyu Kannada 1991 Nagunagutha Nali Kannada 1991 Gandanige Takka Hendathi Kannada 1991 Jagadeka Veera Kannada 1992 Rajadhi Raja Kannada 1992 Prema Sangama Kannada 1992 Sapthapadi Kannada Based on a novel by Saisuthe 1993 Prana Snehitha Kannada 1993 Vasantha Poornima Kannada 1993 Jaga Mechida Huduga Kannada Based on novel Nishaanth by Saisuthe 1994 Sammilana Kannada Based on a novel by Saisuthe 1995 Bangarada Kalasha Kannada 1996 Bangarada Mane Kannada 1997 Janani Janmabhoomi Kannada 1998 High Command Kannada 2006 Gandugali Kumara Rama Kannada Based on a novel by Su. Rudramurthy Shastry