The muhurat ceremony of ‘Harapanahalli Bhimavva’, a film produced and directed by Madhusudan Havaladar, was held on the first day of Navaratri at the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Math in Tyagarajanagar.
Madhusudan Havaladar, who is well known for directing films about Haridasas, is now directing a biographical film based on the life of Harapanahalli Bhimavva, another celebrated Haridasini of Karnataka. The film is being produced under the banner of Matambuja Movies.
Justice Srishananda of the Karnataka High Court unveiled the inaugural plaque for the film’s first scene, while renowned journalist Ravindra Joshi switched on the camera. Ravindra Joshi wished the entire team well and expressed his hope that the film would be successful. Subsequently, members of the film team spoke about the project.
‘Harapanahalli Bhimavva’ was one of the great Haridasinis of the 18th and 19th centuries and is popularly known as the Meera Bai of Karnataka. A devout follower of Lord Krishna, she composed more than 140 Devaranamas, Ugabhogas and Suladis under the pen name Bheemes Krishna.
Vaishnavimurthy, who resides in the USA, will portray Bhimavva. Singer Raichur Sheshagiri Das will play Bhimavva’s father, singer Anant Kulkarni will portray her guru, and singer Anant Mistry will play the role of her disciple. Trivikrama Joshi will portray Bhimavva’s husband.
Director Madhusudan Havaladar shared details about the film, saying, “The film will feature eight songs. Raichur Sheshagiri Das, Anant Kulkarni, Anant Mistry and I are composing the music. All eight songs will be sung by Vaishnavimurthy, who is playing Bhimavva and is also a singer by profession. The film will be made in Kannada and Hindi.”
Trivikrama Joshi said, “Madhusudan Havaladar was the person who introduced me to acting when he met me at Rayara Sannidhi in Mantralaya. I have played the role of Vijayadasa in his films about Haridasas. In this film, I am portraying Bhimavva’s husband.”
Actress Vaishnavimurthy said, “I reside in the USA and am a devotee of the Haridasas. I am very happy to be portraying Harapanahalli Bhimavva.”
Singer Raichur Sheshagiri Das said, “Madhusudan Havaladar transformed me from a singer into a film music composer. Now, through his film, I am also being introduced as an actor.”
Vasumurthy, Pavan Kumar, C.R. Murali, Vasudeva Agnihotri and descendants of Harapanahalli Bhimavva were present at the press meet.
