Poorvapara (transl. East and west/before and after) is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Kudavalli Chandrashekhar in his directorial debut.[1] The film stars Geetha, Naveen Mayur and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy with Srinath and himself in supporting roles.[2]
| Poorvapara | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Kudavalli Chandrashekhar |
| Written by | Jayant Kaikini (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Jayant Kaikini P. Chandrashekhar K. S. Sridhar |
| Based on | Poorvapara by M. K. Indira |
| Produced by | Kudhavalli Chandrasekhar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | G. S. Bhasker |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
Production company | Rathi Enterprises |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film is based on M. K. Indira's novel of the same name and is about the conflict that NRIs face about the separation from their loved ones.[3] The film follows a sixty-year old mother from Sringeri who goes to the United States with the intention of bringing her son and daughter-in-law back to India.[4][3][5] The film was the first Kannada film to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.[6]
Cast
edit- Geetha as Sharade
- Srinath
- Naveen Mayur as Sunder
- Lakshmi Gopalaswamy as Vineetha
- Kudavalli Chandrashekhar as Narendra
- Rasiya Robinson as Chitti
- Kitti
- Venkata Rao
- Shanthamma
- Radha Ramachandra
- Anil Kumble (guest appearance)[7]
Production
editThe film began production in late 2001 and marks Denver-based actor and telefilm director Kudavalli Chandrashekhar's foray into feature films.[4] New Jersey–based actress Geetha plays a mother in the film while Naveen Mayur, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and Srinath play her son, daughter-in-law and husband, respectively.[8][9][3] Lakshmi Gopalaswamy debuted in Kannada cinema with this film. According to her, she plays "a girl who is traditionally brought up, finds her identity, re-discovers herself and tests new waters".[10] The shooting for the film began in the second week of February 2002 after the cast and crew got visas.[11][8] The film was shot for about fifteen days in Sringeri, Malenadu during Navaratri and for about fifteen to twenty days in Canada (where Kudavalli Chandrashekhar used to live) and the United States.[8][3] Visuals of the snowfall in Denver were included in the film.[8]
Soundtrack
editThe music is composed by Vijaya Bhaskar. The lyrics are by Jayanth Kaikini, Sandhya Ravindranath and Vijaya Narasimha. The songs were sung by Rajesh Krishnan, Archana Udupa, Pallavi, Badriprasad and Sri Lakshmi.[8] Three songs were shot in the United States.[8]
Reception
editA critic from Chitraloka.com wrote that "Kudhavalli Chandrasekhar deserves full compliments for the adaptation of the novel on the screen. He has put in a great effort and this film is worth watching. There are no shortfalls. While America America film gives a travelogue feeling Poorvapara gives an account of America’s social life".[12] A critic from Viggy wrote that "Poorvapara is a must see film for A.B.C.D.s and people who have Dollar dreams!"[13] A critic from indiainfo.com wrote that "PURVAPARA speaks a lot through silence. Lot of things is untold in this film. This is not an anti-American film. American culture has not come in between the mother son relation, it is the son's expectations that comes in-between" and concluded that "Overall a good film".[7]
References
edit- ^ "Veteran Kannada actor Chandrashekhar passes away in Canada aged 63". Firstpost. 27 January 2018. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ Bharadwaj, K. V. Aditya (27 January 2018). "Kannada actor Chandrashekhar passes away in Canada". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d Rao, Geetha (9 January 2004). "An NRI story on screen". The Times of India.
- ^ a b Kashi, Anita Rao (22 November 2001). "Chandrashekar returns with a movie of his own". The Times of India.
- ^ Chennabasaveshwar (27 January 2018). "Yesteryear Kannada actor Chandrashekhar passes away in Canada". Oneindia. Archived from the original on 30 December 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "Edakallu' Chandrashekar dies in Canada". Deccan Chronicle. 27 January 2018. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Purvapara". indiainfo.com. 1 April 2004. Archived from the original on 7 August 2004. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Americadalli Chandru – Exclusive Chat Interview". Chitraloka.
- ^ "Naveen Mayur dies". BizHat. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ Radhakrishnan, Roopa (22 February 2004). "Straight answers". The Times of India.
- ^ Kumar, G. S. (22 December 2001). "Naveen Mayur: A model actor". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "POORVAPARA MOVIE REVIEW". Chitraloka.com. 26 March 2004. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "Poorvapara film review". Viggy. 2004. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
External links
edit- Poorvapara at IMDb
