Kaviratna Kalidasa


Kaviratna Kalidasa Kannada is a 1983 Kannada historical drama film based on the life of Kalidasa, a renowned Classical Sanskrit writer of 4th Century A.D., whose name was extremely popular across Indian subcontinent. The film was written and directed by Renuka Sharma and produced by V. S. Govinda. The film starred Rajkumar, portraying the title role of Kalidasa, along with Jaya Pradha in the role of Vidyadhare and Srinivasa Murthy as Raja Bhoja.

The kingdoms chief minister wants his son to marry the kings daughter, Princess Vidyadhare. When he expresses his wish to the king, he is ridiculed. Instead, the king orders him to search for a Sakala Vidya Paarangatha groom for his daughter. Vowing to take revenge against the insult, the minister goes in search of a foolish groom.Kalidasa, a humble shepherd is shown rearing his sheep. Convinced of his stupidity, the minister charms Kalidasa to accompany him to the palace, so that Kalidasa can marry the princess. Coached by the minister, Kalidasa excels in the tests conducted by Vidyadhare Jaya Pradha. The minister is shrewd enough to teach a key sentence to Kalidasa. If he cant answer a question, Kalidasa must utter heluvudakkU, kEluvudakku, idu samayavalla This isnt the right time to question or answer. ........

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