Paaru Wife of Devadas is a 2014 Kannada romantic comedy film starring Srinagar Kitty and Soundarya Jayamala in the lead role. The film is directed by Kiran Govi and produced by Krishna Deva Gowda and Mukhtar. The music for the film is composed by Arjun Janya.[1] The film is slated for release on 27 June 2014.

Paaru Wife of Devadas
Directed byKiran Govi
Produced byKrishna Deva Gowda
Mukhtar
StarringSrinagar Kitty
Soundarya Jayamala
Music byArjun Janya
Distributed byHarshini Productions
Release date
  • 27 June 2014 (2014-06-27)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

The film, although takes the character names from the Sharat Chandra's Bengali novel Devdas, is depicted in an entirely different manner according to the director. The filming started early February 2013 at the Kanteerava Studios in Bangalore with a song sequence.[2]

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The audio of the film was launched in March 2014 at hotel Citadel in Bangalore. Ace playback singer Manjula Gururaj and her husband musician Gururaj were present as the chief guest. It was revealed that the director had roped in local talents who were winners of talent shows for singing the soundtrack of the film.[3] The music is composed by Arjun Janya, consisting of six tracks. While the five songs are written by Nagendra Prasad, one single is written by Jayanth Kaikini.[4]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kannalle Neenu"Jayanth KaikiniSonu Nigam, Palak Muchhal 
2."Haadu Haadu"Nagendra PrasadNakul 
3."O Devathe"Nagendra PrasadSonu Nigam 
4."Premana Premina"Nagendra PrasadPragya, Anuradha Bhat 
5."Paaru Paaru"Nagendra PrasadHarsha, Shwetha 
6."Beke Beku"Nagendra PrasadAnuradha Bhat 
Total length:25:32

Reception

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A critic from Deccan Chronicle wrote that "However, there is very little to be thrilled about the movie as it moves on a snail pace embroiled with past events told through the lead female character".[5]

References

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  1. ^ "'Paru Wife of Devadas' completes shoot". Sify. 2014. Archived from the original on 25 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Paru Wife of Devadas Launched". Chitraloka. 15 February 2013.
  3. ^ "'Paru Wife of Devadas' Audio Hits Market". Indiancinemagallery. 12 March 2014.
  4. ^ "Paru Wife of Devadas songs lyrics". Kannadasonglyrics. March 2014.
  5. ^ "Movie review 'Paru w/o Devdas': Namesake Devdas". Deccan Chronicle.
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