Nirdoshi

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This article is about the 1951 Telugu film. For the 1967 Telugu film, see Nirdoshi (1967 film).

Nirdoshi
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Directed byH. M. Reddy
Produced byH. M. Reddy
StarringAnjali Devi
Mukkamala Krishna Murthy
G. Varalakshmi
Lakshmikantam
Kanta Rao
Kaikala Satyanarayana
Cinematography
Edited byM.S. Parthasarathy
Music byGhantasala
Release date
1951
Running time
186 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguagesTelugu
Tamil

Nirdoshi or Niraparadhi (transl. Blameless) is a 1951 Telugu/Tamil film produced and directed by H. M. Reddy.[1] Mukkamala Krishna Murthy played role of hero whereas Anjali Devi played double role. The Rai Brothers (P. L. Rai and Viswanatha Rai) worked as Cinematographers behind the camera[2] and Ghantasala as Music director. Edited by M.S. Parthasarathy[3]

Cast[]

Production[]

As Mukkamala Krishna Murthy could not speak Tamil, Director H. M. Reddy appointed Sivaji Ganesan as a dubbing artiste. Sivaji Ganesan was a stage actor and not much known at that time.[4]

Edited by M.S. Parthasarathy.[3] Kona Prabhakara Rao has subsequently entered politics and rose to the level of minister and Governor in India.

Songs[]

Telugu[]

All music is composed by Ghantasala.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Swagatam Swagatam"Ghantasala, Sundaramma 

Tamil[]

Music was composed by Ghantasala and Padmanabha Sastri while the lyrics were penned by M. S. Subramaniam. Playback singers are: A. V. Saraswathi, G. Varalakshmi, A. P. Komala, Ghantasala, Sundaramma, Jikki, M. S. Subramaniam and M. S. Rama Rao.[5]

S/N Song Singer/s Duration (m:ss)
1 "Logamaiyaa Logamaam" A. V. Saraswathi
2 "Sarasa Sangeethamadhe naamam" G. Varalakshmi
3 "Aasai Machan O Nesa Machan" A. P. Komala & Group
4 "Swagatham Sadhi Saamrajyam" Ghantasala & Sundaramma
5 "Kaattukulle Kuruvi Ottum" M. S. Subramaniam
6 "Hrudhayame Needhi"
7 "Laali Laali Kanne Thaalelo" Jikki 2:34
8 "Inba Vaazhvil Thunbama"
9 "Vidhiyaale Vanameha Seedhai" M. S. Rama Rao
10 "Naane Raaniye, Kalaivaaniye" G. Varalakshmi
11 "Bhaaratha Devi Jeganthanil" Jikki & Ghantasala

Reception[]

Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2008 that the film is "Remembered for the impressive performance of Anjali Devi in a difficult double role and the arresting screen presence of G. Varalakshmi."[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Guy, Randor (14 November 2008). "Niraparadhi 1951". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 March 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  2. ^ Sashi Nair (9 September 2003). "Their SHOT at fame". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 October 2003. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Nirdoshi (1951)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  4. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (12 April 2012). "Over to the 'voice'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  5. ^ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam - Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 21.

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