Bili Hendthi
| Bili Hendthi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Puttanna Kanagal |
| Written by | M. N. Murthy |
| Produced by | Muddukrishna Jayasimha Maruthi |
| Starring | Aarathi Leelavathi Loknath Margaret Thomsen |
| Cinematography | B. N. Haridas |
| Edited by | V. P. Krishnan |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
Production company | Premier Studios |
| Distributed by | M. J. M. Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Bili Hendthi (Kannada: ಬಿಳಿ ಹೆಂಡ್ತಿ, romanized: biḷi heṇḍti, lit. 'White Wife') is a 1975 Kannada film, directed by Puttanna Kanagal, starring Aarathi, Loknath and Margaret Thomsen.[1]
Plot
[edit]Sharada (Aarathi), who is engaged to a man studying abroad, shares a close bond with her future in-laws. However, when her fiancé returns, she discovers that he has married Elisa, a "white woman", and is no longer interested in her. Embracing the role of a selfless good Samaritan, seemingly the antithesis of a jilted lover, Sharada befriends Elisa. Meanwhile, Elisa wins over Sharada's family with her agreeable nature and willingness to integrate into Indian society.However, Elisa eventually learns that her husband has betrayed Sharada's love.
Cast
[edit]- Aarathi as Sharada
- Lokanath as Sharada's father
- Leelavathi as Gopinath's mother
- Margaret Thomsen as Elisa/Lalitha
- Anil Kumar as Gopinath
- Uma Shivakumar as Sharada's mother
- Seetharam as Gopinath's father
Soundtrack
[edit]The music of the film was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, with lyrics penned by Vijaya Narasimha.
| Bili Hendthi | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1975 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aa Devare Nudida" | Vani Jairam | |
| 2 | "Rangena Halliyage" | Vani Jairam, Kasturi Shankar | |
| 3 | "Happiest Moments" | Vani Jairam | |
| 4 | "Yaava Thayiyu" | Kasturi Shankar | |
| 5 | "Rangena Halliyage"(Solo) | Vani Jairam |
References
[edit]- ^ "Polish Bili Hendthi in the house!". 26 April 2018. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
External links
[edit]- Bili Hendthi at IMDb
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