Legendary director and writer Geethapriya of 27 quality films and innumerable songs passed away on Sunday afternoon after prolonged illness. He was 86. On the way to KC General Hospital Geethapriya passed away. Gangrene has bothered him too much. Both the legs were in pitiable condition.

The legendary lyricist and director of Kannada cinema Geethapriya was suffering from ill health for a long time. The doctor’s diagnosis on his voice box was continuous process.

Director of 27 Kannada films (last film was Shravana Sambrama), Geethapriya directed three Tulu films and one Hindi film Anmol Seethara. He has six audio cassettes, two novels, two plays and over 250 songs to his credit.

To put the whole situation in the song of Geethapriya it is time to say ‘Ellaran Kayo Devre Neenu Elli Kuntithidde….a song he had written in 1975 for Beluvaladha Madilalli in which Rajesh was the protagonist.

Recollect the best songs of the legendary writer and director:

1.       Manaveeneya Nadhave Jhan Jhan…..Sri Rama Pooja in 1955.

2.       Deva Ninna Rajyadha Nyayavidhena…Bhagyachakra in 1955

3.       Jagadishanaduva Jagave Natakaranga….Sriramanjaneya Yuddam 1963

4.       Hanumana Prana…Prabho Raghurama….Sriramanjaneya Yuddam 1963

5.       Aduthiruva Modagale…Bettada Huli 1965

6.       Anna Ninna Sodhariyanna….Ondhe Balliya Hoogalu 1967

7.       Neenelli Nadeva Doora….SUNG BY MOHAMAD RAFI….Ondhe Balliya Hoogalu

8.       Bhagavantha Kai Kotta Dudiyokantha….Mannima Maga 1968

9.       Idhena Sabyathe…Idhena Samskrithi….Mannina Maga

10.    Nagutha Hadale Alutha Hadale…Uyyale 1969

11.    Manava Nagarika Manava….Boopathi Ranga 1970

12.    Hakkiyu Haruthidhe Doorake….Boopathi Ranga

13.    Veena…Ninageko Yee Kampana….Kalyani 1971

14.    Modake Sikkithu Andha Andha….Kalyani

15.    Matheya Mamatheya Roopugale….Naari Munidhare Maari 1972

16.    Nammurange Nanobne Jaana….Naari Munidhare Maari

17.    Gopilola….Hey Gopala….Nari Munidhare Maadi

18.    Nade Nade Nade Manave….Hrudaya Sangama

19.    Belavaladha Madilalli…Bevara Hani Biddaga….Beluvaladha Madilalli 1975

20.    Ellaran Kayo Devre Neenu Elli Kunthiddhe….Beluvaladha Madilalli 1975

21.    Mutthu Malegaagi Hoththu Kadidhe….Beluvaladha Madilalli 1975

22.    Gudiyaliruva Shilegalla Devaranthe….Makkala Bhagya 1976

23.    Besuge…Besuge…Jeevanavella (Besuge word 52 times used in this song)…Besuge 1976

24.    Jeeva Veene Needu Midithadha Sangeetha….Hombisilu 1978

25.    Hoovinda Hoovige Haruva Dhumbi….Hombisilu

26.    Premavidhe….Manedha Nagutha…..Antha 1981

27.    Balli Hoovigaasare…Preethisi Nodu 1981

28.    Duddu Idhre Jagavella….Sidideddha Sahodhara 1983

29.    Love Me Ennuva Vayassu….Asha 1983

30.    Naguva Hoova neenu…Mouna Geetha 1986