Parijatham (1950 film)

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Parijatham
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Directed byK. S. Gopalakrishnan [lower-alpha 1]
Screenplay byElangovan
Based onNaragasura Epic
Produced byS. K. Sundararama Iyer
Starring T. R. Mahalingam
B. S. Saroja
M. V. Rajamma
N. S. Krishnan
T. A. Madhuram
CinematographyJithen Banerji
Edited byA. V. Subba Rao
Music by C. R. Subbaraman
S. V. Venkatraman
Production
company
Lavanya Pictures Ltd.
Distributed by Newtone
Vauhini
Release date
  • 9 November 1950 (1950-11-09)(India)
[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Parijatham is a Tamil language film released in 1950, starring T. R. Mahalingam, M. V. Rajamma and B. S. Saroja. [2]

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Plot

The film has three story lines. The first line which is the first part is about the well known myth of Naragasura. Naragasura, the demon king has invincible powers due to the boons he had received from Devas and with all that he wreaks havoc on everyone. Narada knows that only Bama, the wife of Krishna who was Naragasura's mother in the previous birth can annihilate him. Narada adept in his covert ways to achieve his goals subtly gifts a parijatham flower to Krishna and make him in turn gift it to his first wife Rukmani. As expected the demon king dies at the hands of Bama but not before making a request that his day of death be celebrated by people as Deepavali. The next story line has the same parijatham that breeds enmity in Bama against Rukmani. Finally she understands that Rukmani's devotion to Krishna far exceeds her own, a humbling experience. There is a third line which is a comic interlude that intersects the film throughout. N.S.krishnan, T.A.Mathuram and side kicks Kaka Radhakrishnan and Pulimootai Ramasamy take care of that. [3]

Cast

Cast according to the opening credits of the film [3]

Production

The film was produced by S. K. Sundararama Iyer under the banner Lavanya Pictures and was shot at Newtone and Vauhini studios. The film was directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan B. A. [lower-alpha 1] Screenplay and dialogues were written by Elangovan. Jithen Banerji was in charge of cinematography while Kumaradevan was the operative cameraman. Editing was done by A. V. Subba Rao. Dinsha K. Tehrani was in charge of audiography. Art direction was done by F. Nagoor while Hiralal did the choreography. [1] [3]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by C. R. Subbaraman and S. V. Venkatraman Lyrics were written by Santhanakrishna Naidu, Papanasam Sivan, Kambadasan, Udumalai Narayana Kavi and K. D. Santhanam. [1] Singers are T. R. Mahalingam, Nagercoil K. Mahadevan, N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram. Playback singers are M. L. Vasanthakumari, T. V. Rathnam, K. V. Janaki, P. Leela, Jikki, S. V. Venkatraman & C. R. Subbaraman.

No.SongSingersLyricistRagaLength (m:ss)
01"Enathannai Unnai Pedhai"T. V. RathnamPapanasam Sivan02:15
02"Thane Varuvaradi"T. V. Rathnam02:16
03"Murali Gaana Vilola Muguntha"K. V. Janaki01:22
04"Niyaayam Alladi Bhaamaa"M. L. Vasanthakumari02:26
05"Yezhai En Meethu Paaraa"Nagercoil K. Mahadevan02:35
06"Piraana Naathanae"M. L. Vasanthakumari02:20
07"Maaya Chiripilae"T. V. RathnamDesh02:57
08"Porumaiyae Inbam Tharum"T. R. Mahalingam02:11
09"Anbinil Yaavume...Thulasi Jegan Maathaa"M. L. VasanthakumariDesh02:37
10"Musical Dance"Thara Chowdhry dance03:31
11"Vaan Nilavae Mana Mohana"T. R. Mahalingam & T. V. RathnamKambadasan02:58
12"Ulagathukae Unavalikkum"S. V. Venkatraman & Jikki Group01:22
13"Mathiyaa Vithiyaa"C. R. Subburaman & T. V. Rathnam03:38
14"Jeeva Theebame Thalelo"P. Leela & Jikki01:31
15"Paarijaadha Poovu Namma"N. S. Krishnan & T. A. MadhuramSanthanakrishna Naidu02:44
16"Paadhkaakkanum Paangu Paarkanum"N. S. KrishnanUdumalai Narayana Kavi03:55
17"Manamagizh" (Musical drama)K. V. Janaki & JikkiK. D. Santhanam06:18
18"Ithu Thaguma Baamaa Kelai"T. R. Mahalingam02:12
19"Pugazhnthu Pugazhnthu Uraikka"M. L. Vasanthakumari04:36
20"Vantharul Endruraippai"M. L. Vasanthakumari02:22

Reception

Sudesamithran praised the film citing the film moves faster without getting bored anywhere while Dinamani wrote that propaganda humor is well handled and added the film had melodious songs and good direction and Kalki praised the makers for adapting mythology stories nicely for present generation and added its an musical film due to good songs. [4] Randor Guy said the film is remembered for the satire-rich comedy of NSK. [2]

Notes

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