Chi. Udayashankar

Chi. Udayashankar
Born	Chitnahalli Udayashankar (1934-02-18)18 February 1934 Chittanalli, Gubbi, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
Died	2 July 1993(1993-07-02) (aged 59)
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Udaya Shankar
Occupation(s)	Lyricist, writer
Spouse	Sharadamma
Children	3 including Chi. Guru Dutt, Chi. Ravi Shankar
Parent	Chi Sadashivaiah (father)

Chitnahalli Udayashankar (18 February 1934 – 2 July 1993; born in Chitnahalli) was an Indian lyricist and dialogue writer in the Kannada film industry for over three decades, who penned more than 3000 songs for films and devotional songs. His dialogues, screenplay and lyrics were instrumental in the success of many movies of Rajkumar. Udayashankar received four Karnataka State Film Award for Best Dialogue and two Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay. He was the son of lyricist Chi. Sadashivaiah. His son Chi. Guru Dutt is an actor and director in Kannada and Tamil feature films.

Career

In 1963, Chi Udayshankar wrote dialogues for the first time. This was for the film Santa Tukaram starring Rajkumar. He co-wrote dialogues and lyrics for many Kannada movies. He worked with his father in his early career. He directed the movie Manku Dinne in 1968. He wrote a great deal of dialogues and lyrics for many Rajkumar movies. He worked with Rajkumar from 1963 to 1993 in 92 movies. He also acted in movies like Haalu Jenu, Nee Nanna Gellalare, Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe and Anand.

Style

Chi Udayashakar used to write his lyrics in simple and easily understood words. He was given the title 'Sahithya Rathna' (gem of literature) for his work.

Filmography

Year	Film title	Remarks
1963	Santha Thukaram	Dialogue
1965	Mahasathi Anasuya	Dialogue
1965	Sathi Savithri	Lyrics for 2 songs, others penned by R N Jayagopal 3 Chi Sadashivaiah 2
1966	Bala Nagamm'	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics co-wrote with his father Chi Sadashivaiah
1967	Lagna Pathrike'	Story, Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1967	Bangarada Hoovu	Dialogue and Lyrics. He co-wrote lyrics with Vijaya Naarasimha
1968	Bhagyada Bagilu	Dialogue and Lyrics
1968	Simha Swapna	Dialogue and Lyrics
1968	Rowdy Ranganna	Dialogue and Lyrics
1968	Gandhinagara	Dialogue and Lyrics
1968	Bangalore Mail	Dialogue and Lyrics
1968	Nata Sarvabhauma	Dialogue and Lyrics
1969	Choori Chikkanna	Dialogue and Lyrics
1969	Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999	Lyrics
1969	Uyyale	Lyrics for one song. Other 4 penned by R. N. Jayagopal, Vijaya Naarasimha, Geethapriya
1969	Mayor Muthanna	Dialogue and Lyrics
1970	Bhale Jodi	Dialogue and Lyrics for 3 songs. Other 2 penned by R. N. Jayagopal
1970	Baalu Belagithu	Dialogue and Lyrics for 3 songs. Other 1 penned by Vijaya Naarasimha
1970	Mr. Rajkumar	Dialogue and Lyrics.
1970	CID Rajanna	Dialogue and Lyrics.
1970	Devara Makkalu	Dialogue and Lyrics for 1 song. Other 3 penned by Vijaya Naarasimha and Ugranarasimha
1970	Paropakari	Dialogue and Lyrics for 2 songs. Other 3 penned by R. N. Jayagopal
1971	Kasturi Nivasa	Dialogue and Lyrics for 3 songs. Other 3 penned by R. N. Jayagopal 2 and Vijaya Naarasimha 1
1971	Bala Bandhana	Lyrics for 1 song
1971	Kula Gourava	Dialogue and Lyrics for 2 songs, Others 4 penned by R. N. Jayagopal 3 and Vijaya Naarasimha 1
1971	Prathidhwani	Dialogue and Lyrics
1971	Namma Samsara	Dialogue and Lyrics for 2 songs. Others 2 written by R. N. Jayagopal
1971	Thayi Devaru	Dialogue and Lyrics
1971	Bhale Bhaskar	Dialogues
1971	Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama	Dialogue and Lyrics co-wrote with Chi Sadashivaiah
1972	Hrudaya Sangama	Lyrics for 1 song.
1972	Bhale Huchcha	Story, Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics for 1 song. Other 3 written by Vijaya Naarasimha 2 and Hunsur Krishnamurthy 1
1972	Bangarada Manushya	Lyrics for 1 song.
1972	Nyayave Devaru	Dialogue and Lyrics
1972	Kranthi Veera	Dialogue and Lyrics
1972	Nanda Gokula	Story, Dialogue and Lyrics for 2 songs
1973	Devaru Kotta Thangi	Dialogue and Lyrics for 2 songs.
1973	Bidugade	Dialogue and Lyrics
1973	Doorada Betta	Dialogue and Lyrics for 1 song.
1973	Gandhada Gudi	Dialogue and Lyrics
1973	Bangaarada Panjara	Dialogue and Lyrics
1973	Swayamvara	Lyrics for 1 song
1973	Mooruvare Vajragalu	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1974	Sampathige Saval	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics for 3 songs, other 1 penned by R. N. Jayagopal
1974	Sri Srinivasa Kalyana	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics for 8 songs, other 4 penned by Chi Sadashivaiah
1974	Eradu Kanasu	Dialogue and Lyrics
1975	Mayura	Dialogue and Lyrics
1975	Thrimurthy	Dialogue and Lyrics
1975	Daari Tappida Maga	Story, Dialogue and Lyrics
1976	Premada Kanike	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics for 4 songs. Rest 2 penned by Vijaya Naarasimha
1976	Bahaddur Gandu	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1976	Naa Ninna Mareyalare	Dialogue and Lyrics
1976	Raja Nanna Raja	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1977	Badavara Bandhu	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1977	Olavu Geluvu	Dialogue and Lyrics
1977	Bhagyavantharu	Dialogue and Lyrics
1977	Sanaadi Appanna	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1977	Babruvahana	Lyrics for 3 songs
1977	Giri Kanye	Dialogues & Lyrics
1978	Shankar Guru	Dialogue and Lyrics
1978	Thayige Thakka Maga	Dialogue and Lyrics
1978	Operation Diamond Racket	Dialogue and Lyrics
1979	Huliya Haalina Mevu	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1979	Nanobba Kalla	Dialogue and Lyrics
1980	Ravi Chandra	Dialogue and Lyrics
1980	Vasantha Geetha	Dialogue and Lyrics
1980	Narada Vijaya	Dialogue and Lyrics
1980	Auto Raja (1980 film)	Lyrics
1981	Havina Hede	Dialogue and Lyrics
1981	Bhagyavantha	Dialogue and Lyrics
1981	Nee Nanna Gellalare	Dialogue and Lyrics
1981	Keralida Simha	Dialogue and Lyrics
1982	Hosa Belaku	Dialogue and Lyrics for 5 songs. 1 song is from Kuvempu used here.
1982	Haalu Jenu	Dialogue and Lyrics
1982	Baadada Hoo	Lyrics only
1982	Nanna Devaru	Lyrics only
1982	Chalisuva Modagalu	Dialogue and Lyrics
1982	Mullina Gulabi	Dialogue and Lyrics
1983	Kaviratna Kalidasa	Dialogue and Lyrics
1983	Bhakta Prahlada	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1983	Eradu Nakshatragalu	Dialogue and Lyrics
1983	Samayada Gombe	Dialogue and Lyrics
1983	Kaamana Billu	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics for 4 songs, other 1 from Kuvempu
1983	Shravana Banthu	Screenplay co-wrote with Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Dialogue and Lyrics
1984	Apoorva Sangama	Lyrics
1984	Yarivanu	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1984	Olavu Moodidaga	Dialogue and Lyrics
1978	Sneha Sedu	Dialogues
1985	Dhruva Thare	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1985	Ade Kannu	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1985	Jwalamukhi	Screenplay co-wrote with Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Dialogue and Lyrics
1985	Thayi Thande	Dialogues
1986	Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma	Screenplay with Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Dialogue and Lyrics
1986	Anuraga Aralithu	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics
1986	Guri	Dialogue and Lyrics
1987	Ondu Muttina Kathe	Dialogue and Lyrics
1987	Shruthi Seridaga	Screenplay with Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Dialogue and Lyrics
1987	Karunamayi	Lyrics
1988	Shiva Mecchida Kannappa	Dialogue and Lyrics
1988	Devatha Manushya	Screenplay co-wrote with Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Dialogue and Lyrics
1989	Parashuram	Dialogue and Lyrics for 2 songs. Other 3 songs penned by Hamsalekha 2 and T P Kailasam 1
1989	Nanjundi Kalyana	Script
1991	Gandu Sidigundu	Dialogue and Lyrics
1991	Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe	Dialogue, Lyrics and actor
1991	Kalyana Mantapa	Dialogue and Lyrics
1992	Jeevana Chaitra	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics for 4 songs. Other 2 songs penned by K S Narasimhaswamy 1 and Mugur Mallappa
1992	Ksheera Sagara	Dialogue and Lyrics
1992	Aakasmika	Dialogue
1993	Gadibidi Ganda	Dialogue
1993	Roopayi Raja	Screenplay
1993	Jaga Mecchida Huduga	Screenplay, dialogues
1993	Apoorva Jodi	Story, screenplay and dialogues
1993	Ananda Jyothi	Screenplay, dialogues
1993	Vasantha Poornima	Screenplay dialogues
1994	Odahuttidavaru	Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics for 1 song. Rest of each one song penned by Vijaya Naarasimha, M N Vyasa Rao, Hamsalekha, Sri Ranga and Geethapriya
1994	Gandhada Gudi Part 2	Dialogues and lyrics

Awards

Karnataka State Film Awards

• 1970–71 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Dialogue – Kula Gourava
• 1972–73 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Dialogue – Naagarahaavu
• 1975–76 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Dialogue – Premada Kanike
• 1985–86 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay – Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma (Shared with Singeetam Srinivasa Rao)
• 1986–87 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay – Anand (Shared with Singeetam Srinivasa Rao)
• 1992–93 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Dialogue – Jeevana Chaitra

External links

• Chi. Udayashankar at IMDb