34-585: [REDACTED] Look up शंकराभरण in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Sankarabharanam may refer to: Sankarabharanam (1980 film) , an Indian Telugu-language musical drama film Sankarabharanam (2015 film) , an Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film Sankarabharanam (raga) , a rāga in Carnatic music Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
68-561: A Hindi remake titled Sur Sangam (1985). Forbes India included J. V. Somayajulu's performance in Shankarabharanam in its list of "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema." Shankara Sastri, a widower with a daughter named Sarada, is one of the most popular Carnatic singers of the day, famed for having mastered the raga Sankarabharanam . Tulasi is the daughter of a devadasi , who admires Sastri from afar. Once, when Sastri came to their town on tour, Tulasi met him on
102-432: A Nandi Award for Best Educational Film has been attributed, although it was not awarded even year. The Nandi Awards of 2014 have sparked a controversy where a few Telugu filmmakers have alleged political favouritism, casteism and negligence. The producer of Race Gurram (2014), Nallamalupu Bujji felt that his film was ignored despite being "the biggest hit of 2014" as they did not indulge in lobbying. Bunny Vasu ,
136-442: A cash price of ₹ 2 lakh , a special memento, citation and shawl. Named after filmmakers, Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani , the award is presented annually since 2009 to "an eminent film producer or writer or technician or infrastructure provider to the film industry for outstanding growth and development of Indian cinema every year." The awardee receives a cash price of ₹ 2 lakh , a special memento, citation and shawl. Since 1981,
170-571: A close associate of the Allu–Konidela family also echoed the same. Some have pointed out that the winners mainly belonged to the Kamma community. Gunasekhar , the director of 2015 film Rudhramadevi , in an open letter to the Government of Andhra Pradesh wrote: "Why wasn't Rudhramadevi considered for one of the three Best Feature Film awards, despite its subject, which highlighted the achievements of
204-411: A close friend, a lawyer, to defend Tulasi. Tulasi's mother is sent to jail for engaging in prostitution, while Tulasi goes free but finds herself homeless. When Sastri takes Tulasi to his own house, the rumour spreads that Tulasi has become Sastri's mistress. Engaged to sing at a temple, everyone, including Sastri's musical accompanists, leaves on seeing Tulasi. Feeling responsible for this public insult to
238-470: A courtesan, believes she can extract a high price for Tulasi from a rich man. Once the deal was struck, the man raped Tulasi. Seeing a photo of Sastri in Tulasi's room, he breaks it and taunts her by saying that she is now free to be the old Sastri's mistress. The enraged Tulasi stabs her rapist with a shard of glass from the broken frame of Sastri's photo, killing him. At the subsequent murder trial Sastri engages
272-433: A new auditorium which she named for her mentor. Sastri sings at the concert but suffers a heart attack part-way through it. His disciple, Tulasi's son, takes over from the sidelines and continues singing the song. As Sastri watches his student with pride, he also sees Tulasi at the side of the hall and realizes that the boy is Tulasi's son. A doctor is brought to attend to Sastri, but Sastri waves him off, knowing that his end
306-559: A public event on Ugadi , Telugu New Year Day. The Government has transferred the activity relating to conferring Nandi Awards to the Film Television and Theatre Development Corporation. Since 1998, the awards have been organised by them. The Awards are given in the categories of feature films, feature films on national integration, children's films, documentary films, educational films, and books/articles on Telugu cinema in Telugu language for
340-597: A queen? Wasn't it even good enough for a jury award?" Producer Bandla Ganesh dubbed the awards as "Cycle Awards" taking a dig at the symbol of then ruling Telugu Desam Party . Responding to the allegations, Nara Lokesh , then IT minister and the son of the chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu , asked why Hyderabad -based filmmakers were being critical of the state which they were not residents of. Actor-director Posani Krishna Murali returned his Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor (2015), condemning Lokesh's comments. Chief minister Naidu said that he never expected that
374-412: A servant. Tulasi is content to watch from a distance as her son gradually becomes Sastri's musical protege. Pamulaparti Venkata Kameswara Rao, a schoolteacher by profession but a dilettante singer at heart, falls in love with Sarada. Although Sastri rejects the alliance at first, he agrees after hearing the man sing at the village temple. Tulasi arranges for a concert on the day of Sarada's wedding, in
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#1732883663542408-428: A star would ruin the role and he chose a debutant J. V. Somayajulu , a stage artist for the role. K. Viswanath scripted and directed the film, while Jandhyala gave the dialogues. Balu Mahendra performed the cinematography while the film is edited by G. G. Krishna Rao. Thota Tharani worked as the film's production designer . Vamsy , who went on to direct films like Sitaara , Anveshana and Ladies Tailor
442-434: A ten-year-old son, the result of her rape, and desires that he become Sastri's student. She intends to make her son, the outcome of an evil, an ornament to adorn Shankara Sastri as his disciple, just as how a venomous snake becomes an ornament of Lord Shiva (Shankara - Shiva , aabaranam- ornament) and therefore, Shankara's aabharanam - Shankarabharanam. Tulasi gets her son to pretend to be homeless, entering Sastri's household as
476-469: A week through positive reviews and word of mouth theatres were packed. The film had 216-day run at Royal theatre, Hyderabad . The film was dubbed into Malayalam and released in New Theatre, Thiruvananthapuram and Kavitha Theatre, Ernakulam on 12 September 1980, where it ran successfully for over 200 days. It is considered a cult classic in Telugu cinema especially due to the use of carnatic music that
510-400: Is a 1980 Indian Telugu -language musical drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath . Produced by Edida Nageswara Rao under Poornodaya Movie Creations , the film stars J. V. Somayajulu , Manju Bhargavi , Chandra Mohan , and Rajyalakshmi. The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan . The film explores the cultural divide between Indian classical and Western pop music through
544-517: Is more true to the classical form than for film. The film won four National Film Awards , primarily in the Music categories. This makes Shankarabharanam the only Telugu film to win four National Film Awards at the time. The film is one of the three Telugu films to win the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment . The film also won seven Nandi Awards , including
578-503: Is named in the memory of former chief minister and actor N. T. Rama Rao , and is presented to "an eminent film personality every year for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema." (since 1996). The award is named after director B. N. Reddy and is presented to "an eminent film director for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the Indian Cinema," annually from 2009. The awardee receives
612-459: Is near. As Tulasi's son completes the song, Sastri symbolically anoints the boy as his musical heir by giving his "aabharanam" (his leg bracelet, or "Ganda Penderam"), once bestowed by society to honor him and effectively became a part of him, to him and dies. Tulasi comes running to her guru , and dies at his feet. The film ends on this tragic but uplifting note, as Sastri's newly-wed daughter and son-in-law take charge of Tulasi's son. After hearing
646-509: Is presented every year in a document of regulations. The criteria for eligibility include many clauses. Among them is a direct requirement that the film, and particularly films entering the competition, should be produced in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana , and in case of co-production involving a foreign entity, there are as many conditions which should be fulfilled in order for the film to qualify. In order to be eligible for consideration of
680-585: The Government of Andhra Pradesh the awards are named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi - a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu people . Nandi Awards are presented in four categories: Gold (Swarnam), Silver (Rajatam), Bronze (Kamsyam), and Copper (Raagi). A variant, the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards for Theatre, is also given every year by the government for social, mythological and poetic dramas. The Government of Andhra Pradesh commissioned
714-534: The Nandi Award for Best Feature Film . Four of the seven Nandi Awards are from the Music categories. The success of this film triggered a sequence of classical films in Telugu, including Tyagayya (by Bapu ), Meghasandesam (by Dasari N. Rao), and Viswanath's own follow-ups: Saptapadi , Saagara Sangamam , Swathi Muthyam , Sruthi Layalu , Swarna Kamalam , Swayam Krushi , Sirivennela , Swarabhishekam , Swati Kiranam . S.P. Balasubrahmanyam ,
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#1732883663542748-905: The Malayalam version also enjoying a year-long theatrical run. The film received significant acclaim, winning the Prize of the Public at the Besançon Film Festival, France in 1981. It was screened at several international festivals, including the 8th International Film Festival of India , the Tashkent Film Festival, the Asia Pacific Film Festival , and the Moscow International Film Festival in May 1980. Shankarabharanam
782-554: The Nandi Film Awards to recognise and commend the best films produced in the Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the film awards is to encourage the production of films in the Telugu language with high technical excellence and aesthetic values bearing cultural, educational, and social relevance and also promoting the integration and unity of the nation. Awards are given annually and are presented in
816-606: The Telugu playback singer who rendered all the songs of Sastri's character, has often said this movie was the highlight of his career. It got S. P. Balasubrahmanyam his first National Award, and made him a household name across all of South India. Film critic Gudipoodi Srihari called it the best Telugu film he has seen after Mayabazar . Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise excellence in Telugu cinema , Telugu theatre , Telugu television , and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema . Presented annually by
850-486: The best films, producers, directors, artistes, and technicians. The awards are usually in the form of Golden Nandi , Silver Nandi , Bronze Nandi , and Copper Nandi , in addition to medals, and commendation certificates. Annually, a state panel appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh selects the winning entries and the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh presents the awards at the public ceremony. A list of rules
884-622: The jury, a film should be certified by the Central Board of Film Certification between 1 January and 31 December. The Government does not have influence over which films are selected for consideration and which films ultimately win the award. However, there are strict criteria which determine whether a film is eligible for consideration by the jury panels. The award is named after Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu , and presented annually to "an eminent film personality for his outstanding contribution to Telugu cinema ." (since 1980). The NTR National Award
918-404: The man she reveres, Tulasi leaves Sastri's home. Over time, while pop music is on the ascendant, the popularity of classical music wanes, Sastri loses his audience and, with them his comfortable lifestyle. Ten years later, Sastri is living in a small house with his daughter, who has grown into adulthood. Meanwhile, Tulasi has inherited her mother's property after her mother's demise. Tulasi has
952-403: The movie, K. V. Mahadevan, having faith in the mettle of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam , insisted on him taking up this challenge. The soundtrack has lyrics by Veturi and vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki and Vani Jayaram All music is composed by K. V. Mahadevan Released on 2 February 1980, the film was released in only a very few theatres and opened to almost empty halls. However, in
986-443: The perspectives of characters from different generations. Released on 2 February 1980, Shankarabharanam opened to near-empty halls, but quickly gained widespread popularity, eventually running for over 25 weeks in many centres. In Tamil Nadu , the film was a major sensation, showing in packed houses in its original version. In Bangalore , it ran for over a year without dubbing. It was later dubbed into Tamil and Malayalam , with
1020-443: The plot, the producers were initially taken aback due to the parallel cinema tone to the subject matter, but finally Edida Nageswara Rao agreed to produce the film. He wanted Akkineni Nageswara Rao to enact the role of Shankara Sastry, K. Viswanath wanted Sivaji Ganesan to perform the role, but couldn't approach him for various reasons and also wanted Krishnam Raju for the role, but later refused as Viswanath felt his image as
1054-423: The riverbank when Sastri was teaching his own daughter. One morning Tulasi was so thrilled by Sastri's singing that she begins dancing on the riverbank, oblivious of her surroundings. Sastri sees her, and Tulasi also comes to her senses and abruptly stops. She expects Sastri to rebuke her. But he appreciates her sincerity and continues singing. Tulasi's mother wants her to follow in the family tradition of becoming
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1088-543: The title Sankarabharanam . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sankarabharanam&oldid=1172700128 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Sankarabharanam (1980 film) Shankarabharanam ( transl. The jewel of Shankara )
1122-421: Was also featured in an online poll by CNN-IBN in 2013, where it ranked eleventh for the "greatest Indian film ever" as part of the centenary celebration of Indian cinema. The film was honoured with four National Film Awards , including Best Popular Feature Film , making it the first South Indian film to receive this award. It also received seven state Nandi Awards . Following its success, Viswanath directed
1156-409: Was one of the assistant directors in the film. The film was primarily shot in and around the city of Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh . The music, largely Carnatic based, was composed by K.V. Mahadevan . M. Balamuralikrishna was the original choice for the male playback singer, due to the heavy classical content of the compositions. Since M. Balamuralikrishna was not so much inclined to sing in
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