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1983 Indian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benkiya Bale (transl. Fire Trap) is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by T. R. Subba Rao.[2][3][4] The film stars Anant Nag, Lakshmi, K. S. Ashwath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas.
Benkiya Bale | |
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Directed by | Dorai–Bhagavan |
Based on | Benkiya Bale by T. R. Subba Rao[1] |
Produced by | Ramesh Richy Ramarathnam Sharadamba Shashi Prakash |
Starring | Anant Nag Lakshmi Balakrishna Thoogudeepa Srinivas |
Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
Production company | Sri Manthralaya Art Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[5] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered evergreen songs. Rajan-Nagendra reused the tune of Olida Jeeva [6] for the 1986 Telugu movie Rendu Rella Aaru as Viraha Veena.[7] That song is based on Hamsanandi raga.[8]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Nanagagi Banda" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
2. | "Ninna Naguvu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
3. | "Olida Jeeva" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
4. | "Bisiladarenu Maleyadarenu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
5. | "Bisiladarenu Maleyadarenu" | S. Janaki |
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