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Geethapriya (Lakshman Rao Mohite) was born on 15 June, 1932 in India, is a Lakshman Rao Mohite better known by his pen name Geethapriya. Discover Geethapriya's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?
| Popular As |
Lakshman Rao Mohite |
| Occupation |
Lyricist, writer, film director |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
15 June 1932 |
| Birthday |
15 June |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Date of death |
2016 |
| Died Place |
Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Geethapriya Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Geethapriya height not available right now. We will update Geethapriya's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Geethapriya Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Geethapriya worth at the age of 84 years old? Geethapriya’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. He is from India. We have estimated Geethapriya's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
writer |
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Timeline
Geethapriya was born as Lakshman Rao Mohite in 1931, to Ramarao Mohite and Lakshmibai.
His father worked for the cavalry regiment of Mysore State Troops called Mysore Lancers, which was stationed in Bangalore.
Even though his mother tongue was Marathi, he was always interested in the Kannada language and was admitted to a Kannada-medium school.
The poet P. T. Narasimhachar lived in the same quarters as Geethapriya's family and was a huge influence in the latter's career.
He tried his hand in writing from his middle school days and sent his poems and short stories to magazines like Thaayinaadu, Ramarajya.
Following his completion of CA intermediate, Geethapriya took up small writing assignments.
He then worked as a clerk in Cubbon Park restaurant, Bangalore where he received a monthly salary of ₹35.
Having had a brief association in theatre, he had the music director Vijaya Bhaskar and film director M. B. Singh as friends.
Lakshman Rao Mohite (15 June 1932 – 17 January 2016), better known by his pen-name Geethapriya (ಗೀತಪ್ರಿಯ), was an Indian film director and lyricist of the Kannada film industry.
He has directed 40 films and penned over 250 songs in Kannada films.
On Bhaskar's promise of paying him ₹40 a month, Geethapriya entered films as a lyricist in 1954.
Geethapriya suffered from various health issues during the last few years of his life.
Geethapriya started his career in films in 1954 as a lyricist, writing a song for the film, Sri Rama Pooja.
He then moved to Madras (now Chennai).
He worked with Y. V. Rao for the film Bhagya Chakra (1956) by writing dialogues and songs.
Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha (1963) became hit with songs like "Jagadishanaduva Jagave Natakaranga" and eleven others all whose lyrics were written by Geethapriya.
This was followed by "Aadutiruva Modagale" for the film Bettada Huli (1965) and Onde Balliya Hoogalu (1967) for which Mohammed Rafi sang "Neenelli Nadeve Doora", the only song sung by him for a Kannada film.
Geethapriya directed his first film in 1968 with Mannina Maga that had Rajkumar and Kalpana playing the lead roles.
It was awarded the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada and he won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay.
The film ran for a hundred days in Bangalore's Kapali and Bharat theatres.
He directed other successful films like Yaava Janmada Maithri, (1972), Beluvalada Madilalli (1975), Besuge (1976), Hombisilu (1978), Putani Agent 123 (1979) and Mouna Geethe (1985).
Having directed 40 films during his career, he was awarded the Puttanna Kanagal Award for expertise in direction.
He also directed three Tulu language films and one Hindi film, Anmol Sitaare.
In 1992–93, he was awarded the Puttanna Kanagal Award for his contribution to Kannada cinema as a director.
A combination of various health complications resulted in a heart attack that caused his death on 17 Jan 2016.
