Sandhya Raga


Sandhya Raga is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film directed by A. C. Narasimha Murthy and co-produced by him alongside A. Prabhakara Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Narasimharaju and K. S. Ashwath. The musical score was composed by G. K. Venkatesh.
The famous song Nambide Ninna Naadadevathe features three versions: one sung by M. Balamurali Krishna, another by Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, and a female version by S.Janaki. Director S. K Bhagawan revealed that, though he directed the film, he was not officially credited for it. He also mentioned that A. N. Krishna Rao and Beechi had co- written the dialogues with him for the film. The film is based on the novel of same name by A. N. Krishna Rao.

Plot

Sandhya Raga follows the journey of Lakshmana, who rejects the conventional pursuits of fame and wealth in favor of the challenging yet fulfilling path of mastering music. Ultimately, his dedication to the ares wins the admiration of music connoisseurs. The film is based A. N. Krishna Rao's novel of the same name.

Cast

Soundtrack

The film is a musical, with the music composed by G. K. Venkatesh. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi performed five songs in the movi, while V. Balamuralikrishna sang three songs. The song 'nambidhe ninna' was sung by three singers, including S Janaki, and became a landmark in her career in Kannada films.
No.SongSingersLyricsLength
1"Nambide Ninna Nada Devathe"Bhimsen JoshiG. V. Iyer03:45
2"Nambide Ninna Nada Devathe"M. Balamurali KrishnaG. V. Iyer
3"Ee Pariya Sobagu"Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, M. Balamurali KrishnaPurandaradasa03:26
4"Kannadathi Thaaye Baa"Pt. Bhimsen JoshiG. V. Iyer03:47
5"Nambide Ninna Nada Devathe"S. JanakiG. V. Iyer03:45
6"Deena Naa Bandiruve"P. B. SreenivasR. N Jayagopal
7"Guruvina Gulama Naaguva"Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
8"Theliso Illa Mulugiso"Pt. Bhimsen JoshiPurandaradasa02:38