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{{short description|1995 Indian Telugu-language film}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Taj Mahal
| name          = Taj Mahal
| image          =
| image          = Taj Mahal (1995 film).jpg
| alt            =
| caption        = DVD cover
| caption        =
| native_name    =  
| native_name    =  
| director      = [[Muppalaneni Shiva]]
| director      = [[Muppalaneni Shiva]]
| producer      = [[D. Ramanaidu]]
| producer      = [[D. Ramanaidu]]
| writer        =
| screenplay    = [[Muppalaneni Shiva]]
| screenplay    =
| story          = [[Muppalaneni Shiva]]
| story          =
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| based_on      =  
    | label1= Dialogue by
    | data1 = [[Jandhyala]]
  }}
| starring      = [[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]]<br>[[Monica Bedi]]<br>[[Sanghavi]]
| starring      = [[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]]<br>[[Monica Bedi]]<br>[[Sanghavi]]
| narrator      =
| music          = [[M. M. Srilekha]]
| music          = [[M. M. Srilekha]]
| cinematography =
| cinematography = [[Chota K. Naidu]]
| editing        =
| editing        = K. Madhava <br /> [[Marthand K. Venkatesh]]
| studio        =  
| studio        = [[Suresh Productions]]
| distributor    =  
| distributor    = [[Suresh Productions]]
| released      = {{film date|df=y|1995|05|25}}
| released      = {{film date|df=y|1995|05|25}}
| runtime        =
| runtime        = 138 minutes
| country        = [[India]]
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
| budget        =
| budget        =  
| gross          =
| gross          =  
}}
}}


'''''Taj Mahal''''' is a 1995 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romance film]] directed by [[Muppalaneni Shiva]] and produced by [[D. Ramanaidu]]. The film stars [[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]], [[Monica Bedi]] and [[Sanghavi]] in the lead roles. The music was composed by [[M. M. Srilekha]]. It is the first hit film of Srikanth as a lead actor. and the debut film of lyricist [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2014-08-05/Reading-literature-friends-encouragement-my-forte-104062|title = Reading literature, friends encouragement my forte|date = 5 August 2014}}</ref><ref>http://telugump3.org/telugu/A-Z/T/Taj%20Mahal%20(1995)%20128Kbps/-dir-/Taj-Mahal-Mp3-Songs.html</ref><ref>http://doregama.info/taj-mahal-1993.html</ref>
'''''Taj Mahal''''' is a 1995 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romance film]] directed by [[Muppalaneni Shiva]] and produced by [[D. Ramanaidu]]. The film stars [[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]], [[Monica Bedi]] and [[Sanghavi]]. The music was composed by [[M. M. Srilekha]]. It is the first successful film for Srikanth as a [[Leading actor|lead actor]] and the debut film of noted lyricist [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=E |first=Madhukar |date=5 August 2014 |title=Reading literature, friends encouragement my forte |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2014-08-05/Reading-literature-friends-encouragement-my-forte-104062 |publisher=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 March 2019 |title=Happy Birthday Srikanth: Six films of the actor you can't miss |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-srikanth-six-films-of-the-actor-you-cant-miss/articleshow/68534551.cms |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
 
==Plot==
The film revolves around the love story of Amar ([[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]]), a wealthy young man, and Mumtaz ([[Monica Bedi]]), a girl who sells miniature Taj Mahal models in Agra. Amar, on a trip with his friends, falls head over heels for Mumtaz's charm and innocence. Their whirlwind romance blossoms amidst the backdrop of the majestic Taj Mahal.
 
However, their path to love is filled with obstacles. Amar's family disapproves of their relationship due to their different social backgrounds. Mumtaz's brother, fearing for her safety, also tries to keep them apart. To make matters worse, Mumtaz discovers a shocking truth about her past that throws her life into turmoil.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]]
{{Cast listing|
*[[Monica Bedi]]
*[[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]] as Amar
*[[Sanghavi]]
*[[Monica Bedi]] as Mumtaz
*[[Srihari (actor)|Srihari]]
*[[Sanghavi]] as Rekha, Chakravarthy's Daughter
*[[Ranganath (actor)|Ranganath]]
*[[Srihari (actor)|Srihari]] as Emraan Bhai, Mumtaz's Brother
*[[Kota Srinivasa Rao]]
*[[Ranganath (actor)|Ranganath]] as Phaneendra, Amar's Father
*[[Nutan Prasad]]
*[[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Chakravarthy
*[[Sudha (Telugu actress)|Sudha]]
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as SI Prakash
*[[Brahmanandam]]
*[[Nutan Prasad]] as Amar's Grandfather
*[[Babu Mohan]]
*[[Sudha (Telugu actress)|Sudha]] as Vasundhara, Amar's Mother
*[[Sudhakar (actor)|Sudhakar]]
*[[Brahmanandam]] as Driver Veerababu
*[[Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)|Mallikarjuna Rao]]
*[[Babu Mohan]] as Kurmam
*[[Banerjee (actor)|Banerjee]]
*[[Sudhakar (actor)|Sudhakar]] as Devadas/Beggar
*[[Ananth Babu]]
*[[Banerjee (actor)|Banerjee]] as Prabhu, Amar's Friend
*[[Ananth Babu]] as Ananth, Amar's Friend
*[[Achyuth]] as Raja
*[[Achyuth]] as Raja
*[[D. Ramanaidu]] as himself
}}


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
*"Chiku Look Chiku Look"
{{Infobox album
*"O Kala Kannadi"
| name      = Taj Mahal
*"Jhum Jhum Antu"
| type      = Soundtrack
*"Pelli Pellantu"
| artist    = [[M. M. Srilekha]]
*"Saagipoye Neeli Megham"
| cover      =
*"Manchu Kondallona Chandrama"
| released  = 2010
| recorded  =
| genre      = Soundtrack
| length    = 27:12
| label      = [[Suresh Productions]]
| producer  = [[M. M. Srilekha]]
| prev_title = Kondapalli Ratayya
| prev_year  = 1995
| year      = 1995
| next_title = Oho Naa Pellanta
| next_year  = 1996
}}
 
The music for the film was composed by [[M. M. Srilekha]] . Lyrics were written by  [[C. Narayana Reddy]], [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandra Bose]], [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]], [[Bhuvana Chandra]].
 
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 27:12
| title1  = Chik Lik Chik Lik
| lyrics1 = [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]
| extra1  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length1 = 4:24
 
| title2  = O Kala Kannadi
| lyrics2 = [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]
| extra2  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length2 = 4:12
 
| title3  = Jum Jum Antoo
| lyrics3 = [[C. Narayana Reddy]]
| extra3  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length3 = 4:45
 
| title4  = Pelli Pellantu
| lyrics4 = [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]
| extra4  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length4 = 4:34
 
| title5  = Saagipoye Neeli Megham
| lyrics5 = [[Bhuvana Chandra]]
| extra5  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length5 = 4:37
 
| title6  = Manchu kondallona
| lyrics6 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandra Bose]]
| extra6  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length6 = 4:40
}}


==Awards==
==Awards==
* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] - [[Srihari (actor)|Srihari]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] - [[Srihari]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Taj Mahal
DVD cover
Directed byMuppalaneni Shiva
Produced byD. Ramanaidu
Screenplay byMuppalaneni Shiva
Story byMuppalaneni Shiva
Dialogue byJandhyala
StarringSrikanth
Monica Bedi
Sanghavi
Music byM. M. Srilekha
CinematographyChota K. Naidu
Edited byK. Madhava
Marthand K. Venkatesh
Production
company
Distributed bySuresh Productions
Release date
  • 25 May 1995 (1995-05-25)
Running time
138 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Taj Mahal is a 1995 Telugu-language romance film directed by Muppalaneni Shiva and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Srikanth, Monica Bedi and Sanghavi. The music was composed by M. M. Srilekha. It is the first successful film for Srikanth as a lead actor and the debut film of noted lyricist Chandrabose.[1][2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film revolves around the love story of Amar (Srikanth), a wealthy young man, and Mumtaz (Monica Bedi), a girl who sells miniature Taj Mahal models in Agra. Amar, on a trip with his friends, falls head over heels for Mumtaz's charm and innocence. Their whirlwind romance blossoms amidst the backdrop of the majestic Taj Mahal.

However, their path to love is filled with obstacles. Amar's family disapproves of their relationship due to their different social backgrounds. Mumtaz's brother, fearing for her safety, also tries to keep them apart. To make matters worse, Mumtaz discovers a shocking truth about her past that throws her life into turmoil.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Taj Mahal
Soundtrack album by
M. M. Srilekha
Released2010
GenreSoundtrack
Length27:12
LabelSuresh Productions
ProducerM. M. Srilekha
M. M. Srilekha chronology
Kondapalli Ratayya
(1995) 		Taj Mahal
(1995) 		Oho Naa Pellanta
(1996)

The music for the film was composed by M. M. Srilekha . Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy, Chandra Bose, Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry, Bhuvana Chandra.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Chik Lik Chik Lik"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:24
2."O Kala Kannadi"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:12
3."Jum Jum Antoo"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:45
4."Pelli Pellantu"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:34
5."Saagipoye Neeli Megham"Bhuvana ChandraS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:37
6."Manchu kondallona"Chandra BoseS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:40
Total length:27:12

Awards[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ E, Madhukar (5 August 2014). "Reading literature, friends encouragement my forte". The Hans India.
  2. ↑ "Happy Birthday Srikanth: Six films of the actor you can't miss". The Times of India. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)

External links[edit | edit source]

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