Hamsageethe (1975) [N/A]
Featuring:
G.V. Iyer, B.V. Karanth, Prema Karanth
Written by:
G.V. Iyer
Ta. Ra. Subba Rao
Directed by:
G.V. Iyer
Release Date:
August 17, 1975
Original Title:
ಹಂಸಗೀತೆ
Production Companies:
Ananthalakshmi Films
Production Countries:
India
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 150
Based on novel by T. R. Subba Rao
Hamsa Geethe is based on the real-life story of the 18th-century Carnatic musician Bhairavi Venkatasubbaiah.
Honestly, i did not expect the movie to be on the database. Nevertheless I am very happy that it is indeed here. The film is one of the best ever made by G.V Iyer it plays with every emotion of the human mind. The film portrays the rich culture of Indian classical music. Prdominantly Karnatic style . Set in the 18th century, its a story of Venkata Subbaiah,played brilliantly by Ananth Nag. His initial struggle to learn music, how he rises up to be a Court Pundit, his arrogance which causes his fall and finally how he finds peace within himself and nature. The film has been shot very beautifully, major part of the shooting has been done in Hampi. One can't expect less from the legendary director G.V Iyer. All in all its a good movie if you are an enthusiast of Indian classical music. Although, I have not been able to find a copy for myself. Nevertheless I never miss it when its aired on the TV.
