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'''Kashinathuni Vishwanath''' ({{lang-te|కాశినాథుని విశ్వనాథ్}}) is an [[Indian film]] director and [[actor]] from [[Telugu Cinema]]. He is a multiple winner of [[National Film Award]] and [[Nandi Award]]. K. Vishwanath has directed [[Bollywood]] films like ''[[Sargam (1979 film)|Sargam]]'', ''[[Kaamchor]]'', ''Shubh Kaamna'', ''Jag Utha Insaan'', ''Sanjog (1985 film)'', ''Sur Sangam'', ''[[Eeshwar (1989 film)|Eeshwar]]'', ''[[Sangeet (1992 film)|Sangeet]]'' and ''[[Dhanwaan]]''.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad-times/K-Viswanath-to-direct-Hrithik/articleshow/178224.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=K Vishwanath to direct Hrithik - The Times of India}}</ref>
'''Kashinathuni Vishwanath''' ({{lang-te|కాశినాథుని విశ్వనాథ్}}) is an [[Indian film]] director and [[actor]] from [[Telugu Cinema]]. He is a multiple winner of [[National Film Award]] and [[Nandi Award]]. K. Vishwanath has directed [[Bollywood]] films like ''[[Sargam (1979 film)|Sargam]]'', ''[[Kaamchor]]'', ''Shubh Kaamna'', ''Jag Utha Insaan'', ''Sanjog (1985 film)'', ''Sur Sangam'', ''[[Eeshwar (1989 film)|Eeshwar]]'', ''[[Sangeet (1992 film)|Sangeet]]'' and ''[[Dhanwaan]]''.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad-times/K-Viswanath-to-direct-Hrithik/articleshow/178224.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=K Vishwanath to direct Hrithik - The Times of India}}</ref>


Vishwanath has directed films like ''[[Swati Mutyam]]'' which was [[India's official entry to the Oscars]] for 1986. ''Swati Mutyam'' and ''[[Sagara Sangamam]]'' won [[Asian Film Awards]] for "Best Film" and "Best Actor".<ref>http://www.bharatwaves.com/portal/modules/piCal/index.php?action=View&event_id=0000005609</ref> ''[[Shankarabharanam]]'', ''[[Swayam Krushi]]'', ''[[Siri Siri Muvva]]'' and ''Swati Mutyam'' were showcased at the [[Moscow Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/chiranjeevi-felicitation.html |title=Chiranjeevi felicitation on Padma Bhushan honor - Telugu Cinema actor |publisher=Idlebrain.com |date=2006-04-19 |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jun 30, 2011 - Ranjana Dave |url=http://www.asianage.com/dance/meaning-movement-323 |title=The meaning in movement |publisher=The Asian Age |date=2011-06-30 |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Prakash KL |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/top-stories/2010/kamal-film-fest-030710.html |title=Sagara Sangamam to be screened at Kamal's films fest &#124; - Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date= |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref>
Vishwanath has directed films like ''[[Swati Mutyam]]'' which was [[India's official entry to the Oscars]] for 1986. ''Swati Mutyam'' and ''[[Sagara Sangamam]]'' won [[Asian Film Awards]] for "Best Film" and "Best Actor".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bharatwaves.com/portal/modules/piCal/index.php?action=View&event_id=0000005609 |title=Kamal Haasan |publisher=Bharatwaves.com |date= |accessdate=2012-09-05}}</ref> ''[[Shankarabharanam]]'', ''[[Swayam Krushi]]'', ''[[Siri Siri Muvva]]'' and ''Swati Mutyam'' were showcased at the [[Moscow Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/chiranjeevi-felicitation.html |title=Chiranjeevi felicitation on Padma Bhushan honor - Telugu Cinema actor |publisher=Idlebrain.com |date=2006-04-19 |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jun 30, 2011 - Ranjana Dave |url=http://www.asianage.com/dance/meaning-movement-323 |title=The meaning in movement |publisher=The Asian Age |date=2011-06-30 |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Prakash KL |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/top-stories/2010/kamal-film-fest-030710.html |title=Sagara Sangamam to be screened at Kamal's films fest &#124; - Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date= |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref>


''Shankarabharanam'', ''Sagara Sangamam'', ''[[Swarnakamalam]]'' and ''[[Swati Kiranam]]'' were showcased in the Indian Panorama section at [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm40IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=40IIFA.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival |publisher=Iffi.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref><ref>http://www.literatureindia.com/2009/11/22/300-films-during-11-days-from-47-countries-in-iffi-2009/</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/FrmIP1988Award.aspx?PdfName=IP1988.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival |publisher=Iffi.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref> Sankarabharanam, has won the Prize of the Public at the Besançon Film Festival of France in the year 1981.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm29thNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=29NFA.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival |publisher=Iffi.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref> He has won 11 [[Filmfare Awards South]], including one [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]]<ref name=2005NFA/>
''Shankarabharanam'', ''Sagara Sangamam'', ''[[Swarnakamalam]]'' and ''[[Swati Kiranam]]'' were showcased in the Indian Panorama section at [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm40IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=40IIFA.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival |publisher=Iffi.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref><ref>http://www.literatureindia.com/2009/11/22/300-films-during-11-days-from-47-countries-in-iffi-2009/</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/FrmIP1988Award.aspx?PdfName=IP1988.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival |publisher=Iffi.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref> Sankarabharanam, has won the Prize of the Public at the Besançon Film Festival of France in the year 1981.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm29thNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=29NFA.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival |publisher=Iffi.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2012-09-04}}</ref> He has won 11 [[Filmfare Awards South]], including one [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]]<ref name=2005NFA/>
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*[[Padmashri]] by Government of India
*[[Padmashri]] by Government of India
*[[Honorary Doctorate]] by [[Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University]]
*[[Honorary Doctorate]] by [[Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University]]
*''Viswa Vikhyata Darsaka Sarvabhowma'' <ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/article2912024.ece</ref>
*''Viswa Vikhyata Darsaka Sarvabhowma'' <ref>{{cite news|author=Special Correspondent |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/article2912024.ece |title=NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : Director K. Viswanath to be feted |publisher=The Hindu |date=2012-02-20 |accessdate=2012-09-05}}</ref>
*''Chittoor V. Nagayya Puraskaram'' <ref>http://www.thehindu.com/arts/history-and-culture/article3356270.ece</ref>
*''Chittoor V. Nagayya Puraskaram'' <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/history-and-culture/article3356270.ece |title=Arts / History & Culture : Celebrating a doyen |publisher=The Hindu |date=2012-04-26 |accessdate=2012-09-05}}</ref>


==Notable filmography==
==Notable filmography==

Revision as of 14:39, 5 September 2012

K Vishwanath
Born
Kashinathuni Vishwanath

(1930-02-09) February 9, 1930 (age 94)
Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Occupation(s)Director, writer, actor
Years active1957–present
AwardsPadma Shri, National Film Awards

Kashinathuni Vishwanath (Template:Lang-te) is an Indian film director and actor from Telugu Cinema. He is a multiple winner of National Film Award and Nandi Award. K. Vishwanath has directed Bollywood films like Sargam, Kaamchor, Shubh Kaamna, Jag Utha Insaan, Sanjog (1985 film), Sur Sangam, Eeshwar, Sangeet and Dhanwaan.[1]

Vishwanath has directed films like Swati Mutyam which was India's official entry to the Oscars for 1986. Swati Mutyam and Sagara Sangamam won Asian Film Awards for "Best Film" and "Best Actor".[2] Shankarabharanam, Swayam Krushi, Siri Siri Muvva and Swati Mutyam were showcased at the Moscow Film Festival.[3][4][5]

Shankarabharanam, Sagara Sangamam, Swarnakamalam and Swati Kiranam were showcased in the Indian Panorama section at International Film Festival of India.[6][7][8] Sankarabharanam, has won the Prize of the Public at the Besançon Film Festival of France in the year 1981.[9] He has won 11 Filmfare Awards South, including one Filmfare Award[10]

Birth

Vishwanath was born on 19 Feb, 1930 to Sri Kashinathuni Subrahmanyam and Smt Kashinathuni Saraswatamma in a Telugu speaking Niyogi family and hails from Peddapulivarru, near Repalle in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Personal life

Vishwanath is married and has three children: Padmavathi, Nagendranath and Ravindranath.[11] He speaks fluent Tamil, Telugu and English.

Career

Early stages

Vishwanath began his career as a technician in a studio at Chennai and later assisted Adurthi Subba Rao in direction.[12] He also worked as an assistant to director Ramnoth.[13] He wished to work as an assistant to K. Balachander and Bapu.[14] He debuted as a director with Aatma Gowravam, which starred Akkineni Nageswara Rao and won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film of the year. These were followed by Chelleli Kapuram, Sharada, O Seeta Katha and Jeevana Jyoti which are powerful films centered around women.

It was in Siri Siri Muvva that the famed artistic touch of K. Vishwanath first became visible to the people. This was followed by a series of films based on the themes of art, music and dance. Some of his later films discussed issues of social concern while others presented simple morals and facts of life to the common man in a palatable form.

Directorial style

K. Vishwanath has made a mark in Telugu filmdom with his directorial style with most of his films rooted in Telugu nativity and tradition. With a judicious combination of artistic and commercial elements, he has created films that have appealed to the common cinema audience and to more discerning and selective ones. The films reflect the native forms of dance and music. With subtle narration added with judicial mix of comedy backed up by excellent music, his films glue audiences to the screen. His lead characters are never the regular stereotype hero roles but varied, very lively, situation-centric and thought-provoking. The fluency and the lyrical nature of his narration and the creativity in his ideas make his films thoroughly enjoyable and memorable.

The scenes and climax in Saptapadi, the incidents leading up to the romance between Jayaprada and Kamal Hasan in SagaraSangamam, the manner in which Moon Moon Sen shows the beauty of nature to a blind man in Sirivennela, the way in which Bhanupriya comes to realize the significance of dance in her life in Swarna Kamalam are but a few examples of his directorial skill.

His career best 'Shankarabharanam shows the negligence of traditional Karnatic music with influence of western music, bringing out the best of efficacy in the traditional music towards the end. The film had until then a less-known actor J.V. Somayajulu in the lead, but it broke many commercial records by running for over one year in cinemas.

Chiranjeevi (Shubhaleka, Swayamkrushi), Venkatesh (Swarna kamalam), Kamal Haasan (Sagara Sangamam, Swati mutyam), though are all popular heroes of cinema, they further established stardom with their performances in K. Vishwanaths' films.

Films with social issues

Vishwanath has made many films dealing with a wide range of human and social issues: Saptapadi, Sirivennela, Sutradharulu', Shubhalekha, Shrutilayalu, Shubhasankalpam, Aapadbandhavudu, Swayam krushi, and Swarnakamalam have lead characters representing different strata of society, meticulously etched to suit the larger picture.

In Saptapadi, he decries the evils of untouchability and the caste system. In Shubhodayam and Swayam Krishi he emphasizes the dignity and respectability of manual labor. In Shubhalekha, he deals, in a humorous way, with the dowry system — one of the major evils in today's society. While Sutradharulu urges present-day society to recognize the need to adopt the ideals of non-violence, Swati Kiranam depicts the harm that can be caused by the baser instincts of envy and anger in a man, however accomplished he may be.

In spite of the nature of these subjects, they are presented in a subtle manner with an imaginative story line, with just the right amount of emphasis on the intended message. Yet Vishwanath's films were never offbeat cinema but wholesome entertainers those elevated the lead actors' image. He is a director with social-conscious mind and who believes cinema can bring out desirable changes in society if presented in a format liked by a cross section of audience.

Titles

Trivia has it that K. Vishwanath's luck is with film titles starting with 'S', as most of the films with the prefix were wholesome entertainers and commercial hits. The exception is his latest venture Shubhapradam, which had Allari Naresh in lead rold, was a dampener.

Association with Poornodaya Creations

Poornodaya Creations contributed to K. Vishwanath's dreams of making meaningful films. Sri. A NageswaraRao firmly stood behind and encouraged K. Vishwanath to make films with Telugu nativity that have real characters with whom audiences can associate with.

Poornodaya produced some of not just the commercial hits but milestone films of Vishwanath's directional ventures thereby richly contributing to Tollywood like Sankarabharanam, Swatimutyam, Saagarasangamam, Sutradharulu, Aapadbandhavudu. So we fondly remember Telugu films not just for formula ones with typical stereotype song-dance-fight.

Mainstream acting

Vishwanath ventured into mainstream acting. His first movie as an actor was Shubha Sankalpam. Later on he did many movies such as Swarabhishekam which he himself directed and acted and other movies like Pandurangadu, Tagore, Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule and Tamil films like Kuruthipunal, Kakkai Chiraginile, Mugavari, Bhagavathy, Pudiya Geethai, Yaradi Nee Mohini, and Rajapattai. He is playing a role in Siva Narayna Teertha in TTD's Sri Venkateswara Bhakthi Channel (SVBC).

Awards

National Film Awards
Nandi Awards
Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (director)
Filmfare Awards
Filmfare Awards South

K. Vishwanath is a eleven-time winner of Filmfare Awards South.[10]

CineMAA Awards

Honours

Notable filmography

Year Film Language Credits
1957 Todi Kodallu Telugu Sound department
1961 Iddaru Mitrulu Telugu Assistant Director
1963 Chaduvukunna Ammayilu Telugu Screenplay, writer
Mooga Manasulu Telugu Assistant director
1964 Doctor Chakravarthy Telugu Assistant director
1965 Aatma Gowravam Telugu Director
1967 Private Master Telugu Director
Sudigundalu Telugu Screenplay writer and director
1968 Kalisochchina Adrushtam Telugu Director
Undamma Bottu Pedata Telugu Director
1969 Nindu Hrudayalu Telugu Director
Sabhash Satyam Telugu Director
1971 Chelleli Kapuram Telugu Director
Chinnanaati Snehithulu Telugu Director
Nindu Dampatulu Telugu Director
1972 Kalam Marindi Telugu Story, screenplay writer and director
1973 Neramu Siksha Telugu Screenplay, writer and director
Sharada Telugu Director
1974 Amma Manasu Telugu Story, screenplay writer and director
O Seeta Katha Telugu Director
1975 Chinna Nati Kalalu Telugu Director
Jeevana Jyoti Telugu Director
1976 Mangalyaniki Maromudi Telugu Screenplay, writer and director
Prema Bandham Telugu Director
1977 Chilanka Telugu Director
Jeevita Nouka Telugu Director
1978 Kaalanthakulu Telugu Director
Seetamalakshmi Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
Siri Siri Muvva Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
1979 President Peramma Telugu Director
Shankarabharanam Telugu Story writer and director
Sargam Hindi Director
1980 Alludu Pattina Bharatham Telugu Director
Shubhodayam Telugu Story-writer and director
1981 Saptapadi Telugu Story, screenplay writer and director
1982 Kaamchor Hindi Director
Shubhalekha Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
1983 Saagara Sangamam Telugu Story-writer and director
Shubh Kaamna Hindi Director
1984 Janani Janmabhoomi Telugu Story, screenplay writer and director
1985 Jaag Utha Insan Hindi Director
Sanjog Hindi Director
Sur Sangam Hindi Director
Swati Mutyam Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
1986 Sirivennela Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
1987 Shrutilayalu Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
Swayamkrushi Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
1988 Sangeeta Sangamam Malayalam Director
Swarna Kamalam Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
1989 Eeshwar Hindi Story, screenplay, writer and director
Sutradharulu Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
1992 Aapadbandhavudu Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
Sangeet Hindi Director
Swati Kiranam Telugu Story, screenplay, writer and director
1993 Dhanwaan Hindi Director
1995 Shubha Sankalpam Telugu Actor and director
1996 Vajram Telugu Director
Kuruthipunal Tamil Actor: Sreenivasan
1997 Chinnabbayi Telugu Director
2000 Mugavaree Tamil Actor
Kakkai Siraginilae Tamil Actor
Kalisundam Raa Telugu Actor
2001 Narasimha Naidu Telugu Actor: Raghupati Naidu
Ninnu Choodalani Telugu Actor: Siva Reddy
2002 Nee Sneham Telugu Actor: grandfather of Amrutha
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu Telugu Actor
Rifles Telugu Actor:
Santosham Telugu Actor: Ramachandraiah
2003 Anbe Sivam Tamil Actor:
Tagore Telugu Actor: Chief Minister
2004 Lakshmi Narasimha Telugu Actor: father of Lakshmi Narasimha
Swarabhishekam Telugu Actor, story, screenplay writer and director
2005 Andhrudu Telugu Actor: father of Surendra
Atadu Telugu Actor: CBI Officer
Gowtam SSC Telugu Actor: IAS OFFICER
2007 Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule Telugu Actor: grandfather of Keerti
2008 Pandurangadu Telugu Actor: father of Pundarika
2009 Yaaradi Nee Mohini Tamil Actor: grandfather of Keerti
2010 Shubhapradam Telugu Director
2011 Mr. Perfect Telugu grandfather of Tapsee
Rajapattai Tamil Actor
2012 Devastanam Telugu Actor

References

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  2. ^ "Kamal Haasan". Bharatwaves.com. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  3. ^ "Chiranjeevi felicitation on Padma Bhushan honor - Telugu Cinema actor". Idlebrain.com. 19 April 2006. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  4. ^ Jun 30, 2011 - Ranjana Dave (30 June 2011). "The meaning in movement". The Asian Age. Retrieved 4 September 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Prakash KL. "Sagara Sangamam to be screened at Kamal's films fest | - Oneindia Entertainment". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  6. ^ "Directorate of Film Festival" (PDF). Iffi.nic.in. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  7. ^ http://www.literatureindia.com/2009/11/22/300-films-during-11-days-from-47-countries-in-iffi-2009/
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  9. ^ "Directorate of Film Festival" (PDF). Iffi.nic.in. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  10. ^ a b "52nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Akal Information Systems Ltd. p. 81. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  11. ^ "Viswanath vows to continue his mission". The Hindu. 17 April 2010.
  12. ^ rediff.com, Movies: Interview with K Viswanath
  13. ^ "Stamp in honour of director L.V. Prasad". The Hindu. 1 September 2006.
  14. ^ "Reporter's Diary". The Hindu. 19 September 2006.
  15. ^ Special Correspondent (20 February 2012). "NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : Director K. Viswanath to be feted". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 September 2012. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  16. ^ "Arts / History & Culture : Celebrating a doyen". The Hindu. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

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