| Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gawayi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chindodi Bangaresh |
| Written by | Chindodi Bangaresh |
| Story by | Chindodi Bangaresh |
| Produced by | Chindodi Leela |
| Starring | Lokesh Girish Karnad Kalyan Kumar Vijay Raghavendra |
| Cinematography | B. N. Haridas |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
Production company | Shankar Leela Pictures |
Release date | 1 September 1995 |
Running time | 140 min. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai is a 1995 Indian Kannada-language biographical film, directed by Chindodi Bangaresh and produced by Chindodi Leela. Starring Lokesh in the title role, the film also featured Girish Karnad and Vijay Raghavendra in other pivotal roles.[1] The film is based on the life of Panchakshara Gawai (1892 - 1944), who was a blind singer from Karnataka who made a great difference to the life of many blind people in Indian society[citation needed].
The film, upon release was critically acclaimed and won multiple awards both at the National and State levels. The musical score composed and written by Hamsalekha was highly acclaimed.
The music of the film was composed by Hamsalekha. The soundtrack features 10 tracks which include a poetry compilation of Purandara Dasa and Tansen.[2] While Hamsalekha won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction, singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam won National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the year 1995.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Saavirada Sharanu" | Hamsalekha | Dr. Rajkumar | 04:57 |
| 2. | "Needu Shiva" | Panchakshara Gavayi | K. S. Chithra | 04:40 |
| 3. | "Manninda Kaaya" | Purandara Dasa | Shimoga Subbanna, K. S. Chithra, Sowmya Raoh | 05:17 |
| 4. | "Hambala" | Hamsalekha | Sowmya Raoh | 02:19 |
| 5. | "Maha Ganapathi" | Hamsalekha | Subramanya, Sowmya Raoh | 00:55 |
| 6. | "Nodalaagade" | Nijaguna Shivayogi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:46 |
| 7. | "Gaanavidya Badi" | Tansen | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. N. Shastry | 05:00 |
| 8. | "Paramaartha Thathva" | Sarpa Bhooshana | K. J. Yesudas | 03:09 |
| 9. | "Naana Embudu" | Shishunala Sharif | Mano | 05:13 |
| 10. | "Umandu Ghamandu" | Tansen | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 06:24 |
The film has won the following awards since its release.