Sabaash Meena (transl. Bravo Meena) is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language comedy film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, Chandrababu and Malini, with Panthulu and S. V. Ranga Rao in supporting roles. It was released on 3 October 1958. The film was remade into Hindi as Dil Tera Deewana (1962), in Kannada as Aliya Geleya (1971), and in Malayalam as Chirikkudukka (1976).
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| Directed by | B. R. Panthulu |
| Story by | Dada Mirasi |
| Produced by | B. R. Panthulu |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan B. Saroja Devi Malini J. P. Chandrababu |
| Cinematography | W. R. Subba Rao Karnan |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | T. G. Lingappa |
Production company | Padmini Pictures |
| Distributed by | A. L. S. Productions |
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Running time | 159 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editMohan is a rich spoilt brat. His erratic and irresponsible behaviour forces his father Sadasivam Pillai to send him to his friend Appadurai's place in Madras to work and learn something in life. Mohan, a street smart man, sends his friend Shekar in his place to Appadurai. Appadurai, who has not seen Mohan before, accepts Shekar as Mohan and gives him a job. Shekar falls in love with Appadurai's daughter and Mohan who meets Meena in a bus falls for her.
Adding to the mix is Mookan, played by Chandrababu again, who gets swapped with the Sekhar giving hilarious situation while Sankar, the corrupt manager of Appadurai and the intended groom for Meena, serves as villain to unite Sekhar and Mohan to resolve all issues and take their due place.
What follows is a hilarious depiction of both their love stories and the confusions it creates.
Cast
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Production
editChandrababu's pay for the film was one rupee higher than Ganesan's.[1]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by T. G. Lingappa, with lyrics by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam.[2] The song "Kaanaa Inbam Kannidhadheno" is set in the Hindustani raga Bageshri.[3]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Alangara Valliye" | T. M. Soundararajan & Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 02:38 |
| "Aanaaga Pirandhadhellam" | P. Susheela & K. Jamuna Rani | 03:31 |
| "Chitthiram Pesuthadi" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:18 |
| "Kaanaa Inbam Kannidhadheno" | P. Susheela & T. A. Mothi | 03:39 |
| "Nalla Vaazhu Kaanalaame" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 03:33 |
| "Oh Suyanalam Verimigu Maandhargale" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:19 |
| "Chitthiram Pesuthadi" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 03:18 |
| "Erungammaa Summaa Erungammaa" | J. P. Chandrababu, T. G. Lingappa & P. Susheela | 06:24 |
| "Inbatthin Vegamaa Idhayatthin Dhaagamaa" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 03:40 |
| "Selvam Nilaiyallave Maname" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:00 |
Release and reception
editSabaash Meena was released on 3 October 1958,[4][5] and was distributed by A. L. S. Productions.[6] It was previously scheduled for 19 September 1958, but got postponed due to delays in the arrival of raw film.[7] The film was a major success, even in non-Tamil speaking regions such as Karnataka. It was dubbed into Telugu as Sabash Pilla, which did not achieve the same success.[8]
Remakes
editSabhash Meena was remade into Hindi as Dil Tera Deewana (1962) with Panthulu again directing.[8] He also directed the Kannada remake Aliya Geleya (1971).[9] The film was also remade in Malayalam as Chirikkudukka (1976).[10] The 1996 Tamil film Ullathai Allitha was an unofficial remake of Sabash Meena.[5][11]
References
edit- ^ Kolappan, B. (28 November 2018). "On the anvil, a biopic on Chandrababu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Sabash Meena". Gaana. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ^ Mani, Charulatha (13 April 2012). "A Raga's Journey — Bewitching Bhagesri". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ^ "51-60". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ a b ராம்ஜி, வி. (4 October 2022). "'உள்ளத்தை அள்ளித்தா', 'தம்பிக்கு எந்த ஊரு'க்கெல்லாம் அக்கா 'சபாஷ் மீனா'". Kamadenu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Sabash Meena". The Indian Express. 26 September 1958. p. 3. Retrieved 11 May 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Sabash Meena". The Indian Express. 19 September 1958. p. 3. Retrieved 25 October 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b Guy, Randor (3 April 2009). "Sabhash Meena 1958". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 September 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ^ "Dil Tera Deewana". MySwar. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ Vijayakumar, B. (20 July 2014). "Chirikkudukka: 1976". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "ஓல்டு இஸ் கோல்டு: 'சபாஷ் மீனா'வை ஒப்பிட்டு பேசப்பட்ட படம்!". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Nellai. 20 August 2017. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
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