All though he started his career in Marathi theatres but later moved to Kannada theatres and devoted himself to Kannada film industry.  His unconventional way of direction changed the way the people look at Kannada film industry.  Some of his best directions include ‘Accident’, ‘Minchina Ota’, ‘Ondhu Mutthina Kathe’ ..etc. Malgudi Days, a serial directed by Shankar Nag, reached everyone’s heart with its simplicity and is considered to be one of the best serials that Indian film industry ever seen.

Shankar Nag died in a car accident on 30th Sept, 1990. Rangashankara, a theatre at Bangalore,  was named in the memory of Shankar Nag.

Below is the radio chit-chat of Shankar Nag that was aired in 1988.

Shankar Nag Program on Aakashavani July 1988

If  some one asks me to choose best five films of Shankar Nag, then those would be ‘Accident’, ‘Minchina Ota’, ‘Ondanondu kaaladalli’, ‘Nodi Swami Navirodhe Heege’  and ‘Geetha’.

We miss you.. Happy Birthday Shankar Nag.

Mano Murthy’s melodious music, Jayanth Kaikini’s wonderful lyrics, Krishna’s camera work, Yograj Bhat’s direction under the banner of E Krishnappa has created a new era in Sandalwood.

This film made Ganesh ‘Golden Star’ and Puja Gandhi more popular.

Heartiest Congratulations to the whole team of Mungaru Male.

During this celebration time, here I am reposting the lyrics of all songs of Mungaru Male ( which I had posted earlier in my old blog )

Here we go…

Title song of Mungaru Male
Mungaru Maleye..
Yenu ninna Hanigala Leele
Ninna Mugila Saale, Dhareya Korala Premada Maale
Suriva Olume Aajadi Malege, Preeti Moodide
Yaava Chippinalli, Yaava Haniyu Muttaguvudo
Olavu Yelli Kudiyoduvudo, Tiliyadagide
Mungaru Maleye..
Yenu Ninna Hanigala Leele
Bhuvi Kenne Tumba, Mugilu Surida Muttina Gurutu
Nanna Yedeya Tumba, Avalu Banda Heggeya Gurutu
Hegge Gegge Aa Savi Saddu, Premanadavoo
Yede Mugilinalli, Rangu challi Nintalu Avalu
Baredu Hesaru Kamanabillu, Yenu Modeyoo
Mungaru Maleye..
Yenu Ninna Hanigala Leele
Yava Hanigalinda, Yava Nelavu Hasiraguvudo
Yaara Sparshadindaa, Yara Manavu Hasiaguvudo..
Yara Usirali Yara Hesaro Yaru Baredaro
Yava Preeti Huvu, Yara Hrudayadalli Ararluvudo
Yaara Prema Poojege Mudipo, Yaru Balloro
Mungaru Maleye..
Yenu ninna Hanigala Leele
Olava Chandamama Naguta Banda Manadangalake
Preeti Belakinalli, Hrudaya Horatide Meravanige
Avala Prema Doorinakadege, Preeti Payanavoo
Pranaya Doorinalli, Kaledu Hogo Sukava Indu
Dhanyanaade Padedukondu Hosa Janmavoo
Mungaru Maleye..
Yenu ninna Hanigala Leele

Anisuthide Yaako Indu
Anisuthide yaako indu
Neeneyne nannavalindu
Maayadaa lokadinda
Nanagaage bandavalindu
Aahaa yentha madhura yaathane
Kollu hudugi omme nanna, haage summane
Suriyuva soneyu sooside ninnade parimala
Innyara kanasulu neenu hodare talamala
Poorna chandira rajaa haakida
Ninnaya mogavanu kanda kshanaa…
Naa khaidi neeney seremane
Tabbi nanna appiko omme…. haage summane
Anisuthide yaako indu
Neeneyne nannavalindu
Maayadaa lokadinda
Nanagaage bandavalindu
Aahaa yentha madhura yaathane
Kollu hudugi omme nanna, haage summane
Tutigala hoovali aadada maathina sihiyide
Manasina putadali kevala ninnade sahiyide
Haneyali bareyada ninna hesara
Hrudayadi naane korediruve
Ninagunte idara kalpane
Nanna hesara kooge omme… haage summane
Anisuthide yaako indu….
Neeneyney nannavalindu….
Maayadaa lokadinda
Nanagaagi bandavalindu
Aahaa yentha madhura yaathaney
Kollu hudugi omme nanna, haage summane…

Araluthiru Jeevada Geleya
Araluthiru jeevada geleya snehada sinchanadalli
baadadiru snehada hoove premada bandhanadalli
manasalle irali bhaavane… midiyuthilrali mouna vene..
heege summane..
hakkiyu haadide thanna hesaranu helade
sampige beeride kampanu yaarigu kelade
beesuva gaaliya hakkiya haadina nantige hesarina hangilla
namageke adara yochane… beda geleya nantige hesaru yaake summane…
Araluthiru jeevada geleya snehada sinchanadalli
baadadiru snehada hoove premada bandhanadalli
manasalle irali bhaavane… midiyuthilrali mouna vene..
heege summane..
maathige meerida bhaavada selethave sundara
nalumeyu thumbida manasige baaradu besara
baala daariyali bere yaadaru chandira baruvanu namma jothe
kaanuvenu avanalle ninnane….irali gelaya ee anubandha heege summane….
Araluthiru jeevada geleya snehada sinchanadalli
baadadiru snehada hoove premada bandhanadalli
manasalle irali bhaavane… midiyuthilrali mouna vene..
heege summane…

Onde Ondu Saari
Onde ondu saari kanmunde bare
Onde ondu saari kanmunde baare
Kanthumba ninnannu na thumbikondihenu
Ninninda nannannu na kandu kondenu
Ne yaaro kaanenu nanolla neenu
Onde ondu saari kanmunde bare
Onde khsana yedhuriddhu
Aa Onde khsana yedhuriddhu
Nanna e baalanu ne singarisidhe
Nanna myimanasanu ne aavarisidhe
Onde ondu saari kanmunde baare
Onde ondu saari kanmunde baare
Kanthumba ninnannu na thumbikondihenu
Ninninda nannannu na kandu kondenu
Ne yaaro kaanenu nanolla neenu
Onde ondu saari kanmunde baare
Ninna nagu nodidhaga
Ninna nagu nodidhaga
Hagallalu saha tili beladingalu
Suridantayithu savidantayithu
Onde ondu saari kanmunde baare
Onde ondu saari kanmunde baare
Kanthumba ninnannu na thumbikondihenu
Ninninda nannannu na kandu kondenu
Ne yaaro kaanenu nanolla neenu
Onde ondu saari kanmunde baare

Suvvi Suvvali
Suvvi suvvali, ninna haadalli, randu rangoli yedhe goodalli
Hudagi, cheluvanta chennigaraya kaiya hidivanu
Ninna hegala mele hotthukondu kunidaduvanu
China, aparangiginta chenna ninna huduganu
Ninna neralante mooru hotthu jyothegiruvanu
Yaaru kodadashtu olava thandu thogo yenuvanu
Ondu ghaligenu ninna bittu iranu iranu
Suvvi suvvali, ninna haadalli, randu rangoli yedhe goodalli
Hudagi, cheluvanta chennigaraya kaiya hidivanu
Ninna hegala mele hotthukondu kunidaduvanu
Avana manasondhu olava thoogo jyokaaliyo
Alli haaduvanta jogulagaana priti laaliyo
Gelati aa uyaaliyalli aa laaliya kelo
Bhagya bandhu tatti karedhidhe ninna
Suvvi suvvali, ninna haadalli, randu rangoli yedhe goodalli
Hudagi, cheluvanta chennigaraya kaiya hidivanu
Ninna hegala mele hotthukondu kunidaduvanu

Kunidu Kunidu Baare
Kunidu Kunidu Baare, Olidu Olidu Baare
Kuniva Ninna Mele, Maleya Haniya Maale
Jeevake Jeeva Tandavale,
jeevakkinta Saniha Baare,
Olave Vismaya, Olave Vismaya
Ninna Prema Roopa Kandu Naanu Tanmaya
Hucchu Huduga Neenu, Bicchi Helalenu
Jeevake Rekke Tandavane
Baanigeri Haroova Baro
Olave Vismaya
Irulalli Neenello Maimuridare
Nanagilli Virahada Kampana
Kannalli Ne Kanittu bare Seledare
Matilaa Katheilla Bari Romanchana
Ninna Kannatumba Irali Nanna Bimba
Hoovige Banna Tandavane
Parimaladalli Araluva Baaro
Olave Vismaya
Olave Ne Olida Kshnadindale
Ee Bhoomi Ee Baanu Hosadaagide
Khushinda Ee manavella Hosadagide
Berenu Bekilla Nee Illade
Kunidu Kunidu Baare, Olidu Olidu Baare
Jeevake Jeeva Tandavale,
Jeevakkinta Saniha Baare,
Olave Vismaya, Olave Vismaya
Ninna Prema Roopa Kandu Naanu Tanmaya
Hucchu Huduga Neenu, Bicchi Helalenu
Jeevake Rekke Tandavane
Baanigeri Haroova Baro
Olave Vismaya

Ivanu Geleyanalla
Ivanu geleyanalla,gelathi nanu modale alla,
ivanu iniyanalla,thumba saniha bandihanalla,
novinallu naguthihanalla, yake ithara
jana manave kelu jara beda ivana kadege
yake ninage sallada salige
irali anthara….
Ivanu geleyanalla…gelathi nanu modale alla
Olava hadiyalli ivanu nanage hoovo mullo
manada kadalinalli ivanu aleya bhikara suliyo
ariyadantha hosa kampanavo yako kanenu
aritha maretha jeeva valadanthe ivana kadege
soladanthe kaye manave
ulisu nannanuooo
Ivanu iniyanalla,thumba saniha bandihanalla
Thilidu thilidu ivanu thana thane suduthihanalla
olume emba sulige eju barade ilidihanalla
savinallu naguvuda balla enu kalamala
muluguvavana koogu chachuvanthe madide kaiya
jaribiduvude e hrudaya eno talamala..
Ivanu iniyanalla,thumba saniha bandihanalla