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| Manaswini | |
|---|---|
| File:Manaswini poster.jpg Poster | |
| Directed by | P. Bhaskaran |
| Screenplay by | Parappurath |
| Based on | Sanskar Lakshmi by Prafulla Desai |
| Produced by | Vasu Menon |
| Starring | Sathyan Madhu Sarada Sukumari |
| Cinematography | E. N. Balakrishnan |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan K. Sankunni |
| Music by | M. S. Baburaj |
Production company | Madras Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Manaswini is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by Parappurath. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sarada and Sukumari. It is based on Sanskar Lakshmi, a play written by Prafulla Desai. The film was released on 13 April 1960. [1]
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The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran. [2]
| Song | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Aaraadhikayude Poojaakusumam" | S. Janaki |
| "Kanneerum Swapnangalum" | K. J. Yesudas |
| "Muttivilikkunnu Vaathilil" | S. Janaki |
| "Paathiraavaayilla" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki |
| "Thelinju Premayamunaveendum" | K. J. Yesudas |
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