Madan Patel
Madan Patel | |
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Other names | Madan Mallu[1] |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1983-2020 |
Relatives | Mayur Patel (son) |
Madan Patel is a former Indian film director, writer, actor and music director who works in Kannada-language films.
Career
[edit]Madan Patel worked as an orchestra singer and managed an orchestra group.[2] He made his debut as a lead actor with Andhra Hendthi (2000) co-starring Ramya Krishna. Regarding his performance, a critic wrote that "Madan Mallu (although a newcomer) has done a decent and good job of playing the role of a hero. His dialogue delivery is neat and pronunciation good. But his make-up is not upto the mark and he needs to improve it in his future movies".[3] He went on to star in Dayal Padmanabhan's Ok Saar Ok (2004).[4][5] He directed and starred in Heegu Unte (2008), which got embroiled in controversy after he pointed a gun at a news photographer.[6][7] He also directed Yarivaanu, based on the life of Nithyananda. The film, which was initially titled Satyanandha, also faced with controversy after Nithyananda filed a defamation suit.[8][9][10] A Telugu remake was also partially shot and a Hindi remake was considered before both were dropped.[11]
He is also active in politics and was the chief of the cultural cell of the Bharatiya Janatha Party.[12]
Personal life
[edit]His brother is composer Shivamayya, who worked with him in Police Officers (2002).[13] His son Mayur Patel collaborated with him in several films.[12]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Work | Credited for | Role | Notes | Ref. | ||||
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Writer | Director | Producer | Actor | Music | |||||
1983 | Dampathiyaru | Yes | — | ||||||
1993 | Lovers | Yes | Yes | ||||||
1994 | Indian | Lyrics | Yes | — | |||||
1999 | Garuda | Yes | |||||||
2000 | Andhra Hendthi | Yes | |||||||
2001 | Mysore Huli | Yes | |||||||
2002 | Police Officers | Story | Yes | Naganna | [13] | ||||
2004 | Ok Saar Ok | Yes | |||||||
2005 | Love Story | Yes | — | ||||||
2007 | Ninade Nenapu | Yes | Yes | — | |||||
2008 | Heegu Unte | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Annaiah | ||
2013 | Yaarivanu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
2020 | Rajeeva | Yes | Chief Minister | guest appearance |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Madan Mallu : Kannada , Movies". chiloka.com.
- ^ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (2 September 2007). "Nenade Nenapu Review". IANS. Retrieved 22 June 2024 – via Nowrunning.
- ^ "Andhra Hendti..." Online Bangalore.
- ^ "OK Saar OK audio cassette released". Viggy.
- ^ "New Film this week - Ok Saar Ok of Madan Patel". www.viggy.com.
- ^ "Film director patches up with photojournalist". Bangalore Mirror. 31 October 2008. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Badmouth a film, face a gun!". Bangalore Mirror. 27 October 2008. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Patel's movie on Nithyananda". The New Indian Express. May 16, 2012.
- ^ "Nityananda wanted to bribe me: Madan Patel". The Times of India. December 7, 2011.
- ^ "Satyananda to be re-titled". The Times of India. January 10, 2017.
- ^ "Yaarivanu goes to Bollywood?". The Times of India. March 10, 2013.
- ^ a b "Madan and Mayur Patel to contest elections". The Times of India. April 2, 2013.
- ^ a b "Police Officer: Real to reel". Rediff.com. 15 May 2002. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Madan Patel: Kannada , Movies". chiloka.com.
External links
[edit]- Madan Patel at IMDb