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Lifeu Ishtene is a film of genre Drama directed by Pawan Kumar with Diganth Manchale

Lifeu Ishtene (2011)

Lifeu Ishtene
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Length 2h10
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Genres Drama,    Comedy,    Romantic comedy
Rating71% 3.5846453.5846453.5846453.5846453.584645

Lifeu Ishtene (Kannada: ಲೈಫು ಇಷ್ಟೇನೆ) is a 2011 Indian dark comedy-drama Kannada written and directed by Pawan Kumar. It stars Diganth, Sindhu Lokanath and Samyukta Hornad in the lead roles. Sathish Ninasam, Achyuth Kumar and Veena Sundar feature in supporting roles. The plot revolves around the adult life of a carefree youngster, who falls in love easily with multiple women, and observes the consequences, "realizing the meaning of life" and that it comes a "full circle". The title of the film which translates to "this is all life is", was taken from a track of the 2010 Kannada film Pancharangi.

The film score and soundtrack was composed by Mano Murthy, with lyrics for the tracks penned by Yogaraj Bhat, Jayant Kaikini and Pawan Kumar. The cinematography was done by Sugnaan, and was edited by Sanath and Suresh. The film was released on 9 September 2009 to critical acclaim. Following a 9-week run at theatres, it emerged as a commercial success, and was declared one of the best Kannada films of 2011. Having been nominated in three categories, Chethan Sosca won the award for Best Male Playback Singer at the Filmfare Awards.

Synopsis

Vishal (Diganth) is a carefree youngster who is only serious about pursuing a career in music. In contrast, his friend Shivakumar "Shivu" (Sathish Ninasam) is serious about life and advises him to reform. But Vishal, whose parents allow him a lot of freedom, finds his own way to deal with hook ups. He falls in love with his collegemate, Nandini (Sindhu Loknath), who also falls in love with him. After a brief period of courtship, they decide to get married. Nandini wants Vishal to take up a job as it will help her discuss the marriage proposal with her father. He thinks she is the one for him, but only till the point where he has to choose between his music career and her, at which point they break up.

Actors

Diganth Manchale

(Vishal)Sindhu Lokanath

(Nandini)Ramya Barna
Samyukta Hornad

(Rashmi)Sathish Ninasam

(Shivakumar "Shivu")
And :
Achyuth Kumar
Mimicry Dayanand
Pawan Kumar
Chandan Kumar
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