is taken care of so well despite his treachery. He realises that he made a mistake by rejecting a woman of such good character, and that Indira's love is more valuable than simple wealth. Mohan expresses remorse and wants to marry Indira, however she tells him that the innocence of pure love cannot be replaced once it is lost. Indira refuses to marry him, dismissing his proposal by saying "Belli karegithu Moda chadurithu" (The silver lining is gone, the clouds are scattered). Cast Kalyan Kumar as Mohan Rao Kalpana as Indira K. S. Ashwath as Sadashivaiah Pandari Bai as Lalithamma Balakrishna as Puttaiah B. Jaya as Savithri Dwarakish as Paapaiah "Paapi" Reception Belli Moda was Kanagal's directorial debut. Actress Kalpana later came to be known as "Minugu Thare" (The Twinkling Star) owing to a reference in the title song of this film. Her residence in Bangalore was also called 'Belli Moda', as a tribute to the film. This film was screened at IFFI 1992 Kannada Cinema Retrospect. Award Karnataka State Film Awards 1967-68 Second Best Film Best Actress – Kalpana Best Supporting Actress – Pandaribai Best Music Director – Vijaya Bhaskar Best Screenplay – S R Puttanna Kanagal Best Cinematographer – R N K Prasad Best Editing – V P Krishnan Soundtrack References External links 1967 films 1960s Kannada-language films Films based on Indian novels Films directed by Puttanna Kanagal Films scored by Vijaya Bhaskar Kannada literature Kannada films remade in other languages