S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu
M. Venkaiah Naidu at the inauguration of the Indian Panorama, during the 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2016), in Panaji, Goa (1).jpg
S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu at IFFI (2016)
Born (1952-10-22) 22 October 1952
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Other namesBabu
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, actor
Years active1972–present
SpouseAnuradha
Children3, including Adithya
Rishika

S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu (born 22 October 1952) is an Indian filmmaker and occasional actor who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He was born and brought up in Mysore. His father Shankar Singh produced many films under the banner Mahatma Pictures (Mysore). Babu has written directed movies of different genres in Kannada and in Hindi that include love stories, war, suspense thrillers and comedy movies. Many of his films have been adapted from novels or short stories.[1] Babu has won numerous awards for his films. His sister is producer and actress Vijayalakshmi Singh, and brother-in-law, actor Jai Jagadish.

Early life

Rajendra Singh Babu born in Mysore in a Rajput family.[2] His father, the late Shankar Singh, was a producer and director of Kannada films. His mother, Prathima Devi, was an actress in Kannada cinema. In an interview, Babu mentioned that his father wanted him to become a doctor, but his own passion for the camera propelled him to the film industry. Hailing from a family of movie makers, Babu was fascinated with films such as The Great Escape, Guns of Navarone and The Bridge on the River Kwai. He believes that cinema should go near the audience.[3]

Filmography

Year Film Credited as Language Notes
Director Screenplay Producer
1975NagakanyeGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickKannadaDebut feature
1977Nagara HoleGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannada
1978Kiladi JodiGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannada
1981Bhaari Bharjari BeteGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannada
1981AnthaGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannadaRemade as Antham Kadidi Aarambam (Telugu), Thyagi (Tamil), Meri Aawaz Suno (Hindi)
1981Simhada Mari SainyaGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannadaScreened at International Children film festival Corebeil–Essonnes, France[4]
1981Meri Aawaz SunoGreen tickGreen tickRed XHindiRemake of Antha
1982Thirugu BaanaRed XRed XGreen tickKannadaRemake of Benaam
1982TonyRed XRed XGreen tickKannada
1984KaliyugaRed XRed XGreen tickKannadaRemake of Avtaar
1984Gandu BherundaGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannadaInspired by Mackenna's Gold
Inspiration for Khazana
1984BandhanaGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickKannadaBased on novel by Usha Navratnaram. Screened at Moscow International Film Festival
Remade in Tamil as Premapasam
1984ShararaGreen tickGreen tickRed XHindiBased on Irving Wallace's The Second Lady
1984Mera FaislaGreen tickGreen tickRed XHindi
1985Ek Se Bhale DoGreen tickGreen tickRed XHindi
1985PithamahaRed XRed XGreen tickKannadaRemake of Vidhaata
1985Brahma Vishnu MaheshwaraRed XRed XGreen tickKannadaRemake of Mugguru Mithrulu
1986KarnaRed XRed XGreen tickKannadaRemake of Saaheb
1986Krishna Nee Begane BaroRed XRed XGreen tickKannadaRemake of Souten
1986Maneye ManthralayaRed XRed XGreen tickKannadaRemake of Ghar Dhwar
1987KurukshetraRed XRed XGreen tickKannada
1987Yuga PurushaRed XRed XGreen tickKannadaRemake of Karz
1990Bannada GejjeGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannada
1990Prema YuddhamGreen tickGreen tickRed XTeluguTelugu version of Bannada Gejje
1990Muthina HaaraGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickKannadaPartially based on Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms
1990Aag Ka DaryaGreen tickGreen tickRed XHindiUnreleased
1990Sri Satyanarayana PoojaphalaRed XRed XGreen tickKannada
1992Mallige HooveRed XRed XGreen tickKannadaRemake of Senthoora Poove
1993Hoovu HannuGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickKannadaBased on novel by Triveni[5]
1994MahakshathriyaGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannada
1995HimapathaGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannadaBased on novel by T. K. Rama Rao
1995KalyanothsavaGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannada
1997Mungarina MinchuGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickKannadaBased on Italian movie Quattro passi fra le nuvole (Four Steps in the Clouds)
1998Doni SaagaliGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannadaBased on novel Vimukthe by C.N. Muktha
1998Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala MagaGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickKannada
2000Mechanic MamaiahGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickTelugu
2001Kurigalu Saar KurigaluGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickKannada
2002Kothigalu Saar KothigaluGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickKannadaRemade as Sandade Sandadi (Telugu), Shaadi No. 1 (Hindi) and Tomakei Khujchi (Bangla)
2003Katthegalu Saar KatthegaluGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickKannada
2004LoveGreen tickGreen tickGreen tickKannada
2004Kanchana GangaGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannada
2006Mohini 9886788888Green tickGreen tickGreen tickKannada
2008BuddhivanthaRed XRed XGreen tickKannadaRemake of Naan Avanillai
2010Thipparalli TharlegaluGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannada
2015RebelGreen tickGreen tickRed XKannada

Awards

National Film Awards

Year Movie Award Refs.
1984
(32nd)		 Bandhana Best Feature Film in Kannada [6]
1990
(38th)		 Muthina Haara Best Feature Film in Kannada [7]
1997
(45th)		 Mungarina Minchu Best Feature Film in Kannada [8]

Karnataka State Film Awards

Year Movie Award Refs.
1981-82 Antha Best Screenplay
1990-91 Muthina Haara Best Film (First)
1993-94 Hoovu Hannu Special Jury Award
1996-97 Puttanna Kanagal Award
1998-99 Doni Saagali Best Film (Third)
1998-99 Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga Best Social Concern Film
1998-99 Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga Best Story Writer
2000-01 Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu Best Film (Third)
2001-02 Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu Best Screenplay

Filmfare Awards (South)

Year Movie Award Refs.
1993 Hoovu Hannu Best Director – Kannada [9]
1994 Mahakshathriya Best Director – Kannada [10]
2001 Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu Best Film – Kannada [11]

Books

Rajendra Singh Babu wrote the book Nenanpina Muthina Hara in memory of the Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan. The book is a tribute to Vishnuvardhan, where Babu shares his numerous experiences with Vishnuvardhan, and describes Babu's drive to work on meaningful cinema.

Organizations /committees

[12]

CommitteesRole
Karnataka Film Director's Association (6 times) President
Karnataka Film and T.V. Technicians President
Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (2 times) Executive-Committee
International Film Festival of India, 1992, Bangalore Nominated member by State Govt.
Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy President
52nd International Film Festival of India, 2021, Goa Feature film jury, Chairperson[13]

References

  1. ↑ Article on Babu's family in The Hindu news paper
  2. ↑ "राजपूताना के योद्धा आए, देखे और ठहरे रहे" (in Hindi). DNA India. 10 May 2010.
  3. ↑ " His view on cinema
  4. ↑ Babu's Movies in International Film Festival Archived 2 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ Movie News in Deccan Herald
  6. ↑ "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  7. ↑ "38th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  8. ↑ "45th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
  9. ↑ https://archive.org/download/41stAnnualFilmfareBestTeluguFilmKannadaActorActressDirector/41st%20annual%20filmfare%20best%20telugu%20film%20kannada%20actor%20actress%20director.jpg
  10. ↑ "42nd Filmfare Kannada Films Winners : Santosh : Free Download & Strea…". Archived from the original on 7 February 2017.
  11. ↑ "Nuvvu Nenu wins 4 Filmfare awards". The Times of India. 6 April 2002. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012.
  12. ↑ KFDA and KFCC info Archived 24 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ↑ "Indian Panorama Announces Official Selection for 52nd IFFI, 2021". PIB GOI. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021 – via Press release.
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