Samskara
ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ
Synopsis
Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pattabhirama Reddy
- Screenplay & Story
- Girish Karnad, Pattabhirama Reddy
- Original Score
- Rajeev Taranath
- Original Title
- ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Kannada
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Ramamanohara Chitra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pattabhirama Reddy
Girish Karnad, Pattabhirama Reddy, U. R. Ananthamurthy
Rajeev Taranath
Tom Cowan
Steven Carthew
Pattabhirama Reddy, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
Department Leadership Roster
Pattabhirama Reddy
Producer
Pattabhirama Reddy
Director
Tom Cowan
Director of Photography
Girish Karnad
Screenplay
Steven Carthew
Editor
Pattabhirama Reddy
Screenplay
Rajeev Taranath
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samskara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samskara about?
Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.
Who directed Samskara?
Samskara was directed by Pattabhirama Reddy.
Who stars in Samskara?
The principal cast of Samskara includes Girish Karnad, Snehalata Reddy, B.R. Jayaram, P. Lankesh, Pradhan.
When was Samskara released and how long is it?
Samskara was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Samskara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samskara was composed by Rajeev Taranath.
Is Samskara based on a book or true story?
Samskara is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "U. R. Ananthamurthy".