Paropakaram (transl. Willingness to help others) is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Kamal Ghosh.[3] The film stars Ramesh Sharma and Savithri.
| Paropakaram | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Kamal Ghosh[2] |
| Screenplay by | Udhayakumar |
| Story by | Devaki Bose |
| Produced by | Shobha Films |
| Starring | G. Varalakshmi Ramesh Sharma Savithri Mukkamala |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | Prakash Kandasamy |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
Production company | Shobha Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 minutes (14904 ft.) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast edit
List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan.[4]
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Production edit
The film was directed was by Kamal Ghosh who also handled the cinematography. Editing was done by Prakash and Kandasamy. Devaki Bose wrote the story and Udhayakumar wrote the dialogues. Art direction was done by Kotvankar. R. N. Nagaraja Rao carried out the still photography. The film was shot and processed at Vijaya Vauhini Studios.
The film was produced simultaneously in Telugu with the same title.[4][3]
Soundtrack edit
Music was composed by Ghantasala while the lyrics were penned by Kavi Lakshmanadas. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Ghantasala, M. Satyam, P. Leela and A. P. Komala.[5]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Jayam Tharum Deivame" | P. Leela | |
| 2 | "Nenjame Povaayi" | Ghantasala | 02:47 |
| 3 | "Inimaiyaana Samsaarame" | 02:36 | |
| 4 | "Jodi Maattukkulle" | 02:14 | |
| 5 | "Manidhaa Nara Janmam" | Satyam & group | |
| 6 | "Mano Ullaasa Geethathile...Meikaadhalil" | Ghantasala | 03:10 |
| 7 | "Ullamadhil Edho Thulli" | P. Leela | 02:07 |
| 8 | "Ezhaigalin Ulagame" | A. P. Komala | |
| 9 | "Viraindhu Povom" | ||
| 10 | "Vaazhve Sogam Thaanaa" | P. Leela, A. M. Rajah, Ghantasala & A. P. Komala | 04:09 |
| 11 | "Kangal Sorndhu" | P. Leela | 03:05 |
References edit
- ^ "Paropakaram". The Indian Express. 9 October 1953. p. 3.
- ^ Guy, Randor (16 October 2015). "The wizard of lens". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ a b Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. pp. 43, 100, 154& 627.
- ^ a b Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 22 June 2017.
- ^ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 55.
External links edit
- Paropakaram at IMDb
