In Columbia Pictures' The Karate Kid, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts 'the karate kid' on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life. The Kannada language is one of the most popular languages in India, spoken by over 50 million native residents in India and around the world. In the state of Karnataka, it is the official language and is a scheduled language in India. In India, the Kannada music and entertainment scene is often known for its vibrant and classy vibes, facts that led to the designation of the language as a classical language by the Indian government. As such, Kannada songs are among the most hummable in the Indian subcontinent, easily charming their way into the hearts and minds of native and non-native speakers. Check out some of the biggest Kannada hits out of this region. |