Bangalore Latha

Bangalore Latha
Background information
Birth nameLatha
Born1941
Bangalore, Mysore state, (now Karnataka), India
Died26 March 1990
Genres
Occupation
  • Singer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1962–1990
LabelsIndependent Artist

B. R. Latha, popularly known as Bangalore Latha, was an Indian singer who worked in south Indian film industry, mainly in Kannada and Telugu.[1][2][3]

Career

Latha was noticed by music composer G. K. Venkatesh at an event in Purabhavan, Bangalore and he introduced her to films through the movie Kantheredu Nodu in 1961.[4] Next she recorded a song for the 1962 film Mahathma Kabir, starring Dr. Rajkumar and Krishna Kumari in lead role.[5] She went on to record songs in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Tulu.

Latha recorded her duets with P. B. Srinivas,[1] Mohammad Rafi, Ghantasala, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,[6] M. Balamurali Krishna, Dr. Rajkumar, S. Janaki, Vani Jairam, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari B. K. Sumitra, B. R. Chaya and some rare duets with Musuri Krishnamurthy, Shankar Nag and Vishnuvardhan.[7]

Personal life

Latha was born and raised in Bangalore. She was trained in music by Chintanapalli Krishnamurthy.[4] She married actor Tomato Somu.[6] Latha committed suicide by taking sleeping pills on March 26 in the year 1990.[8]

Notable songs

Kannada Songs:

  • Amba jagadamba (Oorigitta Kolli)
  • Odi baa ododi baa (Chakra Theertha)
  • Vanamali Vaikunthapathe (Parvathi Kalyana)[9]
  • Nee modalu modalu nanna nodidaga (Choori Chikkanna)
  • Cheluvaralli Cheluva (Gange Gowri)
  • Chandramukhi Pranasakhi (Naandi)[10]
  • Neenarigadeyo Ele Manava (Chandavalliya Thota)
  • Hrudaya pallavi (Hrudaya Pallavi)
  • Eko Eno e nanna manavu (Jwaalamukhi)
  • Heluvudu ondu maduvudu innondu (Jwalamukhi)
  • Aa moda banalli (Druva Thaare)[11]
  • Nada charite nenapisuva (Thayiya Hone)
  • Aa rathiye Dharegilidante (Dhruva Thaare)
  • Anuragada ravi udayisalu (Idu Namma Desha)

Telugu Songs: Latha has rendered some of her best songs in Telugu. The most famous was Salalitha Raga Sudharasa Saaram with M. Balamuralikrishna, composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi, from the 1963 classic Nartanasala.[12][13]

  • Amma annadi oka kammani maata (Bullemma Bullodu)
  • Salalitha Raga Sudharasa Saaram (Narthanashala)
  • Redu Messeeya (Yesu Paadamulandu) and more.

Film songs

Selected songs of Latha, are listed here.[14]

Film songs

Year Film Language Song Music Co-singers
1962 Mahathma Kabir Kannada "Andada Sundara Kandane" A. Anasuya Devi S. Janaki
1963 Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha Kannada "Jhana Jhana Jhanjana" Satyam S. Janaki
Mana Mecchida Madadi "Yesu Nadigala Dati" Vijaya Bhaskar P. B. Srinivas, L. R. Eswari
Nartanasala Telugu "Salalitha Raga" S. Dakshinamurthi M. Balamuralikrishna
Sheelavati solo
1964 Prathigne Kannada "Deepavaliyu Kuniyuta bantu" S. Hanumantha Rao
Naandi "Chandramukhi Pranasakhi" Vijaya Bhaskar S. Janaki
Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani Telugu "Konda Jathi Kondenagu" S. P. Kondandapani S. Janaki
Pathiye Daiva Kannada "Kopaveke Ajji" Vijayabhaskar B. K. Sumitra
1965 Mahasathi Anasuya Kannada "Samanaariharu enna" S. Hanumantha Rao P. B. Srinivas, S. Janaki
Chandrahasa "Yava Kaviya Shrungara Kalpaneyo" S. Hanumantha Rao Ghantasala
Dorikithe Dongalu Telugu "Sri Venkatesa Eesa" Saluri Rajeswara Rao M. Balamurali Krishna, P. Susheela
Bhoomiyile Malakha Malayalam "Akashathambalamuttathu" Jaya Vijaya, M. A. Madeez, P. S. Divakar S. Janaki, Zero Babu
1966 Mantralaya Mahatme Kannada "Shravana Keerthana" Rajan–Nagendra
Mane Katti Nodu "Chamaraja pete" R. Rathna K. S. L. Swamy
Madhu Malathi "Anjike Nachike Yethake" G. K. Venkatesh S. Janaki
"Ee Bhava Ee Bhangi"
Dudde Doddappa "Mathade Eko Nalla" T. G. Lingappa Solo
"Nodu Kannara Henna Vayyara" Renuka
Bala Nagamma "Kala Bandithu Ninage" S. Rajeshwara Rao L. R. Eshwari
Mohini Bhasmasura Telugu "Anaga Anaga Oka Papa Kore" Saluri Rajeshwararao solo
1967 Parvathi Kalyana Kannada "Vanamali Vaikuntapathe" G. K. Venkatesh P. B. Srinivas
"Maara Chittha Chora" L. R. Eswari
Lagna Pathrike "Illi Yaru Illa" Vijaya Bhaskar P. B. Srinivas, L. R. Eswari
Gange Gowri "Cheluvaralli Cheluva" T. G. Lingappa S. Janaki
"Tunga Bhadra Kaveri" solo
"Minchina Holeyali Mindave" S. Janaki
Chakra Theertha "Odi Baa" B. K. Sumitra
Beedi Basavanna "Beda Beda Bagilu Hakabeda" Nageshwara Rao
1968 Sarvamangala Kannada "Shri Parvatiya" C. Satyam

solo

Namma Ooru "Cheluvina Ganiyagi" R. Rathna P. B. Srinivas
"Sundara Lokake Swagathavu"
Lakshadheeshwara "Premakke Kannilla" C. Satyam
Chinnari Puttanna "Hoova Tandu Maridalu" T. G. Lingappa S. Janaki, Renuka
"Madumagalu Neenamma"
Amma "Entha Cheluva Naguvo" T. G. Lingappa P. B. Srinivas
Govula Gopanna Telugu "Ee Virithotala" Ghantasala P. Susheela, Raghavulu, Ghantasala
"Dum Dum Dry Cleaning" Ghantasala
Devakanya "Kalalanni Pulakinchu Vela" T. V. Raju Ghantasala
Rajayogam "Nacchinavadu" Sathyam S. Janaki
Anna Tamma Kannada "Iniya Kogileya" Vijaya Bhaskar P. Susheela, Renuka
1969 Gandondu Hennaru Kannada "Muttabeda Maathadabeda" T. G. Lingappa Nageshwara Rao
Choori Chikkanna "Nee Modalu Modalu" C. Satyam S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Mukunda Chandra "Halu Hoovu Jonna Jenu" G. K. Venkatesh P. B. Srinivas
Kathanayakudu Telugu "Manchivadu Maa Babayi" T. V. Raju P. Susheela
Satthekalapu Satthayya "Muddu Muddu Navvu" M. S. Vishwanathan P. B. Srinivas
Pratheekaram "Sinthapuvvanti Sinnadhiro" Chellapilla Satyam T. R. Jayadev, SPB
1970 Mruthyupanjaradalli Goodhachari 555 Kannada "Kamana Billindilidu" C. Satyam P. B. Srinivas
Yamalokapu Gudhachari Telugu "Kaanee Kaanee Sare Dhachuko" V. Siva Reddy Jamuna Rani
1971 Aliya Geleya Kannada "Eri Banni Nodi" T. G. Lingappa P. Nageshwara Rao, T. G. Lingappa
1972 Malathi Madhava Kannada "Aha Naa Mareyalare" T. G. Lingappa S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Bullamma Bullodu Telugu "Amma Annadi Okka Kammani" C. Satyam Ramana, SPB
Athanu Diddina Kodalu "Thandaana" Master Venu SPB
1975 Kaveri Kannada "Shilpa Chatura Kalpna" M. Ranga Rao N. S. Raman
Aadadani Adrushtam Telugu "Tholireyilo Pulakinthalo" S. Hanumantha Rao V. Ramakrishna, P. Susheela
1976 Idu Namma Desha Kannada "Anuragada Ravi Udayisalu" Rathnam solo
1977 Manasinante Mangalya Kannada "Ivanenammi Duddalla" Ramesh Naidu solo
1978 Muyyige Muyyi Kannada "Belli Chukki Belli Chukki" Satyam SPB, P. Susheela, P. B. Srinivas
Bhale Huduga "Baare Baare Henne" G. K. Venkatesh S. Janaki
Prema Chesina Pelli Telugu "Thalle Daivam" Chellapilla Satyam S. P. Shailaja
1979 Atthege Thakka Sose Kannada "Dhaanya Lakumi Bandavale" M. Ranga Rao S. Janaki
Kotha Kodalu Telugu "Needhi Vayyaram" Chellapilla Satyam SPB
Lakshmi Pooja "Muripale Chupi Mohale Repi" Chellapilla Satyam P. Susheela
1980 Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru Kannada "Shankara Gangadhara" M. Ranga Rao P. B. Srinivas, SPB, S. Janaki
Guru Sarvabhouma Shri Raghavendra Karune "Oorella Belagako Deepavali" P. Susheela
1981 Number Aidoo Ekka Kannada "Honganasu Nanasagide" M. Ranga Rao Musuri Krishnamurthy
Naga Kala Bhairava "Nammee Baale" M. Ranga Rao K. J. Yesudas
Avali Javali "Baare Mankaliye" Satyam Ramesh
1982 Suvarna Sethuve Kannada "Venku Chinku" Vijaya Bhaskar P. B. Srinivas
Kempu Hori "Angalada Soojimallige" M. Ranga Rao S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Raga Thala "O Cheluve"
Karmika Kallanalla "Ninagagi Kadidde" G. K. Venkatesh SPB
Kalasapurada Hudugaru "Shirabagi Namisiro" M. Ranga Rao P. B. Srinivas
Guna Nodi Hennu Kodu "Yavvanada Hosadada" M. Ranga Rao SPB, S. Janaki
Bhakta Gnanadeva "Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre" G. K. Venkatesh P. B. Srinivas
Prathishte "Illa Illa Illa" M. Rangarao
"Idu Prayada Mayajalavo" solo
"Madhyakke Neenu Hodeyeke"
1983 Kalluveene Nudiyithu Kannada "Ee Sarigamada" M. Ranga Rao SPB
Aadarsha "Kannada Nadina Simhada Marigale" P. B. Srinivas, Chorus
1984 Rudranaga Kannada "Cheluvina Chenniga" M. Ranga Rao Vishnuvardhan
Benki Birugali "Thayi Irada Thabbali Navu" M. Ranga Rao Sulochana
Oh Maane Maane Tamil "Abhiramiye Annaiye" Ilayaraja P. Susheela
1985 Sneha Sambandha Kannada "Eko Eno" G. K. Venkatesh Ramesh
Thayiya Hone "Sogasu Kanna Kunisiralu" Satyam SPB
"Nada Charite Nenapisuva" P. Susheela, B. R. Chaya
Maruthi Mahime "Elli Ramano Alli Hanumano" Solo
Mareyada Manikya "Endu Ninu Hige Nagutha" Shankar–Ganesh Raj Seetharam, Manjula
Lakshmi Kataksha "Bevu Bella Ondada Hage" C. Satyam Raj Seetharam, SPB
Jwaalamukhi "Eko Eno Ee Nanna Manavu" M. Ranga Rao Dr. Rajkumar
"Heluvudu Ondu Maduvudu" Innondu
Dhruva Thare "Aa Moda Banalli" Upendra Kumar Dr. Rajkumar, Vani Jairam
"Aa Rathiye Dharegilidante" Dr. Rajkumar
Ade Kannu "Nayana Nayana Milana" G. K. Venkatesh Dr. Rajkumar
Hosa Anubhava "Anubhava Hosa Anubhava" M. Rangarao
1986 Madhura Bandhavya Kannada "Aa Swargavello" M. Ranga Rao Raj Seetharam
"Ullasa Santhosha"
"Baro Nanna Chinna" solo
"Nannata Nodalu Aathura"
Bettada Thaayi "Shravanaya" Satyam P. B. Srinivas
1987 Shiva Bhakta Markandeya Kannada "Shivane Bhayaharane" M. Ranga Rao Rajkumar Bharati
"Amma Ekaluve" solo
1988 Oorigitta Kolli Kannada "Amba Jagadamba" M. Ranga Rao solo
1990 Halliya Surasuraru Kannada "Ase Emba Aleya Mele" M. Ranga Rao C. Aswath
1992 Samsara Nouke Kannada "Adi Parashakti Jagadambe" M. Ranga Rao SPB, chorus

Non-film songs

Devotional / Folk songs

Year Album Song Music Ref
1982 Ashtadevi Darshana "Thaayi Banashankari" Lakshminarayana Gochi [15]
"Bhaktara More Keli"
1985 Gananayaka Gananayaka "Hullina Harike" M. Ranga Rao [16]
"Gananayaka Gananayaka"
"Jo Jo Laali"
"Ganapathiyenuva"
"Bhagyada Bagula"
"Aarathi"
"Bandithu"
"Nadesu Namma"
"Malige Jaji"
1985 Nanjunda Chamundi "Ambe Jagadambe" M. Ranga Rao [17]
"Nanjunda Ninna Na"
"Nanjunda Chamundi"
"Moodana Kempaithu"
"Nanjundesha Ninna"
"Avva Nannavva"
1989 Janapada Geethaganga "Allena Keliri" M. Ranga Rao [18]
"Haalu Maari"
"Nellakki Haseya"
"Hasiya Betthada Kolu"
"Maralalladyane"
"Deevalige Habba"
"Male Male Maathadi"
"Suvvakka Suvvalaali"
1994 Sridevi Bhaktilahari "Dhyaana Madu Manave" (with Puttur Narasimha Nayak) B. V. Srinivas [19]
"Ambe Jagadambe Thayi"
2003 Shiva Sthuthi "Sri Manjunathane" Upendra Kumar –

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