Bangaarada Manushya

1972 | 2h 54m

Rajeeva comes to the village to visit his sister only to find that she's in financial trouble and has lost her husband. He decides to stay and help her out.

Family
Drama

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Rajeeva comes to the village to visit his sister only to find that she's in financial trouble and has lost her husband. He decides to stay and help her out.

Cast & Crew

Siddalingaiah
Director
Dr. Rajkumar
Rajeeva
Bharathi Vishnuvardhan
Lakshmi
Loknath
Ramachandra
T. N. Balakrishna
Rachutappa
Aarathi
Sharavathi
Srinath
Chakrapani
M. P. Shankar
Honnaiah
Dwarakish
Shivalingu
Vajramuni
Keshava
B. V. Radha
Nagaveni

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VVashistaBhat999★ 10
**Bangaarada Manushya \[1972\]** **Star Cast:** -Dr. Rajkumar as Rajeeva -Bharathi as Lakshmi -T.N. Balakrishna as Rachutappa -Srinath as Chakrapani -Vajramuni as Keshava -Advani Lakshmi Devi as Sharada -Kala as Saraswathi -Shringar Nagaraj as Sridhar -Loknath as Ramachandra -B.V. Radha as Nagaveni -Joker Shyam as Goffuru -Dwarakish as Shivalingu **Crew:** Director: Siddalingaiah Based on the novel of the same name by T.K. Rama Rao Production (Banner): Srinidhi Productions The duration of Bangaarada Manushya is 174 minutes **The Plot:** After the censor certificate and the titles, the film begins with Rajeeva (Dr. Rajkumar) getting down from the train and sings Nagunagutha Nali, an inspirational philosophical song, while he is on his way to visit his sister. Upon arrival, he finds out that his brother-in-law is dead, and his sister, Sharada (Advani Lakshmi Devi) has been widowed. She had not informed Rajeeva because it would disturb his studies. Rajeeva and Sharada’s elder brother, Ramachandra (Loknath) who is a bank manager wants to give some money to Sharada as her financial situation is now very poor but his wife Chaya (M.N. Lakshmi Devi) prevents him from giving money. Rachutappa (T.N. Balakrishna), who is Rajeeva’s family friend and highly respected person in the village is taking a shaving from a barber (Ganapathi Bhat) as a villager comes there and Rachutappa scolds him for not paying the interest. Sharada’s sons, Keshava and Chakrapani (Vajramuni and Srinath),are bright students, who does not want to study further and do a job as their financial situation is so poor that they have to sell utensils to eat, but Rajeeva tells them about his late brother-in-law’s wish to get them educated. Ramachandra goes back to city. Rajeeva takes loan from Rachutappa to sponsor the education of Keshava and Chakrapani. Rachutappa happily gives the loan saying that his son, Shivalingu (Dwarakish) is also studying. Shivalingu is shown as a spoiled brat in the city. Rajeeva sends Keshava and Chakrapani to Bangalore, where their hostel accommodation is arranged by a doctor who is a family friend. Sharada wants to visit his elder brother, Ramachandra, which is not advised by Rajeeva, however she refuses to listen, and Rajeeva tells her that he will take loan from Rachutappa and send her. Sharada goes to Ramachandra’s house, but is insulted by Chaya and her daughter, Nagaveni (B.V. Radha). She returns without even having food. Rajeeva who is about to go to meet Honna (M.P. Shankar), to reclaim his brother-in-law’s 2 acres land, meets her and tells her that one day they would come searching to maintain relationship, and goes to meet Honna. Rajeeva and Honna have a conversation, where Honna refuses to give the land, leading to a fight in a paddy field, where Rajeeva gains an upper hand, but Rachutappa along with Chamaiah (Shani Mahadevappa) stop the fight, and orders Honna to give that land back to Rajeeva. Goffuru (Joker Shyam) and an another villager is shown interacting. Rajeeva takes Rachutappa’s blessings as Lakshmi (Bharathi), neighbour’s daughter and Saraswathi (Kala), Sharada’s daughter are in the background. Rajeeva starts tilling the land with the help of Chamaiah. Rajeeva learns very fast and begins tilling the land on his own, but blisters are formed on his hand. Chamaih asks him that he would do it. Rajeeva tells that then when would he learn. Sharada feels very sad that her brother who should have been an officer signing signatures is tilling the land, but Rajeeva tells her that hands which plow gives rice even to officers. Sharada leaves that room. Rajeeva asks Saraswathi to get coconut oil which when applied to his hand, would cure his blister. Lakshmi who had come there, and waiting outside the room, whispers to Saraswathi, and she comes and informs Rajeeva that Lakshmi has brought medicine which when applied would cure his blister and his body as well. Upon being playfully teased, Rajeeva hits her shoulder, and she hits his back and runs from the room. Rajeeva and Lakshmi have a conversation where Lakshmi applies medicine to Rajeeva’s hand. Lakshmi is then shown washing utensils, as Rajeeva is in the background. Lakshmi sees herself and Rajeeva standing in the background in the mirror, and she sings Baala Bangara, and dances around in joy, as Rajeeva follows her, observing her. After the song, Rajeeva and Lakshmi playfully tease each other. Shivalingu comes and forcefully hugs his father, Rachutappa in a western style which irritates him. Rachutappa says that he sent him to study and not spend time unnecessarily by indulging in fancy habits, and gives example of Sharada’s sons, who are studying well in the city. Shridhar (Shringar Nagaraj) meets Keshava and Chakrapani, and here we get to know that Rajeeva has started sponsoring Shridhar’s education. Rajeeva tells Rachutappa that he has to get Keshava and Chakrapani’s education completed, get Saraswathi married, and even look after food expenses, so the 2 acres of land was inefficient, and with the help of his friends, and government subsidy, he is buying 25 acres of barren land. Rachutappa does not understand this and asks why did he take such a hasty decision. Rajeeva says he has decided. Rachutappa gives him the money. Goffuru, the barber and the other villagers make fun of Rajeeva. Rachutappa sees the land and loses hope. Rajeeva sings Aagadu Yendu, and develops the land, in the song. After the song, Rajeeva meet Rachutappa, and now Rajeeva is a rich and successful farmer and Rachutappa is proud of him. The barber, Goffuru and the villagers who made fun of Rajeeva, now speak with awe. Rajeeva now has huge bungalow, and he comes down from staircase with a suitcase and informs Sharada that he is going to Belgaum, saying his friend is sick and asks Chamaiah, who is now working for Rajeeva, to take care of his land while he is away. Sharada tells Chamaiah to go with him and make him board the train. Chamaiah takes the suitcase. Shivalingu is eating the food in western style. Rachutappa sees it and hits Shivalingu on his head, scolds him, and tells him to eat in traditional style. Keshava, Chakrapani, doctor, and Shridhar are standing in an orchard, that now belongs to them, and Sharada praises Rajeeva, which is acknowledged by Chakrapani. Shivalingu comes there and there is a conversation between them and Shivalingu, where Shivalingu says he left English, and makes fun of English grammar, while praising Kannada grammar. Rajeeva returns and sees no one there, and there he sees Lakshmi, who opens the door, and there is a conversation between Rajeeva and Lakshmi, where Rajeeva teases Lakshmi and presents her with a red saree, as they (Sharada, Keshava, Chakrapani, doctor, and Shridhar) return home. Rajeeva enquires Keshava, Chakrapani, and Shridhar about their studies, and they give a positive response which makes Rajeeva feel proud of them. Rajeeva and doctor are conversing in a room. Keshava, Chakrapani and Shridhar take Rajeeva’s permission to go for sightseeing. The doctor informs Rajeeva that he has a daughter named Nandini, and Rajeeva interrupts him and tells that he has decided before itself that she would be the daughter-in-law of this house, and he has to agree. The doctor says that him agreeing before he even proposed is his daughter’s fortune and then he enquires about a women named Sharavathi, and Rajeeva says that he went and saw her, and her matter pricks his heart. Lakshmi wears the red colour saree gifted by Rajeeva, while she is carrying lunch to Rajeeva who is working in the orchard. A bull chases her, but Chamaiah sees this and runs and chases the bull away. Lakshmi then meets Rajeeva and they have a conversation where Rajeeva tells about the importance of duty over his personal love. Rajeeva then tells Lakshmi to give him lunch as soon as possible as he is going to meet a rich person. Rajeeva buys a horse for Rs. 1300 from him and informs Sharada about it, who came out of the house when Rajeeva called her. Lakshmi is in the background. Sharada tells Rajeeva to marry Lakshmi, and Rajeeva tells her that when time comes he would marry her and informs her about a fair. Sharada says she would come and pray to God to give him mindset to marry Lakshmi and goes inside the house. Rajeeva then instructs Chamaiah to keep the horseshoe with Goffuru, and then Rajeeva and Lakshmi look at each other. Rajeeva smiles at Lakshmi and goes inside his house. Lakshmi then smiles and leaves indicating that she went to her house. Goffuru comes driving the horse, and calls Rajeeva, who come out of the house. Goffuru praises the horse, and Rajeeva gives him money for keeping the horseshoe and sends him, and calls Sharada saying that the vehicle is ready. Sharada says that she is not well, and would send Lakshmi. Rajeeva is hesitant regarding what people would think as they are unmarried. Rajeeva asks Saraswathi to come, but she also denies saying that this is pre-arranged the previous night after a discussion. Rajeeva then asks Lakshmi to board the vehicle as they wave byes and Rajeeva drives the horse. Vishranti (Interval) card comes. After the interval, Rajeeva and Lakshmi change clothes. Rajeeva and Lakshmi pray to Lord Govinda. They see a dance performance, and dream about each other. In that dream, they sing a duet song, Aaha Mysooru. Chamaiah comes to Rachutappa’s house, and informs him that Sharada has called him. Rachutappa wonders why and tells he would come. Rachutappa comes at Rajeeva’s house, and asks Sharada regarding why did she summon him. Sharada, Lakshmi’s father (H.R. Shastry) speaks about Rajeeva’s marriage with Lakshmi. Rachutappa tells he will ask Rajeeva and asks where he is, and has he still not returned from the fair. Chamaiah tells Rachutappa that Rajeeva has returned and gone to Belgaum. Rachutappa is shocked as why would Rajeeva go to Belgaum. Rajeeva meets Patil, Sharavathi’s neighbour, and he addresses Rajeeva as Kasturi, and Patil confronts Rajeeva for leaving Sharavathi alone. Rajeeva tells him that his business is such that he has to move across various cities. Then Rajeeva knocks the door. Sharavathi (Aarathi) opens the door. Rajeeva enquires her about her and her son, Kishore. Nagaveni comes home and tells that she met Keshava. Chaya tells Ramachandra to make Keshava as his son-in-law. Rajeeva bids farewell to Sharavathi and Kishore and leaves. He meets Patil again, who asks him that he came yesterday and is leaving today. Rajeeva says he is going on work. Rajeeva comes in a Premier Padmini car to Rachutappa’s house. Rachutappa is very happy that Rajeeva purchased a car. Rajeeva takes Rachutappa to his orchard. Rajeeva and Rachutappa have a conversation where Rachutappa gives an ultimatum to marry Lakshmi or he would leave talking with him. Rajeeva agrees but puts a condition that he would marry Lakshmi after the marriages of Keshava, Chakrapani and Saraswathi. Rachutappa agrees. Goffuru comes to a shop to ask something. He sees a villager bargaining the prices about fruits. Goffuru doubts regarding why he is compromising to sell at low prices. After he leaves, Goffuru asks the shopkeeper and finds out from him that it is stolen. Honna and his friends are stealing fruits from Rajeeva’s orchard. Rajeeva fights with Honna. Goffuru and his friends fight with Honna’s friends. Rajeeva after defeating Honna in a fight, ties him to a tree. Goffuru and his friends do the same to Honna’s friends. Rachutappa comes there and scolds Honna and his friends. Rachutappa asks Rajeeva to summon the Police. Rajeeva tells Honna that going to jail will spoil his honour. Rachutappa then asks Honna why did he steal. Honna says he does not have land and how can he eat. Rajeeva gets Honna and his friends freed and helps them to purchase land through co-operative farming. When the officer comes to allocate lands, Rachutappa asks Shivalingu to arrange for a tea. Shivalingu says he does not want tea so he gave tender coconut. The officer asks Rachutappa what did he study. Rachutappa tells he knows nothing and cannot even spell his moustache in English. Shivalingu says he can and tells moustache in English. Rachutappa asks Rajeeva whether it is correct. Rajeeva nods. Rachutappa then goes and tells Honna to take Rajeeva’s blessings, and when Honna tries to fall at Rajeeva’s feet, Rajeeva hugs him. Ramachandra, Chaya and Nagaveni come to Rajeeva’s house. Ramachandra tells Sharada about getting Keshava and Nagaveni married. Sharada says him to speak with Rajeeva. Rajeeva then comes and asks Sharada regarding Ramachandra’s arrival. Sharada says about the marriage proposal. Rajeeva reminds her about what he had said that they would come one day to establish relationship with them. Rajeeva goes and speaks with Ramachandra, and does taunt him for not helping them when they were in a financially difficult position. Ramachandra apologizes sincerely. Honna and his friends who received the land till the land as Rajeeva and Rachutappa watches. Keshava, Chakrapani and Sridhar come. Rajeeva tells Keshava about Ramachandra’s offer, and seeks his opinion. Keshava tells he likes Nagaveni. Rajeeva then announces Keshava will marry Nagaveni, Chakrapani will marry Nandini, and then takes Sridhar away and has a private word with him, where he tells that he would like him to marry Saraswathi. Sridhar agrees, and Rajeeva comes and announces this. The weddings take place with grand pomp. Shivalingu asks his father, Rachutappa to arrange his wedding. Rachutappa denies. Shivalingu says he will commit suicide and takes some money from Rachutappa. Shivalingu sees that the water is cold, and asks Sun God to heat the water. Rajeeva is driving the car, and he sees Shivalingu and enquires him regarding why he is sitting there. Shivalingu tells him everything. Rajeeva goes to Rachutappa’s house and asks Rachutappa to get Shivalingu married. Rachutappa now reminds Rajeeva about his previous condition that he would marry Lakshmi after Sharada’s children’s marriage, and puts a fresh condition that he would get Shivalingu married only after Rajeeva’s marriage. Rajeeva and Shivalingu agrees. Rajeeva goes back to his house. Shivalingu who also comes in Rajeeva’s car and asks Rajeeva to marry. Sharada and Lakshmi’s father also join and convince Rajeeva, who tells that his marriage with Lakshmi should be very simple. They agree. Rajeeva marries Lakshmi and Shivalingu’s marriage with a women (Pramila Joshai in an uncredited role) also takes place in the same temple. Sridhar and Chakrapani stay in the same village as Keshava has to go to Bangalore as his job is there in Bangalore. Nagaveni who does not like village environment asks Keshava to go fast. Keshava seeks his mother’s blessings and leaves. Rajeeva tells Lakshmi while walking about why he delayed marriage by showing the lush vegetation he had built. Honna and others come and speak about festival they are organizing to celebrate the success of their lands. Rajeeva tells them that an officer related to rural development has agreed to come. Rajeeva, Lakshmi and Rachutappa get down from the car. Honna and the villagers welcome Rajeeva with flowers. Rajeeva gives a small speech and asks the officer to speak. The officer praises Rajeeva and Rachutappa for their efforts in rural development. Then the villagers sing Hanihani Goodidre song. After the song, Nagaveni’s lavish expenditure results in a conversation between Keshava and Nagaveni. Patil comes there to Keshava’s house to cancel his transfer order. There Patil sees Rajeeva’s photo and identifies him as Kasturi, and then he informs Keshava about Rajeeva's periodic visits to Belgaum. To confirm this troubling news, Keshava travels to Belgaum and sees Rajeeva's photo displayed in Sharavathi's house. When asked about Rajeeva, Sharavathi replies, "Mane Yajamanradu" (the house owner). Filled with disrespect for Rajeeva, Keshava confronts him and requests 50,000 Rupees to start a business. Rajeeva was firm that he would give Keshava the money once he understood its value, and leaves the house. After Rajeeva left, Keshava in a fit of anger reveals to Lakshmi and Sharada about Sharavathi, accusing Rajeeva of adultery. However, both Lakshmi and Sharada refuse to believe the accusation, with Sharada saying that Rajeeva was a “Bangaarada Manushya," and Sharada even tells Nandini and Saraswathi not to disclose their knowledge about Sharavathi to Rajeeva. Rajeeva was wondering about Keshava’s back answer. Chamaiah asks what was he thinking. Rajeeva tells him that the plants we raise by watering them may one day fall on our head. Chamaiah says it happens when storm and thunder occurs and then Rajeeva sends him to water the plants. Rajeeva sees Lakshmi who is wearing a red saree being chased by the bull. Rajeeva goes and begins to fend off the bull. While Rajeeva is fending off the bull, Lakshmi falls into a nearby well. After chasing the bull, Rajeeva hears a women shouting that Lakshmi has fallen into the well. Rajeeva dives in to save her, but it is too late, and Lakshmi is already dead. Sharada mourn over Lakshmi’s dead body. Rajeeva puts flowers and is extremely sad. Rajeeva carries the body and performs her last rights by burning her body. Rajeeva is mourning over Lakshmi at the crematorium. Rachutappa consoles him. Nagaveni convinces Keshava to seek legal assistance in reclaiming what is rightfully theirs. Sharada has left food, and Saraswathi tries to convince her mother to have some food, but she denies. Rajeeva also comes and asks her to eat some food. She tells him that she would have food only if he eats. Rajeeva agrees and asks Saraswathi to put the plate. Rajeeva washes his hand and sits to have his food. Keshava arrives there with a lawyer. Sharada comes to the hall, and there is an argument between Keshava and Sharada, which turns bitter. Keshava tells that the house Rajeeva is staying, the clothes he is wearing, and the rice he is eating does not belong to him. Hearing this, Rajeeva washes his hands without consuming a morsel of rice. He quietly exits the house while silently praying for the well-being of the villagers. Chakrapani and the doctor along with Sharavathi are there in the house indicating that Chakrapani tracked Sharavathi through doctor and brought her there. Chakrapani asks Keshava to shut up. The doctor asks Keshava whether he knows who is she. Keshava tells she is Rajeeva’s affair. Sharavathi then reveals the truth that she is their (Keshava, Chakrapani, and Saraswathi's) half-sister, an illegitimate child of Sharada's husband. Rajeeva had kept this secret and supported her throughout the years. Determined to find Rajeeva, they set out on a search but are unable to locate him. Rachutappa comes and, remembering their bond, stands in front of Rajeeva’s photo, wishing him happiness wherever he is and asking him to pray for the villagers' well-being. Rajeeva quietly walks into the sunset. The film ends with the film’s title, Bangaarada Manushya being displayed. **Movie Review:** Kannada Film Industry (KFI) began in 1934, and since then there have been numerous classics, and among those numerous classics, one classic stands tall and the name of that classic is Bangaarada Manushya. Dr. Rajkumar is my favourite actor of all-time and I have always loved his acting and personally for me, he is the greatest actor of all-time in the history of cinema. Bangaarada Manushya stands tall in the list of movies that are masterpieces for me. I have seen numerous films across various languages, and no film has ever impressed my subconscious mind as much as Bangaarada Manushya, which is my favourite movie of all-time and personally for me, it is the greatest movie of all-time in the history of cinema as well. I watched Bangaarada Manushya for the first time in 2003 in Sri Nakoda DVD as a four year old boy, and since then I don't know or have no count regarding how many times I have rewatched it, it is truly an evergreen, timeless, perfect and a flawless movie. I keep rewatching Bangaarada Manushya frequently. Bangaarada Manushya was based on the novel of the same name by T.K. Rama Rao and the screenplay was written by Siddalingaiah, who also directed the film. Dr. Rajkumar had started his career in a lead role in the 1954 film, Bedara Kannappa, which is also a masterpiece in my opinion and Bangaarada Manushya is the 143rd film of Dr. Rajkumar. According to me, all movies of Dr. Rajkumar are masterpieces, but since I regard Bangaarada Manushya to be the greatest movie of all-time, I distinguish between movies made before and after Bangaarada Manushya. Bangaarada Manushya marked the sixth collaboration between Dr. Rajkumar and Siddalingaiah after Mayor Muthanna, Baalu Belagithu, Namma Samsara, Thayi Devaru and Nyayave Devaru, all of which are also masterpieces in my opinion. Bangaarada Manushya released on 31st March 1972. I absolutely loved the story of Bangaarada Manushya, which, in my opinion, is exceptionally strong, profound, perfectly crafted, flawless, and timeless. In my opinion, the story has tremendous moral, social, emotional and philosophical depth. I would say that Bangaarada Manushya has an exceptionally perfectly-crafted character-driven narrative centered on Rajeeva, who has a clear goal, purpose, and unwavering commitment to his responsibilities. Rajeeva is the central character who drives the entire story of Bangaarada Manushya. I would divide Bangaarada Manushya’s narrative structure into ten phases: i). First: Arrival and the introduction: Rajeeva arrives intending to visit his sister, Sharada, but finds his brother-in-law dead, and his sister’s family is in financial difficulties. Rachutappa is introduced as a village elder and a moneylender ii). Second: The beginning of responsibilities: Rajeeva and Sharada’s elder brother goes to city, and Rajeeva takes loan from Rachutappa to sponsor the further education of his sister’s children. Shivalingu, Rachutappa’s son is introduced. Rajeeva sends his sister’s sons to Bangalore for their further studies, Sharada is humiliated iii). Third: The responsibilities: Rajeeva gets back his brother-in-law’s 2 acres of land, starts farming, develops blisters, Lakshmi is introduced as Rajeeva’s personal happiness and companion, along with Keshava and Chakrapani’s education, he also takes responsibility of Shridhar’s education, realizes that 2 acres are not sufficient, buys 25 acres of barren land, gets ridiculed, but develops the land and becomes a rich and a successful farmer iv). Fourth: Mystery introduced, personal happiness and responsibility: Rajeeva goes to Belgaum, Keshava, Chakrapani, Shridhar who are still studying comes there along with the doctor, Rajeeva returns and presents red saree to Lakshmi, gets to know about Keshava, Chakrapani, Shridhar’s education progress, feels happy, Lakshmi is chased by a bull, Rajeeva expresses his love for Lakshmi in a subtle manner but prioritizes duty above love, Rajeeva and Lakshmi are sent to fair v). Fifth: Mystery deepened and rural development: After the fair, mystery gets deepened as Sharavathi and her son, Kishore are introduced as Rajeeva visits them and behaves like Kasturi, Rajeeva returns and has a conversation with Rachutappa who asks him to marry Lakshmi, Rajeeva says he will after getting her sister’s children married, Honna and others steal from Rajeeva’s orchard, Rajeeva fights with them, defeats them, allows them to purchase land through cooperative farming, Ramachandra comes to speak about Keshava and Nagaveni’s marriage, Rajeeva and Sharada are not in favour of it, Ramachandra apologizes when Rajeeva confronts him, the villagers start tilling the land vi). Sixth: Marriages of Sharada’s children: Rajeeva consults Keshava and gets Keshava married with Nagaveni, Chakrapani married with Nandini, the doctor’s daughter, and gets Shridhar married with Saraswathi. Their marriages are conducted with great pomp vii). Seventh: Rajeeva’s marriage: Shivalingu goes to commit suicide, Rajeeva comes to Rachutappa to speak about Shivalingu’s marriage who puts a condition that he would do it only after Rajeeva’s marriage, Shivalingu along with Rajeeva’s sister and Lakshmi’s father convince Rajeeva to marry, Rajeeva marries Lakshmi in a temple as Shivalingu also marries viii). Eighth: The success of collective prosperity: Keshava and Nagaveni leave to Bangalore, Rajeeva explains Lakshmi regarding the delay for postponing the marriage, Honna and villagers come inviting Rajeeva where they are celebrating the success of farming, Rajeeva comes, the rural development officer praises Rajeeva, and the celebration occurs ix). Ninth: Lakshmi’s death: Patil, Sharavathi’s neighbour comes to Keshava’s house to get his transfer order cancelled, sees Rajeeva’s photo and addresses him as Kasturi, Keshava goes to Sharavathi’s house and misunderstands, Keshava comes and demands Rs. 50,000 to start a new business, Rajeeva denies because he does not know the value of money, Lakshmi is chased by a bull, Rajeeva fights with it and while fending off the bull, Lakshmi falls into the well and dies, after chasing the bull, Rajeeva dives but it is too late as Lakshmi is dead x). Tenth: The final departure and the mystery solved: Lakshmi’s dead body is burnt, Rajeeva is mourning, Rachutappa consoles him, Nagaveni counsels Keshava to seek legal assistance as an aid, Rajeeva sits to have his food, Keshava comes with a lawyer, Sharada comes to confront his son, Keshava makes bitter accusations against Rajeeva, Rajeeva leaves the house while praying for the well-being of the villagers, Chakrapani along with doctor track Sharavathi, Sharavathi reveals that she is the illegitimate daughter of Rajeeva’s brother-in-law hence she is Keshava, Chakrapani and Saraswathi’s half-sister, they all search for Rajeeva, they don’t find Rajeeva, Rachutappa comes and remembers the bond, Rajeeva is shown walking into sunset. In my assessment, the story of Bangaarada Manushya is deeply and profoundly layered. What makes this impressive for me is that each and every narrative development is exceptional and another impressive aspect for me is that Rajeeva’s responsibilities evolve, but his character remains consistent. What I love is Rajeeva is not merely an educated youth who becomes a successful farmer, but he is an extraordinary ideal human being who takes responsibility for others without expecting any rewards. He prioritizes duty above personal comfort or happiness and even when he loses his wife and the nephew whose future he had secured makes bitter accusation, he does not respond by speech, he just washes his hands and leaves the house, praying for their well-being. My interpretation is that Rajeeva is a Karma Yogi who follows the Nishkama Karma that was spoken in Bhagavad Gita, where he puts others welfare before his personal happiness. Rajeeva considers the responsibility towards his sister’s family to be above his love for Lakshmi. The climax where Rajeeva walks into the sunset demonstrates two things in my opinion: i). Rajeeva’s selflessness: Rajeeva had acted selflessly throughout hence when his integrity is questioned, he leaves and even then he prays for the well-being of the villagers ii). Rajeeva’s duties and responsibility towards his sister’s family is over. Just as the sun sets once its duty is over, Rajeeva’s duty towards his sister’s family is over. That is what Rajeeva walking into the sunset symbolically shows, in my interpretation. The final emotional payoff was exceptional for me. I will classify Rajeeva as a timeless evergreen character. In my opinion, Rajeeva’s character has been perfectly-crafted, and I would say that even other characters have also been perfectly-crafted. So the character development in Bangaarada Manushya is exceptional for me. According to my assessment, Bangaarada Manushya has an exceptional narrative symmetry where Rajeeva is arriving to take responsibility for a struggling family and ends with him departing after transforming their lives and for me the story of Bangaarada Manushya is timeless and has aged exceptionally well due to its tremendous moral, social, emotional and philosophical depth. My final interpretation is that Rajeeva is not Bangaarada Manushya because he became a rich and successful farmer, who created wealth. He is Bangaarada Manushya because of his character. Bangaarada Manushya thought me that true success is in being an excellent human being. There are lot of social messages in Bangaarada Manushya. I absolutely loved the screenplay of Bangaarada Manushya that was written by Siddalingaiah, which, in my opinion, is exceptionally perfectly-crafted, flawless, tightly structured, gripping, and emotionally powerful. I felt that the screenplay possesses extraordinary narrative continuity, strong cause-and-effect progression, exceptional character development, sustained dramatic momentum, and tremendous entertainment value throughout its 174-minute duration. In my assessment, Bangaarada Manushya has an exceptionally fast-paced screenplay in its 174 minute duration as there are numerous narrative developments happening. I would say that the screenplay of Bangaarada Manushya has an exceptionally high narrative density. In all my countless rewatches, the screenplay sustains my interest each and every second. I find each and every scene of Bangaarada Manushya to be a gem and there is not even one scene I find unnecessary in Bangaarada Manushya. There are five songs in Bangaarada Manushya which are Nagunagutha Nali, Baala Bangara, Aagadu Yendu, Aaha Mysooru, and Hanihani Goodidre, all of which are exceptionally well-placed in my opinion. There are two fight scenes in Bangaarada Manushya. The first fight scene occurs when Rajeeva reclaims his brother-in-law’s land from Honna, and the second fight occurs when Honna steals from Rajeeva’s orchard. Both the fight scenes are exceptionally well-placed in my opinion. There are comedy scenes as well which is integral to the story and in my opinion, they are exceptional. According to me, each and every scene in Bangaarada Manushya is exceptionally well-placed. I absolutely loved the writing which I felt is organic, realistic and natural. And I also absolutely loved the drama which I felt is also organic, realistic and natural. Bangaarada Manushya is a highly entertaining film for me and is timeless and has aged exceptionally well for me even in this aspect, which is entertainment. Dr. Rajkumar is my favourite actor of all-time, and I have always loved his acting so much, and personally I have always regarded him as the greatest actor of all-time in the history of cinema, who can play any role to perfection. In my assessment, Dr. Rajkumar had a rare ability where he completely became the character he was portraying. Rajeeva’s character has been crafted as an extraordinary ideal human being, and in my opinion, only Dr. Rajkumar could have given justice to that character. I absolutely loved Dr. Rajkumar’s acting in Bangaarada Manushya, and in fact in my assessment, Dr. Rajkumar completely becomes Rajeeva. I felt that his body language, facial expressions, dialogue delivery and Kannada pronunciation is exceptional. From Nagunagutha Nali to the climax scene, I felt that Dr. Rajkumar’s acting is simply extraordinary in each and every single frame he appears. Like I said, Dr. Rajkumar has completely become Rajeeva. In all my countless rewatches since 2003, I have always seen Rajeeva there. That is the extent to which Dr. Rajkumar has become the character. In my opinion, Dr. Rajkumar’s chemistry with Bharathi is exceptional and he also shows extraordinary screen presence. Dr. Rajkumar’s fighting with M.P. Shankar in both the fight sequences are exceptional for me. In my opinion, Bharathi as Lakshmi, T.N. Balakrishna as Rachutappa, Advani Lakshmi Devi as Sharada, Vajramuni as Keshava, Srinath as Chakrapani, Aarathi as Sharavathi, Dwarakish as Shivalingu, Joker Shyam as Goffuru and the rest of the cast have delivered solid exceptional performances. The acting performances in Bangaarada Manushya is timeless and has aged exceptionally well for me. Siddalingaiah is my favourite director of all-time, and I absolutely loved his direction in Bangaarada Manushya, which I feel is excellent. I absolutely loved the picturization of each and every scene, and I feel it is exceptionally well-done, and it was really effective for me. For me, Bangaarada Manushya has an exceptionally high outstanding energy. I absolutely loved the atmosphere of Bangaarada Manushya which is warm, pleasant, and outstanding for me. The music of Bangaarada Manushya was composed by G.K. Venkatesh. In my assessment, all the five songs of Bangaarada Manushya are integral part of the story and do not become musical distractions. Nagunagutha Nali, written by Hunsuru Krishnamurthy, is my favourite song of all-time and I also rate it as the greatest song of all-time. It’s lyrics, melody and musical composition comes exceptionally well for me. It introduces Rajeeva’s outlook. I love Baala Bangara, written by Hunsuru Krishnamurthy, which I feel is also an excellent song in its lyrics, melody and musical composition. It introduces Lakshmi’s affection for Rajeeva. I love Aagadu Yendu, written by R.N. Jayagopal, which I feel is yet another extraordinary song in its lyrics, melody and musical composition. It occurs when Rajeeva develops the 25 acres of barren land. I love Aaha Mysooru, written by Chi. Udayshankar, which I feel is a beautiful duet song. Its lyrics, melody and musical composition is exceptional for me. It occurs as a part of a dream when Rajeeva goes with Lakshmi to a fair. I love Hani Hanigoodidre, written by Vijayanarasimha, which I feel is an exceptional song. Its lyrics, melody and musical composition is exceptional for me. It occurs when villagers celebrate the success of their lands, demonstrating collective prosperity. All five songs are timeless and has aged exceptionally well for me. I loved the background score which I feel is exceptional throughout the film, which also is timeless and has aged exceptionally well for me. I absolutely loved the dialogues that were written by Hunsuru Krishnamurthy, which is extraordinary, in my opinion, because I felt that they serve the story, the characters and the dramatic progression. For me, Bangaarada Manushya is an extraordinary timeless masterpiece that is perfect and flawless in its craft. More than five decades have been passed since the film released, and I was not even born when Bangaarada Manushya released in 1972. But decades later when I watched it for the first time in 2003 as a four year old boy, and whenever I keep rewatching it each and every single time I feel it is the greatest film ever made in the history of cinema which shows that Bangaarada Manushya is timeless and has aged magnificently well for me. I rewatch Bangaarada Manushya frequently and will keep rewatching it endlessly because the film maintains the same charm even with countless rewatches. For me personally, Bangaarada Manushya is not merely a masterpiece of Kannada cinema, but the greatest movie ever made in the history of cinema. My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – 5/5 My Verdict: Masterpiece

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**Bangaarada Manushya \[1972\]** **Star Cast:** -Dr. Rajkumar as Rajeeva -Bharathi as Lakshmi -T.N. Balakrishna as Rachutappa -Srinath as Chakrapani -Vajramuni as Keshava -Advani Lakshmi Devi as Sharada -Kala as Saraswathi -Shringar Nagaraj as Sridhar -Loknath as Ramachandra -B.V. Radha as Nagaveni -Joker Shyam as Goffuru -Dwarakish as Shivalingu **Crew:** Director: Siddalingaiah Based on the novel of the same name by T.K. Rama Rao Production (Banner): Srinidhi Productions The duration of Bangaarada Manushya is 174 minutes **The Plot:** After the censor certificate and the titles, the film begins with Rajeeva (Dr. Rajkumar) getting down from the train and sings Nagunagutha Nali, an inspirational philosophical song, while he is on his way to visit his sister. Upon arrival, he finds out that his brother-in-law is dead, and his sister, Sharada (Advani Lakshmi Devi) has been widowed. She had not informed Rajeeva because it would disturb his studies. Rajeeva and Sharada’s elder brother, Ramachandra (Loknath) who is a bank manager wants to give some money to Sharada as her financial situation is now very poor but his wife Chaya (M.N. Lakshmi Devi) prevents him from giving money. Rachutappa (T.N. Balakrishna), who is Rajeeva’s family friend and highly respected person in the village is taking a shaving from a barber (Ganapathi Bhat) as a villager comes there and Rachutappa scolds him for not paying the interest. Sharada’s sons, Keshava and Chakrapani (Vajramuni and Srinath),are bright students, who does not want to study further and do a job as their financial situation is so poor that they have to sell utensils to eat, but Rajeeva tells them about his late brother-in-law’s wish to get them educated. Ramachandra goes back to city. Rajeeva takes loan from Rachutappa to sponsor the education of Keshava and Chakrapani. Rachutappa happily gives the loan saying that his son, Shivalingu (Dwarakish) is also studying. Shivalingu is shown as a spoiled brat in the city. Rajeeva sends Keshava and Chakrapani to Bangalore, where their hostel accommodation is arranged by a doctor who is a family friend. Sharada wants to visit his elder brother, Ramachandra, which is not advised by Rajeeva, however she refuses to listen, and Rajeeva tells her that he will take loan from Rachutappa and send her. Sharada goes to Ramachandra’s house, but is insulted by Chaya and her daughter, Nagaveni (B.V. Radha). She returns without even having food. Rajeeva who is about to go to meet Honna (M.P. Shankar), to reclaim his brother-in-law’s 2 acres land, meets her and tells her that one day they would come searching to maintain relationship, and goes to meet Honna. Rajeeva and Honna have a conversation, where Honna refuses to give the land, leading to a fight in a paddy field, where Rajeeva gains an upper hand, but Rachutappa along with Chamaiah (Shani Mahadevappa) stop the fight, and orders Honna to give that land back to Rajeeva. Goffuru (Joker Shyam) and an another villager is shown interacting. Rajeeva takes Rachutappa’s blessings as Lakshmi (Bharathi), neighbour’s daughter and Saraswathi (Kala), Sharada’s daughter are in the background. Rajeeva starts tilling the land with the help of Chamaiah. Rajeeva learns very fast and begins tilling the land on his own, but blisters are formed on his hand. Chamaih asks him that he would do it. Rajeeva tells that then when would he learn. Sharada feels very sad that her brother who should have been an officer signing signatures is tilling the land, but Rajeeva tells her that hands which plow gives rice even to officers. Sharada leaves that room. Rajeeva asks Saraswathi to get coconut oil which when applied to his hand, would cure his blister. Lakshmi who had come there, and waiting outside the room, whispers to Saraswathi, and she comes and informs Rajeeva that Lakshmi has brought medicine which when applied would cure his blister and his body as well. Upon being playfully teased, Rajeeva hits her shoulder, and she hits his back and runs from the room. Rajeeva and Lakshmi have a conversation where Lakshmi applies medicine to Rajeeva’s hand. Lakshmi is then shown washing utensils, as Rajeeva is in the background. Lakshmi sees herself and Rajeeva standing in the background in the mirror, and she sings Baala Bangara, and dances around in joy, as Rajeeva follows her, observing her. After the song, Rajeeva and Lakshmi playfully tease each other. Shivalingu comes and forcefully hugs his father, Rachutappa in a western style which irritates him. Rachutappa says that he sent him to study and not spend time unnecessarily by indulging in fancy habits, and gives example of Sharada’s sons, who are studying well in the city. Shridhar (Shringar Nagaraj) meets Keshava and Chakrapani, and here we get to know that Rajeeva has started sponsoring Shridhar’s education. Rajeeva tells Rachutappa that he has to get Keshava and Chakrapani’s education completed, get Saraswathi married, and even look after food expenses, so the 2 acres of land was inefficient, and with the help of his friends, and government subsidy, he is buying 25 acres of barren land. Rachutappa does not understand this and asks why did he take such a hasty decision. Rajeeva says he has decided. Rachutappa gives him the money. Goffuru, the barber and the other villagers make fun of Rajeeva. Rachutappa sees the land and loses hope. Rajeeva sings Aagadu Yendu, and develops the land, in the song. After the song, Rajeeva meet Rachutappa, and now Rajeeva is a rich and successful farmer and Rachutappa is proud of him. The barber, Goffuru and the villagers who made fun of Rajeeva, now speak with awe. Rajeeva now has huge bungalow, and he comes down from staircase with a suitcase and informs Sharada that he is going to Belgaum, saying his friend is sick and asks Chamaiah, who is now working for Rajeeva, to take care of his land while he is away. Sharada tells Chamaiah to go with him and make him board the train. Chamaiah takes the suitcase. Shivalingu is eating the food in western style. Rachutappa sees it and hits Shivalingu on his head, scolds him, and tells him to eat in traditional style. Keshava, Chakrapani, doctor, and Shridhar are standing in an orchard, that now belongs to them, and Sharada praises Rajeeva, which is acknowledged by Chakrapani. Shivalingu comes there and there is a conversation between them and Shivalingu, where Shivalingu says he left English, and makes fun of English grammar, while praising Kannada grammar. Rajeeva returns and sees no one there, and there he sees Lakshmi, who opens the door, and there is a conversation between Rajeeva and Lakshmi, where Rajeeva teases Lakshmi and presents her with a red saree, as they (Sharada, Keshava, Chakrapani, doctor, and Shridhar) return home. Rajeeva enquires Keshava, Chakrapani, and Shridhar about their studies, and they give a positive response which makes Rajeeva feel proud of them. Rajeeva and doctor are conversing in a room. Keshava, Chakrapani and Shridhar take Rajeeva’s permission to go for sightseeing. The doctor informs Rajeeva that he has a daughter named Nandini, and Rajeeva interrupts him and tells that he has decided before itself that she would be the daughter-in-law of this house, and he has to agree. The doctor says that him agreeing before he even proposed is his daughter’s fortune and then he enquires about a women named Sharavathi, and Rajeeva says that he went and saw her, and her matter pricks his heart. Lakshmi wears the red colour saree gifted by Rajeeva, while she is carrying lunch to Rajeeva who is working in the orchard. A bull chases her, but Chamaiah sees this and runs and chases the bull away. Lakshmi then meets Rajeeva and they have a conversation where Rajeeva tells about the importance of duty over his personal love. Rajeeva then tells Lakshmi to give him lunch as soon as possible as he is going to meet a rich person. Rajeeva buys a horse for Rs. 1300 from him and informs Sharada about it, who came out of the house when Rajeeva called her. Lakshmi is in the background. Sharada tells Rajeeva to marry Lakshmi, and Rajeeva tells her that when time comes he would marry her and informs her about a fair. Sharada says she would come and pray to God to give him mindset to marry Lakshmi and goes inside the house. Rajeeva then instructs Chamaiah to keep the horseshoe with Goffuru, and then Rajeeva and Lakshmi look at each other. Rajeeva smiles at Lakshmi and goes inside his house. Lakshmi then smiles and leaves indicating that she went to her house. Goffuru comes driving the horse, and calls Rajeeva, who come out of the house. Goffuru praises the horse, and Rajeeva gives him money for keeping the horseshoe and sends him, and calls Sharada saying that the vehicle is ready. Sharada says that she is not well, and would send Lakshmi. Rajeeva is hesitant regarding what people would think as they are unmarried. Rajeeva asks Saraswathi to come, but she also denies saying that this is pre-arranged the previous night after a discussion. Rajeeva then asks Lakshmi to board the vehicle as they wave byes and Rajeeva drives the horse. Vishranti (Interval) card comes. After the interval, Rajeeva and Lakshmi change clothes. Rajeeva and Lakshmi pray to Lord Govinda. They see a dance performance, and dream about each other. In that dream, they sing a duet song, Aaha Mysooru. Chamaiah comes to Rachutappa’s house, and informs him that Sharada has called him. Rachutappa wonders why and tells he would come. Rachutappa comes at Rajeeva’s house, and asks Sharada regarding why did she summon him. Sharada, Lakshmi’s father (H.R. Shastry) speaks about Rajeeva’s marriage with Lakshmi. Rachutappa tells he will ask Rajeeva and asks where he is, and has he still not returned from the fair. Chamaiah tells Rachutappa that Rajeeva has returned and gone to Belgaum. Rachutappa is shocked as why would Rajeeva go to Belgaum. Rajeeva meets Patil, Sharavathi’s neighbour, and he addresses Rajeeva as Kasturi, and Patil confronts Rajeeva for leaving Sharavathi alone. Rajeeva tells him that his business is such that he has to move across various cities. Then Rajeeva knocks the door. Sharavathi (Aarathi) opens the door. Rajeeva enquires her about her and her son, Kishore. Nagaveni comes home and tells that she met Keshava. Chaya tells Ramachandra to make Keshava as his son-in-law. Rajeeva bids farewell to Sharavathi and Kishore and leaves. He meets Patil again, who asks him that he came yesterday and is leaving today. Rajeeva says he is going on work. Rajeeva comes in a Premier Padmini car to Rachutappa’s house. Rachutappa is very happy that Rajeeva purchased a car. Rajeeva takes Rachutappa to his orchard. Rajeeva and Rachutappa have a conversation where Rachutappa gives an ultimatum to marry Lakshmi or he would leave talking with him. Rajeeva agrees but puts a condition that he would marry Lakshmi after the marriages of Keshava, Chakrapani and Saraswathi. Rachutappa agrees. Goffuru comes to a shop to ask something. He sees a villager bargaining the prices about fruits. Goffuru doubts regarding why he is compromising to sell at low prices. After he leaves, Goffuru asks the shopkeeper and finds out from him that it is stolen. Honna and his friends are stealing fruits from Rajeeva’s orchard. Rajeeva fights with Honna. Goffuru and his friends fight with Honna’s friends. Rajeeva after defeating Honna in a fight, ties him to a tree. Goffuru and his friends do the same to Honna’s friends. Rachutappa comes there and scolds Honna and his friends. Rachutappa asks Rajeeva to summon the Police. Rajeeva tells Honna that going to jail will spoil his honour. Rachutappa then asks Honna why did he steal. Honna says he does not have land and how can he eat. Rajeeva gets Honna and his friends freed and helps them to purchase land through co-operative farming. When the officer comes to allocate lands, Rachutappa asks Shivalingu to arrange for a tea. Shivalingu says he does not want tea so he gave tender coconut. The officer asks Rachutappa what did he study. Rachutappa tells he knows nothing and cannot even spell his moustache in English. Shivalingu says he can and tells moustache in English. Rachutappa asks Rajeeva whether it is correct. Rajeeva nods. Rachutappa then goes and tells Honna to take Rajeeva’s blessings, and when Honna tries to fall at Rajeeva’s feet, Rajeeva hugs him. Ramachandra, Chaya and Nagaveni come to Rajeeva’s house. Ramachandra tells Sharada about getting Keshava and Nagaveni married. Sharada says him to speak with Rajeeva. Rajeeva then comes and asks Sharada regarding Ramachandra’s arrival. Sharada says about the marriage proposal. Rajeeva reminds her about what he had said that they would come one day to establish relationship with them. Rajeeva goes and speaks with Ramachandra, and does taunt him for not helping them when they were in a financially difficult position. Ramachandra apologizes sincerely. Honna and his friends who received the land till the land as Rajeeva and Rachutappa watches. Keshava, Chakrapani and Sridhar come. Rajeeva tells Keshava about Ramachandra’s offer, and seeks his opinion. Keshava tells he likes Nagaveni. Rajeeva then announces Keshava will marry Nagaveni, Chakrapani will marry Nandini, and then takes Sridhar away and has a private word with him, where he tells that he would like him to marry Saraswathi. Sridhar agrees, and Rajeeva comes and announces this. The weddings take place with grand pomp. Shivalingu asks his father, Rachutappa to arrange his wedding. Rachutappa denies. Shivalingu says he will commit suicide and takes some money from Rachutappa. Shivalingu sees that the water is cold, and asks Sun God to heat the water. Rajeeva is driving the car, and he sees Shivalingu and enquires him regarding why he is sitting there. Shivalingu tells him everything. Rajeeva goes to Rachutappa’s house and asks Rachutappa to get Shivalingu married. Rachutappa now reminds Rajeeva about his previous condition that he would marry Lakshmi after Sharada’s children’s marriage, and puts a fresh condition that he would get Shivalingu married only after Rajeeva’s marriage. Rajeeva and Shivalingu agrees. Rajeeva goes back to his house. Shivalingu who also comes in Rajeeva’s car and asks Rajeeva to marry. Sharada and Lakshmi’s father also join and convince Rajeeva, who tells that his marriage with Lakshmi should be very simple. They agree. Rajeeva marries Lakshmi and Shivalingu’s marriage with a women (Pramila Joshai in an uncredited role) also takes place in the same temple. Sridhar and Chakrapani stay in the same village as Keshava has to go to Bangalore as his job is there in Bangalore. Nagaveni who does not like village environment asks Keshava to go fast. Keshava seeks his mother’s blessings and leaves. Rajeeva tells Lakshmi while walking about why he delayed marriage by showing the lush vegetation he had built. Honna and others come and speak about festival they are organizing to celebrate the success of their lands. Rajeeva tells them that an officer related to rural development has agreed to come. Rajeeva, Lakshmi and Rachutappa get down from the car. Honna and the villagers welcome Rajeeva with flowers. Rajeeva gives a small speech and asks the officer to speak. The officer praises Rajeeva and Rachutappa for their efforts in rural development. Then the villagers sing Hanihani Goodidre song. After the song, Nagaveni’s lavish expenditure results in a conversation between Keshava and Nagaveni. Patil comes there to Keshava’s house to cancel his transfer order. There Patil sees Rajeeva’s photo and identifies him as Kasturi, and then he informs Keshava about Rajeeva's periodic visits to Belgaum. To confirm this troubling news, Keshava travels to Belgaum and sees Rajeeva's photo displayed in Sharavathi's house. When asked about Rajeeva, Sharavathi replies, "Mane Yajamanradu" (the house owner). Filled with disrespect for Rajeeva, Keshava confronts him and requests 50,000 Rupees to start a business. Rajeeva was firm that he would give Keshava the money once he understood its value, and leaves the house. After Rajeeva left, Keshava in a fit of anger reveals to Lakshmi and Sharada about Sharavathi, accusing Rajeeva of adultery. However, both Lakshmi and Sharada refuse to believe the accusation, with Sharada saying that Rajeeva was a “Bangaarada Manushya," and Sharada even tells Nandini and Saraswathi not to disclose their knowledge about Sharavathi to Rajeeva. Rajeeva was wondering about Keshava’s back answer. Chamaiah asks what was he thinking. Rajeeva tells him that the plants we raise by watering them may one day fall on our head. Chamaiah says it happens when storm and thunder occurs and then Rajeeva sends him to water the plants. Rajeeva sees Lakshmi who is wearing a red saree being chased by the bull. Rajeeva goes and begins to fend off the bull. While Rajeeva is fending off the bull, Lakshmi falls into a nearby well. After chasing the bull, Rajeeva hears a women shouting that Lakshmi has fallen into the well. Rajeeva dives in to save her, but it is too late, and Lakshmi is already dead. Sharada mourn over Lakshmi’s dead body. Rajeeva puts flowers and is extremely sad. Rajeeva carries the body and performs her last rights by burning her body. Rajeeva is mourning over Lakshmi at the crematorium. Rachutappa consoles him. Nagaveni convinces Keshava to seek legal assistance in reclaiming what is rightfully theirs. Sharada has left food, and Saraswathi tries to convince her mother to have some food, but she denies. Rajeeva also comes and asks her to eat some food. She tells him that she would have food only if he eats. Rajeeva agrees and asks Saraswathi to put the plate. Rajeeva washes his hand and sits to have his food. Keshava arrives there with a lawyer. Sharada comes to the hall, and there is an argument between Keshava and Sharada, which turns bitter. Keshava tells that the house Rajeeva is staying, the clothes he is wearing, and the rice he is eating does not belong to him. Hearing this, Rajeeva washes his hands without consuming a morsel of rice. He quietly exits the house while silently praying for the well-being of the villagers. Chakrapani and the doctor along with Sharavathi are there in the house indicating that Chakrapani tracked Sharavathi through doctor and brought her there. Chakrapani asks Keshava to shut up. The doctor asks Keshava whether he knows who is she. Keshava tells she is Rajeeva’s affair. Sharavathi then reveals the truth that she is their (Keshava, Chakrapani, and Saraswathi's) half-sister, an illegitimate child of Sharada's husband. Rajeeva had kept this secret and supported her throughout the years. Determined to find Rajeeva, they set out on a search but are unable to locate him. Rachutappa comes and, remembering their bond, stands in front of Rajeeva’s photo, wishing him happiness wherever he is and asking him to pray for the villagers' well-being. Rajeeva quietly walks into the sunset. The film ends with the film’s title, Bangaarada Manushya being displayed. **Movie Review:** Kannada Film Industry (KFI) began in 1934, and since then there have been numerous classics, and among those numerous classics, one classic stands tall and the name of that classic is Bangaarada Manushya. Dr. Rajkumar is my favourite actor of all-time and I have always loved his acting and personally for me, he is the greatest actor of all-time in the history of cinema. Bangaarada Manushya stands tall in the list of movies that are masterpieces for me. I have seen numerous films across various languages, and no film has ever impressed my subconscious mind as much as Bangaarada Manushya, which is my favourite movie of all-time and personally for me, it is the greatest movie of all-time in the history of cinema as well. I watched Bangaarada Manushya for the first time in 2003 in Sri Nakoda DVD as a four year old boy, and since then I don't know or have no count regarding how many times I have rewatched it, it is truly an evergreen, timeless, perfect and a flawless movie. I keep rewatching Bangaarada Manushya frequently. Bangaarada Manushya was based on the novel of the same name by T.K. Rama Rao and the screenplay was written by Siddalingaiah, who also directed the film. Dr. Rajkumar had started his career in a lead role in the 1954 film, Bedara Kannappa, which is also a masterpiece in my opinion and Bangaarada Manushya is the 143rd film of Dr. Rajkumar. According to me, all movies of Dr. Rajkumar are masterpieces, but since I regard Bangaarada Manushya to be the greatest movie of all-time, I distinguish between movies made before and after Bangaarada Manushya. Bangaarada Manushya marked the sixth collaboration between Dr. Rajkumar and Siddalingaiah after Mayor Muthanna, Baalu Belagithu, Namma Samsara, Thayi Devaru and Nyayave Devaru, all of which are also masterpieces in my opinion. Bangaarada Manushya released on 31st March 1972. I absolutely loved the story of Bangaarada Manushya, which, in my opinion, is exceptionally strong, profound, perfectly crafted, flawless, and timeless. In my opinion, the story has tremendous moral, social, emotional and philosophical depth. I would say that Bangaarada Manushya has an exceptionally perfectly-crafted character-driven narrative centered on Rajeeva, who has a clear goal, purpose, and unwavering commitment to his responsibilities. Rajeeva is the central character who drives the entire story of Bangaarada Manushya. I would divide Bangaarada Manushya’s narrative structure into ten phases: i). First: Arrival and the introduction: Rajeeva arrives intending to visit his sister, Sharada, but finds his brother-in-law dead, and his sister’s family is in financial difficulties. Rachutappa is introduced as a village elder and a moneylender ii). Second: The beginning of responsibilities: Rajeeva and Sharada’s elder brother goes to city, and Rajeeva takes loan from Rachutappa to sponsor the further education of his sister’s children. Shivalingu, Rachutappa’s son is introduced. Rajeeva sends his sister’s sons to Bangalore for their further studies, Sharada is humiliated iii). Third: The responsibilities: Rajeeva gets back his brother-in-law’s 2 acres of land, starts farming, develops blisters, Lakshmi is introduced as Rajeeva’s personal happiness and companion, along with Keshava and Chakrapani’s education, he also takes responsibility of Shridhar’s education, realizes that 2 acres are not sufficient, buys 25 acres of barren land, gets ridiculed, but develops the land and becomes a rich and a successful farmer iv). Fourth: Mystery introduced, personal happiness and responsibility: Rajeeva goes to Belgaum, Keshava, Chakrapani, Shridhar who are still studying comes there along with the doctor, Rajeeva returns and presents red saree to Lakshmi, gets to know about Keshava, Chakrapani, Shridhar’s education progress, feels happy, Lakshmi is chased by a bull, Rajeeva expresses his love for Lakshmi in a subtle manner but prioritizes duty above love, Rajeeva and Lakshmi are sent to fair v). Fifth: Mystery deepened and rural development: After the fair, mystery gets deepened as Sharavathi and her son, Kishore are introduced as Rajeeva visits them and behaves like Kasturi, Rajeeva returns and has a conversation with Rachutappa who asks him to marry Lakshmi, Rajeeva says he will after getting her sister’s children married, Honna and others steal from Rajeeva’s orchard, Rajeeva fights with them, defeats them, allows them to purchase land through cooperative farming, Ramachandra comes to speak about Keshava and Nagaveni’s marriage, Rajeeva and Sharada are not in favour of it, Ramachandra apologizes when Rajeeva confronts him, the villagers start tilling the land vi). Sixth: Marriages of Sharada’s children: Rajeeva consults Keshava and gets Keshava married with Nagaveni, Chakrapani married with Nandini, the doctor’s daughter, and gets Shridhar married with Saraswathi. Their marriages are conducted with great pomp vii). Seventh: Rajeeva’s marriage: Shivalingu goes to commit suicide, Rajeeva comes to Rachutappa to speak about Shivalingu’s marriage who puts a condition that he would do it only after Rajeeva’s marriage, Shivalingu along with Rajeeva’s sister and Lakshmi’s father convince Rajeeva to marry, Rajeeva marries Lakshmi in a temple as Shivalingu also marries viii). Eighth: The success of collective prosperity: Keshava and Nagaveni leave to Bangalore, Rajeeva explains Lakshmi regarding the delay for postponing the marriage, Honna and villagers come inviting Rajeeva where they are celebrating the success of farming, Rajeeva comes, the rural development officer praises Rajeeva, and the celebration occurs ix). Ninth: Lakshmi’s death: Patil, Sharavathi’s neighbour comes to Keshava’s house to get his transfer order cancelled, sees Rajeeva’s photo and addresses him as Kasturi, Keshava goes to Sharavathi’s house and misunderstands, Keshava comes and demands Rs. 50,000 to start a new business, Rajeeva denies because he does not know the value of money, Lakshmi is chased by a bull, Rajeeva fights with it and while fending off the bull, Lakshmi falls into the well and dies, after chasing the bull, Rajeeva dives but it is too late as Lakshmi is dead x). Tenth: The final departure and the mystery solved: Lakshmi’s dead body is burnt, Rajeeva is mourning, Rachutappa consoles him, Nagaveni counsels Keshava to seek legal assistance as an aid, Rajeeva sits to have his food, Keshava comes with a lawyer, Sharada comes to confront his son, Keshava makes bitter accusations against Rajeeva, Rajeeva leaves the house while praying for the well-being of the villagers, Chakrapani along with doctor track Sharavathi, Sharavathi reveals that she is the illegitimate daughter of Rajeeva’s brother-in-law hence she is Keshava, Chakrapani and Saraswathi’s half-sister, they all search for Rajeeva, they don’t find Rajeeva, Rachutappa comes and remembers the bond, Rajeeva is shown walking into sunset. In my assessment, the story of Bangaarada Manushya is deeply and profoundly layered. What makes this impressive for me is that each and every narrative development is exceptional and another impressive aspect for me is that Rajeeva’s responsibilities evolve, but his character remains consistent. What I love is Rajeeva is not merely an educated youth who becomes a successful farmer, but he is an extraordinary ideal human being who takes responsibility for others without expecting any rewards. He prioritizes duty above personal comfort or happiness and even when he loses his wife and the nephew whose future he had secured makes bitter accusation, he does not respond by speech, he just washes his hands and leaves the house, praying for their well-being. My interpretation is that Rajeeva is a Karma Yogi who follows the Nishkama Karma that was spoken in Bhagavad Gita, where he puts others welfare before his personal happiness. Rajeeva considers the responsibility towards his sister’s family to be above his love for Lakshmi. The climax where Rajeeva walks into the sunset demonstrates two things in my opinion: i). Rajeeva’s selflessness: Rajeeva had acted selflessly throughout hence when his integrity is questioned, he leaves and even then he prays for the well-being of the villagers ii). Rajeeva’s duties and responsibility towards his sister’s family is over. Just as the sun sets once its duty is over, Rajeeva’s duty towards his sister’s family is over. That is what Rajeeva walking into the sunset symbolically shows, in my interpretation. The final emotional payoff was exceptional for me. I will classify Rajeeva as a timeless evergreen character. In my opinion, Rajeeva’s character has been perfectly-crafted, and I would say that even other characters have also been perfectly-crafted. So the character development in Bangaarada Manushya is exceptional for me. According to my assessment, Bangaarada Manushya has an exceptional narrative symmetry where Rajeeva is arriving to take responsibility for a struggling family and ends with him departing after transforming their lives and for me the story of Bangaarada Manushya is timeless and has aged exceptionally well due to its tremendous moral, social, emotional and philosophical depth. My final interpretation is that Rajeeva is not Bangaarada Manushya because he became a rich and successful farmer, who created wealth. He is Bangaarada Manushya because of his character. Bangaarada Manushya thought me that true success is in being an excellent human being. There are lot of social messages in Bangaarada Manushya. I absolutely loved the screenplay of Bangaarada Manushya that was written by Siddalingaiah, which, in my opinion, is exceptionally perfectly-crafted, flawless, tightly structured, gripping, and emotionally powerful. I felt that the screenplay possesses extraordinary narrative continuity, strong cause-and-effect progression, exceptional character development, sustained dramatic momentum, and tremendous entertainment value throughout its 174-minute duration. In my assessment, Bangaarada Manushya has an exceptionally fast-paced screenplay in its 174 minute duration as there are numerous narrative developments happening. I would say that the screenplay of Bangaarada Manushya has an exceptionally high narrative density. In all my countless rewatches, the screenplay sustains my interest each and every second. I find each and every scene of Bangaarada Manushya to be a gem and there is not even one scene I find unnecessary in Bangaarada Manushya. There are five songs in Bangaarada Manushya which are Nagunagutha Nali, Baala Bangara, Aagadu Yendu, Aaha Mysooru, and Hanihani Goodidre, all of which are exceptionally well-placed in my opinion. There are two fight scenes in Bangaarada Manushya. The first fight scene occurs when Rajeeva reclaims his brother-in-law’s land from Honna, and the second fight occurs when Honna steals from Rajeeva’s orchard. Both the fight scenes are exceptionally well-placed in my opinion. There are comedy scenes as well which is integral to the story and in my opinion, they are exceptional. According to me, each and every scene in Bangaarada Manushya is exceptionally well-placed. I absolutely loved the writing which I felt is organic, realistic and natural. And I also absolutely loved the drama which I felt is also organic, realistic and natural. Bangaarada Manushya is a highly entertaining film for me and is timeless and has aged exceptionally well for me even in this aspect, which is entertainment. Dr. Rajkumar is my favourite actor of all-time, and I have always loved his acting so much, and personally I have always regarded him as the greatest actor of all-time in the history of cinema, who can play any role to perfection. In my assessment, Dr. Rajkumar had a rare ability where he completely became the character he was portraying. Rajeeva’s character has been crafted as an extraordinary ideal human being, and in my opinion, only Dr. Rajkumar could have given justice to that character. I absolutely loved Dr. Rajkumar’s acting in Bangaarada Manushya, and in fact in my assessment, Dr. Rajkumar completely becomes Rajeeva. I felt that his body language, facial expressions, dialogue delivery and Kannada pronunciation is exceptional. From Nagunagutha Nali to the climax scene, I felt that Dr. Rajkumar’s acting is simply extraordinary in each and every single frame he appears. Like I said, Dr. Rajkumar has completely become Rajeeva. In all my countless rewatches since 2003, I have always seen Rajeeva there. That is the extent to which Dr. Rajkumar has become the character. In my opinion, Dr. Rajkumar’s chemistry with Bharathi is exceptional and he also shows extraordinary screen presence. Dr. Rajkumar’s fighting with M.P. Shankar in both the fight sequences are exceptional for me. In my opinion, Bharathi as Lakshmi, T.N. Balakrishna as Rachutappa, Advani Lakshmi Devi as Sharada, Vajramuni as Keshava, Srinath as Chakrapani, Aarathi as Sharavathi, Dwarakish as Shivalingu, Joker Shyam as Goffuru and the rest of the cast have delivered solid exceptional performances. The acting performances in Bangaarada Manushya is timeless and has aged exceptionally well for me. Siddalingaiah is my favourite director of all-time, and I absolutely loved his direction in Bangaarada Manushya, which I feel is excellent. I absolutely loved the picturization of each and every scene, and I feel it is exceptionally well-done, and it was really effective for me. For me, Bangaarada Manushya has an exceptionally high outstanding energy. I absolutely loved the atmosphere of Bangaarada Manushya which is warm, pleasant, and outstanding for me. The music of Bangaarada Manushya was composed by G.K. Venkatesh. In my assessment, all the five songs of Bangaarada Manushya are integral part of the story and do not become musical distractions. Nagunagutha Nali, written by Hunsuru Krishnamurthy, is my favourite song of all-time and I also rate it as the greatest song of all-time. It’s lyrics, melody and musical composition comes exceptionally well for me. It introduces Rajeeva’s outlook. I love Baala Bangara, written by Hunsuru Krishnamurthy, which I feel is also an excellent song in its lyrics, melody and musical composition. It introduces Lakshmi’s affection for Rajeeva. I love Aagadu Yendu, written by R.N. Jayagopal, which I feel is yet another extraordinary song in its lyrics, melody and musical composition. It occurs when Rajeeva develops the 25 acres of barren land. I love Aaha Mysooru, written by Chi. Udayshankar, which I feel is a beautiful duet song. Its lyrics, melody and musical composition is exceptional for me. It occurs as a part of a dream when Rajeeva goes with Lakshmi to a fair. I love Hani Hanigoodidre, written by Vijayanarasimha, which I feel is an exceptional song. Its lyrics, melody and musical composition is exceptional for me. It occurs when villagers celebrate the success of their lands, demonstrating collective prosperity. All five songs are timeless and has aged exceptionally well for me. I loved the background score which I feel is exceptional throughout the film, which also is timeless and has aged exceptionally well for me. I absolutely loved the dialogues that were written by Hunsuru Krishnamurthy, which is extraordinary, in my opinion, because I felt that they serve the story, the characters and the dramatic progression. For me, Bangaarada Manushya is an extraordinary timeless masterpiece that is perfect and flawless in its craft. More than five decades have been passed since the film released, and I was not even born when Bangaarada Manushya released in 1972. But decades later when I watched it for the first time in 2003 as a four year old boy, and whenever I keep rewatching it each and every single time I feel it is the greatest film ever made in the history of cinema which shows that Bangaarada Manushya is timeless and has aged magnificently well for me. I rewatch Bangaarada Manushya frequently and will keep rewatching it endlessly because the film maintains the same charm even with countless rewatches. For me personally, Bangaarada Manushya is not merely a masterpiece of Kannada cinema, but the greatest movie ever made in the history of cinema. My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – 5/5 My Verdict: Masterpiece