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1992 Indian film

Saptapadi
Directed by	H. R. Bhargava
Written by	Chi. Udaya Shankar
Screenplay by	Chi. Udaya Shankar
Based on	Saptapadi by Saisuthe
Produced by	S. A. Srinivas
Starring	Ambareesh Rupini Sudharani Anjali Sudhakar
Cinematography	B. C. Gowrishankar
Edited by	S. Manohar
Music by	Upendra Kumar
Production company	Sri Vahini Cine Combines
Release date	20 April 1992 (1992-04-20)
Running time	128 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Saptapadi (transl. Seven Steps) is a 1992 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by H. R. Bhargava and based on the novel of the same name by Saisuthe The film stars Ambareesh, Rupini, Sudharani and Anjali Sudhakar. The film, produced by S. A. Srinivas, was widely appreciated for its songs tuned by Upendra Kumar and lead actors performances upon release.

The film's screenplay, dialogues and lyrics are written by Chi. Udaya Shankar. Cinematography is by B. C. Gowrishankar. It was presented by Rajkumar for Sri Vahini Cine Combines.

The director had revealed that originally Rajkumar was supposed to be the hero of the movie which was to be directed by M. S. Rajashekar. However, Rajkumar later felt a younger actor would be an ideal choice for the lead role and decided to only present the movie with Ambareesh in the lead who in turn suggested Bhargava to be the director since their earlier collaboration had been called off.

Cast

Ambareesh as Sudhakar
Rupini as Sahana
Sudharani as Sudha
K. S. Ashwath as Sahana's father
Ramesh Bhat as Sharma
Sundar Krishna Urs as Ramamurthy
Prithviraj as Sudha's father
Anjali Sudhakar as Vijaya
Girija Lokesh as Jaya
Seema
Sheela
Srimathi Rao
Sihi Kahi Chandru as Dr. Mahesh Chandra
Abhijith as Manohar
M. S. Karanth as Bhavani Shankar Rao
Rajesh R.
Shani Mahadevappa as groom's father
M. S. Umesh as Krishna Murthy
Kunigal Ramanath
BEML Somanna
Devaraj

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Upendra Kumar and lyrics written by Chi. Udaya Shankar and the entire soundtrack was received extremely well. Audio was released on Sangeetha.

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)
1.	"Chinna Nanna"	Chi. Udaya Shankar	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manjula Gururaj
2.	"Baalali Vivaahada"	Chi. Udaya Shankar	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sangeetha Katti
3.	"Hoovu Mullu"	Chi. Udaya Shankar	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
4.	"Koneyalli Mancha"	Chi. Udaya Shankar	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manjula Gururaj
5.	"Saptapadi Idu Saptapadi"	Chi. Udaya Shankar	Rajkumar
6.	"Karune Thorisamma"	Chi. Udaya Shankar	Sangeetha Katti, Manjula Gururaj

References

v t e H. R. Bhargava filmography
Bhagyavantharu (1977) Olavu Geluvu (1977) Asadhya Aliya (1979) Manku Thimma (1980) Kulla Kulli (1980) Guru Shishyaru (1981) Avala Hejje (1981) Bandhalu Anubandhalu (1982) Pedda Gedda (1982) Tony (1982) Samarpane (1983) Onde Guri (1983) Gandugali Rama (1983) Mooru Janma (1984) Bedaru Bombe (1984) Preethi Vathsalya (1984) Jeevana Chakra (1985) Vajra Mushti (1985) Karna (1986) Krishna Nee Begane Baro (1986) Maneye Manthralaya (1986) Karunamayi (1987) Hrudaya Geethe (1987) Shanthi Nivasa (1987) Kurukshetra (1987) Sowbhagya Lakshmi (1987) Shubha Milana (1987) Krishna Rukmini (1988) Nammoora Raja (1988) Hosa Jeevana (1990) Shivashankar (1990) Mathe Haditu Kogile (1990) Chapala Chennigaraya (1990) Aranyadalli Abhimanyu (1991) Nagunagutha Nali (1991) Gandanige Takka Hendathi (1991) Jagadeka Veera (1991) Rajadhi Raja (1992) Sapthapadi (1992) Prana Snehitha (1993) Vasantha Poornima (1993) Jaga Mechida Huduga (1993) Sammilana (1994) Bangarada Kalasha (1995) Bangarada Mane (1996) Janani Janmabhoomi (1997) High Command (1998) Back Pocket (2003) Gandugali Kumara Rama (2006)

H. R. Bhargava filmography

Bhagyavantharu (1977)
Olavu Geluvu (1977)
Asadhya Aliya (1979)
Manku Thimma (1980)
Kulla Kulli (1980)
Guru Shishyaru (1981)
Avala Hejje (1981)
Bandhalu Anubandhalu (1982)
Pedda Gedda (1982)
Tony (1982)
Samarpane (1983)
Onde Guri (1983)
Gandugali Rama (1983)
Mooru Janma (1984)
Bedaru Bombe (1984)
Preethi Vathsalya (1984)
Jeevana Chakra (1985)
Vajra Mushti (1985)
Karna (1986)
Krishna Nee Begane Baro (1986)
Maneye Manthralaya (1986)
Karunamayi (1987)
Hrudaya Geethe (1987)
Shanthi Nivasa (1987)
Kurukshetra (1987)
Sowbhagya Lakshmi (1987)
Shubha Milana (1987)
Krishna Rukmini (1988)
Nammoora Raja (1988)
Hosa Jeevana (1990)
Shivashankar (1990)
Mathe Haditu Kogile (1990)
Chapala Chennigaraya (1990)
Aranyadalli Abhimanyu (1991)
Nagunagutha Nali (1991)
Gandanige Takka Hendathi (1991)
Jagadeka Veera (1991)
Rajadhi Raja (1992)
Sapthapadi (1992)
Prana Snehitha (1993)
Vasantha Poornima (1993)
Jaga Mechida Huduga (1993)
Sammilana (1994)
Bangarada Kalasha (1995)
Bangarada Mane (1996)
Janani Janmabhoomi (1997)
High Command (1998)
Back Pocket (2003)
Gandugali Kumara Rama (2006)

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