Bhaaga Pirivinai

Bhaaga Pirivinai (transl. The Partition) is a Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, M. R. Radha and B. Saroja Devi in the lead roles. The film was directed by A. Bhimsingh, produced by G. N. Velumani under Saravana Films and had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Bhaaga Pirivinai celebrated 100 days in many centers of its release, ran more than 25 weeks and became one of the blockbusters of Ganesan in the year 1959.

Bhaaga Pirivinai
Directed byA. Bhim Singh
Produced byG. N. Velumani
Written byM. S. Solaimalai

Ganesh

Subramaniam
Screenplay byA. Bhim Singh
Story byM. S. Solaimalai
StarringSivaji Ganesan
B. Saroja Devi
Music byViswanathan–Ramamoorthy
CinematographyG. Vittal Rao
Edited byA. Bhim Singh
Production
company
Saravana Films
Distributed bySivaji Productions
Release date
31 October 1959[1]
Running time
155 mins
CountryIndia
Language[Tamil

Plot

Vaidyalingam Moopanar and his younger brother Sundaralingam live together along with their family. It is one big happy joint family. Vaidyalingam does not have any children, while Sundaralingam has two sons. His older son's left hand has been paralysed since childhood, while his younger son is studying in college in the city. Vaidyalingam's wife is bitter and keeps cursing Sundaralingam and his family, while Vaidyalingam is very affectionate towards them and is unhappy with his wife for her bad behaviour. Singaram and his sister Amudha arrive, they are related to Vaidyalingam's wife Akilandam. Singaram's entry into the house causes a lot of confusion and the family splits. Sundaralingam's younger son Mani marries Amudha. Evil Singaram misleads Akilandam and Mani into giving him money, due to which both Akilandam and Mani get into trouble. What are the problems that the family face due to Singaram? Will Singaram succeed in his evil intentions? Will the family reunite?

Cast

Production

The film was produced by G. N. Velumani from Gobichettipalayam, who began life as a costume maker before rising to become a top Tamil producer. The film was shot at Neptune Studio (later Sathya Studio) in Adyar. G. Vittal Rao was the man behind the camera and Bhim Singh himself edited the film. Hari Babu and Gajapathi were in charge of make-up, while G. S. Mani, a musicologist, assisted in composing the music. The dances were choreographed by Madhavan, Chinnilal and Sampath.[3]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[4] Lyrics were by Kannadasan, A. Maruthakasi & Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, A. L. Raghavan, P. Leela, P. Suseela & K. Jamuna Rani. Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy used only three instruments for the song "Thazhayam Poo Mudichi".[5]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Aanai Mugatthone...Pillaiyaaru Koyilukku"T. M. Soundararajan & P. LeelaPattukkottai Kalyanasundaram04:24
2"Aattatthile Palavagai Undu"A. L. Raghavan & K. Jamuna Rani03:18
3"Otrumaiyaai Vaazhvadhaale Undu Nanmaiye"Seerkazhi Govindarajan & L. R. EswariA. Maruthakasi03:35
4"Paalootri Uzhavu...Therodum Indha Seeraana"T. M. Soundararajan & P. LeelaKannadasan06:52
5"Thangatthile Oru Kurai Irundhaalum"P. Susheela03:31
6"Thalaiyaam Poo Mudichu"T. M. Soundararajan & P. Leela06:00
7"En Piranthaai Magane"T. M. Soundararajan03:24

Critical reception

Randor Guy of Hindu wrote that the film was "Remembered for the family-based story line, Sivaji's performance and good music".[3] Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan appreciated the film stating "Sivaji's acting was fantastic in the role and the film totally fulfilled the expectations of everyone".[6]

Remakes

This film was remade in Hindi as Khandan (1965),[7] in Telugu as Kalasi Vunte Kaladu Sukham (1961 ),[8] in Kannada as Muriyada Mane (1964),[9] and in Malayalam as Nirakudam (1977).[10]

Awards
National Film Awards (India)

References
  1. "Bhaaga Pirivinai". nadigarthilagam. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  2. Jeyaraj, DBS (26 July 2014). "Sivaji Ganesan: Tamil cinema's versatile actor par excellence". Daily FT. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  3. Randor Guy. "Bhagapirivinai 1959". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  4. "Bhaaga Pirivinai Songs". tamiltunes. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  5. https://www.frontline.in/other/obituary/the-legend-of-music/article7443685.ece
  6. Dhananjayan 2014, p. 135.
  7. Guy, Randor (23 August 2014). "Orey Vazhi 1959". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  8. Narasimham, M. L. (9 June 2016). "Kalasi Vunte Kaladu Sukham (1961)". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  9. "Muriyada Mane (ಮುರಿಯದ ಮನೆ)". Chiloka. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  10. Vijayakumar, B. (3 December 2010). "Tamil Movies made in Malayalam". Old is Gold. Archived from the original on 8 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  11. "7th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 September 2011.

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