Jagadguru Adi Shankara Movie: Jagadguru Adi Shankara, Starring: Kaushik Babu, Nagarjuna.
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Adi Shankaracharya | |
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Directed by | G. V. Iyer |
Produced by | National Film Development Corporation of India |
Screenplay by | G. V. Iyer |
Based on | Life of Adi Shankaracharya |
Starring | Sarvadaman Banerjee Sreenivasa Prabhu Bharat Bhushan |
Music by | M. Balamurali Krishna |
Cinematography | Madhu Ambat |
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160 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Sanskrit |
Adi Shankaracharya is a 1983Indian film in Sanskrit language directed by G. V. Iyer.[1] The film depicts the life and times of 8th century Hindu philosopher, Adi Shankaracharya, who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta (Non-dualism) in Hindu philosophy. It was the first film in India to be made in Sanskrit.[2] At the 31st National Film Awards, it won four awards, including Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Audiography.[3][4]
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Cast and Crew[edit]
Cast[edit]
- Sarvadaman D. Banerjee as Adi Shankaracharya
- Sreenivasa Prabhu as Prajnaana
- T.S. Nagabharana as Mrithyu
- Bharat Bhushan as Kaippilly Shivaguru Nambudiri, Adi Shankara's father
- Manjunath Bhat as Padmapada
- Gopal as Thotaka
- V.R.K. Prasad as Hasthamalaka
- M.V. Narayana Rao as Sureshwara
- Gopinath Das as Govinda Bhagavathpada
- L.V. Sharada Rao as Kaippilly Aryadevi Antarjanam ('Aryamba'), Adi Shankara's mother
- Leela Narayana Rao as Ubhaya Bharathi
- Sreepathy Ballal as Kumarila Bhatta
- G. V. Iyer as Veda Vyasa
- Gopi as young Shankara
- Radhakrishna as baby Shankara
- Raghu Iyer as young Pranjana
- Vijay Bharan as young Mrithyu
- G.V.Shivanand as Guru
- Gopalakrishna as Nambudiri
- Mallesh as Kapalika
- Murgod as Chandala
- Bala Subramanya as rich man
- Manohar as Mama
- G.S.Natraj as Vishnu
- Ajay as Sathyakama
- Mahesh Swamy as Boudha Guru
- Purushotham as Boudha Bhikshu
- Balu as Chiushka
- Girish as Vidyananda
- Veena Kamal as Jabali
- Gayathri Balu as Amalaka Lady
Crew[edit]
- Producer: National Film Development Corporation of India
- Director: G. V. Iyer
- Music director: Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna
- Art director: P. Krishna Murthy
- Background score: B. V. Karanth
- Screenplay: G. V. Iyer
- Dialogue: Bannanje Govindacharya
- Script (Sanskrit translation): N. Ranganatha Sharma
- Film adviser: T.M.P. Mahadevan
- Production in charge: K. V. Sundarambai
Awards[edit]
- 1983: National Film Award
- Best Film: G V Iyer
- Best Screenplay: G V Iyer
- Best Cinematography (Colour): Madhu Ambatt
- Best Audiography: S.P. Ramanathan
References[edit]
- ^'Adi Shankaracharya -sanskrit −1983'. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
- ^'Adi Shankaracharya (1983)'. IMDb. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
- ^'31st National Film Awards'. India International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013.
- ^'31st National Film Awards (PDF)'(PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals.
External links[edit]
- Adi Shankaracharya on IMDb
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Adi_Shankaracharya_(film)&oldid=921080888'
Jagadguru Adi Shankara | |
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Directed by | J. K. Bharavi |
Produced by | Nara Jaya Sri Devi |
Written by | J. K. Bharavi (story/screenplay/dialogues) |
Based on | Life of Adi Shankara |
Starring | Chiranjeevi Kaushik Babu Nagarjuna Akkineni Mohan Babu Suman Srihari |
Music by | Nag Sri Vatsa |
Cinematography | S. Gopal Reddy P.K.H. Das |
Edited by | Gautham Raju |
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Running time
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130 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Jagadguru Adi Shankara is an Indian 2013 ensemble cast Telugubiographical-devotional film produced by Nara Jaya Sri Devi on Global Peace Creators banner, directed by J. K. Bharavi. The film is based on the life of 8th-century philosopher Adi Shankara. The film is the sequel of the 2001 Telugu Devotional film Sri Manjunatha. It stars Megastar Chiranjeevi, reprising his role of Sri Manjunatha (Shiva) from the 2001 Telugu Devotional film of the Same Name and Kaushik Babu in the title role of Adi Shankaracharya, Nagarjuna Akkineni in a special appearance, Mohan Babu, Suman, SrihariSai Kumar in other important roles and music composed by Nag Sri Vatsa. The film was declared as a Super-hit and was later dubbed in Kannada with the same title, by Upendra giving narration for the Kannada dubbed version.[2]
Plot[edit]
Adi Shankara (Kaushik Babu) is born at Kaladi of Kerala state to a Brahmin family. Soon Adi Shankara is born Agni Deva (Tanikella Bharani) says to Rudraksha Rushi (Mohan Babu) that he has only 8 years of life. So Rudraksha Rushi gives 24 years of life to Shankara from his span, at a cycle of every 8 years whenever Shankara's life is in trouble. After his father's death, Shankara shows his remarkable power in acquiring mastery over four Vedas at the age of eight. When he is caught by a crocodile in Purna River, he seeks the permission of his mother to become Sanyasi and then only the crocodile leaves him. Reluctantly, his mother accepts his proposal and then the crocodile disappears. In search of a guru, he leaves for North India. Then he finds his guru, Govinda Bhagavatpada (Srihari). The guru teaches him 'Jala Stambhana', 'Agnisthambana','Vaayusthambana' and 'Parakaya Pravesha' (leaving one's own soul and entering others) etc. skills. Soon, Shankara decides to preach his Advaita Vedanta philosophy to the people who are quarreling among themselves in the name of castes and religions. Shankara teaches a lesson to one such person, Kapalikudu (Suman), who is responsible for the quarrels among the people. In another sequence, a Chandala (Nagarjuna Akkineni) proves to Shankara that all the people are equal before God. During his philosophical tour, Shankara gets a chance to debate with Mandana Misra (Sai Kumar). While Misra I about to give up, his wife Ubhaya Bharathi (Kamalinee Mukherjee) challenges Shankara by asking some question on sex and related questions. As he is a Sanyasi, he can't answer her questions. He then asks for a recess of 15 days. He later, do Parakaya Pravesha and enters the dead body of a king Amaraka Maharaju (Mynampati Sreerama Chandra) then he makes love with his wife (Kamna Jethmalani) and learns and gets the answers to the questions posed by Udaya Bharathi. Although being a Sage, he performs the rituals of his mother. This factor irks the elders of his religion. However, they repent for their actions later. Finally, having occupied 'Sarvagnapeetha' of Kashmir, he gets salvation and disappears in Sri Manjunatha (Chiranjeevi).
Cast[edit]
- Chiranjeevi as Sri Manjunatha Swamy/Narrator (Dual Role)
- Kaushik Babu as Adi Sankaracharya
- Nagarjuna Akkineni as Chandaludu
- Mohan Babu as Rudraksha Rushi
- Srihari as Govinda Bhagavatpada
- Sai Kumar as Maṇḍana Miśra
- Suman as Kapala Martanda Raju
- Sai Kiran as Lord Narasimha
- Mynampati Sreerama Chandra as Amaraka Maharaju
- Tanikella Bharani as Agni Deva
- Posani Krishna Murali as Maha Mantri
- Anand as Sivaguru
- Vijayachander as Raja Jothishudu
- Ananth
- Suthi Velu as Dead Body
- Meena as Goddess Visalakshi
- Roja as Goddess Lakshmi
- Kamalinee Mukherjee as Ubhaya Bharati
- Kamna Jethmalani as the Queen
- Rohini as Aryambha
- Sana
- Siva Parvathi
- Aalapati Lakshmi
- Krishnaveni
- Sulakpeta Sailaja
- Master Dhiraj
- Master Manoj
- Master Vamsi
Prequel[edit]
Main Article: Sri Manjunatha (2001 film)
- Sri Manjunatha was an Indian 2001 Telugu devotional film. The film starred Chiranjeevi, Brahmanandam, Tanikella Bharani, Ambareesh, Arjun Sarja, Meena and Soundarya in lead roles. The film, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, produced by J. K. Bharavi and music composed by Hamsalekha, was declared as a Devotional Blockbuster. It was based on the life of the Shaiva devotee, Bhakta Manjunatha of the Kotilingeshwara Temple. In 2013, its sequel titled Jagadguru Adi Shankara was released. Chiranjeevi reprises his role in this film. This film is the prequel of Jagadguru Adi Shankara.
Soundtrack[edit]
Jagadguru Adi Shankara | |
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Recorded | 2013 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 45:31 |
Label | Aditya Music |
Producer | Nag Sri Vatsa |
Music composed by Nag Sri Vatsa. Music released on ADITYA Music Company. The soundtrack of fourteen tracks was released by Swamy Paripoorna Nanda Saraswati, on 11 March 2013.[3]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | 'Omkaram' | Vedavyas | Shankar Mahadevan | 3:23 |
2. | 'Akhila Charachara' | Vedavyas | Unni Krishnan | 3:52 |
3. | 'Om Namashivaaya' | Vedavyas | Karthik | 3:39 |
4. | 'Bhaja Govindam' | Adi Shankaracharyula Keerthana | Madhu Balakrishnan | 3:52 |
5. | 'Bhrama Ani Telusu' | J. K. Bharavi | Sreerama Chandra | 4:36 |
6. | 'Sreekrishnaha' | Vedavyas | SP Balu,Mani Nagaraj | 2:59 |
7. | 'Yavadu Neevu' | J. K. Bharavi | SP Balu | 3:17 |
8. | 'Lakshmi Padmaalaya' | Adi Shankaracharyula Keerthana | Sharath Santosh | 1:31 |
9. | 'Soundarya Lahari' | Adi Shankaracharyula Keerthana | Ranjith | 2:38 |
10. | 'Lakshmeenrusimhaa' | Adi Shankaracharyula Keerthana | Tippu | 2:15 |
11. | 'Veda Thandavam' | Vedas | Chorus | 1:29 |
12. | 'Nithyaanandakaree' | Adi Shankaracharyula Keerthana | SP Balu | 4:36 |
13. | 'Shankara Vijayam' | Vedavyas | Chorus | 1:42 |
14. | 'Sivoham' | Adi Shankaracharyula Keerthana | Hariharan | 3:15 |
15. | 'Chiranjeevi About Adi Shankaracharya' | J. K. Bharavi | Chiranjeevi | 2:13 |
Total length: | 45:31 |
References[edit]
- ^'Review : Jagadguru Adishankara – Devotional film for families'. 123telugu.com. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^'Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara: Audio launch'. The Times of India. 13 March 2013.
- ^Shekhar (7 March 2013). 'Listen Chiranjeevi's voiceover for Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara – Oneindia Entertainment'. Entertainment.oneindia.in.
External links[edit]
- Jagadguru Adi Shankara on IMDb
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jagadguru_Adi_Shankara&oldid=913018235'
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