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M. D. Parthasarathy
M. D. Parthasarathy (21 September 1910 – August 1963) was an Indian music composer and actor, who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. Musician Parthasarathy was a "Sangeetha Bhushanam" of Annamalai University. During his period at this university veterans like Ponniah Pillai (of the Thanjavur quartet family) and violinist and Sangeetha Kalanidhi T.S. Sabesa Iyer taught there. After completing his course in the early 1930s, Parthasarathy went to Chennai (Madras then). It was the time the Tamil language, Tamil talkie began to flourish. Most of the Talkies were produced with stories from the mythological epics. The actors came from the stage and from the Carnatic music world. Parthasarathy who was well trained in Carnatic music found a place easily in talkies. Actor Prominent stage actor and writer Vadivel Naicker spotted Parthasarathy when he was acting in a play of the amateur group of the veteran stage drama producer Pammal Sambandha Mudaliar. This led to Parthasarathy playing r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madana Kama Rajan
''Madana Kama Rajan'' () is a 1941 Indian Tamil-language adventure film directed by B. N . Rao and produced by S. S. Vasan. It was the first film for Vasan as producer for Dindugal Amirtham Talkies. Plot ''Madana Kama Rajan'' is tale of the adventures of a prince ( V. V. Sadagopan) and his friend (N. Krishnamurthi). Cast Cast according to the opening credits of the film ;Male cast * V. V. Satagopan as Madana Kama Rajan * N. Krishnamurthi as Gunaseelan * Kothamangalam Subbu as Rajaguru * T. S. Durairaj as Dhandavan * M. R. Swaminathan as Somadevan * V. P. S. Mani as Mayendra Varman * Puliyur Duraisami Iyer as Boy * G. V. Sharma as Bhimavarman * K. Sivaraman as Vengaian * T. Gopal Rao as Torturer * S. G. Rajam as Sangan ;Female cast * K. L. V. Vasantha as Premavalli * M. V. Rajamma as Sathyavathi * K. R. Chellam as Kamavalli * M. S. Sundari Bai Madurai Saurashtra Sundari Bai (2 March 1923 – 12 March 2006) was an Indian actress, singer and dancer who worked mainly in T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1963 Deaths
Events January * January 1 – Bogle–Chandler case: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation scientist Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Cove River, Sydney, Australia. * January 2 – Vietnam War – Battle of Ap Bac: The Viet Cong win their first major victory. * January 9 – A total penumbral lunar eclipse is visible in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and is the 56th lunar eclipse of Lunar Saros 114. Gamma has a value of −1.01282. It occurs on the night between Wednesday, January 9 and Thursday, January 10, 1963. * January 13 – 1963 Togolese coup d'état: A military coup in Togo results in the installation of coup leader Emmanuel Bodjollé as president. * January 17 – A last quarter moon occurs between the penumbral lunar eclipse and the annular solar eclipse, only 12 hours, 29 minutes after apogee. * January 19 – Soviet spy Gheorghe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1910 Births
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs of the Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Kuzhandai
''Nam Kuzhandai'' () is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars R. S. Manohar and S. Varalakshmi. Cast List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan ;Male cast * R. S. Manohar * N. S. Krishnan *V. Nagayya *A. P. Nagarajan *V. M. Ezhumalai ;Female Cast *S. Varalakshmi *T. A. Mathuram *Kumari Lakshmi *Lakshmiprabha Production The film was produced by W. M. S. Thambu and was directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. P. D. Mathur was in-charge of cinematography while V. B. Nataraja Mudaliar did the editing. Still photography was by R. N. Nagaraja Rao. Soundtrack Music was composed by M. D. Parthasarathy while the lyrics were written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and Puratchidasan. Singers are V. Nagayya, N. S. Krishnan and S. Varalakshmi and the playback singers are M. S. Anuradha, V. N. Sundaram, U. R. Jeevarathinam, C. S. Pandian, Kothamangalam Seenu, N. L. Ganasaraswathi and Ghantasala Ghantasala may refer to: People * Ghantasala (mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avvaiyar (film)
''Avvaiyar'' is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by Kothamangalam Subbu, and produced by S. S. Vasan. The film stars K. B. Sundarambal as the title character. It was released on 15 August 1953. Plot When a childless couple find a baby left alone, they prefer to adopt her. Since they are rich and childless, they raise her in wealth and pomp. But when the girl grows up, she concentrates upon Lord Vinayagar and not thinking of marriage like other girls of her age. When the parents think of her marriage, she tries to escape from it, as she is devoted more to Lord Vinayagar. Hence, she prays to become an old-aged woman (as no young man likes to marry an old lady). Lord Vinayagar obliges and when others see it, they feel shell-shocked and understand what has happened. Now, this old woman is named Avvaiyar. Avvaiyar leaves her parents' village to go around many places preaching Vinayagar's greatness through her songs. She also solves many problems. Impressed ... [...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] |
Gnana Soundari (Gemini Film)
''Gnana Soundari'' is a 1948 Indian Tamil-language film produced by Gemini Studios. A film by the same name and with a same story ( Gnana Soundari) but with a different cast and crew was produced by Citadel Studios and was running successfully when this film was released. This film was a flop and the producer withdrew it from circuits. Plot Gnanam is the only daughter of King Dharmar. From her childhood she is an ardent devotee of Mother Mary. She is ill-treated by her step mother. She grows into a beautiful young girl and becomes Gnana Soundari. The step mother plans to kill her while the king was away. Arranged by the step mother, Gnana Soundari is taken to a forest by goons. However, instead of killing her, the goons amputate both her arms and abandon her. A prince from a neighboring state comes to the forest for hunting and finds Gnana Soundari. He rescues and then falls in love with her. In spite of his father's objection the prince marries Gnana Soundari. But she has not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandralekha (1948 Film)
''Chandralekha'' (also spelt ''Chandraleka'') is a 1948 Indian historical adventure film produced and directed by S. S. Vasan of Gemini Studios. Starring T. R. Rajakumari, M. K. Radha and Ranjan (actor), Ranjan, the film follows two brothers (Veerasimhan and Sasankan) who fight over ruling their father's kingdom and marrying the village dancer, Chandralekha. Development began during the early 1940s when, after two successive box-office hits, Vasan announced that his next film would be entitled ''Chandralekha''. However, when he launched an advertising campaign for the film he only had the name of the heroine from a storyline he had rejected. Veppathur Kittoo (one of Vasan's storyboard artists) developed a story based on a chapter of George W. M. Reynolds' novel, ''Robert Macaire: or, The French bandit in England''. Original director T. G. Raghavachari left the film more than halfway through because of disagreements with Vasan, who took over in his directorial debut. Original ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kothamangalam Subbu
Kothamangalam Subbu (born S. M. Subramanian, 10 November 1910 – 15 February 1974) was an Indian poet, lyricist, author, actor and film director based in Tamil Nadu. He wrote the cult classic Tamil novel ''Thillana Mohanambal'' and was awarded the Padma Shri. According to novelist Ashokamitran's memoirs, Subbu functioned as the No. 2 of the giant Gemini Studios of Chennai (formerly Madras), South India for over three decades and was a close associate of movie mogul S. S. Vasan, who established those studios and published the popular Tamil weekly ''Ananda Vikatan''. Early life Subbu's natural name was Subramanian. He was born in the village of Kannariyenthal, near Pattukkottai, Tamil Nadu. His parents were Subbiah Ganapadigal Mahalinga Iyer and Kangammal. After losing his mother when he was young, Subbu received patronage from his younger aunt. He could continue his studies only up to 8th grade. After marrying a kin, Subbu settled in Kothamangalam and worked as an accountant in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannamma En Kadhali
''Kannamma En Kadhali'' () is a 1945 Indian Tamil-language film starring M. K. Radha and M. S. Sundari Bai in the lead roles. The film was directed by Kothamangalam Subbu, marking his directorial debut. No print of the film is known to survive, making it a lost film. Plot A wealthy, lecherous old man named Vaiyapuri finds a young girl lost in a temple festival crowd and brings her up with the intention of marrying her later. Without his knowledge, the young woman, Sundari falls in love with a young man Muthu and the two play smart games fooling the old man. Cast Cast in order of the film's song book * M. K. Radha as Muthu * M. S. Sundari Bai as Sundari * L. Narayana Rao as Vaiyapuri * P. A. Subbaiah Pillai as Doctor * S. Krishnamoorthy as Pottai * Kulathu Mani as Natesa Mudaliar * Appanna Iyengar as Kuppan * Angamuthu as Pechi * Velayutham as Velayutham * Ramamurthi as Thief * Viswanathan as Doctor Sundaresan * Joker Ramadu as Astrologer * Seetharaman as Priest * Sundara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dasi Aparanji
''Dasi Aparanji'' is a 1944 Indian Tamil-language historical fantasy film directed by B. N. Rao and produced by S. S. Vasan. The film stars Pushpavalli and M. K. Radha. It revolves around the antics of king Vikramadithan after his soul enters the body of a parrot, and manipulates a girl named Aparanji. The film was released on 10 August 1944. No print of it is known to survive, making it a lost film. Plot Vikramadithan, the king of Ujjain, goes for his wonted six-month retirement to the forest. Unable to bear the anguish of a mother parrot at the death of her offspring, he arranges that his soul enters the body of the parrot. Vijayan, his greedy friend, seizes the opportunity to further his own designs and abuses the trust reposed in him by the king who had taught him the art of transmigration of souls, by himself entering the body of the king and destroying his own body. Vijayan's trick is found out by Prime Minister Bhatti who makes queen Padmavathi keep off from the bogus k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
