Laila Majnu (1949 film)
| Laila Majnu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Produced by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao & P. Bhanumathi |
| Written by | Samudrala Raghavacharya |
| Starring |
A. Nageswara Rao P. Bhanumathi Mukkamala Krishna Murthy C. S. R. Anjaneyulu Sriranjani Kasturi Siva Rao Arani Satyanarayana |
| Music by | C. R. Subburaman |
| Distributed by | Bharani Pictures |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Laila Majnu is a Telugu film that released on 1 October 1949 starring A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi. It was originally produced in Telugu and was dubbed in Tamil by Bharani Pictures.[1] The film was a box office hit and is considered one of the best film adaptations of the classic Sufi legend of Laila and Majnu.[1]
Production
Laila Majnu, an ancient epic of love, is an integral part of classic Sufi literature. Hashmet Shah has told it, so has Amir Khusro. Nizami Ganjavi’s 12th century version in scintillating verse filled with allegorical flourishes has been translated into numerous languages. Mian Mohammad Bakhsh’s interpretation of the epic is held as an acclaimed treatise in Pakistan till this day. The tragic tale of Majnoon and Laila is said to have its foundations in true events that occurred in the 7th century.
Plot
Qais Ibn Al Mulawwa, son of Shah Amri is sent to Damascus to pursue his education. There he meets and falls in love with the beautiful Laila, daughter of the Najd chieftain. Though Laila reciprocates his love in equal measure, her father opposes this match and keeps her confined in the house. Heartbroken at this separation, Qais loses his mental faculties and wanders aimlessly, always uttering the name of Laila. He is soon known far and wide as Majnoon, the obsessed. Laila is forcibly married off to Bakht, a scion of the royal family of Iraq. But she refuses to let Bakht touch her. Overwhelming misery and wretchedness of her circumstances lead to her death and hearing of her demise, the grief-stricken Qais falls dead too. The lovers unite in death.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| A. Nageswara Rao | Qais |
| P. Bhanumathi | Laila |
| Mukkamala Krishna Murthy | Ameer Sarvar |
| C. S. R. Anjaneyulu | Rakkin Prabhu |
| Sriranjani | Zarina |
| Kasturi Siva Rao | Anwar |
| Arani Satyanarayana | Ammer Zamri |
| Seetharam | Moulvi |
| Hemalatha | Begum |
| Surabhi Balasaraswathi | Zohrah |
| K. V. Subba Rao | Kubla Khan |
Crew
- Producer: P. S. Ramakrishna Rao & P. Bhanumathi
- Production Company: Bharani Pictures
- Director: P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
- Music: C. R. Subburaman
- Lyrics: Samudrala Raghavacharya (Telugu) & S. D. Sundharam (Tamil)
- Story: Samudrala Raghavacharya
- Screenplay:
- Dialogues: S. D. Sundharam
- Art Direction: Kotkangar & K. Nageswara Rao
- Editing: P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
- Choreography: Vedantam Raghavaiah
- Cinematography: B. S. Ranga
- Stunt: None
- Dance: Lalitha & Padmini
Soundtrack
The music was composed by C. R. Subburaman.
Telugu songs
Lyrics by Samudrala Raghavacharya.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | neevEnE naa chaduvu | Ghantasala, P. Bhanumathi, P. Leela & Jikki | Samudrala Raghavacharya | |
| 2 | aaha pahliyanchega | P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 3 | viri tAvula lOna | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 4 | chEra raavo | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 5 | raavO naanu marachitivO | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 6 | ninu bAsi pOvudana | P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 7 | prEmE nEramounaa | P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 8 | chelunigani nijamidani telupuma O jaabili | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 9 | payanamyE priyatama | Ghantasala | ||
| 10 | Ela pagAyE | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | ||
| 11 | ninugani manasuna | |||
| 12 | assaalaa malEkkum amta bagunnAAraa | Kasthoori Siva Rao | ||
| 13 | manasu gadaa khudaa tOdai nilachu gadaa niratamu | Ghantasala, S. Dakshinamurthy & M. Sathyam | ||
| 14 | aMdala chinna daana | P. Leela & Jikki | ||
| 15 | eenaaTi mA pATa | P. Leela & Jikki | ||
| 16 | tAneDanO | P. Bhanumathi |
Tamil songs
Lyrics by S. D. Sundharam.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Nee Thaane Ennaasai | Ghantasala, P. Bhanumathi P. Leela & Jikki | S. D. Sundharam | |
| 2 | Aaha Palan Vandhadhe | P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 3 | Iga Vaazhvinil Kaadhal Mahaajothiye Maarumaa | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 4 | Jothi Minnum | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 5 | Vaaraayo Enai Marandhanaiyo | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 6 | Unnai Paarkka Pogirenaa Oru Maasillatha Kaif | P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 7 | Premaithaan Polladhaa | P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 8 | Enadhu Uyir Urugum Nilai Solluvaai Nee Vaanmadhi | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 9 | Parandhu Sellum PainkiiiyE | Ghantasala | ||
| 10 | Veen Pazhi Thaane Prabho En Mel | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | ||
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| 12 | ||||
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| 14 | Kuliridhe Suvai Madhu | P. Leela & Jikki | ||
| 15 | Kannaadi Kanni Neeye | P. Leela & Jikki | ||
| 16 |
Trivia
- F. Nagoor also made the adaptation of Laila Majnu for Balaji Pictures, with T. R. Mahalingam and M. V. Rajamma playing the lead roles in 1949.
Notes
References
- Randor Guy (2 January 2006). "Tribute To A Legend". The Hindu.
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