Rajendra Singh Babu
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.
S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 October 1952 |
| Other names | Babu |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, actor |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouse | Anuradha |
| Children | 3, including Adithya and Rishika |
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
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
| Committees | Role |
|---|---|
| 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
- Article on Babu's family in The Hindu news paper
- "राजपूताना के योद्धा आए, देखे और ठहरे रहे" (in Hindi). DNA India. 10 May 2010.
- " His view on cinema
- Babu's Movies in International Film Festival Archived 2 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- Movie News in Deccan Herald
- "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- "38th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- "45th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
- "41st annual filmfare - Best telugu film - Kannada actor/actress/director" (JPG).
- "42nd Filmfare Kannada Films Winners : Santosh : Free Download & Strea…". Archived from the original on 7 February 2017.
- "Nuvvu Nenu wins 4 Filmfare awards". The Times of India. 6 April 2002. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012.
- KFDA and KFCC info Archived 24 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- "Indian Panorama Announces Official Selection for 52nd IFFI, 2021". PIB GOI. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021 – via Press release.
