Bandha Pasam
Bandha Pasam (transl. Relationships) is a 1962 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and produced by Periyanna. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Devika in lead roles. This movie ran 100 days in all centers of Tamilnadu and declared as a super hit movie. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. This movie was dubbed in Telugu as Aadharsha Saadharalu.
| Bandha Pasam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Screenplay by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Story by | 'Valampuri' Somanathan[1] |
| Produced by | Periyanna |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Gemini Ganesan Savitri Devika |
| Cinematography | G. Vittal Rao[1] |
| Edited by | A. Bhimsingh A. Paul Duraisingam R. Thirumalai |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Shanthi Films |
| Distributed by | Sivaji Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Parthiban
- Gemini Ganesan as Saravanan
- Savitri as Poonkodi
- Devika as Manonmani
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Vedhachalam
- M. V. Rajamma as Meenakshi
- V. K. Ramasamy as Chithra's father
- J. P. Chandrababu as Vasu
- Sukumari as Chithra
- Chandrakantha as Gowri
- M. R. Santhanam as Thandavarayan Pillai
- 'Kottappuli' Jayaraman as Editor
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[3][4] The "Pandhal Irundhaal Kodi Padarum" song's Pallavi is loosely based on "Eternally", composed by Charlie Chaplin.[5]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "En Kathaithaan" | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | 'Kavi' Rajagopal |
| 2 | "Eppo Vechikalam" | J. P. Chandrababu | Mayavanathan |
| 3 | "Idhazh Mottu Virindhida" | P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela | |
| 4 | "Kavalaigal Kidaikattum" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Sreenivas | |
| 5 | "Nitham Nitham" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | |
| 6 | "Pandhal Irundhaal Kodi Padarum" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki | 'Kavi' Rajagopal |
Reception
Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the performances of the cast, particularly Devika, Ranga Rao and Rajamma, but criticised the music and the title's lack of relevance to the story.[6]
References
- https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1962/nov/11-11-1962/p13.jpg
- "Panthapaasam [sic]". The Indian Express. 27 October 1962. p. 12.
- "Bandha Pasam". JioSaavn. 31 December 1962. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- "81-90". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- Srinivasan, Karthik (14 August 2018). "How A Chaplin Composition Inspired Songs From Salil Chowdhury, R.D. Burman, Rajesh Roshan And More". Film Companion. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1962/nov/11-11-1962/p49.jpg
External links
- Bandha Pasam at IMDb