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| name = Paropakari | | name = Paropakari | ||
| image = | | image = Paropakari.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = VCD cover | ||
| director = [[Y. R. Swamy]] | | director = [[Y. R. Swamy]] | ||
| producer = | | producer = | ||
| writer = | | writer = | ||
| screenplay = Y. R. Swamy | | screenplay = Y. R. Swamy | ||
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| narrator = | | narrator = | ||
| starring = [[Rajkumar | | starring = [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]]<br/ >[[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]] | ||
| music = [[Upendra Kumar]] | | music = [[Upendra Kumar]] | ||
| cinematography = R. Chittibabu | | cinematography = R. Chittibabu | ||
| editing = P. Bhaktavatsalam | | editing = P. Bhaktavatsalam | ||
| studio = | | studio = Bhagavathi Productions | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = | | released = {{Film date|1970}} | ||
| runtime = 160 minutes | | runtime = 160 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
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'''''Paropakari''''' ({{ | '''''Paropakari''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಪರೋಪಕಾರಿ.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a 1970 Indian [[Kannada language]] [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by [[Y. R. Swamy]]. It stars [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] and [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]]. It revolves around the story of a self respecting young man who wins a wager with his wealthy father. The film was produced under Bhagavathi Productions. It had a very successful soundtrack composed by [[Upendra Kumar]]. | ||
Rajkumar | Rajkumar played dual role in a small portion of the movie where the second character appears only for thirty seconds on-screen in an important plot twist. Paropakari was the first film to be released at Nataraj theatre, Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Khajane |first=Muralidhara |date=2018-03-22 |title=Nataraj theatre at Seshadripuram downs its shutters |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/fade-to-black/article23321615.ece |access-date=2023-11-29 |archive-date=9 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109043218/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/fade-to-black/article23321615.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
Mohan, played by Dr Rajkumar, leaves his father's home after betting that he would return home after one year, after earning Rs 25,000 by legal means. He meets Shami, played by Jayanti, a runaway orphan, on the way. The two start living together, but face several hurdles like Mohan being accused of a murder. He earns the money, only to decide to spend it on the cancer treatment of his teacher. Mohan survives an attempt on his life by his cousin. Mohan returns | == Plot == | ||
Mohan, played by Dr Rajkumar, leaves his father's home after betting that he would return home after one year, after earning Rs 25,000 by legal means. He meets Shami, played by Jayanti, a runaway orphan, on the way. The two start living together, but face several hurdles like Mohan being accused of a murder. He earns the money, only to decide to spend it on the cancer treatment of his teacher. Mohan survives an attempt on his life by his cousin. Mohan returns to his father, along with Shami in the end. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Rajkumar | {{cast listing| | ||
* [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] as Mohan / Ramanna | |||
* [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]] as Shami | * [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]] as Shami | ||
* [[Rathna (actress)|Rathna]] | * [[Rathna (actress)|Rathna]] | ||
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* [[Tiger Prabhakar]] | * [[Tiger Prabhakar]] | ||
* Sundarashree | * Sundarashree | ||
}} | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music of the film was composed by [[Upendra Kumar]] and lyrics for the soundtrack written by [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]] and [[R. N. Jayagopal]].<ref> | The music of the film was composed by [[Upendra Kumar]] and lyrics for the soundtrack written by [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]] and [[R. N. Jayagopal]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paropakari |url=https://gaana.com/album/paropakari-kannada |access-date=29 November 2023 |website=Gaana |archive-date=29 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129044658/https://gaana.com/album/paropakari-kannada |url-status=live }}</ref> All the songs were received very well and the cabaret track "Jokey Naanu Balliya Minchu" sung by [[L. R. Eswari]] created a rage and became a chartbuster. That song was remixed in films like ''Nan Hendthi Maduve'' (2003) and ''[[Kalla Malla Sulla]]'' (2011). The song was also recreated by [[Ravi Basrur]] in ''[[KGF: Chapter 1 (soundtrack)|KGF: Chapter 1]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 December 2018 |title=First single from Yash-starrer KGF album to be out on Monday |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/dec/01/first-single-from-kgf--album-to-be-out-on-monday-1905576.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=15 December 2018 |archive-date=15 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215222848/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/dec/01/first-single-from-kgf--album-to-be-out-on-monday-1905576.html |url-status=live }}</ref>'' | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" | {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" | ||
! Title !! Singer(s) | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Kannu Reppe Ondanondu Marevude" | | "Kannu Reppe Ondanondu Marevude" | ||
| [[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[S. Janaki]] | | [[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[S. Janaki]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "Ice cream Beke" | | "Ice cream Beke" | ||
| P. B. Sreenivas | | P. B. Sreenivas | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "Guttondu Heluve" | | "Guttondu Heluve" | ||
| P. B. Sreenivas | | P. B. Sreenivas | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "Jokey Naanu Balliya Minchu" | | "Jokey Naanu Balliya Minchu" | ||
| [[L. R. Eswari]] | | [[L. R. Eswari]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "Hodare Hogu Nanagenu" | | "Hodare Hogu Nanagenu" | ||
| P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | ==Legacy== | ||
The core concept of the hero being taunted for spending his father's earnings and challenged to earn a decided sum of money at the end of a fixed period on his own without revealing his family background, leading to the hero leaving his bungalow wearing a suit, went on to be seen in future movies like ''[[Arasu (2007 film)|Arasu]]'' (2007). | |||
== References == | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:1970 films]] | [[Category:1970 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1970 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1970 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | [[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | [[Category:Indian drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Y. R. Swamy]] | [[Category:Films directed by Y. R. Swamy]] | ||
{{1970s-Kannada-film-stub}} | {{1970s-Kannada-film-stub}} | ||
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| Paropakari | |
|---|---|
| File:Paropakari.jpg VCD cover | |
| Directed by | Y. R. Swamy |
| Screenplay by | Y. R. Swamy |
| Starring | Rajkumar Jayanthi |
| Music by | Upendra Kumar |
| Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
Production company | Bhagavathi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Paropakari (
pronunciation (help·info)) is a 1970 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film written and directed by Y. R. Swamy. It stars Rajkumar and Jayanthi. It revolves around the story of a self respecting young man who wins a wager with his wealthy father. The film was produced under Bhagavathi Productions. It had a very successful soundtrack composed by Upendra Kumar.
Rajkumar played dual role in a small portion of the movie where the second character appears only for thirty seconds on-screen in an important plot twist. Paropakari was the first film to be released at Nataraj theatre, Bangalore.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Mohan, played by Dr Rajkumar, leaves his father's home after betting that he would return home after one year, after earning Rs 25,000 by legal means. He meets Shami, played by Jayanti, a runaway orphan, on the way. The two start living together, but face several hurdles like Mohan being accused of a murder. He earns the money, only to decide to spend it on the cancer treatment of his teacher. Mohan survives an attempt on his life by his cousin. Mohan returns to his father, along with Shami in the end.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Rajkumar as Mohan / Ramanna
- Jayanthi as Shami
- Rathna
- Sampath as Veeranna, Mohan's father
- H. R. Shastry
- Pandari Bai as Mohan's mother
- Ganapathi Bhat
- Papamma as Ramanna's mother
- Vijayalalitha
- Nagappa as Jayanna
- G. V. Swarnamma
- Comedian Guggu
- Tiger Prabhakar
- Sundarashree
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music of the film was composed by Upendra Kumar and lyrics for the soundtrack written by Chi. Udaya Shankar and R. N. Jayagopal.[2] All the songs were received very well and the cabaret track "Jokey Naanu Balliya Minchu" sung by L. R. Eswari created a rage and became a chartbuster. That song was remixed in films like Nan Hendthi Maduve (2003) and Kalla Malla Sulla (2011). The song was also recreated by Ravi Basrur in KGF: Chapter 1.[3]
| Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|
| "Kannu Reppe Ondanondu Marevude" | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki |
| "Ice cream Beke" | P. B. Sreenivas |
| "Guttondu Heluve" | P. B. Sreenivas |
| "Jokey Naanu Balliya Minchu" | L. R. Eswari |
| "Hodare Hogu Nanagenu" | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki |
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The core concept of the hero being taunted for spending his father's earnings and challenged to earn a decided sum of money at the end of a fixed period on his own without revealing his family background, leading to the hero leaving his bungalow wearing a suit, went on to be seen in future movies like Arasu (2007).
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (22 March 2018). "Nataraj theatre at Seshadripuram downs its shutters". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "Paropakari". Gaana. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "First single from Yash-starrer KGF album to be out on Monday". The New Indian Express. 1 December 2018. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Paropakari on IMDb
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