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Kamal Ghosh
Kamal Ghosh (1910–1983; often misspelled in film credits as Kamaal) was an Indian cinematographer and film director. Although a native of Kolkata, he was active primarily in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Early life Kamal Ghosh was the nephew of filmmaker, writer and actor Debaki Bose. He received training from his uncle, working with New Theaters, Calcutta (now Kolkata), in various aspects of film making. It was the lawyer turned filmmaker K. Subramanyam who brought Ghosh to South India. Career Ghosh started his career as an assistant cinematographer to Sailen Bose in the film ''Balayogini'' released in 1937. Ghosh worked as the cinematographer in-charge for the Tamil-language Jupiter Pictures film '' Anaadhai Penn'' (1938), directed by R. Prakash. Ghosh's photography, especially the lighting, was widely praised. Ghosh also worked as a director in three films: the unsuccessful '' Paropakaram'' and '' Rohini'' (both 1953) and the successful ''Manorama'' (1959). Due to his limited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolkata
Kolkata (, or , ; also known as Calcutta , the official name until 2001) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary business, commercial, and financial hub of Eastern India and the main port of communication for North-East India. According to the 2011 Indian census, Kolkata is the seventh-most populous city in India, with a population of 45 lakh (4.5 million) residents within the city limits, and a population of over 1.41 crore (14.1 million) residents in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area. It is the third-most populous metropolitan area in India. In 2021, the Kolkata metropolitan area crossed 1.5 crore (15 million) registered voters. The Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating port and its sole major riverine port. Kolkata is regarded as the cultural capital of India. Kolkata is the second largest Bengali-speaking city after Dhaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1949 Film)
''Apoorva Sagodharargal'' ( en, italic=yes, Strange Brothers) is a 1949 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Acharya. The film which was adapted from Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novella ''The Corsican Brothers'' stars M. K. Radha and P. Bhanumathi, with Nagendra Rao and Suryaprabha playing supporting roles. It revolves around the two lookalike brothers who were separated during childhood by their cruel uncle who murdered his parents, rest of the film shows how two brothers join together in avenging the death of their parents. ''Apoorva Sagodharargal'' was simultaneously produced in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages by Gemini Studios. The Telugu version ''Apoorva Sahodarulu'' ( en, italic=yes, Strange Brothers) was directed by C. Pullayya, and the Hindi version ''Nishan'' ( en, italic=yes, Mark) by S. S. Vasan Subramaniam Srinivasan (4 January 1904 – 26 August 1969), popularly known by his screen name S. S. Vasan, was an Indian journalist, writer, advertiser, film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govula Gopanna
''Govula Gopanna'' is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by Lakshmi Rajyam and Sridhar Rao and directed by C. S. Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rajasree and Bharathi, with music composed by Ghantasala. It is a remake of the 1966 Kannada film ''Emme Thammanna''. Plot Gopanna is an innocent cowherd. In the same town, Municipal Chairman Nagaraju a vicious, and undertakes a lot of atrocities and anti-social activities. He has two children, a vainglory daughter Tara, and a warm-hearted son Kasthuri. Once, Tara whips Gopanna's cows, in turn, he strikes her. So, Nagaraju sends his men to eliminate him when Kasthuri rescues him and advises Gopanna to meet Advocate Narasimham by changing his attire. Narasimham is a justice-seeking person who always countermoves against Nagaraju and leads a delightful life with his ideal wife Mahalakshmi. He fixes his daughter Radha's alliance with his childhood friend Sripathi's son Shekar one that resembles Gopanna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oonche Log (1965 Film)
''Oonche Log'' () is a 1965 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Phani Majumdar. It is based on the play '' Major Chandrakanth'', by K. Balachander. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Feroz Khan in lead roles. Its lyrics were composed by Majrooh Sultanpuri and the music was given by Chitragupta. The film was shot at Vauhini Studios, Chennai and was also noted as the first big hit of newcomer Feroz Khan, who was noted for his sensitive performance against veterans such as Raaj Kumar and Ashok Kumar.Feroz Khan lived life king size . 27 April 2009. At the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobbili Yuddham
''Bobbili Yuddham'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language war film, based on the Battle of Bobbili between Bobbili and Vizianagaram kingdoms in 1757. The film was produced and directed by C. Seetaram. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and S.V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot The film begins with the birthday celebrations of Prince Chinna Venkatrayudu, son of Raja Rangarayudu (N. T. Rama Rao), King of Bobbili, for which Raja Vijayaramaraju (Rajanala), King of Vijayanagaram is invited. On the occasion, sports competitions are held in which the Bobbili team wins for which Vijayaramaraju feels jealous and wants to take revenge against them. At the same time, French invaders crack into the country and send a memorandum to Vijayaramaraju by General Bussi (Mukkamala). Vijayaramaraju exploits the situation by shaking hands with Bussi, taking authority over Bobbili, and asking them to pay taxes. But they refuse. So, Vijayaramaraju plans to attack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babruvahana (1964 Film)
''Babruvahana'' is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by C. Jaganmohana Rao under the Sri National Art Pictures banner and directed by Samudrala Sr. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Chalam, with music composed by Paamarthi. The film is based on the life of '' Babruvahana'', one of the sons of Arjuna. Plot The film begins during the time of Dvapara Yuga when Arjuna (N. T. Rama Rao) was making an around-the-earth trip for one year, gets acquainted with many ladies and marries them, such as Ulupi (Rajasulochana), daughter of Nagaraja Kouravya (C.S.R), Chitrangada (S. Varalakshmi), daughter of Vichitra Vahana (Relangi), King of Manipura and finally Subhadra (L. Vijayalakshmi), sister of Lord Krishna (Kanta Rao). Chitangada gives birth to a baby boy Babruvahana (Chalam). Time passes, and Babruvahana becomes king of Manipura. After completion of the Kurukshetra War, Dharma Raja (Mikkilineni) performs '' Ashwamedha Yaaga'' by sending Arjuna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathiruntha Kangal
''Kathiruntha Kangal'' (; ) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Savitri and Gemini Ganesan, the former in dual roles. It is a remake of the 1960 Bengali film ''Smrithi Tukku Thak'', which itself was adapted from the Bengali play of the same name by Malabika Roy. The film revolves around twin sisters who get separated at birth due to circumstances, and cross paths as adults. It was released on 25 August 1962, and emerged a commercial success. Plot Twin sisters Shenbagam and Lalitha get separated at birth due to poverty. Lalitha is brought up by a rich person, Panchanatha Mudaliar, and the other twin Shenbagam by their mother Kamakshi. Krishna, a doctor, comes to treat the ailing Kamakshi, and Shenbagam falls in love with him, which he is not aware of. On her deathbed, Kamakshi reveals to Shenbagam the other twin's existence. Shenbagam goes in search of Lalitha and eventually both end up travelling on the same train. An accident occu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maa Babu
''Maa Babu'' () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language drama film co-written and directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan'' (1959). Plot Dr. Anand (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) is a well-known respectable doctor in society, his wife dies on the operating table, giving birth to a baby boy. At the same time, a widowed pregnant lady Ratna Devi (Savitri) has a miscarriage, as Anand promised her to protect the child, he gives his son to Ratna Devi hiding the truth. After that, grief-stricken, Anand becomes a wanderer and returns after four years. Due to affection for his son, he starts being a frequent visitor in their life which does not augur well with Ratna Devi's mother-in-law (Kannamba) and sister-in-law (M. Saroja) who make her life miserable by attributing illicit relations between them and forcibly stops Anand. Shortly thereafter, Anand marries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nalla Theerpu
''Nalla Theerpu'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao and written by Murasoli Maran. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Jamuna. It was released on 9 April 1963, and emerged a success. Plot A man who works in a bank is imprisoned on a charge of murder that he did not commit. He asks his wife to tell the world her husband is dead and asks her to dress like a widow. He requests her to make their son a lawyer so that he can win the case and get him released. The son turns into an efficient lawyer and wins the case against his father. Cast ;Male cast *Gemini Ganesan *V. Nagayya * M. G. Chakrapani *S. V. Sahasranamam * T. R. Ramachandran *T. S. Durairaj ;Female cast * Jamuna *P. Kannamba * M. N. Rajam * Ragini *Kusalakumari *M. Saroja Production The producer Sundar Lal Nahatha came from Vijayawada to Chennai and set up his own film production company. He produced many films in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi under different banners. This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaalam Maari Pochu (1956 Film)
Kaalam may refer to: * ''Kaalam'' (novel), a 1970 novel by M. T. Vasudevan Nair * ''Kaalam'' (1981 film), a Tamil-language Indian feature film * ''Kaalam'' (1982 film), an Indian Malayalam film {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amara Deepam (1956 Film)
''Amara Deepam'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. A remake of the 1942 American film ''Random Harvest (film), Random Harvest'', it stars Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri (actress), Savitri and Padmini (actress), Padmini. The film, produced by Venus Pictures, was released on 29 June 1956. It was remade in Hindi as ''Amardeep (1958 film), Amardeep'' (1958). Plot Aruna is a girl from a wealthy family. Her parents want her to marry her cousin Sukumar. She, however, does not like him because of his dictatorial behaviour. He even breaks her radio, which convinces Aruna that he is certainly not the person for her. She leaves the house one night without informing anyone to escape from the marriage. She ends up being chased by some goons, and gets saved by a bypasser Ashok. Suddenly, somebody hits Ashok on the head, which causes him to lose his memory. Later, he meets a woman in a gypsy camp called Rupa and falls for her. Aruna, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anarkali (1955 Film)
''Anarkali'' () is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language historical romance film, written and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. It is based on the legend of the romance between Mughal prince Salim (later known as Jahangir) and the eponymous court dancer. ''Anarkali'' was produced by P. Adinarayana Rao, who also composed the music. It was released on 28 April 1955 and became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in many theatres. It was dubbed in Tamil with the same title. Plot Nadira, a Persian woman, migrates to Agra with her tribe. Bowled over by her mellifluous voice and beauty, Mughal prince Salim introduces himself to her as a soldier, and the two fall in love and meet regularly at the pomegranate garden. Once, while strolling in his garden, Emperor Akbar, impressed by Nadira's singing, bestows on her the title " Anarkali", meaning "pomegranate blossom". Thereafter, Salim has entrusted the responsibility as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
