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8 JUL 1943-12 MAY 1979 KALPANA

Kalpana (Kannada actress)

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Kalpana
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"Minugu Taare" Kalpana
BornSharat Lata
8 July 1943[citation needed]
South Canara, Madras Presidency, British India
Died12 May 1979 (aged 35)
Gotur IB, Sankeshwar,Belgaum, India
Other names"Minugu Taare"
OccupationActress
Kalpana (Kannada: ಕಲ್ಪನಾ; 8 July 1943 – 12 May 1979), born Sharat Lata was a Kannada film actress. She was affectionately referred to as Minugu Taare ("A Shining Star") among the film fraternity. She is widely recognised as one of the greatest actresses of Kannada cinema who enjoyed both fan following and critical acclaimations showering upon her film after films. She made her screen debut as a lead actress in the 1963 released Saaku Magalu directed by veteran B.R. Pantulu. During a career that spanned from the early 1960s to the late 1970s, Kalpana appeared in numerous commercially successful as well as critically appreciated films, many of which featured her alongside actor Rajkumar. She worked in few Tamil, Tulu and Telugu films as well.[1] Majority of her successful films were incidentally female centric that gave ample scope for her performances.
One of her best-known roles was that of 'Kaveri' in the Multi-awarded film Sharapanjara released in 1971, a performance that won her Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress for that year. Her portrayal of the highly spirited and complex role who fights her mental trauma won her the largest fan following ever for a Kannada actress. Her association with the veteran film maker Puttanna Kanagal both professionally and personally became the talk of the town back in the 1970s. They both went on to work successfully in many commercially and critically successful films until they fell apart with each other.
Kalpana committed suicide and met with her death on 12 May 1979 after her alleged failed romance.[2] Her career was in decline at the time she died and film based on her life - Abhinetri_(2015_film) was released [3]

Early life[edit]

Kalpana was born to a Tulu speaking couple, Krishnamurthy and Janakamma, as Sharat Lata in South Canara district of Karnataka state. She was highly passionate about acting and took part in all the talent competitions held at her school. She was also very much conscious about the then recent style statement and was always had her own distinct style in her outfits and attitude.she along with her younger brother and her mother had shifted to the uttara Kannada dist to experience the basics of movie and stage performances. When she moved to davangere she was introduced to shivkumar who took her to madras and introduced her to narsimharaju.narsimharaju judged the actress in her and told her that the sandalwood film industry needs such actress as kalpana was a chest of versatility,emotions and reality.she was given a break into films by noted director br pantulu who was impressed by her but he thought that her voice was not suitable for a film actress so he dubbed her role in saaku magalu.kalpana decided that she wanted to be an established film actress and soon achieved her goal and gained prominence in the industry.[4]

Career[edit]

Kalpana was recruited to the Kannada film industry in 1963 by director B.R. Pantulu for his Rajkumar starrer Saaku Magalu. However, it was the 1967 released Belli Moda that brought her to the forefront. This role portrayal of hers was instantly accepted and she soon catapulted to the top position among the actresses of the 1960s. She dominated the Kannada film industry during the late 1960s and 1970s and was critically acclaimed for some of her career best roles in author backed movies like Sharapanjara, Gejje Pooje, Belli Moda,Eradu Kanasu, Kappu Bilupu, Bayalu Daari, Gandhada Gudi and Bangarada Hoovu. She worked with almost all the leading actors and directors of her time. Her most frequent co-stars were Rajkumar, Gangadhar and Udaya Kumar. P. Susheela and S. Janaki were the regular voices behind her songs in the films. She gave a tiff competition to her contemporaries such as Jayanthi, Bharathi, Aarathi, Manjula among others.
Initially she was the most favoured heroine of ace director Puttana Kanagal. Their association produced some of the finest movies in the history of Kannada cinema. Majority of their films had strong hard hitting messages which were treasured in the cinema history. Kanagal groomed Kalpana to a great extent and they were also romantically linked by the media, much to their denials. However they fell apart due to the misunderstandings and Kanagal went on to groom other heroines like Aarathi and Padma Vasanti while Kalpana featured in some average and above average films later on.[5] All her efforts to resurrect her career failed. Even the later moves which she acted with Rajkumar ( Daari Tappida Maga and Eradu kanasu) Ananth Nag (Bayaludaari ) were hits, they failed to do any good to her. By 1977 she had no movies in hand. She then started focusing on drama companies in North karnataka and started playing in them. She mainly worked in Gudigeri Basavaraj's drama company. With mounting debts and diminishing film offers she had no choice.
She had also acted in a few Tamil and Telugu movies, such as Madras To Pondicherry. This film was later made in Hindi, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Aruna Irani in leading roles. Both the films were very successful at the box office. She also acted in Koti Channayya, a Tulu movie, directed by K. Shivaram Karanth.She also acted in Malayalam movie School Master .[6]

Fashion Icon[edit]

Kalpana was a fashion icon of her times. Her elegance, taste and sophistication in dressing could not be matched by other female stars of her time. The mega sleeve blouses, frill blouses are her contribution to Karnataka's style. Some of her fashion statements are big ear rings, big rings in the hand, brocade silk saris, chiffon saris and long necklaces.[7]

Suicidal Death[edit]

Kalpana's high profile career ended with her tragic suicide in 1979. Death was due to severe health issues and low financial status during time of death.[citation needed]

Filmography[edit]

YearFilmNotes
1963Saaku Magalu
1964Naandi
1964Pathiye Daiva
1964School MasterMalayalam film
1966KattumallikaMalayalam film
1966Mantralaya Mahatme
1966Madras to PondicherryTamil film
1966Bala Nagamma
1966Sree Kannika Parameshwari Kathe
1967Belli ModaWon Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
1967Padavidhara
1967Immadi Pullakeshi
1967Dhanapishachi
1967Bangarada Hoovu
1968Hoovu Mullu
1968Anna Thamma
1968Mannina Maga
1968Ananda kanda
1968Gandhinagara
1968Hannele ChiguridagaWon Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
1968Sarvamangala
1969Kaanike
1969Kappu Bilupu
1969Gejje Pooje
1969Mathrubhoomi
1969Brindavana
1969Premakkoo Permittey
1969Uyyale
1970Anirikshita
1970Arishina Kunkuma
1970Devara Makkalu
1970Namma Mane
1970Pratheekara
1970Karulina Kare
1970Seetha
1971SharapanjaraWon Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
Won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
1971Sothu Geddavalu
1971Naari Munidare Maari
1971Bhale Adhrustavo Adhrushta
1972Mareyada Deepavali
1972Naa Mechida Huduga
1972Yaava Janmada MaitriWon Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
1973Gandhada Gudi
1973Kesarina Kamala
1973BidugadeGuest appearance
1973Triveni
1974Eradu Kanasu
1975Beluvalada Madilalli
1975Daari Tappida Maga
1976Vijaya Vani
1977Bayalu Daari
1977Vamshajyothi
1978Malaya Makkalu
1978Anuraga Bandhana
1979odahuttidavaruHer last screen appearance
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Kalpana, born Sharat Lata was a Kannada film actress. She was affectionately referred to as Minugu Taare among the film fraternity.Wikipedia
Born: July 8, 1943, South Canara
Died: May 12, 1979, Gotur, Belgaum, Gulbarga district
Parents: Krishnamurthy, Janakamma
Ex-spouse: Gudigeri Basavaraj
Songs
Biligiri Rangayya Neene Helayya
Sharapanjara
1971
Kalpana Roopa Rasi
Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta
1971
Idhenu Sabhyathe
Mannina Maga
1968
Belli Modada
Belli Moda
1966
Kodagina Kaaveri
Sharapanjara
1971
Amma Ninna Tholinalli
Kappu Bilupu
1969
Mellage Nadeyole
Mannina Maga
1968
Premakku Permitte
Premakkoo Permitte
1967
Bhagavantha Kaikotta
Mannina Maga
1968
Doniyolage Neenu
Uyyale
1964
Moodala Maneya Muttina Neerina
Belli Moda
1966
Odeyithu Olavina
Belli Moda
1966
Ideega Nee Doorade
Belli Moda
1966
Muddhina Giniye Baaro
Belli Moda
1966
Idhe Nanna Uttara
Belli Moda
1966
Hadinaalku Varsha Vanavasadindha
Sharapanjara
1971
Usire Odala Thoreyuveya
Premakkoo Permitte
1967
Haayada Ee Vele
Daari Tappida Maga
1975
Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat
Teen Devian
1965
Main Chali Main Chali (From "Padosan")
Professor
1962
Aise To Na Dekho
Teen Devian
1965
Aye Gulbadan (Professor)
Professor
1962
Are Yaar Meri Tum Bhi Ho
Teen Devian
1965
Khuli Palak Mein Jhoota Gussa
Professor
1962
Kandu Kandu Nee Enna
Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta
1971
Kahin Bekhayal Ho Kar
Teen Devian
1965
Ee Chandada Maneyalli
Kappu Bilupu
1969
Likha Hai Teri Ankhon Me
Teen Devian
1965
Koi Ayega
Professor
1962
Kehne Ki Nahin Baat
Pyar Kiye Jaa
1966
Nagutha Haadale Alutha Haadale
Uyyale
1964
Kempu Roja Mogadavale
Premakkoo Permitte
1967
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1974
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1971
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1977
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1969
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