'' Sharapanjara '' ( ) is a 1971 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal , based on a novel by Triveni of the same name , and starring Kalpana and Gangadhar in lead roles . This film is considered one of the best Kannada movies ever made . The film won the award for Best Feature Film in Kannada at the 20th National Film Awards in 1972 . It also won three awards at the 1970-71 Karnataka State Film Awards including the award for First Best Film
20th National Film Awards
20th National Film Awards
Sharapanjara