
Acting
Kalpana
Born — Died
1943-07-08 — 1979-05-12
Place of birth
Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Known for
Acting
Credits
31 titles
Kalpana was a legendary actress at the 60s and 70s. Often known for her female centric roles and praised for her depiction of Kaveri in Sharapanjara.
Known for
9.0Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana, and K. S. Ashwath. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Bayalu Daari was the first commercial success for Anant Nag who had earlier done art films and established himself as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one the last big hits of Kalpana. The helicopter scenes formed a major highlight of the movie.
Bayaludaari
1976
10.0Namma Makkalu (which translates to "Our Children") is a film advocating the necessity of inculcating in the children — who hold the limelight in this film — a sense of responsibility, in the family and in society.
Namma Makkalu
1969
7.0Vamsha Jyothi is a 1978 Kannada film that stars Kalpana in a lead role. It was directed by A. Bhimsingh
Vamsha Jyothi
1978
8.0A young girl is brought up in poverty but understands the value of education, and with the support of her mother struggles to reject a life of prostitution.
Gejje Pooje
1969
NRThe bank manager gets into trouble when his old friend dies in the scuffle while trying to rob his money. He runs for cover and ends up in a drama troupe.
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
7.3Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.
Karnan
1964
Film credits
1970s · 11 titles
9.0Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana, and K. S. Ashwath. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Bayalu Daari was the first commercial success for Anant Nag who had earlier done art films and established himself as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one the last big hits of Kalpana. The helicopter scenes formed a major highlight of the movie.
Bayaludaari
1976
7.0Vamsha Jyothi is a 1978 Kannada film that stars Kalpana in a lead role. It was directed by A. Bhimsingh
Vamsha Jyothi
1978
8.0A murder-mystery, in which the friend of a wealthy, elderly couple tries to bring about a reconciliation between them on the one hand, and their their estranged relatives on the other.
Nadu Iravil
1970
10.0Devara Makkalu is a 1970 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role.
Devara Makkalu
1970
8.7Two estranged brothers, who could not be more different from one another, choose different paths in life and are eventually reunited by an unexpected twist of fate.
Daari Thappida Maga
1975
8.3Kaveri and Sathish fall in love and get married and have a perfect life. However, Sathish's behaviour towards Kaveri changes when he finds out she was molested as a kid. The film revolves around the issues of a woman's chastity, the acceptance of mentally ill by society and unfaithful spouses.
Sharapanjara
1971
No synopsis available yet.
Thennangkeetru
1975
8.5An honest driver tries to bring his corrupt employer to justice. However, things get complicated when he learns that his employer is actually his biological father.
Karulina Kare
1970
8.0Ramachandra Rao, a professor, is forced to marry Gowri at his family's behest despite being in love with Lalitha. He fails to get along with his wife and broods about his lost love. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The film is considered as one of the greatest romantic films in Kannada noted for the strong performances of lead actors Rajkumar and Kalpana.
Eradu Kanasu
1974
10.0When forest officer Kumar protects natural resources from poachers, their boss, Anand, becomes his main rival. But little does Kumar know that Anand is his brother.
Gandhada Gudi
1973
9.5The movie is about a reporter who concocts a false case so as to get himself convicted for first degree murder so that he can prove that the death sentence can be given based on circumstantial evidence and that it be done away with. However, by the time he is out of the prison proving his innocence, his father is falsely arrested in another murder case and is awarded a death penalty!
Bidugade
1973
1960s · 19 titles
10.0Namma Makkalu (which translates to "Our Children") is a film advocating the necessity of inculcating in the children — who hold the limelight in this film — a sense of responsibility, in the family and in society.
Namma Makkalu
1969
8.0A young girl is brought up in poverty but understands the value of education, and with the support of her mother struggles to reject a life of prostitution.
Gejje Pooje
1969
NRThe bank manager gets into trouble when his old friend dies in the scuffle while trying to rob his money. He runs for cover and ends up in a drama troupe.
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
7.3Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.
Karnan
1964
NRMala, a modern college girl witnesses the murder committed by Sudhagar and hops into a bus bound for Pondicherry. Sudhagar follows and tries to kill her on the journey.
Madras to Pondicherry
1966
6.0Dhana Pishachi is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by S. N. Singh. The film stars Sampath, K. S. Ashwath, Dikki Madhavarao and Kalpana. The film has musical score by Satyam
Dhana Pishachi
1967
10.0Mannina Maga is a 1968 Kannada film starring Dr. Rajkumar and Kalpana in lead roles. It was directed by Geetapriya.
Mannina Maga
1968
8.0Immadi Pulikeshi is based on the story of the famous Kannada ruler Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty, who was significantly involved in branching out the dynasty to extend over most parts of the Deccan.
Immadi Pulikeshi
1967
NR1968 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role.
Sarvamangala
1968
7.0Based on Triveni's novel. An orthodox patriarch (Nagendra Rao) is upset when one of his five sons (Arun Kumar) wants to marry a theatre actress (Premalatha). The old man’s daughter Malathi (Kalpana) is widowed and her friend Prasad (Rajkumar), who had arranged Malathi’s marriage, also loses his wife. The patriarch refuses to let Malathi marry Prasad, leading to extensive debate and a revolt within the family before he relents. The original novel, working within a social reform tradition, strongly advocated widow remarriage
Hannele Chiguridaga
1968
NRSri Kanyaka Parameshwari Kathe is a 1966 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role.
Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari Kathe
1966
Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's 1886 novel The Mayor of Casterbridge.
Mayor Nair
1966
8.0Mantralaya Mahatme is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film directed by T. V. Singh Thakur, based on the book Sri Raghavendra Vijaya written by Rajaguru Rajacharya, and stars Rajkumar in the role of Raghavendra Swami, a Hindu saint who lived in the 17th century India
Manthralaya Mahathme
1966
9.0A married couple with hearing impairment undergoes highs and lows in their lives as they endeavour to survive in a society which is not very friendly to them
Naandi
1964
The movie examines the tumults in the lives of the people residing in the Belli Moda estate. Indira is the heiress of her father's estate, named Belli Moda. A young man, Mohan, is engaged to her and is desirous of owning the Belli Moda, once Indira's father passes away. Mohan returns from the US, only to discover that his fiancee's mother has died in labor, leaving behind a son - the new inheritor of Belli Moda. This shatters Mohan's dreams of the estate and he bitterly refuses to marry Indira. One day, Mohan meets with a car accident and is severely injured. He is nursed by Indira, and presently, Mohan falls truly in love with her and proposes for marriage. However, this time, Indira refuses to marry him and breaks his heart, for he only cared about her money.
Belli Moda
1966
8.5Radha is the second wife of an extremely negligent Shesha. However, when Krishna, Shesha's cousin, enters her life, they form a unique bond with each other.
Uyyaale
1969
Bala Nagamma is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by P. R. Kaundinya and produced by Vikram Srinivas. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Narasimharaju and Master Babu. The film has musical score by S. Rajeshwara Rao. The movie is based on one of the popular stories of the traditional folklore Burra katha.
Baala Naagamma
1966
Bollywood 1967
Bangarada Hoovu
1967
NRA couple's life takes an unexpected turn when the man is suspected in a murder case and imprisoned for five years on a false charge.
Gandhinagara
1968

