Ashadeepam
Ashadeepam is a 1953 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan, B. S. Saroja, Gemini Ganesan and Padmini. The film had a musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.[2][3][4] The film was also simultaneously produced in Tamil under the title Aasai Magan.[1]
| Ashadeepam | |
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 Poster for both versions | |
| Directed by | G. R. Rao |
| Produced by | T. E. Vasudevan |
| Written by | Ponkunnam Varkey 'Nagercoil' Padmanabhan (Tamil) |
| Screenplay by | Ponkunnam Varkey |
| Story by | Ponkunnam Varkey |
| Starring | Sathyan B. S. Saroja Gemini Ganesan Padmini T. N. Gopinathan Nair |
| Music by | V. Dakshinamoorthy |
| Cinematography | U. Rajagopal Adi M. Irani Venkitta Rao |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
Production company | Associated Producers |
| Distributed by | Associated Producers |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam Tamil |
Malayalam Cast
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Tamil Cast
Cast adapted from the song book[5]
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- Support Cast
- S. S. Sivasooriyan, T. V. Sethuraman, V. P. S. Mani, V. T. Kalyanam, Pottai Krishnamoorthi, and Angamuthu.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Malayalam
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Graamathin Hridayame" | Jikki (P. G. Krishnaveni) | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 2 | "Jagadanandhakaraka" | V. Dakshinamoorthy, P. Leela | Thyagaraja | 06:28 |
| 3 | "Janani Jayikka Neenal" | P. Leela, M. L. Vasanthakumari | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 4 | "Jeevithameevidhame" | P. Leela, Nagaiyyah | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 5 | "Kanmani Vava" | P. Leela | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 6 | "Karmabhalame" | Ghantasala | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 7 | "Maarivilloli" | Jikki (P. G. Krishnaveni) | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 8 | "Panthalittu" | P. Leela, A. M. Raja | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 9 | "Poo Veno" | P. Leela | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 10 | "Premamennaal Pulivaal" | P. Bhaskaran | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 11 | "Sharanam Mayilvaahanaa" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 12 | "Veeshi Pon Vala" | P. Bhaskaran | P. Bhaskaran |
Tamil
Lyrics were penned by Kuyilan. One song from Tyagaraja's composition. Playback singers are: P. Leela, M. L. Vasanthakumari, Jikki, Ghantasala, V. J. Varma and A. M. Rajah.[5][6]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Graamathin Idhayam Peranbin" | Jikki | Kuyilan | 02:34 |
| 2 | "Jagadanandhakaraka" | V. Dakshinamoorthy & P. Leela | Thyagaraja | 06:28 |
| 3 | "Kalaigal Migundha Engal Thamizh Vaazhgave" | M. L. Vasanthakumari & P. Leela | Kuyilan | 03:36 |
| 4 | "Maanida Vaazhvidhuve" | V. J. Varma & P. Leela | Kuyilan | 03:24 |
| 5 | "Thaalelo Raajaa En Kanne" | P. Leela | Kuyilan | 03:11 |
| 6 | "Vinaiyinaale Vandha Theemai" | Ghantasala | Kuyilan | 03:36 |
| 7 | "Vaana Villena Vandhu Kaadhalin" | Jikki | Kuyilan | 02:44 |
| 8 | "Odameri Chenre Kaadhal Kanaavile" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | Kuyilan | 03:18 |
| 9 | "Rajave Nalla Rojavai Paar" | P. Leela | Kuyilan | 02:34 |
| 10 | "Neeye Arul Velane" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Kuyilan | 02:15 |
| 11 | "Paayum Kangalaal .. Kaalil Thanga Salangai" | P. Leela, V. J. Varma & Group | Kuyilan | 03:24 |
References
- "Ashadeepam (1953)". thehindu.com. 16 May 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- "Aashadeepam". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- "Aashadeepam". malayalasangeetham.info. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- "Aashadeepam". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ஆசை மகன் (song book) (in Tamil). Associated Producers. 1953.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 48.
External links
- Aasha Deepam at IMDb
- "Aashadeepam [1953]". www.malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- Jagadananda Kaaraka on YouTube - Tyagaraja Kriti from the film
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