Reminiscences - நினைவலைகள்

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September 3


Pasupuleti Ramesh Naidu, Music Director
1933- 03.09.1987

In Tamil, his tunes for the film Melathalangal were captivating. Famous song being:
Anandha Veenai Naan Meettum bodu - S.P.B., S.Janaki

For reference:
facebook website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ramesh...60631363972731
wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasupuleti_Ramesh_Naidu

....tbc..

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September 3

P. Neelakantan, Film Director

Neelakantan (born 1916) is Tamil film director. He was born in Villupuram. He graduated to movies from stage play. His play Nam Iruvar was brought by movie mogul A.V. Meyyappa Chettiar and made into a film in 1947. Then he wrote the dialogues for films like Vedala Ulagam in 1948. His directorial debut was with Oru Iravu in (1951), the dialogue for which was written by C.N.Annadurai. Two films that made him well-known are ALS productions Ambikapadi (1957) and Thirudathe (1961). He has directed movies in Kannada and Sinhalese.

from wikipedia website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._Neelakantan
facebook website for P. Neelakantan: http://www.facebook.com/pages/P-Neel...07711605925653

A beautiful song from the film Raman Thediya Seethai, directed by P. Neelakantan. Sung by T.M.S. and L.R. Easwari.



....tbc....

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SEPTEMBER 7

P.S. RAMAKRISHNA RAO,
SOUTH INDIAN FILM DIRECTOR
12 October 1918 - 7 September 1986

P. S. Ramakrishna Rao is a veteran Telugu film director and producer. Husband of Bhanumathi Ramakrishna.

Brief filmography:
Grihalakshmi (1967) (Producer, Director and Writer)
Vivaha Bandham (1964) (Producer and Director)
Anubandhalu (1963) (Director)
Atma Bandhuvu (1962) (Director)
Batasari (1961) (Producer and Director)
Kanal Neer (1961) (Director)
Sabash Raja (1961) (Director)
Manamagal Thevai (1957) (Director)
Varudu Kavali (1957) (Producer and Director)
Chintamani (1956) (Producer and Director)
Vipranarayana (1954) (Producer and Director)
Chakrapani (1954) (Producer and Director)
Bratuku Theruvu (1953) (Director)
Chandirani (1953) (producer)
Kathal (1952) (Director)
Prema (1952) (Producer and Director)
Laila Majnu (1949) (Producer and Director)
Ratnamala (1947) (Producer and Director)

an image of the ad for the film Laila Majnu



another image from the film Laila Majnu



One of the best songs in Telugu film history
Andhame Anandham from the film Bratuku Teravu directed by P.S. Ramakrishna Rao

http://www.indyarocks.com/videos/BRATUKU-TERUVU-181196

--- compiled from different websites incl. wikipedia.

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September 5

Girija and Pravina, Old Tamil and Telugu Film Stars

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SEPTEMBER 5

SALIL CHOWDHRY "SALILDA"
19.11.1923 - 05.09.1995

Salil Chowdhury, fondly referred to as "Salil-da" was a music director, musician, writer, and poet, who worked in Hindi, Bengali, and the south Indian film industries. He was most active from the 1950's through the 1960's. His strength was in the fact that he mastered numerous different genre. He was accomplished on the flute, esraj, violin, and piano; he was also a master lyricist and writer. He is fondly remembered for some of the most famous songs to come out of Bollywood.

FILMOGRAPHY

1953 Do Bigha Zameen
1954 Biraj Bahu; Naukri
1955 Amaanat; Taangewaali
1956 Awaaz; Parivaar; Jagte Raho
1957 Aparadhi Kaun; Ek Gaaon ki Kahaani; LaalBatti; Musafir, Zamaana
1958 Madhumati
1960 Jawaahar; Honeymoon; Qaanoon; Parakh; Usne Kaha Tha
1961 Chaardeewaari; Chhayaa; Kaabuliwaala; Maaya; Memdidi; Sapan Suhaane
1962 Half Ticket; Jhoola; Prem Patra
1965 Chand Aur Suraj; Poonam Ki Raat
1966 Pinjre Ki Panchhi; Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose; Jawaab Aayega
1969 Ittefaq; Sara Akaash
1971 Anand
1971 Gehraa Raaz; Mere Apne
1972 Annadata; Anokha Daan; Anokha Milan; Mere Bhaiyaa; Sabse Bada Sukh
1974 Rajnigandha
1975 Mausam; Chhoti Si Baat; Sangat
1976 Jeevan Jyoti; Mrigayaa; Udan Choo
1977 Minoo; Anand Mahal
1979 Jeena Yehaan
1980 Chehre Pe Chehra; Chemmeen Lahrein; Chirutha; Kuhaasa; Naani Maa; Room no.203; Daisy
1981 Plot no. 5; Agni Pareeksha; Atmadaan
1982 Dil Ka Saathi Dil; Darpok ki Dosti; Artap
1984 Kanoon Kya Karega
1986 Zevar
1988 Trishaagni
1989 Kamla Ki Maut; Nehru the Jewel of India
1990 Triyaatri
1991 Netraheen Saakshi;
199? Aakhiri Badlaa
199? Tiriacharittar (or Striyascharittram)
1994 Swami Vivekananda
1995 Mera Damaad
???? Hamaari Shaadi; Maange Miley na Pyaar; Raat Ki Uljhan; Mitti Ka Dev
Bengali films

1949 Poribartan
1951 Barjaatri
1952 Paasher Baari
1953 Baansher Kella
1953 Bhor Hoye Elo
1954 Aaj Sondhaay
1954 Mohila Mahal
1955 Rickshawaala
1956 Raat Bhore
1956 Ak din Raatre
1959 Baadi Thekey Paaliye
1960 Ganga
1961 Rai Bahadur
1964 Kinu Goaalaar Goli
1964 Ayanaanto
1964 Laal Paathor
1966 Paari
1972 Marjina Aabdullah
1972 Raktaakto Baangla †This film was made in Bangladesh
1977 Kobita
1977 Sister
1979 Jibon Je Rakam
1979 Srikaanter Will
1979 Rupali Soikate †This film was made in Bangladesh
1980 Byapika Bidaay
1980 Parabesh
1980 Akaler Sandhaney
1980 Antarghaat
1982 Artap
1985 Protiggya
1985 Debikaa
1985 Mowchor
1986 Jibon
1989 Swarnatrishaa
1990/91 Aashrita * (background: Salil) (MD:Hridaynath Mangeskar)
1994 Mahabharoti
19?? Komol Gandhaar
19?? Haraaner Naatjamaai
19?? Ei Ritur Akdin
19?? Chalo Kolkataa
19?? Obhisake
19?? Aswamedher Ghoraa
19?? Sei Samoy
Malayalam films

1965 Chemmeen
1968 Ezhuraathrikal
1970 Abhayam (Background music only)
1973 Swapnam
1974 Nellu
1975 Neelaponman
1975 Raagam
1975 Rasaleela
1975 Thomasleeha (or St. Thomas)
1975 Prateeksha
1976 Aparadhi
1976 Thulavarsham
1977 Dweep
1977 Samayamayilla Polum
1977 Etho Oru Swapnam
1977 Madanolsavam
1977 Vishukkanni
1978 Devdasi
1979 E Ganam Marakkumo
1979 Chuvanna Chirakkukal
1979 Puthiya Velicham
1980 Air Hostess
1982 Anthiveylile Ponnu
1984 Vellam (background music only)
1990 Vaasthuhaara (background music only)
1994 Thumboli Kadappuram
Tamil films

1971 Uyir (Salil composed background music only - MD was Ramana Sridhar)
1973 Karumbu
1978 Parumavazhai (Dubbed version of Kamal Haasan starrer Malayalam film, Madanolsavam)
1979 Azhiyatha Kolangal
1980 Thooraththu Idimuzhakkam
Kannada films

1971 Samsayaphala
1975 Onde Rupa Eradu Guna
1977 Chinna Ninna Muddaduve; Kokila
Other films

Gujarati 1971 Ghar Sansaar
Assamese 1970 Aparajeyo
Assamese 1985 Manas Kanya
Oriya 1981 Batasi Jhada
Marathi 1962 Sunbai
Telugu 1974 Chairman Chalamayya

--- More info at http://chandrakantha.com/biodata/Salil_Chowdhury.html

info sources: wikipedia and chandrakantha.com

a beautiful song from the film: Azhiyadha Kolangal, sung by P.Jayachandran and P. Susila, lyrics Ganghei Amaran.

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SEPTEMBER 6

K. SARANGAPANI

Famous actor of 50s and early 60s. His landmark films include Sabapathy.

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SEPTEMBER 7

VASUNDHARA DEVI

Vasunthara Devi (Tamil: வசுந்தரா தேவி) was an Indian film actress, trained Bharathanatyam dancer and carnatic singer. Vasundhara Devi is the only Indian actress to have had an audience with the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. She is the mother of popular Indian actress Vyjayanthimala.

an image from the movie Mangamma Sabatham, starring Ranjan and Vasundhara Devi



IRUMBUTHIRAI is the only film mother and daughter acted together. Climax scene from the film Irumbu Thirai

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SEPTEMBER 8


M.M.A. CHINNAPPA DEVAR

No need for introduction. Famous Tamil Producer

A video from one of his films



SONG:AISI KOI BAAT
MUSIC:LAXMIKANT PYARELAL
LYRICS:ANAND BAKSHI
SINGER:LATA MANGESHKAR & KISHORE KUMAR
FILM:MAA

[rajeshkrv]

SEPTEMBER 6

K. SARANGAPANI

Famous actor of 50s and early 60s. His landmark films include Sabapathy.

who can forget his roles in misiamma. Also in thillana moganambal, he'll play thavil along with Balayya .. amazing artist. thanks for reminding him

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Yes, Rajesh. K. Saarangapani was not only an actor, but was a real patriarch and a congressman. I still remember in 1963, when I was a school boy, Shri K. Sarangapani declared open Karnan Sivaji Rasigar Mandram (the film was under production, and it was custom for the MGR and Sivaji Mandrams to open a new mandram in the name of any of the films under production) and gave a speech on NT to the roaring applause from the big audience.