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{{short description|1956 film by T. Prakash Rao}} | {{short description|1956 film by T. Prakash Rao}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Amara Deepam | | name = Amara Deepam | ||
| image = Amara Deepam 1956 poster.jpg | | image = Amara Deepam 1956 poster.jpg | ||
| border = no | |||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[T. Prakash Rao]] | | director = [[T. Prakash Rao]] | ||
| screenplay = T. Prakash Rao | | screenplay = T. Prakash Rao | ||
| story = [[C. V. Sridhar]] | | story = [[C. V. Sridhar]] | ||
| producer = S. Krishnamoorthy<br />T. Govindarajan<br />C. V. Sridhar | |||
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]<br />[[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] | | starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]<br />[[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Kamal Ghosh]]<br />[[A. Vincent]] | | cinematography = [[Kamal Ghosh]]<br />[[A. Vincent]] | ||
| editing = N. M. Sankar | | editing = N. M. Sankar | ||
| music = [[T. Chalapathi Rao]]<br />[[G. Ramanathan]] | |||
| studio = Venus Pictures | | studio = Venus Pictures | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = [[Sivaji Productions|Sivaji Films]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 June 1956 |title=Amara Deepam |pages=1 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19560623&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=30 August 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
| released = 29 | | released = {{film date|1956|6|29|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 162 | | runtime = 162 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' ''Amara Deepam''''' ({{ | '''''Amara Deepam''''' ({{translation|The Eternal Lamp}}) is a 1956 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[T. Prakash Rao]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]. The film, produced by Venus Pictures, had musical score by [[T. Chalapathi Rao]] and [[G. Ramanathan]] and was released on 29 June 1956. It is a remake of 1942 American film ''[[Random Harvest (film)|Random Harvest]]''. The film was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Amardeep (1958 film)|Amardeep]]'' (1958).{{sfn|Rajadhyaksha|Willemen|1998|p=344}}<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=1 September 2006 |title=And now... scaling heights in Delhi |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/and-now-scaling-heights-in-delhi/article3230508.ece |url-status=live |access-date=30 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207100534/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/and-now-scaling-heights-in-delhi/article3230508.ece |archive-date=7 December 2014}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | |||
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Aruna is a girl from a wealthy family. Her parents want her to marry her cousin Sukumar. She, however, does not like him because of his dictatorial behaviour. He even breaks her radio, which convinces Aruna that he is certainly not the person for her. She leaves the house one night without informing anyone to escape from the marriage. She ends up being chased by some goons, and gets saved by a bypasser Ashok. Suddenly, somebody hits Ashok on the head, which causes him to lose his memory. Later, he meets a woman in a gypsy camp called Rupa and falls for her. Aruna, however, cannot forget him and never ceases her search for him. She finally meets him at a show with Rupa. Whether he regains his memory and what eventually happens forms the climax. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
<!-- according to the opening credits --> | |||
;Main cast | ;Main cast | ||
* [[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Ashok | * [[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Ashok | ||
* [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] as Roopa | * [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] as Roopa | ||
* [[Savitri (actress)|Savithri]] as Aruna | * [[Savitri (actress)|Savithri]] as Aruna | ||
* [[M. N. Nambiar]] as Sukumar | * [[M. N. Nambiar|Nambiar]] as Sukumar | ||
* [[K. A. Thangavelu]] | * [[K. A. Thangavelu|Thangavelu]] | ||
* [[E. V. Saroja]] | * [[E. V. Saroja]] | ||
;Guest | ;Guest artiste | ||
* [[V. Nagaiah]] | * [[V. Nagaiah]] | ||
; | ;Supporting cast | ||
* M. R. Santhanam, M. M. Venkatachalam Pillai, Jayasakthivel, Nambirajan, {{small|Kottapuli}} Jayaraman, V. P. Balaraman, K. S. Durai, C. V. Velappa, {{small|Baby}} Saroja, and {{small|Baby}} Kasthuri. | * M. R. Santhanam, M. M. Venkatachalam Pillai, Jayasakthivel, Nambirajan, {{small|Kottapuli}} Jayaraman, V. P. Balaraman, K. S. Durai, C. V. Velappa, {{small|Baby}} Saroja, and {{small|Baby}} Kasthuri. | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[T. Chalapathi Rao]]. [[G. Ramanathan]] composed the music for one song | The music was composed by [[T. Chalapathi Rao]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amara Deepam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by T. Chalapathi Rao |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/amara-deepam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1360826872 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830035228/https://music.apple.com/us/album/amara-deepam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1360826872 |archive-date=30 August 2021 |access-date=30 August 2021 |website=[[Apple Music]]|date=December 1956 }}</ref> [[G. Ramanathan]] composed the music for one song "Nadodikkottam Nannga Thiillelelo" and Carnatic musician [[G. N. Balasubramaniam]] composed the music for "Enge Maraindhanayo".<ref>{{Cite book |title=அமரதீபம் |publisher=Everest Arts |year=1956 |language=ta |type=[[song book]]}}</ref> This song was tuned in the [[Carnatic raga]] [[Shubhapantuvarali]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Venkataraman |first=Shankar |date=28 June 2018 |title=M.L. Vasanthakumari's impeccable style gave us many evergreen hits |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/mlvs-tryst-with-the-tinsel-world/article24278876.ece |url-status=live |access-date=18 June 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200618123604/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/mlvs-tryst-with-the-tinsel-world/article24278876.ece |archive-date=18 June 2020}}</ref> Lyrics by K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam, [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]], [[M. K. Athmanathan]], [[Udumalai Narayana Kavi]], [[A. Maruthakasi]] & [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]]. The song "Jalilo Jimkana" became popular among children of the decade.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 March 2022 |title=Vijay's Jolly O Gymkhana from Beast and 60s Kids' favourite song Jalilo Jimkana |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijay-beast-jalilo-gymkhana-60s-kids-jalilo-jimkana.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320032858/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijay-beast-jalilo-gymkhana-60s-kids-jalilo-jimkana.html |archive-date=20 March 2022 |access-date=22 March 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length | ! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1 || "Nanaayam Manushanukku" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] || [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]] || 02:43 | | 1 || "Nanaayam Manushanukku" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] || [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]] || 02:43 | ||
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| 2 || "Jalilo Jimkana" || [[Jikki]] || Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass || 03:51 | | 2 || "Jalilo Jimkana" || [[Jikki]] || Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass || 03:51 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 3 || "Thenunnum Vandu Maamalarai Kandu" || [[A. M. Rajah]] & [[P. | | 3 || "Thenunnum Vandu Maamalarai Kandu" || [[A. M. Rajah]] & [[P. Susheela]] || K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam || 03:34 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 4 || "Ellorum Koodi Aadi Paadi" || Jikki || M. K. Aathmanathan || 03:56 | | 4 || "Ellorum Koodi Aadi Paadi" || Jikki || M. K. Aathmanathan || 03:56 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 5 || "Nadodikkottam Nannga Thiillelelo" || T. M. Soundararajan, [[A. P. Komala]], | | 5 || "Nadodikkottam Nannga Thiillelelo" || T. M. Soundararajan, [[A. P. Komala]], [[Sirkazhi Govindarajan]] & [[T. V. Rathnam]] || [[Udumalai Narayana Kavi]] || 05:41 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 6 || "Pachchai Kilipaadudhu" || Jikki || A. Maruthakasi || 03:13 | | 6 || "Pachchai Kilipaadudhu" || Jikki || A. Maruthakasi || 03:13 | ||
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| 7 || "Kondaikatti Kaavikatti" || [[S. C. Krishnan]] & A. P. Komala || K. S. Gopalakrishnan || 03:37 | | 7 || "Kondaikatti Kaavikatti" || [[S. C. Krishnan]] & A. P. Komala || K. S. Gopalakrishnan || 03:37 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 8 || "Thumbam Soozhum Neram" || Jikki || K. S. Gopalakrishnan | | 8 || "Thumbam Soozhum Neram" || Jikki || K. S. Gopalakrishnan || 02:11 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 9 || "Enge Maraindhanayo" || [[M. L. Vasanthakumari]] || K. S. Gopalakrishnan || 03:09 | | 9 || "Enge Maraindhanayo" || [[M. L. Vasanthakumari]] || K. S. Gopalakrishnan || 03:09 | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Release and reception == | |||
''Amara Deepam'' was released on 29 June 1956.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 June 1956 |title=Amara Deepam |pages=10 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19560629&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=5 May 2022}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote, "This is a picture of which the Tamil film world could be legitimately be proud – such is the vivid portrayal on the screen of gripping theme." ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Interesting melodrama, packed with cleverly-contrived situations." ''[[The Mail (Madras)|The Mail]]'' wrote, "Savithri as Aruna and Padmini as Rupa are striking in their trying roles, and their actions are moving. Sivaji Ganesan, as Ashok, gives a talk on labour rights, which arrests one's attention." ''[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]]'' wrote, "''Amara Deepam'' produced essentially as an entertainer, has achieved its purpose to a great extent".<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 August 1956 |title=Amara Deepam |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h452/pammalaar/GEDC6114-1.jpg |url-status=live |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/mfMgH |archive-date=21 December 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Kanthan of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' appreciated the film for various aspects, including Sridhar's writing, the songs and the cast performances.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=காந்தன் |date=15 July 1956 |title=அமரதீபம் |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |pages=[https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1956/jul/15-07-1956/p30.jpg 30]–[https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1956/jul/15-07-1956/p31.jpg 31]}}</ref> The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=26 September 2015 |title=Amara Deepam (1956) |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/blast-from-the-past-amara-deepam-1956-starring-sivaji-padmiini-and-savithri/article7692438.ece |url-status=live |access-date=30 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208162342/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/blast-from-the-past-amara-deepam-1956-starring-sivaji-padmiini-and-savithri/article7692438.ece |archive-date=8 December 2020}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== Bibliography == | |||
* {{Cite book |last1=Rajadhyaksha |first1=Ashish |url=https://indiancine.ma/texts/indiancine.ma%3AEncyclopedia_of_Indian_Cinema/text.pdf |title=Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema |last2=Willemen |first2=Paul |publisher=[[British Film Institute]] and [[Oxford University Press]] |year=1998 |isbn=0-19-563579-5 |author-link=Ashish Rajadhyaksha |author-link2=Paul Willemen |orig-date=1994}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|0254081 | * {{IMDb title|0254081}} | ||
[[Category:1950s Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:1956 films]] | [[Category:1956 films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by T. Prakash Rao]] | |||
[[Category:Films scored by T. Chalapathi Rao]] | |||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian remakes of American films]] | [[Category:Indian remakes of American films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | |||
[[Category:Tamil films remade in other languages]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:12, 10 May 2022
| Amara Deepam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. Prakash Rao |
| Produced by | S. Krishnamoorthy T. Govindarajan C. V. Sridhar |
| Screenplay by | T. Prakash Rao |
| Story by | C. V. Sridhar |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Savitri Padmini |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao G. Ramanathan |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh A. Vincent |
| Edited by | N. M. Sankar |
Production company | Venus Pictures |
| Distributed by | Sivaji Films[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 162 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Amara Deepam (transl. The Eternal Lamp) is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Savitri. The film, produced by Venus Pictures, had musical score by T. Chalapathi Rao and G. Ramanathan and was released on 29 June 1956. It is a remake of 1942 American film Random Harvest. The film was remade in Hindi as Amardeep (1958).[2][3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Aruna is a girl from a wealthy family. Her parents want her to marry her cousin Sukumar. She, however, does not like him because of his dictatorial behaviour. He even breaks her radio, which convinces Aruna that he is certainly not the person for her. She leaves the house one night without informing anyone to escape from the marriage. She ends up being chased by some goons, and gets saved by a bypasser Ashok. Suddenly, somebody hits Ashok on the head, which causes him to lose his memory. Later, he meets a woman in a gypsy camp called Rupa and falls for her. Aruna, however, cannot forget him and never ceases her search for him. She finally meets him at a show with Rupa. Whether he regains his memory and what eventually happens forms the climax.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Main cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Ashok
- Padmini as Roopa
- Savithri as Aruna
- Nambiar as Sukumar
- Thangavelu
- E. V. Saroja
- Guest artiste
- Supporting cast
- M. R. Santhanam, M. M. Venkatachalam Pillai, Jayasakthivel, Nambirajan, Kottapuli Jayaraman, V. P. Balaraman, K. S. Durai, C. V. Velappa, Baby Saroja, and Baby Kasthuri.
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[4] G. Ramanathan composed the music for one song "Nadodikkottam Nannga Thiillelelo" and Carnatic musician G. N. Balasubramaniam composed the music for "Enge Maraindhanayo".[5] This song was tuned in the Carnatic raga Shubhapantuvarali.[6] Lyrics by K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, M. K. Athmanathan, Udumalai Narayana Kavi, A. Maruthakasi & K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The song "Jalilo Jimkana" became popular among children of the decade.[7]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Nanaayam Manushanukku" | T. M. Soundararajan | K. S. Gopalakrishnan | 02:43 |
| 2 | "Jalilo Jimkana" | Jikki | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03:51 |
| 3 | "Thenunnum Vandu Maamalarai Kandu" | A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela | K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam | 03:34 |
| 4 | "Ellorum Koodi Aadi Paadi" | Jikki | M. K. Aathmanathan | 03:56 |
| 5 | "Nadodikkottam Nannga Thiillelelo" | T. M. Soundararajan, A. P. Komala, Sirkazhi Govindarajan & T. V. Rathnam | Udumalai Narayana Kavi | 05:41 |
| 6 | "Pachchai Kilipaadudhu" | Jikki | A. Maruthakasi | 03:13 |
| 7 | "Kondaikatti Kaavikatti" | S. C. Krishnan & A. P. Komala | K. S. Gopalakrishnan | 03:37 |
| 8 | "Thumbam Soozhum Neram" | Jikki | K. S. Gopalakrishnan | 02:11 |
| 9 | "Enge Maraindhanayo" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | K. S. Gopalakrishnan | 03:09 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Amara Deepam was released on 29 June 1956.[8] The Indian Express wrote, "This is a picture of which the Tamil film world could be legitimately be proud – such is the vivid portrayal on the screen of gripping theme." The Hindu wrote, "Interesting melodrama, packed with cleverly-contrived situations." The Mail wrote, "Savithri as Aruna and Padmini as Rupa are striking in their trying roles, and their actions are moving. Sivaji Ganesan, as Ashok, gives a talk on labour rights, which arrests one's attention." Screen wrote, "Amara Deepam produced essentially as an entertainer, has achieved its purpose to a great extent".[9] Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the film for various aspects, including Sridhar's writing, the songs and the cast performances.[10] The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Amara Deepam". The Indian Express. 23 June 1956. p. 1. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ↑ Rajadhyaksha & Willemen 1998, p. 344.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (1 September 2006). "And now... scaling heights in Delhi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 December 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ↑ "Amara Deepam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by T. Chalapathi Rao". Apple Music. December 1956. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ↑ அமரதீபம் (song book) (in தமிழ்). Everest Arts. 1956.
- ↑ Venkataraman, Shankar (28 June 2018). "M.L. Vasanthakumari's impeccable style gave us many evergreen hits". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Vijay's Jolly O Gymkhana from Beast and 60s Kids' favourite song Jalilo Jimkana". Behindwoods. 17 March 2022. Archived from the original on 20 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ↑ "Amara Deepam". The Indian Express. 29 June 1956. p. 10. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ↑ "Amara Deepam". The Hindu. 17 August 1956. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ↑ காந்தன் (15 July 1956). "அமரதீபம்". Kalki (in தமிழ்). pp. 30–31.
- ↑ Guy, Randor (26 September 2015). "Amara Deepam (1956)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 December 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Amara Deepam on IMDb