Remembering Puttanna Kanagal
The Hindu
On the death anniversary of the legendary director, actor Sridhar, the only one who made a debut with a Puttanna film, takes us back in time to reveal the man behind the mastermind
June 5 marks the 36th death anniversary of the legendary Kannada film director, Puttanna Kanagal. His films such as Belli Moda, Kappu Bilapu, Gejje Pooje, Sharapamjara, Sakshatkara Nagarahaavu and Ranganayaki are considered classics. Ranganayaki and Yedakallu Guddadamele put women centre-stage with the latter film dealing with the sexual desires of a woman whose needs were not met by her husband. His concepts were bold, profound and dealt with complex relationships. While his films featured established actors such as Srinath and Ramakrishna, Sridhar made his debut in a Puttanna Kanagal film. The actor and Bharatantaya dancer was 22 and studying engineering when Puttanna approached him for a role in Amruta Ghalige. Most people would have jumped at the offer to work with the renowned director but the academically inclined Sridhar asked for a week to think about the offer.More Related News