Shakuntala (1965 film)

Shakuntala is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prema. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan and K. Raghavan.[1][2][3] The film is adapted from the 1961 Bollywood film Stree.[4] The film had its opening sequence in Eastmancolor.

Shakuntala
Directed byKunchacko
Written byKalidasan
Lalithambika Antharjanam (dialogues)
Screenplay byLalithambika Antharjanam
Produced byM Kunchacko
StarringPrem Nazir
Sathyan
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Kalaikkal Kumaran
Rajasree
Prema
Music byG. Devarajan
K. Raghavan
Production
company
Excel Productions
Release date
  • 13 November 1965 (1965-11-13)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

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Soundtrack

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Shakuntala
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Released13 November 1965
Recorded1965
VenueChennai
StudioRevathi Studios
GenreWorld Music
LabelOdeon Records
ProducerKunchacko
G. Devarajan chronology
Daaham
(1965)
Shakuntala
(1965)
Kaliyodam
(1965)

All lyrics are written by Vayalar Ramavarma except where noted; all music is composed by G. Devarajan

All the 10 songs penned by Vayalar were set to tune by Devarajan based on classical ragas. Most of the songs became super hits. The romantic number sung by P. Susheela, ‘Priyatama Priyatama pranayalekhanam...’ based on Bilahari raga; the Desh based ‘Sankhu pushpam kannezhuthumbol...’ and Kharaharapriya based ‘Swarana thamara ithalilurangum...,’ both sung by K. J. Yesudas remain among the best songs of the two singers.

The romantic Yesudas-Susheela duet, set in Mohanam, ‘Malini nadiyil kannadi nokkum maane...’ is considered one of the best romantic duets in Malayalam. P. B. Sreenivas imparted a highly emotional touch to the Charukesi-based ‘Vanadevathamare Vida nalkoo...,’ while the dance number ‘Manichilamboli kettunaroo...’ sung by S. Janaki became hits.[5]

No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Guru Brahma" (Traditional) M. L. Vasanthakumari 
2."Kaamavardhiniyaam [Varnippathengine (Krishnakuchela)]"P. BhaskaranP. Leela, M. L. Vasanthakumari 
3."Kalil Chilanka" K. J. Yesudas, M. L. Vasanthakumari 
4."Kannil Ashrujalamode" G. Devarajan 
5."Maalini Nadiyil" K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela 
6."Mandaarathalir Pole" K. J. Yesudas 
7."Manichilamboli" S. Janaki 
8."Manoradhamennoru" P. Susheela, Choir 
9."Pitha Rakshathi" (Traditional) P. B. Sreenivas 
10."Priyathamaa" P. Susheela 
11."Pulliman Mizhi" G. Devarajan 
12."Shaarikappaithale" P Susheela 
13."Shankhupushpam Kannezhuthumbol" K. J. Yesudas 
14."Swarnathaamarayithalil" K. J. Yesudas 
15."Vanadevathamaare" P. B. Sreenivas 

References

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  1. ^ "Shakunthala". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Shakunthala". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Shakunthala". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Kunchacko". Malayalam Movie Database. Retrieved 11 March 2011. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  5. ^ Vijayakumar, B. (25 May 2009). "Shakuntala (1965)". Old is Gold. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
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