Mayabazar
| Mayabazar | |
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 Mayabazar poster | |
| Directed by | Kadri Venkata Reddy |
| Written by | Pingali Nagendra Rao (story, dialogue and song lyrics) Kadri Venkata Reddy (adaptation) |
| Produced by | B.Nagi Reddy, Chakrapani |
| Starring | NTR, ANR, S.V.Ranga Rao, Savitri and Others |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
| Distributed by | Vijaya Vahini Studios |
Release date | March 27 1957 |
Running time | 181 min. (approx) |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | Rs.2,00,000 (estimated) |
Mayabazar is a Telugu film first released in the Andhra Pradesh, India on March 27, 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani. It was also made in Tamil (released a month later), and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, song lyrics were written by the great Pingali Nagendra Rao, the 'idea' behind the movie. It was directed by the telugu director K. V. Reddy. Mayabazar is renowned as one of the best films ever made in the Telugu film industry. The music delivered by Saluri Rajeswara Rao (uncredited) and Ghantasala has been extremely popular. The film stars NTR as Krishna, ANR as Abhimanyu, S. V. Ranga Rao as Ghatothkacha, and Savithri as Sasirekha.
Background
The film is based on a popular Hindu tale called "Sasirekha Parinayam", derived from Mahabharata, an epic that tells a story of the five Pandavas.
Plot
During the period of exile which the five Pandavas must face, Arjuna (one of the Pandavas) sends one of his wives, Subhadra, and their son Abhimanyu to Dwaraka — where her two elderbrothers — the Lord Shri Krishna (played by film actor N. T. Rama Rao) and Balarama reign. Sasirekha (played by actress Savithri) is Balarama's daughter and is in love with Abhimanyu (played by actor A. N. R.) since childhood; and their parents had decided and promised that the two of them should get married when they become old enough to marry. However, ten years later, when both Sasirekha and Abhimanyu becomes of age for marriage, Balarama and his wife decide to change their decision. Balarama's wife is a greedy woman who wants her daughter to be married to Duryodhana's (Kaurava leader) son Laxmankumar (played by actor Relangi Venkata Ramaiah), as Abhimanyu's father - Arjuna had lost his kingdom; while Balarama has soft corner towards Duryodhana (as he is Balarama's student and disciple). But Sasireka, Lord Krishna and Subhadra oppose this change of plans. Now Krishna asks Subhadra to approach Ghatotkacha (Son of Bhima, a Pandava) — who possesses magical powers of Asuras (His mother is an Asura) — who will readily come to their help. Now Ghatotkacha (S.V.Ranga Rao) goes to the place where the marriage is scheduled and disguises himself as Sasirekha (through magical powers) and send away the real Sasireka to the place where Abhimanyu and company are camping. When Laxmankumar approaches Ghatotkacha thinking her to be Sasireka he gets the shock of his life, as it is a demon and not the beauty! Ghatotkacha uses all sorts of tricks to scare Laxmankumar into backing out of the marriage. Towards the end, Ghatotkacha displays his magic(Maya) to Duryodhana and his evil-minded kinsmen and drives them back to Hastinapura (Duryodhana's capital).
Box-office
- The film had a 175-day run in Durga Kala Mandir theatre,Vijayawada.[1]
- The film had a 100-day run in 15 centres.[2]
Golden jubilee celebrations
- A special screening was held at Lalita Kala Thoranam to celebrate the golden jubilee(50 years.) run of the film on April 7 2007.[3]
- The celebration was jointly organised by the Department of Culture, Andhra Pradesh;Andhra Pradesh State Film,TV and Theatre Development Corporation and Kinnera Art Theatres, besides fans.[4]
- All the artists associated with the film were felicitated on that occasion.[3]
Songs
Maya Bazaar's songs are legendary in Telugu cinema. The titles of almost all the songs have been reused as movie names in later years.
- Bhali Bhali Bhali Bhali Deva - Truths Hidden in Life
- Ahana Pellianta - Actress Savtri's stunning dual portrayal of a princess and a monster-prince cemented her acting prowess in Telugu Cinema.
- Chupulu Kalisina Shubavela
- Lahiri Lahiri - A great portrayal of romance spanning three generations.
- Sundari Oho Sundari - Relangi's humorous song that makes many people still laugh when they see some one clap hands behind their back.
- Vivaha Bhojanambu - S V Ranga Rao's portrayal of Ghatotkacha and some state of the art cinematic effects
References
- ^ CineGoer.com - Box-Office Records And Collections - Silver Jubilee Films Of NTR
- ^ CineGoer.com - Box-Office Records And Collections - Mayabazar Completes 50 Years
- ^ a b The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : `Mayabazar' artistes felicitated
- ^ The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : `Mayabazar' golden jubilee celebrations on April 7
External links
- Mayabazaar Songs at TeluguFM.com
- Mayabazaar at IMDb
- Videos of Mayabazaar Scenes and Songs at TeluguVideos.in