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Golden Star Ganesh, who has four releases lined up for the year, has successfully completed a decade in Kannada Films. The actor, who did not have a release after Bugari, will have Style King hitting the screens on 6 May, followed by Zoom on 20 May and Pataki is also slated for a release sometime soon. On the other hand, Ganesh is currently filming for, Mungaru Male 2 and Gandu Endare Gandu, which the remake of Telugu film Bhale Bhale Magadivoy. When quizzed the actor how it feels to look back and reminisce the journey, he says the 10 years gone by are just a trailer and there is more to come. Talking to a leading daily, "It's been 10 years as a hero but I remember the day when my début film, Chellata released on April 21, 2006. I had struggled for it. That is when I realised that when hard work meets opportunity and luck blesses, there is no limit to ambition." "I have aspired to become a hero since the time I got the opportunity and when everything gets combined, the evasive goal is easy to reach", said Ganesh. "To become a hero, you need to become an actor first. I realised it after the television show Comedy Time, and as a supporting actor. So, my ultimate aim was to meet the anticipation of the audience as if it were real. I had to act as nobody could. I am still trying to better it", He further added.
Ganesh to marry Shilpa
It is wedding time for golden star of Kannada cinema Ganesh. He is marrying his lucky girl friend Shilpa who hails from Mangalore. With this Ganesh is putting an end to two years rumor that he is in love with Shilpa. He was denying time and again but the marriage of Ganesh and Shilpa has surfaced on Sunday evening as Ganesh declared 10 days vacation for his 'Bombaat' Kannada film shooting from 15th of February. The marriage of the highly popular Star of Kannada cinema Ganesh is taking place on 18th of this month in Brahmavar near Udupi district. The reception has been arranged on 23rd of February 2008 at Windsor Manor in Bangalore. Among the young heroes of Kannada cinema Ganesh was bachelor all these days. From 'Chellata' this television anchor Comedy Time Ganesh turned hero and success is chasing him in film career. 'Mungaru Male' has given the No.1 position in Kannada cinema. Hudugaata, Cheluvina Chittara, Krishna and recently released 'Gaalipata' starring Ganesh are also bumper crops for the producers. He has 'Aramane all set for release now and the current under production of golden star Ganesh is 'Bombaat' with Ramya as co star for prestigious producer Rockline Venkatesh and veteran director D.Rajendra Babu. Happy married life Ganesh and Shilpa.
2007: The year that was - Part I
Another interesting and commendable year has passed for the Kannada film industry. It is interesting because the bizarre of newcomers entered the film industry. Nearly 200 films went on the floor in this year. It is a record in the history of Kannada cinema. Most of them are newcomers. Thanks to 'Mungaru Male' and 'Dhuniya'. Out of 200 films that went on the floors only 92 Kannada films got released in the year 2007 recording 20 percent of success. The winners in the box office are - Dhuniya, Arasu, Sixer, 16 to 60 (re release), Pallakki, Hudugaata, Cheluvina Chittara, Sri Dhanamma Devi, Satyavan Savitri, Manmatha, Orata I Love You, Yuga, Chanda, Shukra, Milana, Aa Dinagalu and Krishna made profits. It has been very fruitful and unforgettable year for Ganesh. The Golden Star prefix he got to his name is apt. His films 'Mungaru Male' (released on 29th December 2006) 'Cheluvina Chittara', 'Hudugaata' and 'Krishna' of 2007 made a whopping business of over 100 crores in less than one year. 'Mungaru Male' completed one year run and he became a brand ambassador. In the first quarter he has films like 'Gaalipata' and 'Aramane' set for release. All his films so far from 'Chellata' completed 100 days screening is another notable record in the career of Ganesh. He is the darling for producers. The second in the queue of popularity and making a strong ground is Vijay. Although he was in controversy his films like 'Dhuniya, Yuga, Geleya and Chanda' did tremendous business of Rs.50 crores. The power star Puneeth Rajakumar films 'Arasu and Milana' gave him the regular 100 mark and also earned roughly Rs.20 crores of rupees in the year 2007. Among the heroines Pooja Gandhi, Amoolya and Rashmi earned laurels. Directors Yogaraj Bhat, Soori and S.Narayan remained in the limelight for the terrific results of their films. It is a wonderful year for music director Mano Murthy, cameraman Krishna and Satya Hegde. It has been a debacle for all the senior actors and actresses. The similar was the situation in 2006. Dr.Vishnu's 'Mathad Mathad Mallige, Ekadanta, Kshana Kshana and his special appearance in No.73 Shanthi Nivasa' failed to click. The result of 'E Bandhana' is not yet known. Shivarajkumar films 'Gandana Mane, Santha, Thayiya Madilu failed to keep the cash registers ringing. The result of 'Lava Kusha' yet to be ascertained not only for Shivarajkumar but also for Upendra as his other films like 'Parodi, Masthi, Anatharu' bombed. The similar is the situation for Darshan, Sudeep, Dhyan, Premkumar, Vijaya Raghavendra, Murali, Ramya (except Arasu), Rakshita, Radhika, Rekha (except Hudugaata).
'Machcha' hits the floor
'Machcha' alias Mahesh Chandra, went on the floor on Wednesday morning (December 12) at Bangalore Palace. The movie tells you the story of an underworld youth. The tall hero Jeevan (6.3 feet) and Saritha Jain play the lead roles. The Muhurat of the movie was graced by the presence of Union Minister of state for information and broadcasting Ambarish and power star Puneet Rajkumar. The minister is playing a guest role in the film. Deepak Shetty, a stock and shares trader hailing from Somwarpet in Coorg district, is the producer of the film. Arjun scores the music. Director Dhananjay Kundapura alias Datthu has a vast experience of working in the camps of directors Om Prakash Rao, Naveen Gandhi and few others. He has done the screenplay for the recent Kannada film 'Agrahara'. He is now pinning his hopes on his first independent project. He has used the latest technology of sound and camera. His team has 50 percent of newcomers and 50 percent of experienced artists and technicians. Datthu is not ready to take things easily He has been working hard on the subject for eight months and has rewritten his script for eight times. He has planned to finish the movie within 75 days of shooting. The shooting will be undertaken in six schedules and there will be three days of gap between each schedule. Jeevan, a tall and handsome guy from Bangalore with experience in modeling and ramp shows, is armed with a certificate in acting from Poona film Institute. He has signed another film for senior director K. Raghavendra Rao in Telugu. Saritha Jain, who has acted in sundry roles so far in Chellata and Kadalamage, plays the main heroine for the first time. Satya Prakash, the bad boy on silver screen in various languages and Besant Ravi are in the trouble shooting department of the film. Vinaya Prasad plays the mother of hero Jeevan. Film Journalist Yathiraj is playing a key role in this film.
Song on Krishna festival
A song on lord Krishna festival for 'Krishna' Kannada film starring golden star Ganesh that is gearing up for release for this year 'Sri Krishna Janmashtami' festival in September was shot at Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple in Srirangapattana recently. Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi, Rashmi of 'Dhuniya', Sharan, Sudha Belawadi took part in this colorful festival song arranged for the film. Gollara Golla ivanu Gopi lola murari' sung by Udit Narayan for the lyrics of K.Kalyan was stored in the camera by Chandru. M.D.Sridhar is once again directing Golden star Ganesh after the success of 'Chellata' last year. Sharmila Mandre the beautiful heroine of 'Sajani' is playing lead in this film. Avinash, Bharat Bagavathar, Vinayaprakash, Vijayasarathy are also in the cast of this Ramesh Yadav film.