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{{short description|1961 film by A. Bhimsingh}}
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{{Infobox film
| name          = Palum Pazhamum
| image          = Palum Pazhamum.jpg
| image          = Palum Pazhamum.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
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| producer      = G. N. Velumani
| producer      = G. N. Velumani
| starring      = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[B. Saroja Devi]]
| starring      = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[B. Saroja Devi]]
| music          = [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]
| cinematography = G. Vittal Rao
| cinematography = G. Vittal Rao
| editing        = [[A. Bhimsingh]]<br />A. Paul Duraisingh<br />R. Thirumalai
| editing        = [[A. Bhimsingh]]<br />A. Paul Duraisingh<br />R. Thirumalai
| music          = [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]
| studio        = Saravana Films
| studio        = Saravana Films
| distributor    = [[Sivaji Productions]]
| distributor    = [[Sivaji Productions|Sivaji Films]]
| released      = {{Film date|1961|09|09|df=y|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web |title=71-80 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp8.htm |access-date=3 December 2014 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref>}}
| released      = {{Film date|1961|09|09|df=y|ref1=}}
| runtime        = 184 minutes
| runtime        = 184 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
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'''''Palum Pazhamum''''' ({{IPA-ta|paːlɯm paɻamɯm|pron}}; {{translation|Milk and Fruit}}) is a 1961 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[A. Bhimsingh]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[B. Saroja Devi]]. The film, produced by G. N. Velumani under Saravana Films, had musical score by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] and was released on 9 September 1961. The film was a hit at the box office. It was remade in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Beratha Jeeva]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bereta Jeeva (ಬೆರೆತ ಜೀವ) |url=https://chiloka.com/movie/bereta-jeeva-1965 |access-date=31 August 2020 |website=Chiloka}}</ref> and in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Saathi]]''.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Different Bodies: Essays on Disability in Film and Television |publisher=McFarland |year=2013 |isbn=978-0-7864-6535-4 |editor-last=Marja Evelyn Mogk |pages=122}}</ref>
'''''Palum Pazhamum''''' ({{IPA|ta|paːlɯm paɻamɯm|pron}} {{translation|Milk and Fruit}}) is a 1961 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[A. Bhimsingh]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[B. Saroja Devi]]. It was released on 9 September 1961. The film was remade in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Beratha Jeeva]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-03 |title=சரோஜாதேவிக்கு பாராட்டும், சௌகார் ஜானகிக்கு ஏமாற்றமும் தந்த பாலும் பழமும் படம்! |url=https://tamil.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/cinema-sarojadevis-appreciation-sowcar-janakis-disappointment-in-palum-pazhamum-film-866787.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104160112/https://tamil.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/cinema-sarojadevis-appreciation-sowcar-janakis-disappointment-in-palum-pazhamum-film-866787.html |archive-date=4 January 2023 |access-date=2023-01-04 |website=[[News18]] |language=ta}}</ref> and in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Saathi (1968 film)|Saathi]],'' the latter was remade in [[Turkish language|Turkish]] as ''{{Ill|Yarım Kalan Saadet|tr}}'' (1970).<ref>{{Cite book |title=Different Bodies: Essays on Disability in Film and Television |publisher=McFarland |year=2013 |isbn=978-0-7864-6535-4 |editor-last=Marja Evelyn Mogk |pages=122}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Järvinen |first=Anna |date=9 July 2021 |title=Cüneyt Arkın & Filiz Akın – Yarım Kalan Saadet (1970) - |url=https://sinematikyesilcam.com/2021/07/cuneyt-arkin-ve-filiz-akin-yarim-kalan-saadet-1970/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709140916/https://sinematikyesilcam.com/2021/07/cuneyt-arkin-ve-filiz-akin-yarim-kalan-saadet-1970/ |archive-date=9 July 2021 |access-date=5 August 2024 |website=sinematikyesilcam.com |language=tr}}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Ravi ([[Sivaji Ganesan]]) is a doctor searching for a [[cancer]] cure. Shanthi ([[Saroja Devi]]) is Ravi's nurse who assists him in his research. Ravi offers to marry her after her father's death. After putting in enormous efforts, Ravi emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Shanthi is diagnosed with [[tuberculosis]]. Ravi begins to neglect his duties as a doctor, focusing on Shanthi's health. Shanthi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research.
Ravi is a doctor searching for a [[cancer]] cure. Shanthi is Ravi's nurse who assists him in his research. Ravi offers to marry her after her father's death. After putting in enormous efforts, Ravi emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Shanthi is diagnosed with [[tuberculosis]]. Ravi begins to neglect his duties as a doctor, focusing on Shanthi's health. Shanthi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research.


The train crashes and Shanthi is believed to be dead. Ravi is heartbroken but vows to complete his research. Ravi's family forces him to marry Nalini ([[Sowcar Janaki]]), but they do not have a happy home life, as he is more oriented towards his research than his family. Nalini and Ravi fight, and in one of these fights Ravi loses his eyesight. Meanwhile, Shanthi escapes the train crash and goes to Switzerland to cure her tuberculosis. Shanthi returns from Switzerland to find that her husband has lost his eyesight. She offers to nurse Ravi; Ravi finds her voice familiar but does not recognise her, and confides in her that he is still fond of his ex-wife. Nalini overhears this, and complains to her parents. Shanthi faces criticism from the womenfolk of the house for her intimacy with Ravi.
The train crashes and Shanthi is believed to be dead. Ravi is heartbroken but vows to complete his research. Ravi's family forces him to marry Nalini, but they do not have a happy home life, as he is more oriented towards his research than his family. Nalini and Ravi fight, and in one of these fights Ravi loses his eyesight. Meanwhile, Shanthi escapes the train crash and goes to [[Switzerland]] to cure her tuberculosis. Shanthi returns from Switzerland to find that her husband has lost his eyesight. She offers to nurse Ravi; Ravi finds her voice familiar but does not recognise her, and confides in her that he is still fond of his ex-wife. Nalini overhears this, and complains to her parents. Shanthi faces criticism from the womenfolk of the house for her intimacy with Ravi.


Ravi's brother Sekar ([[Prem Nazir]]) grows fond of Shanthi and tells Ravi so. Ravi suggests they marry. Shanthi is upset and reveals her identity to Ravi's family. Ravi's sight is restored by an operation. He recognises Shanti and rushes to the marriage hall to find that Shanthi's sister is married to his brother. Ravi reunites with Shanti while Nalini joins the Red Cross and flies to Switzerland. The movie ends with Ravi and Shanthi working together to benefit mankind.
Ravi's brother Sekar grows fond of Shanthi and tells Ravi so. Ravi suggests they marry. Shanthi is upset and reveals her identity to Ravi's family. Ravi's sight is restored by an operation. He recognises Shanti and rushes to the marriage hall to find that Shanthi's sister is married to his brother. Ravi reunites with Shanti while Nalini joins the [[Swiss Red Cross|Red Cross]] and flies to Switzerland. The movie ends with Ravi and Shanthi working together to benefit mankind.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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*S. A. Kannan as Shanthi Ungel
*S. A. Kannan as Shanthi Ungel
*T. Thangaraj
*T. Thangaraj
*[[Chittor V. Nagaiah]] as Doctor (Guest Appearance)
*[[V. Nagayya]] as Doctor (Guest Appearance)
*[[Prem Nazir]] as Sekar
*[[Prem Nazir]] as Sekar
*Sriram as Doctor (Guest Appearance)
*[[K. D. Santhanam]] as Bai
*[[K. D. Santhanam]] as Bai
== Production ==
The song "Thendral Varum" which was picturised on Sowcar Janaki was removed from the film due to length issues.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=ஜானகி |first=சௌகார் |author-link=Sowcar Janaki |date=21 March 1993 |title=வீசாத தென்றலும் வராத சேதியும் |url=https://archive.org/download/kalki1993-03-21/kalki1993-03-21.pdf |access-date=27 March 2024 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=57–59 |language=Ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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The music was composed by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] (a duo consisting of [[M. S. Viswanathan]] and [[T. K. Ramamoorthy]]) with lyrics by [[Kannadasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Palum Pazhamum |url=https://gaana.com/album/paalum-pazhamum |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812180126/https://gaana.com/album/paalum-pazhamum |archive-date=12 August 2020 |access-date=15 July 2021 |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]]}}</ref> The song "Ennai Yaarendru" is based on [[Sindhu Bhairavi (raga)|Sindhu Bhairavi]] raga,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=10 May 2013 |title=Light and melodious |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/light-and-melodious/article4702358.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124042709/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/light-and-melodious/article4702358.ece |archive-date=24 January 2021 |access-date=31 August 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> "Indha Nadagam" is based on [[Shubhapantuvarali]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 February 2012 |title=Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/sorrowful-subhapantuvarali/article2904925.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213101941/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/sorrowful-subhapantuvarali/article2904925.ece |archive-date=13 December 2021 |access-date=31 August 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> "Kadhal Siragai" is based on [[Kapi (raga)|Kapi]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=7 December 2012 |title=Notes that intrigue |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Notes-that-intrigue/article15616721.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118235754/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Notes-that-intrigue/article15616721.ece |archive-date=18 January 2021 |access-date=31 August 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> and "Paalum Pazhamum" is based on [[Natabhairavi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=ராகங்களும் திரைப்படப் பாடல்களும் |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/tamilbooks/Aranthia-Maniyan/aranthia-maniyan04.asp |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810164849/http://lakshmansruthi.com/tamilbooks/aranthia-maniyan/aranthia-maniyan04.asp |archive-date=10 August 2016 |access-date=31 August 2020 |website=[[Lakshman Sruthi]] |language=ta}}</ref> The song "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" was written by Kannadasan to showcase his friendship with Viswanathan.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 February 2004 |title=Melody, magic and MSV |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/melody-magic-and-msv/article28658687.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213102027/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/melody-magic-and-msv/article28658687.ece |archive-date=13 December 2021 |access-date=31 August 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
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The music was composed by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] (a duo consisting of [[M. S. Viswanathan]] and [[T. K. Ramamoorthy]]) with lyrics by [[Kannadasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Palum Pazhamum |url=https://gaana.com/album/paalum-pazhamum |access-date=15 July 2021 |website=[[Gaana.com]]}}</ref> The song "Ennai Yaarendru" is based on [[Sindhu Bhairavi (raga)|Sindhu Bhairavi]] raga,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=10 May 2013 |title=Light and melodious |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/light-and-melodious/article4702358.ece |access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref> "Indha Nadagam" is based on [[Shubhapantuvarali]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 February 2012 |title=Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/sorrowful-subhapantuvarali/article2904925.ece |access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref> "Kadhal Siragai" is based on [[Kapi (raga)|Kapi]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=7 December 2012 |title=Notes that intrigue |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Notes-that-intrigue/article15616721.ece |access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref> and "Paalum Pazhamum" is based on [[Natabhairavi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=ராகங்களும் திரைப்படப் பாடல்களும் |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/tamilbooks/Aranthia-Maniyan/aranthia-maniyan04.asp |access-date=31 August 2020 |website=Lakshman Sruthi}}</ref> The song "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" was written by Kannadasan to showcase his friendship with Viswanathan.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 February 2004 |title=Melody, magic and MSV |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/melody-magic-and-msv/article28658687.ece |access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref>


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! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length
! Song !! Singers !! Length
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| 1 || "Aalaya Mainiyin" || [[P. Susheela]] || rowspan=9|[[Kannadasan]] || 03:19
| "Aalaya Mainiyin" || [[P. Susheela]] || 03:19
|-
|-
| 2 || "Ennai Yaar Endru" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]], P. Susheela || 03:50
| "Ennai Yaar Endru" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]], P. Susheela || 03:50
|-
|-
| 3 || "Intha Nadagam" || P. Susheela || 03:27
| "Intha Nadagam" || P. Susheela || 03:27
|-
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| 4 || "Kadhal Siragai" || P. Susheela || 04:04
| "Kadhal Siragai" || P. Susheela || 04:04
|-
|-
| 5 || "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" || T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela || 03:06
| "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" || T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela || 03:06
|-
|-
| 6 || "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" (Sad) || T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela || 04:24
| "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" (Sad) || T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela || 04:24
|-
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| 7 || "Paalum Pazhamamum" || T. M. Soundararajan || 03:23
| "Paalum Pazhamamum" || T. M. Soundararajan || 03:23
|-
|-
| 8 || "Ponaal Pogattum Poda" || T. M. Soundararajan || 06:10
| "Ponaal Pogattum Poda" || T. M. Soundararajan, [[M. S. Viswanathan]]|| 06:10
|-
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| 9 || "Thendral Varum" || P. Susheela || 03:11
| "Thendral Varum" || P. Susheela || 03:11
|}
|}


== Reception ==
== Release and reception ==
''[[Kumudam]]'' praised the film for Saroja Devi's performance.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 May 2016 |title=சரோஜா தேவி: 5. நீ சாந்தி தானே...! |language=ta |work=[[Dinamani]] |url=https://www.dinamani.com/junction/kanavukkannigal/2016/may/21/சரோஜா-தேவி-5.-நீ-சாந்தி-தானே...-2512590.html |url-status=live |access-date=15 July 2021}}</ref>
''Palum Pazhamum'' was released on 9 September 1961,<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 September 1961 |title=Palum Pazhamum |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19610908&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=1 July 2022 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=3 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=71–80 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp8.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126232053/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp8.htm |archive-date=26 January 2016 |access-date=3 December 2014 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref> and distributed by [[Sivaji Productions|Sivaji Films]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 October 1961 |title=Palum Pazhamum |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19611015&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=25 December 2022 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=3 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ''[[Kumudam]]'' praised the film for Saroja Devi's performance.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 May 2016 |title=சரோஜா தேவி: 5. நீ சாந்தி தானே...! |url=https://www.dinamani.com/junction/kanavukkannigal/2016/may/21/சரோஜா-தேவி-5.-நீ-சாந்தி-தானே...-2512590.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190212045604/https://www.dinamani.com/junction/kanavukkannigal/2016/may/21/%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8B%E0%AE%9C%E0%AE%BE-%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%87%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BF-5.-%E0%AE%A8%E0%AF%80-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%A8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF-%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%87...-2512590.html |archive-date=12 February 2019 |access-date=15 July 2021 |work=[[Dinamani]] |language=ta}}</ref> Kanthan of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' criticised the film title's lack of relevance to the story, but called the film an entertainer.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=காந்தன் |date=24 September 1961 |title=பாலும் பழமும் |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1961/sep/24-09-1961/p33.jpg |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220722104329/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1961/sep/24-09-1961/p33.jpg |archive-date=22 July 2022 |access-date=13 December 2021 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=33 |language=Ta}}</ref> The film ran for over 100 days in theatres.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Ganesan |first1=Sivaji |author-link=Sivaji Ganesan |title=Autobiography of an Actor: Sivaji Ganesan, October 1928&nbsp;– July 2001 |title-link=Autobiography of an Actor |last2=Narayana Swamy |first2=T. S. |publisher=Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust |year=2007 |pages=241 |oclc=297212002 |orig-date=2002}}</ref>


== In popular culture ==
== In popular culture ==
''Paalum Pazhamum'' has been referenced in various films. In a comedy scene from ''[[Karagattakaran]]'' (1989), Goundamani brings milk and sings "Paalum Pazhamum" to console Ramarajan who is sad.<ref>''Karagattakaran'' (DVD)</ref> In ''[[Uthama Raasa]]'' (1993), Vellaiyan (Senthil) and Ondipuli (Goundamani) will be singing "Paalum Pazhamum" since Prabhu and Kushboo are celebrating their honeymoon.<ref>''Uthamaraasa (DVD)''</ref> In ''[[Duet (1994 film)|Duet]]'', Both Senthil and Charlie in order to pursue a blind girl (Subashri) calls a beggar to sing "Ennai Yaar Endru" to which lip sync and pretend as if they sing well.<ref>''Duet (DVD)''</ref> In ''[[Settai (2013 film)|Settai]]'' (2013), Nadupakka Nagaraj (Santhanam) is shocked to see Arya's flat being untidy. The song "Ponaal Pogattum" is used as background song for the scene.<ref>''Settai (DVD)''</ref> The film's title also became the name for a collection of silk saris.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Swaminathan |first=Chitra |date=23 October 2014 |title=Checks go out of the box |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/fashion/checks-go-out-of-the-box/article6527978.ece |access-date=4 February 2019}}</ref>
<!-- ''Paalum Pazhamum'' has been referenced in various films. In a comedy scene from ''[[Karagattakaran]]'' (1989), Goundamani brings milk and sings "Paalum Pazhamum" to console Ramarajan who is sad.<ref>''Karagattakaran'' (DVD)</ref> In ''[[Uthama Raasa]]'' (1993), Vellaiyan (Senthil) and Ondipuli (Goundamani) will be singing "Paalum Pazhamum" since Prabhu and Kushboo are celebrating their honeymoon.<ref>''Uthamaraasa (DVD)''</ref> In ''[[Duet (1994 film)|Duet]]'', Both Senthil and Charlie in order to pursue a blind girl (Subashri) calls a beggar to sing "Ennai Yaar Endru" to which lip sync and pretend as if they sing well.<ref>''Duet (DVD)''</ref> In ''[[Settai (2013 film)|Settai]]'' (2013), Nadupakka Nagaraj (Santhanam) is shocked to see Arya's flat being untidy. The song "Ponaal Pogattum" is used as background song for the scene.<ref>''Settai (DVD)''</ref> -->The film's title also became the name for a collection of silk saris.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Swaminathan |first=Chitra |date=23 October 2014 |title=Checks go out of the box |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/fashion/checks-go-out-of-the-box/article6527978.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204174423/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/fashion/checks-go-out-of-the-box/article6527978.ece |archive-date=4 February 2019 |access-date=4 February 2019 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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Not to be confused with Paalum Pazhavum.
Palum Pazhamum
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. Bhimsingh
Produced byG. N. Velumani
Screenplay byA. Bhimsingh
Story byG. Balasubramaniam
Pasumani
StarringSivaji Ganesan
B. Saroja Devi
Music byViswanathan–Ramamoorthy
CinematographyG. Vittal Rao
Edited byA. Bhimsingh
A. Paul Duraisingh
R. Thirumalai
Production
company
Saravana Films
Distributed bySivaji Films
Release date
  • 9 September 1961 (1961-09-09)
Running time
184 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Palum Pazhamum (ta transl. Milk and Fruit) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 9 September 1961. The film was remade in Kannada as Beratha Jeeva,[1] and in Hindi as Saathi, the latter was remade in Turkish as Yarım Kalan Saadet [tr] (1970).[2][3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Ravi is a doctor searching for a cancer cure. Shanthi is Ravi's nurse who assists him in his research. Ravi offers to marry her after her father's death. After putting in enormous efforts, Ravi emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Shanthi is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Ravi begins to neglect his duties as a doctor, focusing on Shanthi's health. Shanthi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research.

The train crashes and Shanthi is believed to be dead. Ravi is heartbroken but vows to complete his research. Ravi's family forces him to marry Nalini, but they do not have a happy home life, as he is more oriented towards his research than his family. Nalini and Ravi fight, and in one of these fights Ravi loses his eyesight. Meanwhile, Shanthi escapes the train crash and goes to Switzerland to cure her tuberculosis. Shanthi returns from Switzerland to find that her husband has lost his eyesight. She offers to nurse Ravi; Ravi finds her voice familiar but does not recognise her, and confides in her that he is still fond of his ex-wife. Nalini overhears this, and complains to her parents. Shanthi faces criticism from the womenfolk of the house for her intimacy with Ravi.

Ravi's brother Sekar grows fond of Shanthi and tells Ravi so. Ravi suggests they marry. Shanthi is upset and reveals her identity to Ravi's family. Ravi's sight is restored by an operation. He recognises Shanti and rushes to the marriage hall to find that Shanthi's sister is married to his brother. Ravi reunites with Shanti while Nalini joins the Red Cross and flies to Switzerland. The movie ends with Ravi and Shanthi working together to benefit mankind.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The song "Thendral Varum" which was picturised on Sowcar Janaki was removed from the film due to length issues.[4]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy (a duo consisting of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy) with lyrics by Kannadasan.[5] The song "Ennai Yaarendru" is based on Sindhu Bhairavi raga,[6] "Indha Nadagam" is based on Shubhapantuvarali,[7] "Kadhal Siragai" is based on Kapi,[8] and "Paalum Pazhamum" is based on Natabhairavi.[9] The song "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" was written by Kannadasan to showcase his friendship with Viswanathan.[10]

Song Singers Length
"Aalaya Mainiyin" P. Susheela 03:19
"Ennai Yaar Endru" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 03:50
"Intha Nadagam" P. Susheela 03:27
"Kadhal Siragai" P. Susheela 04:04
"Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 03:06
"Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" (Sad) T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 04:24
"Paalum Pazhamamum" T. M. Soundararajan 03:23
"Ponaal Pogattum Poda" T. M. Soundararajan, M. S. Viswanathan 06:10
"Thendral Varum" P. Susheela 03:11

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

Palum Pazhamum was released on 9 September 1961,[11][12] and distributed by Sivaji Films.[13] Kumudam praised the film for Saroja Devi's performance.[14] Kanthan of Kalki criticised the film title's lack of relevance to the story, but called the film an entertainer.[15] The film ran for over 100 days in theatres.[16]

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

The film's title also became the name for a collection of silk saris.[17]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "சரோஜாதேவிக்கு பாராட்டும், சௌகார் ஜானகிக்கு ஏமாற்றமும் தந்த பாலும் பழமும் படம்!". News18 (in தமிழ்). 3 January 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  2. ↑ Marja Evelyn Mogk, ed. (2013). Different Bodies: Essays on Disability in Film and Television. McFarland. p. 122. ISBN 978-0-7864-6535-4.
  3. ↑ Järvinen, Anna (9 July 2021). "Cüneyt Arkın & Filiz Akın – Yarım Kalan Saadet (1970) -". sinematikyesilcam.com (in Türkçe). Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  4. ↑ ஜானகி, சௌகார் (21 March 1993). "வீசாத தென்றலும் வராத சேதியும்" (PDF). Kalki (in தமிழ்). pp. 57–59. Retrieved 27 March 2024 – via Internet Archive.
  5. ↑ "Palum Pazhamum". Gaana. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  6. ↑ Mani, Charulatha (10 May 2013). "Light and melodious". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali". The Hindu. 18 February 2012. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  8. ↑ Mani, Charulatha (7 December 2012). "Notes that intrigue". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  9. ↑ "ராகங்களும் திரைப்படப் பாடல்களும்". Lakshman Sruthi (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  10. ↑ "Melody, magic and MSV". The Hindu. 15 February 2004. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  11. ↑ "Palum Pazhamum". The Indian Express. 8 September 1961. p. 3. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via Google News Archive.
  12. ↑ "71–80". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  13. ↑ "Palum Pazhamum". The Indian Express. 15 October 1961. p. 3. Retrieved 25 December 2022 – via Google News Archive.
  14. ↑ "சரோஜா தேவி: 5. நீ சாந்தி தானே...!". Dinamani (in தமிழ்). 21 May 2016. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  15. ↑ காந்தன் (24 September 1961). "பாலும் பழமும்". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 33. Retrieved 13 December 2021.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  16. ↑ Ganesan, Sivaji; Narayana Swamy, T. S. (2007) [2002]. Autobiography of an Actor: Sivaji Ganesan, October 1928 – July 2001. Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust. p. 241. OCLC 297212002.
  17. ↑ Swaminathan, Chitra (23 October 2014). "Checks go out of the box". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2019.

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