Thaayi Saheba [SEP] director
Thaayi Saheba
Thaayi Saheba () is an Indian Kannada language film released in 1997 directed by Girish Kasaravalli. The film was an adaptation of Kannada novel of same name written by Ranganath Shyamrao Lokapura.
Plot summary.
The film is based on the story of a Brahmin family during the pre independence and post independence periods of India. The protagonist Narmada Thayi is the second wife of Appa Sahib, a freedom fighter. The childless couple decide to adopt the child of Venkobanna, a close relative. Venkobanna has other plans
with another masterpiece, "Thaayi Saheba" which won him his third Golden Lotus award. "Thaayi Saheba" is considered to be the most mature work of the director, dealing with the transition in the Indian society from the pre- to the post-independence periods.
The narrative structure was unique, and it had a powerful way of depicting a social situation. He repeated his success with "Dweepa" in 2002 starring late actress Soundarya. It won his fourth Golden Lotus award. "Dweepa" was different from his