Chandrasena
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Chandrasena (1935 film)
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| Directed by | V. Shantaram |
| Produced by | Prabhat Film Company |
| Written by | Shivram Vashikar |
| Starring | Nalini Tarkhad Sureshbabu Mane Kelkar Azurie |
| Music by | Keshavrao Bhole |
| Cinematography | Keshavrao Dhaiber |
Production company | Prabhat Film Company |
Release date | 1935 |
Running time | 136 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi/Hindi |
Chandrasena is a 1935 Hindi/Marathi mythology drama film directed by V. Shantaram for his Prabhat Film Company.[1] The film was made simultaneously in Marathi. The cinematographer was K. Dhiaber and the story and dialogue were by Shivram Vashikar. The music direction was by Keshavrao Bhole, with lyrics written by K. Narayan Kale.[2] The cast included Nalini Tarkhud, Sureshbabu Mane, Kelkar, Rajani, Shantabai and Azurie.[3]
The film was a remake of the Shantaram and Dhaiber-directed Marathi film Chandrasena of 1931. The story revolves around an episode in the Ramayana, where Chandrasena, wife of Ahiravan, (Mahiravan's (brother), helps Hanuman defeat Mahiravana's army, and in the process free Rama and Lakshmana from Pataal.[2]
Plot
Indrajit, Son of Ravana, has Rama and Lakshmana kidnapped by Ahiravan and Mahiravana. Mahi hides them away in Pataal. Hanuman, the monkey-god, goes to their help. He is stopped by Makardhwaja, whom he defeats. Makar takes him to Chandrasena, wife of Mahi, who worships Rama and desires to spend her life with him. With her help, Hanuman manages to defeat the entire army of Mahi and ultimately Mahi himself when he continues to multiply into a vast army. Chandrasena tells Hanuman the secret of destroying Mahi, because of which he is able to release Rama and Lakshmana from Pataal.
Cast
- Nalini Tarkhad as Chandrasena
- Rajni
- Sureshbabu Mane as Ram
- Kulkarni as Lakshman
- Mane Pahelwan
- Kelkar as Mahiravan
- Manajirao as Hanuman
- Buwasaheb
- Shantabai
- Azurie
Production
The film is cited to be the first to make use of the trolley.[4] It made excessive use of special effects, especially showing flying figures, magic arrows and a gigantic Hanuman.[2]
Remakes
Several remakes of the episode from the Ramayana involving the episode of Chandrasena have been produced. This 1935 version itself was made both in Hindi, Marathi and Tamil.[2] The Prabhat Film Company had made the early version Chandrasena in 1931. Homi Wadia made Chandrasena (1959) under his Basant Pictures banner, which was directed by Babubhai Mistry.[5]
Soundtrack
The music composer for the film was Keshavrao Bhole, with lyrics written by K. Narayan Kale. The singers were Rajni, Nalini Tarkhud, Sureshbabu Mane and Buwa Saheb.[6]
Song List
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| 1 | "Kaisi Manohar hai Maaya Prachalit Chhaya Sansar Saara" | Sureshbabu Mane |
| 2 | "Bhootnath Bhakton Ka Sada Ubaara" |
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| 3 | "Madira Chhalkan Laagi Gore Gore Haathon Se Paani" | Rajni |
| 4 | "Abla Ki Pukar Suno Bhagwan Mere Ram Prabhu" | Nalini Tarkhud |
| 5 | "Jai Jai Jagdish Ish Sharan Main Tihari" | Sureshbabu Mane |
| 6 | "Chori Chori Nahin Yeh Kamaal Hai" | Buwa Saheb |
| 7 | "Matwari Mori Yaad Vhandrasena Meri Yaad Nahin" | Sureshbabu Mane |
| 8 | "Sura Pi Lo Swarg Ghar Ho Jaana" |
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| 9 | "Pee Lo Pee Lo Surahi Main Naav Ki" | Sureshbabu Mane |
| 10 | "Pal Chhin Laagi Lagan Tori" | Nalini Tarkhud |
| 11 | "Rangili Raswali Phoolon Ki Behti Laali" | Rajni |
| 12 | "Nek Thehr More Mann Aas Khaaye Bawre Aali" | Rajni |
References
Director:
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre (as V. Shantaram)Stars:
Nalini Tarkhad, Sureshbabu Mane, Rajani | See full cast & crew »Cast
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Nalini Tarkhad | ... | Chandrasena |
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Sureshbabu Mane | ... | Rama (as Suresh Babu) |
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Rajani | ... | Mahadevi (as Rajanee) |
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Shankar Kulkarni | ... | Lakshmana (as Kulkarni) |
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Mane Pahelwan | ... | Hanuman (as Mane) |
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Kelkar | ... | Mahi |
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Manajirao | ... | Ahi |
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Budasaheb | ... | Madyanano (as Buva Saheb) |
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Azoorie |
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Shantabai |
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Storyline
This special-effects laden film is based upon an episode from the Ramayana. Indrajit, son of Ravan, initiates an attack on Rama (Mane) and Lakshmana (Kulkarni) in which they are captured by Mahi (Kelkar). They escape with the assistance of Rama's disciple, the monkey-god Hanuman (Manajirao). The narrative foregrounds Chandrasena (Tarkhad), wife of Mahi, who reveres Rama but disapproves of the bacchanalian orgies and the celebration of liquor that is the norm in his kingdom. She helps resolve the stalemate of the battle when Mahi (who can duplicate himself and his dead soldiers) proves invincible, by revealing the secret formula that will kill her husband. In addition to the usual flying figures and magic arrows mandatory for a Ramayana mythological, there is an effective scene of a gigantic Hanuman picking up a miniaturized human figure. Written by Sujit R. Varma
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