Rajendra Singh Babu

Many of his films have been adapted from novels or short stories. Babu has won numerous awards for his films. His sister is producer and actress Vijayalakshmi Singh, and brother-in-law, actor Jai Jagadish.

• Name — Rajendra Singh Babu • Other Names — Babu • Born — 22 October 1952 • Birthplace — Mysore, Karnataka, India • Years Active — 1972–present • Spouse — Anuradha • Children — 3, including Adithya and Rishika • Occupation — Filmmaker, actor

Rajendra Singh Babu born in Mysore in a Rajput family. His father, the late Shankar Singh, was a producer and director of Kannada films. His mother, Prathima Devi, was an actress in Kannada cinema. In an interview, Babu mentioned that his father wanted him to become a doctor, but his own passion for the camera propelled him to the film industry. Hailing from a family of movie makers, Babu was fascinated with films such as The Great Escape, Guns of Navarone and The Bridge on the River Kwai. He believes that cinema should go near the audience. He appeared as a child artist in movies like Shivasharane Nambekka (1955) and Bhakta Chetha(1961). Financial stress

• Year — Film — Credited as — Language — Notes • Director — Screenplay — Producer • 1975 — Nagakanye — Kannada • Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala — Kannada • 1977 — Nagara Hole — Kannada • 1978 — Kiladi Jodi — Kannada • 1981 — Bhaari Bharjari Bete — Kannada • Antha — Kannada • Simhada Mari Sainya — Kannada • Meri Aawaz Suno — Hindi — Remake of Antha • 1982 — Thirugu Baana — Kannada — Remake of Benaam • Tony — Kannada • 1984 — Kaliyuga — Kannada — Remake of Avtaar • Gandu Bherunda — Kannada • Bandhana — Kannada — Based on Usha Navaratnaram's novel • Sharara — Hindi • Mera Faisla — Hindi • 1985 — Ek Se Bhale Do — Hindi • Pithamaha — Kannada — Remake of Vidhaata • Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara — Kannada • 1986 — Karna — Kannada — Remake of Saaheb • Krishna Nee Begane Baro — Kannada — Remake of Souten • Maneye Manthralaya — Kannada — Remake of Ghar Dhwar • 1987 — Kurukshetra — Kannada • Thene Manasulu — Telugu — Remake of Souten • 1989 — Yuga Purusha — Kannada — Remake of Karz • 1990 — Bannada Gejje — Kannada • Prema Yuddham — Telugu • Muthina Haara — Kannada • Sri Satyanarayana Poojaphala — Kannada • 1992 — Mallige Hoove — Kannada • 1993 — Hoovu Hannu — Kannada — Based on Triveni's novel • 1994 — Mahakshathriya — Kannada • 1995 — Himapatha — Kannada — Based on T K Rama Rao's novel • 1995 — Kalyanothsava — Kannada • 1997 — Mungarina Minchu — Kannada • 1998 — Doni Saagali — Kannada — Based on C.N Muktha's novel Vimukte • Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga — Kannada • 1999 — Mechanic Mavayya — Telugu • 2001 — Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu — Kannada • 2002 — Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu — Kannada • 2003 — Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu — Kannada • 2004 — Love — Kannada • Kanchana Ganga — Kannada • 2006 — Mohini 9886788888 — Kannada • 2008 — Buddhivantha — Kannada • 2010 — Thipparalli Tharlegalu — Kannada • 2015 — Rebel — Kannada • 2026 — Raktha Kashmira — Kannada • Veera Kambula — Kannada Tulu

• Committees — Role • Karnataka Film Director's Association (6 times) — President • Karnataka Film and T.V. Technicians — President • Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (2 times) — Executive-Committee • International Film Festival of India, 1992, Bangalore — Nominated member by State Govt. • Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy — President • 52nd International Film Festival of India, 2021, Goa — Feature film jury, Chairperson

• Year — Movie — Award • 1984 (32nd) — Bandhana — Best Feature Film in Kannada • 1990 (38th) — Muthina Haara — Best Feature Film in Kannada • 1997 (45th) — Mungarina Minchu — Best Feature Film in Kannada

• Year — Movie — Award • 1981–82 — Antha — Best Screenplay • 1990–91 — Muthina Haara — Best Film (First) • 1993–94 — Hoovu Hannu — Special Jury Award • 1996–97 — Puttanna Kanagal Award • 1998–99 — Doni Saagali — Best Film (Third) • 1998–99 — Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga — Best Social Concern Film • 1998–99 — Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga — Best Story Writer • 2000–01 — Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu — Best Film (Third) • 2001–02 — Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu — Best Screenplay