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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Draupadi | | name = Draupadi | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| caption = Song synopsis booklet cover | | caption = Song synopsis booklet cover | ||
| director = Bhagwati Prasad Mishra | | director = Bhagwati Prasad Mishra | ||
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| based_on = [[Vyasa]]'s ''[[Mahabharata]]'' | | based_on = [[Vyasa]]'s ''[[Mahabharata]]'' | ||
| narrator = | | narrator = | ||
| starring = | | starring = [[Sudhabala]]<br/>[[Prithviraj Kapoor]]<br/>[[Khalil (actor)|Khalil]]<br/>Jagdish Sethi | ||
| music = | | music = | ||
| cinematography = Adi Irani | | cinematography = Adi Irani | ||
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| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| studio = Imperial Film Company | | studio = Imperial Film Company | ||
| released = 1931 | | released = {{Film date|1931}} | ||
| runtime = 124 minutes | | runtime = 124 minutes | ||
| country = [[British Raj|British India]] | | country = [[British Raj|British India]] | ||
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'''''Draupadi''''' (The Daughter Of King Drupad) is a [[List of Bollywood films of 1931|1931]] [[sound film]] from Indian cinema. | '''''Draupadi''''' (The Daughter Of King Drupad) is a [[List of Bollywood films of 1931|1931]] [[sound film]] from Indian cinema. The film was a big-budget mythological production from [[Ardeshir Irani]]'s Imperial Film Company following their release of the first talkie in India, ''[[Alam Ara]]'' (1931).<ref name=Indiancinema>{{cite web |title=Draupadi (1931) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AQO/info |website=indiancine.ma |accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref> It was directed by Bhagwati Prasad Mishra, who had made a name for himself as a photographer and painter and had worked with Irani in his Star, Majestic, Royal and Imperial Studios.<ref name="RajadhyakshaWillemen2014">{{cite book |author1=Ashish Rajadhyaksha |author2=Paul Willemen |author3=Professor of Critical Studies Paul Willemen |title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SLkABAAAQBAJ&pg=PA247 |accessdate=17 July 2015 |date=10 July 2014 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-135-94318-9 |pages=247– |chapter=Mishra, Bhagwati Prasad}}</ref> The story adaptation from [[Vyasa]]'s ''[[Mahabharata]]'' and the screenplay, were by Mishra. The star cast included [[Prithviraj Kapoor]] who played the role of [[Karna]],<ref name="Lal2004">{{cite book |author=Ananda Lal |title=The Oxford Companion to Indian Theatre |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DftkAAAAMAAJ |accessdate=17 July 2015 |year=2004 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-564446-3 |page=195}}</ref> with [[Sudhabala]] as [[Draupadi]], and [[Khalil (actor)|Khalil]] as [[Krishna]].<ref name=Indiancinema /> The rest of cast included Hadi, Elizer, Rustom Irani and Jilloobai. The cinematographer was Adi Irani.<ref name=citwf>{{cite web |title=Draupadi 1931 |url=http://www.citwf.com/film94563.htm |website=citwf.com |publisher=Alan Goble |accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
The film was based on an episode from the ''[[Mahabharata]] | The film was based on an episode from the ''[[Mahabharata]]'' showcasing [[Duryodhan]]'s plans of usurping [[Hastinapur]] and his subsequent attempt at shaming the [[Pandava]]s by disrobing [[Draupadi]]'s sari. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
[[Duryodhana]] (Jagdish Sethi) plots to attain [[Hastinapur]] for himself and his hundred [[Kaurava]] brothers. The five [[Pandavas: The Five Warriors|Pandavas]] brothers are sent to exile during which time [[Arjuna]] ([[Prithviraj Kapoor]] wins Draupadi ([[ | [[Duryodhana]] (Jagdish Sethi) plots to attain [[Hastinapur]] for himself and his hundred [[Kaurava]] brothers. The five [[Pandavas: The Five Warriors|Pandavas]] brothers are sent to exile during which time [[Arjuna]] ([[Prithviraj Kapoor]] wins Draupadi ([[Sudhabala]]) at her [[swayamvara]]. According to his mother's unintentional suggestion, the five brothers share Draupadi as their wife. On their return from banishment, the Pandavas establish themselves at [[Indraprastha]]. The Rajasuya Yagna takes place and a [[Mahabharata#The dice game|game of dice]] follows. The Kauravas cunning uncle [[Shakuni]] (Hadi) helps them win the game, wherein the Pandavas first lose their Kingdom, and then as a last wager by the oldest brother [[Yudhishtra]], even Draupadi. When Duryodhan, with the intention of shaming the Pandavas tries to remove Draupadi's sari, it is Lord Krishna who saves her from humiliation by performing the miracle of a never-ending sari. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* | * [[Sudhabala]] as Draupadi | ||
*[[Khalil (actor)|Khalil]] as Lord Krishna | *[[Khalil (actor)|Khalil]] as Lord Krishna | ||
*Prithviraj Kapoor as | *Prithviraj Kapoor as Karna | ||
* [[Jilloo Maa|Jilloobai]] as Kunti | * [[Jilloo Maa|Jilloobai]] as Kunti | ||
* [[Jagdish Sethi|Jagdish]] as Duryodhana | * [[Jagdish Sethi|Jagdish]] as Duryodhana | ||
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==Draupadi in Indian Cinema== | ==Draupadi in Indian Cinema== | ||
The use of [[Hindu mythology]] in context to women, was a common feature in most films produced in the early part of the twentieth century. According to author Prem Chowdhry, Draupadi was referenced in films about eleven times between 1916 | The use of [[Hindu mythology]] in context to women, was a common feature in most films produced in the early part of the twentieth century. According to author Prem Chowdhry, Draupadi was referenced in films about eleven times between 1916 and 1944.<ref name="Chowdhry2000">{{cite book |author=Prem Chowdhry |title=Colonial India and the Making of Empire Cinema: Image, Ideology and Identity |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1UNph7mAT2YC&pg=PA143 |accessdate=17 July 2015 |year=2000 |publisher=Manchester University Press |isbn=978-0-7190-5792-2 |pages=143– |chapter=Gunga Din}}</ref> | ||
===Silent films=== | ===Silent films=== | ||
Lists:<ref name=List>{{cite web|title=Draupadi|url=http://www.citwf.com/listFilms.asp?filmName=draupadi&sortOn=YEAR&sortBy=UP&TOPDOC=0|website=citwf.com|publisher=Alan Goble|accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref><ref name=Guy>{{cite news|last1=Guy|first1=Randor|title=Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1934)|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article2288563.ece|accessdate=17 July 2015|agency=The Hindu|work=The Hindu|date=24 July 2011|ref=Cinema Plus}}</ref> | Lists:<ref name=List>{{cite web |title=Draupadi |url=http://www.citwf.com/listFilms.asp?filmName=draupadi&sortOn=YEAR&sortBy=UP&TOPDOC=0 |website=citwf.com |publisher=Alan Goble |accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref><ref name=Guy>{{cite news |last1=Guy |first1=Randor |title=Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1934) |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article2288563.ece |accessdate=17 July 2015 |agency=The Hindu |work=The Hindu |date=24 July 2011 |ref=Cinema Plus}}</ref> | ||
*Keechaka Vadham a.k.a. Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1916) directed by R. Nataraja Mudaliar | *Keechaka Vadham a.k.a. Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1916) directed by R. Nataraja Mudaliar | ||
*''Draupadi Vastraharan'' (1920) | *''Draupadi Vastraharan'' (1920) | ||
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==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
===Song | ===Song list=== | ||
The songs were sung by the actors in the film. | The songs were sung by the actors in the film. | ||
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! # !! Title !!Singer | ! # !! Title !!Singer | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{IMDb title|id =0241387| | * {{IMDb title|id =0241387|}} | ||
{{Works based on the Mahabharata}} | {{Works based on the Mahabharata}} | ||
[[Category:1931 films]] | [[Category:1931 films]] | ||
[[Category:1930s Hindi-language films]] | [[Category:1930s Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films based on the Mahabharata]] | [[Category:Films based on the Mahabharata]] | ||
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[[Category:Indian drama films]] | [[Category:Indian drama films]] | ||
[[Category:1931 drama films]] | [[Category:1931 drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Hindi-language drama films]] | |||
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| Draupadi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bhagwati Prasad Mishra |
| Produced by | Ardeshir Irani |
| Written by | Bhagwati Prasad Mishra |
| Based on | Vyasa's Mahabharata |
| Starring | Sudhabala Prithviraj Kapoor Khalil Jagdish Sethi |
| Cinematography | Adi Irani |
Production company | Imperial Film Company |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | British India |
| Language | Hindi |
Draupadi (The Daughter Of King Drupad) is a 1931 sound film from Indian cinema. The film was a big-budget mythological production from Ardeshir Irani's Imperial Film Company following their release of the first talkie in India, Alam Ara (1931).[1] It was directed by Bhagwati Prasad Mishra, who had made a name for himself as a photographer and painter and had worked with Irani in his Star, Majestic, Royal and Imperial Studios.[2] The story adaptation from Vyasa's Mahabharata and the screenplay, were by Mishra. The star cast included Prithviraj Kapoor who played the role of Karna,[3] with Sudhabala as Draupadi, and Khalil as Krishna.[1] The rest of cast included Hadi, Elizer, Rustom Irani and Jilloobai. The cinematographer was Adi Irani.[4]
The film was based on an episode from the Mahabharata showcasing Duryodhan's plans of usurping Hastinapur and his subsequent attempt at shaming the Pandavas by disrobing Draupadi's sari.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Duryodhana (Jagdish Sethi) plots to attain Hastinapur for himself and his hundred Kaurava brothers. The five Pandavas brothers are sent to exile during which time Arjuna (Prithviraj Kapoor wins Draupadi (Sudhabala) at her swayamvara. According to his mother's unintentional suggestion, the five brothers share Draupadi as their wife. On their return from banishment, the Pandavas establish themselves at Indraprastha. The Rajasuya Yagna takes place and a game of dice follows. The Kauravas cunning uncle Shakuni (Hadi) helps them win the game, wherein the Pandavas first lose their Kingdom, and then as a last wager by the oldest brother Yudhishtra, even Draupadi. When Duryodhan, with the intention of shaming the Pandavas tries to remove Draupadi's sari, it is Lord Krishna who saves her from humiliation by performing the miracle of a never-ending sari.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sudhabala as Draupadi
- Khalil as Lord Krishna
- Prithviraj Kapoor as Karna
- Jilloobai as Kunti
- Jagdish as Duryodhana
- Hadi as Shakuna Mama
- Elizer as Yudhishtra
- Rostam Irani as Bhim
- Nayampally
Draupadi in Indian Cinema[edit | edit source]
The use of Hindu mythology in context to women, was a common feature in most films produced in the early part of the twentieth century. According to author Prem Chowdhry, Draupadi was referenced in films about eleven times between 1916 and 1944.[5]
Silent films[edit | edit source]
- Keechaka Vadham a.k.a. Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1916) directed by R. Nataraja Mudaliar
- Draupadi Vastraharan (1920)
- Sairandhari (1920) directed by Baburao Painter
- Draupadi Swayamwar (1922) directed by Vishnupant Divekar
- Draupadi Veni Bandhan a.k.a. Veni Bandhan (1922) directed by Vishnupant Divekar
- Draupadi's Fate a.k.a. Draupadi Bhagya (1924) directed by Raghupathy Prakash.
- Draupadi Vastraharan (1927) directed by Dadasaheb Phalke
- Draupadi Vastraharan (1928) directed by P. Y. Altekar
- Keechak Vadh (1928) directed by Baburao Painter
Talkies[edit | edit source]
- Draupadi (1931) directed by Bhagwati Prasad Mishra
- Sairandhari (1933) directed by V. Shantaram for Prabhat Film Company
- Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1934) a Tamil-language film directed by R. Padmanaban.
- Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1936) a Telugu-language film directed by Hanumappa Vishwanath Babu
- Draupadi Manasamrakshnam (1936) a Telugu-language film, directed by S. Jagganath
- Draupadi (1944) directed by Baburao Patel
- Draupadi Vastraharan (1952) directed by W. Garcher
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Song list[edit | edit source]
The songs were sung by the actors in the film.
| # | Title | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Anokhi Jaadu Bhari Mri Kaisi Hai Paase Ki Chaal" | Hadi |
| 2 | "Bhagat Ke Bas Mein Hai Bhagwan" | Khalil |
| 3 | "Bhaj Krishan Kanhaiya Paar Kare Meri Naiya" | |
| 4 | "Do Din Ka Mehmaan Arre Kyun Murkh Mann Bhatkave" | Jilloobai |
| 5 | "Gaavein Manaavein Aanad Hum Mil Kar Saari" | Chorus |
| 6 | "Jis Main Apni Nazar Se Dekhoon" | Ermeline |
| 7 | "Kanhaiya Aao Re Dhaao Re" | Ermeline |
| 8 | "Laaj Rakhe Dinanath Jagat Mein" | Ermeline |
| 9 | "Main Toh Shakuni Kumar Hoon Matlab Ka Yaar Hoon" | Hadi |
| 10 | "Mujh Mein Kaisi Badi Karamaat Hai" | |
| 11 | "Nayanwa Khol Maharaj Atal Rahe Tero Raj" | Hadi |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Draupadi (1931)". indiancine.ma. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen; Professor of Critical Studies Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). "Mishra, Bhagwati Prasad". Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. pp. 247–. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ↑ Ananda Lal (2004). The Oxford Companion to Indian Theatre. Oxford University Press. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-19-564446-3. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ↑ "Draupadi 1931". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ↑ Prem Chowdhry (2000). "Gunga Din". Colonial India and the Making of Empire Cinema: Image, Ideology and Identity. Manchester University Press. pp. 143–. ISBN 978-0-7190-5792-2. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Draupadi". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Guy, Randor (24 July 2011). "Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1934)". The Hindu. The Hindu. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
