HAMSEGEETHE G.V. IYER

  • INDIA

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  • KANNADA

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  • 1975

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  • 150 mins

Set in 18th-century Chitradurga, the film follows Bhairavi Venkatasubbaiah, a brilliant but egoistic Carnatic musician. After a series of personal tragedies and a transformative spiritual journey, he attains musical perfection. Ultimately, he chooses self-mutilation over singing for an oppressive ruler, declaring that music is a divine gift, not a slave to power.

Producer(s) or Production Company :

G. V. Iyer

Screenplay :

G. V. Iyer, T. R. Subba Rao

Director of Photography :

Nemai Ghosh

Editor :

V. R. K. Prasad

Music :

M. Balamuralikrishna

Sound :

S. P. Ramanathan, K. S. Krishnamurthy

Cast :

Anant Nag, Rekha Rao, B. V. Karanth, G. V. Iyer, Mysore Mutt, G. S. Rama Rao, Vasudev Girimaji, Narayana Rao

Awards - Winner :

23rd National Film Awards (Best Feature Film in Kannada and Best Male Playback Singer), Karnataka State Film Awards (Second Best Film, Best Music Director, and Best Cinematographer).

G.V. IYER (1917-2003), Nanjangudu, Karnataka. Known as the "Barefoot Director," he transitioned from a mainstream actor and lyricist to a visionary of art-house cinema. He made history by directing ADI SHANKARACHARYA (1983), India's first Sanskrit film. His acclaimed works include HAMSAGEETHE1975), BHAGAVAD GITA (1993), and MADHVACHARYA (1986). A recipient of multiple National Awards, his contribution lies in blending traditional Indian philosophy and classical arts with a unique, minimalist cinematic language