Parijatham (1950 film)

Parijatham is a Tamil language film released in 1950 with T. R. Mahalingam, M. V. Rajamma and B. S. Saroja in the lead roles.[2]

Parijatham
Directed by	K. S. Gopalakrishnan[lower-alpha 1]
Produced by	S. K. Sundararama Iyer
Screenplay by	Elangovan
Based on	Naragasura Epic
Starring	T. R. Mahalingam B. S. Saroja M. V. Rajamma N. S. Krishnan T. A. Madhuram
Music by	C. R. Subbaraman S. V. Venkatraman
Cinematography	Jithen Banerji
Edited by	A. V. Subba Rao
Production company	Lavanya Pictures Ltd.
Distributed by	Newtone Vauhini
Release date	11 September 1950 (India) [1]
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

The film has three story lines. The first line which is the first part is about the well known myth of Naragasura. Naragasura, the demon king has invincible powers due to the boons he had received from Devas and with all that he wreaks havoc on everyone. Narada knows that only Bama, the wife of Krishna who was Naragasura's mother in the previous birth can annihilate him. Narada adept in his covert ways to achieve his goals subtly gifts a parijatham flower to Krishna and make him in turn gift it to his first wife Rukmani. As expected the demon king dies at the hands of Bama but not before making a request that his day of death be celebrated by people as Deepavali. The next story line has the same parijatham that breeds enmity in Bama against Rukmani. Finally she understands that Rukmani's devotion to Krishna far exceeds her own, a humbling experience. There is a third line which is a comic interlude that intersects the film throughout. N.S.krishnan, T.A.Mathuram and side kicks Kaka Radhakrishnan and Pulimootai Ramasamy take care of that.[3]

Cast

Cast according to the opening credits of the film[3]

Male T. R. Mahalingam as Krishnan N. S. Krishnan as Shri Kaman R. Balasubramaniam as Narakasuran Nagarcoil Mahadevan as Naradar T. K. Sampangi as Indran C. S. D. Singh as Muran Pulimoottai Ramasami as Fake Naradar C. S. Pandian as Kakkai T. V. Radhakrishnan as Brother Pappa Narayana Iyer as Kasyapar

Female M. V. Rajamma as Rukmani B. S. Saroja as Satyabhama T. A. Mathuram as Senthamarai T. S. Jaya as Lalitha P. G. Parvathi as Shyamala C. Vedhavalli as Indrani S. Menaka as Krishnamani

Dance Thara Chowdhry Lalitha-Padmini S. Kandamma

Production

The film was produced by S. K. Sundararama Iyer under the banner Lavanya Pictures and was shot at Newtone and Vauhini studios. The film was directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan B. A.[lower-alpha 1] Screenplay and dialogues were written by Elangovan. Jithen Banerji was in charge of cinematography while Kumaradevan was the operative cameraman. Editing was done by A. V. Subba Rao. Dinsha K. Tehrani was in charge of audiography. Art direction was done by F. Nagoor while Hiralal did the choreography.[1][3]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by C. R. Subbaraman and S. V. Venkatraman Lyrics were written by Santhanakrishna Naidu, Papanasam Sivan, Kambadasan, Udumalai Narayana Kavi and K. D. Santhanam.[1] Singers are T. R. Mahalingam, N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram. Playback singers are M. L. Vasanthakumari, T. V. Rathnam, K. V. Janaki, P. Leela, Jikki, S. V. Venkatraman & C. R. Subbaraman.

No.	Song	Singers	Lyricist	Raga	Length (m:ss)
01	"Enathannai Unnai"	P. Leela	Papanasam Sivan		01:40
04	"Thane Varuvaradi"	T. V. Rathnam			02:16
05	"Murali Gaana Vinotha Muguntha"	K. V. Janaki			01:22
08	"Niyaayam Alladi Bhaamaa"	M. L. Vasanthakumari			02:26
09	"Yezhai En Meethu Paaraa"	C. R. Subbaraman			02:35
10	"Piraana Naathanae"	M. L. Vasanthakumari			02:20
13	"Maaya Chiripilae"	T. V. Rathnam		Desh	02:57
14	"Porumaiyae Inbam Tharum"	T. R. Mahalingam			02:11
16	"Enadhannai Unnai Peidhei"	T. V. Rathnam			01:39
07	"Anbinil Yaavume...Thulasi Jegan Maathaa"	M. L. Vasanthakumari		Desh	02:37
02	"Musical Dance"	Thara Chowdhry dance			03:31
03	"Vaan Nilavae Mana Mohana"	T. R. Mahalingam & T. V. Rathinam	Kambadasan		02:58
11	"Ulagathukae Unavalikkum"	S. V. Venkatraman & Jikki Group			01:25
12	"Mathiyaa Vithiyaa"	C. R. Subbaraman & T. V. Rathinam			03:38
18	"Jeeva Theebame Thalelo"	P. Leela & Jikki			01:31
15	"Paarijaadha Poovu Namma"	N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram	Santhanakrishna Naidu		02:44
17	"Paadhkaakkanum Paangu Paarkanum"	N. S. Krishnan	Udumalai Narayana Kavi		03:55
06	"Manamagizh" (Musical drama)	K. V. Janaki & Jikki	K. D. Santhanam		06:18

Comedy track

Randor Guy says the film is remembered for the satire-rich comedy of NSK.[2]

Notelist

1. Not K. S. Gopalakrishnan

References

1. Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016.
2. "Paarijaatham (1950)". The Hindu. 9 April 2010. Archived from the original on 18 June 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
3. "Parijatham (1950)". antrukandamugam.wordpress.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.