Rajendra Singh Babu
Rajendra Singh Babu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 October 1952 |
| Other name | Babu |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, actor |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouse | Anuradha |
| Children | 3, including Adithya and Rishika |
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Shankar Singh Veera Rajendra Singh, known as S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu (born 22 October 1952), is an Indian filmmaker and occasional actor who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He was born and brought up in Mysore. His father Shankar Singh produced many films under the Mahatma Pictures (Mysore) banner. Babu has written and directed movies of different genres in Kannada and Hindi, including love stories, war, suspense thrillers and comedy movies. Many of his films have been adapted from novels or short stories.[1] Babu has won numerous awards for his films. Producer and actress Vijayalakshmi Singh is his sister, and actor Jai Jagadish his brother-in-law.
Early life
[edit]Rajendra Singh Babu was born in Mysore in a Rajput family.[2] His father, the late Shankar Singh, was a producer and director of Kannada films. His mother, Prathima Devi, was an actress in Kannada cinema. In an interview, Babu mentioned that his father wanted him to become a doctor, but his own passion for the camera propelled him to the film industry. Hailing from a family of movie makers, Babu was fascinated with films such as The Great Escape, The Guns of Navarone and The Bridge on the River Kwai. He believes that cinema should go near the audience.[3] He appeared as a child artist in movies like Shivasharane Nambekka (1955) and Bhakta Chetha(1961).[4]
Financial stress
[edit]In 2014, he was among four Kannada filmmakers who were declared loan defaulters by IDBI Bank, which had earlier become the only bank to extend loans to Kannada filmmakers.[5]
Filmography
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Awards
[edit]National Film Awards
[edit]| Year | Movie | Award | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 (32nd) |
Bandhana | Best Feature Film in Kannada | [9] |
| 1990 (38th) |
Muthina Haara | Best Feature Film in Kannada | [10] |
| 1997 (45th) |
Mungarina Minchu | Best Feature Film in Kannada | [11] |
Karnataka State Film Awards
[edit]| Year | Movie | Award | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–82 | Antha | Best Screenplay | |
| 1990–91 | Muthina Haara | Best Film (First) | |
| 1993–94 | Hoovu Hannu | Special Jury Award | |
| 1996–97 | Puttanna Kanagal Award | ||
| 1998–99 | Doni Saagali | Best Film (Third) | |
| 1998–99 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | Best Social Concern Film | |
| 1998–99 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | Best Story Writer | |
| 2000–01 | Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu | Best Film (Third) | |
| 2001–02 | Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu | Best Screenplay | |
Filmfare Awards (South)
[edit]| Year | Movie | Award | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hoovu Hannu | Best Director – Kannada | [12] |
| 1994 | Mahakshathriya | Best Director – Kannada | [13] |
| 2001 | Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu | Best Film – Kannada | [14] |
Books
[edit]Rajendra Singh Babu wrote the book Nenanpina Muthina Hara in memory of the Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan. The book is a tribute to Vishnuvardhan, where Babu shares his numerous experiences with Vishnuvardhan, and describes Babu's drive to work on meaningful cinema.[citation needed]
Organizations /committees
[edit]| Committees | Role |
|---|---|
| Karnataka Film Director's Association (6 times) | President |
| Karnataka Film and T.V. Technicians | President |
| Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (2 times) | Executive-Committee |
| International Film Festival of India, 1992, Bangalore | Nominated member by State Govt. |
| Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy | President |
| 52nd International Film Festival of India, 2021, Goa | Feature film jury, Chairperson[16] |
References
[edit]- ↑ Article on Babu's family in The Hindu news paper
- ↑ "राजपूताना के योद्धा आए, देखे और ठहरे रहे" (in Hindi). DNA India. 10 May 2010.
- ↑ " His view on cinema
- ↑ Angadi, Jagadish (17 August 2021). "Rajendra Singh Babu: I gave Kannada many firsts". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 6 June 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ↑ "Four filmmakers asked to pay up Rs 20 cr dues to financier IDBI Bank". The Times of India. 13 October 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 September 2026.
- ↑ Angadi, Jagadish (17 August 2021). "Rajendra Singh Babu: I gave Kannada many firsts". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 6 June 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ↑ Babu's Movies in International Film Festival Archived 2 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Mar/02/kannadareview2026mar01veera-kambala-movie-review-a-respectful-ode-that-needed-a-stronger-narrative-grip
- ↑ "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- ↑ "38th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "45th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
- ↑ "41st annual filmfare - Best telugu film - Kannada actor/actress/director" (JPG).
- ↑ "42nd Filmfare Kannada Films Winners : Santosh : Free Download & Strea…".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Nuvvu Nenu wins 4 Filmfare awards". The Times of India. 6 April 2002. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012.
- ↑ KFDA and KFCC info Archived 24 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Indian Panorama Announces Official Selection for 52nd IFFI, 2021". PIB GOI. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021 – via Press release.
External links
[edit]- 20th-century Indian male actors
- Writers from Mysore
- Kannada film directors
- Living people
- Kannada screenwriters
- Kannada film producers
- Indian male screenwriters
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Film directors from Bengaluru
- 21st-century Indian screenwriters
- Film producers from Bengaluru
- Recipients of the Rajyotsava Award 2005
- 1952 births
