Sandhya Raga

For the 1977 film, see Sandhyaraag.

Sandhya Raga (pronunciation^ⓘ) is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film directed by A. C. Narasimha Murthy and co-produced by him alongside A. Prabhakara Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Narasimharaju and K. S. Ashwath. The musical score was composed by G. K. Venkatesh.

Sandhya Raga
Directed by	A. C. Narasimha Murthy S K Bhagvan[1]
Written by	A. N. Krishna Rao(Based on Novel 'Sandhya Raga')
Screenplay by	Bhagvan
Produced by	A. C. Narasimha Murthy A. Prabhakara Rao
Starring	Rajkumar Udaykumar Narasimharaju K. S. Ashwath
Cinematography	B. Dorairaj
Edited by	N. C. Rajan
Music by	G. K. Venkatesh M. Balamurali Krishna
Production company	Shailashree Productions
Release date	22 December 1966 (1966-12-22)
Country	India
Language	Kannada

The famous song Nambide Ninna Naadadevathe features three versions:^[2] one sung by M. Balamurali Krishna, another by Pt. Bhimsen Joshi (during the climax), and a female version by S.Janaki.^[3] Director S. K Bhagawan revealed that, though he directed the film, he was not officially credited for it.^[1] He also mentioned that A. N. Krishna Rao and Beechi had co- written the dialogues with him for the film.^[4] The film is based on the novel of same name by A. N. Krishna Rao.^[5]

Plot

Sandhya Raga follows the journey of Lakshmana (portrayed by Rajkumar), who rejects the conventional pursuits of fame and wealth in favor of the challenging yet fulfilling path of mastering music. Ultimately, his dedication to the ares wins the admiration of music connoisseurs. The film is based A. N. Krishna Rao's novel of the same name.

Cast

• Rajkumar
• Udaykumar
• Narasimharaju
• K. S. Ashwath
• H. R. Shastry
• Raghavendra Rao
• Kuppuraj
• Krishna Shastry
• Venkatappa
• Narasimhan
• Radhakrishnan
• Master Venkatesh
• Ashwath Narayan
• Kashinath
• Shankar
• Bharathi
• Pandari Bai
• Jr. Revathi
• Indrani
• Shanthamma
• Shanthala
• Shailashree

Soundtrack

The film is a musical, with the music composed by G. K. Venkatesh. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi performed five songs in the movi, while V. Balamuralikrishna sang three songs. The song 'nambidhe ninna' was sung by three singers, including S Janaki, and became a landmark in her career in Kannada films.^[6]

No.	Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length (m:ss)
1	"Nambide Ninna Nada Devathe"	Bhimsen Joshi	G. V. Iyer	03:45
2	"Nambide Ninna Nada Devathe"	M. Balamurali Krishna	G. V. Iyer
3	"Ee Pariya Sobagu"	Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, M. Balamurali Krishna	Purandaradasa	03:26
4	"Kannadathi Thaaye Baa"	Pt. Bhimsen Joshi	G. V. Iyer	03:47
5	"Nambide Ninna Nada Devathe"	S. Janaki	G. V. Iyer	03:45
6	"Deena Naa Bandiruve"	P. B. Sreenivas	R. N Jayagopal
7	"Guruvina Gulama Naaguva"	Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
8	"Theliso Illa Mulugiso"	Pt. Bhimsen Joshi	Purandaradasa	02:38