Shahjahan (film)
Shahjahan is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Ravi Abbulu and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film stars Vijay and Richa Pallod while Krishna and Vivek portray supporting roles. The film, which had music was composed by Mani Sharma, was released on 14 November 2001. The story is about the love life of a love doctor and how his love life ends in a tragedy unknowingly. The movie was a commercial success.[1]
| Shahjahan | |
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| Directed by | Ravi Abbulu |
| Produced by | R. B. Choudary |
| Written by | Prasanna Kumar(Dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Ravi Appulu |
| Story by | Ravi Appulu |
| Starring | Vijay Richa Pallod Krishna Vivek |
| Music by | Mani Sharma |
| Cinematography | Arthur A. Wilson |
| Edited by | V. Jaishankar |
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Running time | 156 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The film is about a man Ashok (Vijay) who helps lovers. He understands the psychology of women and knows how to catch their heart. Whenever a man wants a girl to fall in love with him, Ashok makes it occur. However, he advises his friends not to tell their love immediately because of past incidents that even lead to a death. Ashok falls in love with a girl Uma Maheshwari (Richa Pallod), but never tells his love to her. His friend Raja (Krishna) starts to love her and Ashok is not aware of this. Ashok ends up helping his friend making his love succeed, without knowing that his friend's girlfriend is his crush. Ashok realizes the girl was Mahee at the register marriage near the end of the movie and bursts into tears when his friends are not looking. The movie ends with Ashok not marrying Mahee and remaining a helper for couples forever.
Cast
- Vijay as Ashok
- Richa Pallod as Uma Maheshwari "Mahee"
- Vivek as Boopathi Ramaiyaa
- Krishna as Raja
- Sashikumar as Giri
- Kovai Babu as Ashok's friend
- Vishal as Sirish
- Kovai Sarala as Jingili
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Ashok's father
- N. Mathrubootham as Prof. Das
- Devan as Mahee's father
- Janaki Sabesh as Mahee's mother
- Jaya Murali as Ashok's mother
- Sona Heiden as Sujatha
- Pasi Sathya as Muniyamma
- Thadi Balaji as Seenu
- Ilavarasu as Police Inspector
- Pandu as Lawyer
- Ajay Rathnam as a Minister
- Chaplin Balu as Bhoopathi's friend
- Banu Balasubramaniam as Giri's mother
- Varsha as Aisha
- Shanmugasundaram as Aisha's father
- Vaani as Aisha's mother
- Marthandan as Family planning officer
- Scissor Manohar as College peon
- Padma Chowdary as Sirish's lover
- Sridhar as dancer
- Meena in a special appearance
- Aruldoss as Bhoopathi's friend (uncredited)
Production
R. B. Choudary, after the successes of Poove Unakkaga and Thulladha Manamum Thullum, signed on Vijay for a project to be directed by Vikraman. However, Vijay opted against starring in Vikraman's venture and Ravi Appulu was roped in to make a film, which later became Shahjahan.[2] The director had previously approached Vikram with the script of the film.[3] Arthur A. Wilson was signed to handle the camera, Mani Sharma to compose the music, Vairamuthu to write lyrics while Prabhakaran did the art work and Prasanna Kumar has written the dialogue.[4]
Richa Pallod, who had appeared in advertisements and Telugu films, was selected to portray the female lead role, while actress Meena appeared in an item number. The film also saw Sona Heiden signed on to appear a supporting role.
Soundtrack
| Shahjahan | ||||
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| Released | 20 July 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 22:00 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Star Music | |||
| Producer | Mani Sharma | |||
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The soundtrack of the film was composed by Mani Sharma, and all lyrics were penned by Vairamuthu. The album was well received by the audience.[5]
| Song | Singer | Lyrics | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Achchacho Punnagai" | Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy | Vairamuthu | From Kushi |
| "Kadhal Oru" | KK | Vairamuthu | From Kushi |
| "Manidha Manidha" | Srinivas | Vairamuthu | |
| "May Madham" | Devan Ekambaram, Sujatha Mohan | Vairamuthu | |
| "Mellinamae Mellinamae" | Harish Raghavendra | Vairamuthu | |
| "Minnalai Pidithu" | Unni Menon | Vairamuthu | |
| "Sarakku Vachirukken" | Shankar Mahadevan, Radhika Thilak | Vairamuthu | From Annayya |
Critical reception
The critic from The Hindu gave the film a positive review claiming that "youth, romance and vibrant music seem to sell at a premium these days" and that Shahjahan "has all these in ample measure". The critic added that Richa "has little to do but look good" and Vijay "sparkles in the role of Ashok" while Krishna "fills the bill of a perfect non-action hero".[6][7]
Release
The film released on 14 November 2001. It was dubbed in Hindi as Dhol Baja Aur Barati and released on February 25, 2002.[8]
References
- "'Shajahan' - 2001". The Times of India. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- "rediff.com, Movies:The Rediff Review: Shahjahan". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- Srinivasan, Sudhir (17 October 2015). ""I like to reinvent myself constantly"". Retrieved 9 November 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
- http://www.hindu.com/fr/2001/11/09/stories/2001110901220800.htm
- "Telugu Cinema News - Telugu Movie Reviews - Telugu Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Telugu". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2001/11/23/stories/2001112300970202.htm
- "Shahjahan Review by Prabhu". Lollu Express. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XvcU5_SxW0