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| director = [[B. A. Subba Rao]] | | director = [[B. A. Subba Rao]] | ||
| starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Anjali Devi]] | | starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Anjali Devi]] | ||
| music = [[ | | music = [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] | ||
| cinematography = M. A. Rehman | | cinematography = M. A. Rehman | ||
| editing = K. A. Marthand | | editing = K. A. Marthand | ||
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| based_on = Life of ''[[Bhishma]]'' | | based_on = Life of ''[[Bhishma]]'' | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1962|4|19}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|1962|4|19}} | ||
| runtime = 165 | | runtime = 165 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
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'''''Bhishma''''' is a 1962 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]], based on the life of [[Bhishma]] from the epic [[Mahabharata]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mondal|first=Manisha|date=18 January 2019|title=N.T. Rama Rao, the three-time CM of Andhra Pradesh who could serve one full term|url=https://theprint.in/theprint-profile/n-t-rama-rao-the-three-time-cm-of-andhra-pradesh-who-could-serve-one-full-term/179269/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222091013/https://theprint.in/theprint-profile/n-t-rama-rao-the-three-time-cm-of-andhra-pradesh-who-could-serve-one-full-term/179269/|archive-date=22 February 2020|access-date=23 January 2021|website=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref> produced and directed by [[B. A. Subba Rao]]. It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]] and [[Anjali Devi]], with music composed by [[ | '''''Bhishma''''' is a 1962 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]], based on the life of [[Bhishma]] from the epic [[Mahabharata]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mondal|first=Manisha|date=18 January 2019|title=N.T. Rama Rao, the three-time CM of Andhra Pradesh who could serve one full term|url=https://theprint.in/theprint-profile/n-t-rama-rao-the-three-time-cm-of-andhra-pradesh-who-could-serve-one-full-term/179269/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222091013/https://theprint.in/theprint-profile/n-t-rama-rao-the-three-time-cm-of-andhra-pradesh-who-could-serve-one-full-term/179269/|archive-date=22 February 2020|access-date=23 January 2021|website=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref> produced and directed by [[B. A. Subba Rao]]. It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]] and [[Anjali Devi]], with music composed by [[S. Rajeswara Rao]]. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The film begins in the court of Brahma where Mahabhisha ( | The film begins in the court of [[Brahma]], where Mahabhisha & [[Ganga (goddess)|Ganga]] lures each other, and the lord curses them to be born as mortals Mahabhisha takes birth as [[Shantanu]] in the [[Kuru Kingdom|Kuru]] dynasty, meets Ganga, and knits her on a condition not to question her actions Time passes, and Ganga gives birth to 7 children and drowns them in the river During the turn of the eighth one, devastated, Shantanu confronts her when she disappears with the child who grows up to be Devavratha, a great warrior trained by [[Parasurama]] Once he is acquainted with the father while hunting, Ganga unites them and quits A few years later, Shantanu attracts [[Satyavati]], the daughter of Dasaraju. So, he moves with the proposal, which they accept, provided Satyavati's son would inherit the throne of [[Hastinapur]]. Hence, Devavratha pledges a mighty vow of lifelong celibacy and service to whoever sat on the throne of their dynasty, which debilitates him as ''[[Bhishma]],'' and his father gives him a boon that death will not be near him until he calls. | ||
After some time, Shantanu passes away and | After some time, Shantanu passes away, and Satyavati's son Vichitravirya becomes the king; Bhishma decides to perform his nuptial with the princesses of [[Kāśī (kingdom)|Kaasi]] [[Amba (Mahabharata)|Amba]], [[Ambika (Mahabharata)|Ambika]], & [[Ambalika]] However, the Kaasi king affronts not submitting the proposal to Hastinapur as Satyavati belongs to the grassroots So, enraged Bhishma abducts the princesses Following, Amba proclaims her love for Salwa when Bhishma honorably sends her back Salwa denies her when Amba returns to Bhishma and asks him to splice, which is impossible because of his oath Then Amba approaches Parasurama, who edicts Bhishma but in vain, and the war erupts, and Bhishma defeats his mentor Accordingly, Amba takes a pledge to seek to avenge Bhishma, performs immense penance to please [[Shiva|Siva]], and takes a boon that she will cause Bhishma's death Next, Amba reincarnates as [[Sikhandi]], a woman who later transforms into a man The [[Kurukshetra]] war begins, which designates Bhishma as the supreme commander of the [[Kaurava]], and [[Pandavas]] are unable to defeat him for ten days Ergo, on the tactic of [[Krishna]], [[Arjuna]] shoots Bhishma, keeping Sikhandi in front, and he collapses on ''Ampashayya,'' the arrow bed After the completion of the war, Bhishma leaves his breath on ''Uttarayana Punyakalam,'' and Krishna bestows him a boon that the universe celebrates the day as ''Bhishma Ekadashi.'' | ||
The Kurukshetra war begins, Bhishma | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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*[[Anjali Devi]] as [[Amba (Mahabharata)|Amba]] / [[Shikhandi]] | *[[Anjali Devi]] as [[Amba (Mahabharata)|Amba]] / [[Shikhandi]] | ||
*[[Kanta Rao]] as [[Salwa Kingdom|Salwa]]<!--King of Salwa ([[Salwa Kingdom]])? See also [[Amba (Mahabharata)#Salva's rejection]]--> | *[[Kanta Rao]] as [[Salwa Kingdom|Salwa]]<!--King of Salwa ([[Salwa Kingdom]])? See also [[Amba (Mahabharata)#Salva's rejection]]--> | ||
*[[Relangi | *[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as [[Narada|Narada Maharshi]] | ||
*[[Haranath (actor)|Haranath]] as [[Lord Krishna]] | *[[Haranath (actor)|Haranath]] as [[Lord Krishna]] | ||
*[[Shobhan Babu]] as [[Arjuna]] | *[[Shobhan Babu]] as [[Arjuna]] | ||
*[[Gummadi | *[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as [[Karna]] | ||
*[[Nagabhushanam (actor)|Nagabhushanam]] as [[Parashurama]] | *[[Nagabhushanam (actor)|Nagabhushanam]] as [[Parashurama]] | ||
*[[Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry|Dhulipala]] as [[Duryodhana]] | *[[Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry|Dhulipala]] as [[Duryodhana]] | ||
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*[[M. Prabhakar Reddy|Prabhakar Reddy]] as [[Shantanu]] | *[[M. Prabhakar Reddy|Prabhakar Reddy]] as [[Shantanu]] | ||
*[[Vangara Venkata Subbaiah|Vangara]] as Rajaguru Madhava | *[[Vangara Venkata Subbaiah|Vangara]] as Rajaguru Madhava | ||
*[[ | *[[C. S. R. Anjaneyulu|C. S. R]] as [[Shalya]] | ||
*[[Peketi Sivaram]] as [[Vichitravirya]] | *[[Peketi Sivaram]] as [[Vichitravirya]] | ||
*Malladi as [[Drupada]] | *Malladi as [[Drupada]] | ||
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| name = Bhishma | | name = Bhishma | ||
| type = film | | type = film | ||
| artist = [[ | | artist = [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] | ||
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Music composed by [[ | Music composed by [[S. Rajeswara Rao]]. Lyrics were written by [[Aarudhra]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Bheeshma (1962)-Song_Booklet|url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/COP/info|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-23|website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> | ||
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|Brahmadevasutha Bhagyavidhaata | |Brahmadevasutha Bhagyavidhaata | ||
|[[Ghantasala ( | |[[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[P. Susheela]] | ||
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|Hailo Hailessa | |Hailo Hailessa | ||
|[[Jamuna Rani]] | |[[K. Jamuna Rani]] | ||
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[[Category:1962 films]] | [[Category:1962 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1962 Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1962 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Hindu mythological films]] | [[Category:Hindu mythological films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | [[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | ||
[[Category:Films based on the Mahabharata]] | [[Category:Films based on the Mahabharata]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by B. A. Subba Rao]] | [[Category:Films directed by B. A. Subba Rao]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:04, 4 March 2026
| Bhishma | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | B. A. Subba Rao |
| Produced by | B. A. Subba Rao |
| Based on | Life of Bhishma |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
Production company | B. A. S. Productions |
Release date |
|
Running time | 165 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bhishma is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, based on the life of Bhishma from the epic Mahabharata,[1] produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film begins in the court of Brahma, where Mahabhisha & Ganga lures each other, and the lord curses them to be born as mortals Mahabhisha takes birth as Shantanu in the Kuru dynasty, meets Ganga, and knits her on a condition not to question her actions Time passes, and Ganga gives birth to 7 children and drowns them in the river During the turn of the eighth one, devastated, Shantanu confronts her when she disappears with the child who grows up to be Devavratha, a great warrior trained by Parasurama Once he is acquainted with the father while hunting, Ganga unites them and quits A few years later, Shantanu attracts Satyavati, the daughter of Dasaraju. So, he moves with the proposal, which they accept, provided Satyavati's son would inherit the throne of Hastinapur. Hence, Devavratha pledges a mighty vow of lifelong celibacy and service to whoever sat on the throne of their dynasty, which debilitates him as Bhishma, and his father gives him a boon that death will not be near him until he calls.
After some time, Shantanu passes away, and Satyavati's son Vichitravirya becomes the king; Bhishma decides to perform his nuptial with the princesses of Kaasi Amba, Ambika, & Ambalika However, the Kaasi king affronts not submitting the proposal to Hastinapur as Satyavati belongs to the grassroots So, enraged Bhishma abducts the princesses Following, Amba proclaims her love for Salwa when Bhishma honorably sends her back Salwa denies her when Amba returns to Bhishma and asks him to splice, which is impossible because of his oath Then Amba approaches Parasurama, who edicts Bhishma but in vain, and the war erupts, and Bhishma defeats his mentor Accordingly, Amba takes a pledge to seek to avenge Bhishma, performs immense penance to please Siva, and takes a boon that she will cause Bhishma's death Next, Amba reincarnates as Sikhandi, a woman who later transforms into a man The Kurukshetra war begins, which designates Bhishma as the supreme commander of the Kaurava, and Pandavas are unable to defeat him for ten days Ergo, on the tactic of Krishna, Arjuna shoots Bhishma, keeping Sikhandi in front, and he collapses on Ampashayya, the arrow bed After the completion of the war, Bhishma leaves his breath on Uttarayana Punyakalam, and Krishna bestows him a boon that the universe celebrates the day as Bhishma Ekadashi.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Bhishma
- Master Nagaraju as young Bhishma
- Anjali Devi as Amba / Shikhandi
- Kanta Rao as Salwa
- Relangi as Narada Maharshi
- Haranath as Lord Krishna
- Shobhan Babu as Arjuna
- Gummadi as Karna
- Nagabhushanam as Parashurama
- Dhulipala as Duryodhana
- Satyanarayana as Lord Shiva
- Prabhakar Reddy as Shantanu
- Vangara as Rajaguru Madhava
- C. S. R as Shalya
- Peketi Sivaram as Vichitravirya
- Malladi as Drupada
- A. V. Subba Rao as Dasaraju
- A. V. Subba Rao Jr as Drona
- Jagga Rao as Dushasana
- Suryakantham as Dasaraju's wife
- G. Varalakshmi as Kunti
- Sujatha as Satyavati
- Anuradha as Ganga
- Meena Kumari as Hemangini
- Susheela as Ambika
- Malleswari as Ambalika
- Nirmalamma as Drupada's wife
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Bhishma | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1962 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Lyrics were written by Aarudhra.[2]
| S. No | Song title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brahmadevasutha Bhagyavidhaata | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | |
| 2 | Teliyagalere Nee Leelalu | Ghantasala | |
| 3 | Jo Jo Jola Garala Bala | P. Susheela | |
| 4 | Hailo Hailessa | K. Jamuna Rani | |
| 5 | Naa Janmambu | Ghantasala | |
| 6 | Manasuloni Korika | P. B. Srinivas, P. Susheela | |
| 7 | Mahadeva Sambho | P. Susheela | |
| 8 | Bhavi Bharatha Katha | Aakula | |
| 9 | Durasache Duryodhanadulu | Ghantasala | |
| 10 | Madhava Madhava | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | |
| 11 | Bava Karunude | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 12 | Samaramatanchu | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 13 | Emanuvaru | Madhavapeddi Satyam | |
| 14 | Poru Nashtambu | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 15 | Nannu Nevvaniga | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 16 | Chesina Karmaye | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 17 | Kuppinchi Yegasina | Ghantasala | |
| 18 | Pandavulunu Kunthi | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 19 | Deva Deva | Ghantasala | |
| 20 | Namo Tyaga Charitha | Pithapuram |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mondal, Manisha (18 January 2019). "N.T. Rama Rao, the three-time CM of Andhra Pradesh who could serve one full term". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ↑ "Bheeshma (1962)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
