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 Dr. 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 Santha Thukaram starring Rajkumar.http://www.chitraloka.com/history/3849-history-42-chi-udayshankar-writes-dialogues.html Udaya Shankar wrote dialogues 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 Lagna Pathrike, Shankar Guru, Haalu Jenu, Nee Nanna Gellalare, Jeevana Chakra, 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 1964 Annapoorna Lyrics Amarashilpi Jakanachari Lyrics 1965 Mahasathi Anasuya Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics Sathi Savithri Lyrics for 2 songs, others penned by R N Jayagopal 3 Chi Sadashivaiah 2 1966 Bala Nagamma Screenplay, Dialogue. He co-wrote lyrics with his father Chi Sadashivaiah 1967 Anuradha Screenplay, Dialogue and Lyrics Lagna Pathrike Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, Lyrics and Acting Bangarada Hoovu Dialogue and Lyrics. He co-wrote lyrics with Vijaya Naarasimha Sri Purandara Dasaru Dialogue 1968 Gandhinagara Dialogue and Lyrics Bangalore Mail Dialogue and Lyrics Manku Dinne Story, Dialogue and Lyrics Bhagyada Bagilu Dialogue and Lyrics Nata Sarvabhouma Dialogue and Lyrics Rowdy Ranganna Dialogue and Lyrics Simha Swapna Dialogue and Lyrics 1969 Choori Chikkanna Dialogue and Lyrics Uyyale Lyrics for one song. Other 4 penned by R. N. Jayagopal, Vijaya Narasimha, Geethapriya Eradu Mukha Dialogue and Lyrics Mayor Muthanna Dialogue and Lyrics Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 Lyrics, co-wrote with M. Narendra Babu Bhale Basava Dialogue. Lyrics: Co-wrote with his father Chi. Sadashivaiah Gruhalakshmi Story, Screenplay, Dialogue. Lyrics: Co-wrote with his father Chi. Sadashivaiah, Vijaya Narasimha and Kanagal Prabhakar Shastry Brundaavana Dialogue and Lyrics 1970 Bhale Jodi Dialogue and Lyrics for 3 songs. Other 2 penned by R. N. Jayagopal Baalu Belagithu Dialogue and Lyrics for 3 songs. Other 1 penned by Vijaya Narasimha Mr. Rajkumar Dialogue and Lyrics. C.I.D. Rajanna Dialogue and Lyrics. Devara Makkalu Dialogue and Lyrics for 1 song. Other 3 penned by Vijaya Narasimha and Ugranarasimha 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 Baala Bandhana Lyrics for 1 song Kula Gourava Dialogue and Lyrics for 2 songs, Others 4 penned by R. N. Jayagopal 3 and Vijaya Naarasimha 1 Pratidwani Dialogue and Lyrics Namma Samsara Dialogue and Lyrics for 2 songs. Others 2 written by R. N. Jayagopal Thayi Devaru Dialogue and Lyrics Bhale Bhaskar Dialogues Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama 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 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 1981 Garjane Dialogue and Lyrics 1982 Hosa Belaku Dialogue and Lyrics for 5 songs. 1 song is from Kuvempu used here. 1982 Haalu Jenu Dialogue, Acting 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 Jeevana Chakra Dialogue and Lyrics 1985 Jwaalamukhi 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 Chiranjeevi Sudhakar Screenplay co-wrote with Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, 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 Mechida 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
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