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'''''Alibabavum Narpadhu Thirudargalum''''' is a 1956 [[Tamil language]] film starring [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna|P. Bhanumathi]] in the lead role. The film was released in Pongal Day, 14 January 1956.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tamilnation.org/hundredtamils/mgr.htm |title=One Hundred Tamils of the 20th Century: M.G.Ramachandran - MGR |work=Tamilnation.org |accessdate=2008-11-30 }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> It is the first colour film made in the [[Tamil language]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Remembering Bhanumathi |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/28/stories/2005122817820200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=28 December 2005 |accessdate=2008-11-30 }}</ref> This film is dubbed into Telugu as Alibaba 40 Dongalu.
'''''Alibabavum Narpadhu Thirudargalum''''' is a 1956 Indian [[Tamil film]] starring [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna|P. Bhanumathi]] in the lead roles. The film was released in [[Pongal|Pongal Day]], 14 January 1956.<ref>http://www.jointscene.com/movies/kollywood/Alibabavum_40_Thirudarkalum_-1956/3462</ref> It is the first colour film made in the [[Tamil language]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Remembering Bhanumathi |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/28/stories/2005122817820200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=28 December 2005 |accessdate=2008-11-30 }}</ref> This film was remade into Telugu as Alibaba 40 Dongalu.

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==Production==
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The story of Alibaba is one of the tales that Queen [[Scheherazade]] related to the brutal king [[Shahryar]] every night in order to save her own life. Translated in English by [[Sir Richard Burton]], the ''[[Arabian Nights]]'' became popular all over the world. ''Alibaba and the 40 Thieves'' and ''Alladin and the Magic Lamp'' are the most famous ones. Both have been translated into most languages of the world, and have found stage and screen adaptations in many languages. [[T. R. Sundaram]] of [[Modern Theatres]] remade the 1954 Hindi movie to the Tamil adaptation.


==Plot==
==Plot==
The movie opens with Marziana (Bhanumati) dancing and singing in the public square of Bhagdad, her faithful aide Dhowlat (K. Sarangapani) playing the dholak. Marziana is an orphan and sings and dances on the streets to earn a living. As the song ends, the tyrant Sher Khan, commander of the unpopular ruler Amir Kasim Khan (M. G. Chakrapani) tries to force Marziana to come with him to be inducted into the king’s harem, but she resists him with all her might. She is rescued by Alibaba (MGR), who fights with Sher Khan and vanquishes him. Marziana and Dowlat find refuge in Alibaba’s house. Alibaba is a poor woodcutter and lives with his sister Aysha (Suseela) and servant Bulbul (M. N. Rajam). Marziana learns that they are the siblings of the king, who had driven them out at the instigation of his cruel wife Salima (Vidyavati). Marziana and Alibaba find themselves falling in love.
The film opens with [[List of One Thousand and One Nights characters#Morgiana|Marziana]] (Bhanumati) dancing and singing in the public square of Bhagdad, her faithful aide Dhowlat (K. Sarangapani) playing the dholak. Marziana is an orphan and sings and dances on the streets to earn a living. As the song ends, the tyrant Sher Khan, commander of the unpopular ruler [[Cassim|Amir Kasim Khan]] (M. G. Chakrapani) tries to force Marziana to come with him to be inducted into the king’s harem, but she resists him with all her might. She is rescued by [[Ali Baba]] (MGR), who fights with Sher Khan and vanquishes him. Marziana and Dowlat find refuge in Alibaba’s house. Alibaba is a poor woodcutter and lives with his sister Ayisha (Susheela) and servant Bulbul (M. N. Rajam). Marziana learns that they are the siblings of the king, who had driven them out at the instigation of his cruel wife Salima (Vidyavati). Marziana and Alibaba find themselves falling in love.


Seeing the fabulous wealth that Alibaba has brought home from the hideout of the robbers, Marziana is seized by sudden insecurity and doubt. She suspects that this sudden affluence would change Alibaba and he would not remain loyal to her anymore.
Seeing the fabulous wealth that Alibaba has brought home from the hideout of the robbers, Marziana is seized by sudden insecurity and doubt. She suspects that this sudden affluence would change Alibaba and he would not remain loyal to her anymore.


Amir Kasim wallows in jealousy when he hears of the sudden fortune of Alibaba, and is determined to ferret out the source of Alibaba’s riches. Under Salima’s guidance, he invites Alibaba and his household for a feast. Cunningly obtaining the secret of the robbers’ cave from Alibaba, he then orders Alibaba’s arrest, accusing him falsely of attempted murder. The ever-resourceful Marziana pretends to hail Kasim’s order. She declares that Alibaba had been unfaithful to her and he deserved this retribution. And taking a knife, she sings this song, acting as though she means to kill Alibaba. But as she nears Alibaba at the end of the song, in a swift movement of the knife she cuts the ropes that bind his hands! Alibaba is free and after a thrilling sword fight in which he is naturally the victor, they make good their escape.
Amir Kasim wallows in jealousy when he hears of the sudden fortune of Alibaba, and is determined to ferret out the source of Alibaba’s riches. Under Salima’s guidance, he invites Alibaba and his household for a feast. Cunningly obtaining the secret of the robbers’ cave from Alibaba, he then orders Alibaba’s arrest, accusing him falsely of attempted murder. The ever-resourceful Marziana pretends to hail Kasim’s order. She declares that Alibaba had been unfaithful to her and he deserved this retribution. And taking a knife, she sings this song, acting as though she means to kill Alibaba. But as she nears Alibaba at the end of the song, in a swift movement of the knife she cuts the ropes that bind his hands. Alibaba is free and after a thrilling sword fight in which he is naturally the victor, they make good their escape.


Alibaba is declared the king of Baghdad when his brother dies. The entire city rejoices, as Alibaba is known for his noble qualities. Marziana greets him with a song in praise.
Kassim somehow tricks Alibaba into telling him the secret message to go into the cave. He goes there and greedily starts collecting many treasures. Shortly, he forgets the message, leaving him trapped. The thieves come, and kill Kassim for entering their secret cave. Alibaba is declared the king of Baghdad when his brother dies. The entire city rejoices, as Alibaba is known for his noble qualities. Marziana greets him with a song in praise.


From the cobbler Gulam’s (Thangavelu) assertion that the woodcutter Alibaba had become wealthy overnight, the leader of the thieves Abu Hussain (P.S. Veerappa) guesses that it is Alibaba who has discovered the secret of his cave. Having his men hidden inside barrels, he comes to Alibaba’s house disguised as an oil merchant seeking shelter for the night. By happenstance Marziana notices Abu Hussain whispering to his man hidden in the barrels and realizes his true identity. Dancing at a banquet that Alibaba hosts in honour of the guest, Marziana sings this song even as per prior arrangement each time she sounds the gong while dancing, Dowlat and Bulbul roll the barrels one by one into the swirling waters.
From the cobbler Gulam’s (Thangavelu) assertion that the woodcutter Alibaba had become wealthy overnight, the leader of the thieves Abu Hussain (P.S. Veerappa) guesses that it is Alibaba who has discovered the secret of his cave. However, they kill the cobbler after finding out the secret. Having his men hidden inside barrels, Abu Hussain comes to Alibaba’s house disguised as an oil merchant seeking shelter for the night. By happenstance Marziana notices Abu Hussain whispering to his man hidden in the barrels and realizes his true identity. Dancing at a banquet that Alibaba hosts in honour of the guest, Marziana sings this song even as per prior arrangement each time she sounds the gong while dancing, Dowlat and Bulbul roll the barrels one by one into the swirling waters.

Eventually, Marziana reveals that Abu Hussain is present and he also accepts it. This leads to a fight between him and Alibaba, which goes on till the secret cave. Alibaba wins the battle by tossing Abu Hussain into a pond of boiling red water (the same way Abu Hussain killed the cobbler), and everyone becomes prosperous once more.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[M. G. Ramachandran]] as [[Ali Baba]]
* [[M. G. Ramachandran]] as [[Ali Baba]]
* [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna|P. Bhanumathi]] as Marziana
* [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna|P. Bhanumathi]] as [[List of One Thousand and One Nights characters#Morgiana|Marziana]]
* [[P. S. Veerappa]] as Abu Hussain
* [[P. S. Veerappa]] as Abu Hussain
* [[K. A. Thangavelu]] as Gulam
* [[K. A. Thangavelu]] as Gulam
* [[K. Sarangapani]] as Dowlath
* [[K. Sarangapani]] as Dowlath
* [[M. N. Rajam]] as Bulbul
* [[M. N. Rajam]] as Bulbul
* [[M. G. Chakrapani]] as Amir Kassim Khan
* [[M. G. Chakrapani]] as [[Cassim|Amir Kassim Khan]]
* [[Vidhyavathi]] as Salima
* [[Vidhyavathi]] as Salima
* [[P. Susheela]] as Ayisha
* [[P. Susheela]] as Ayisha

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==Production==
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The story of Alibaba is one of the tales that Queen [[Scheherazade]] related to the brutal king [[Shahryar]] every night in order to save her own life. Translated in English by [[Sir Richard Burton]], the ''[[Arabian Nights]]'' became popular all over the world. ''Alibaba and the 40 Thieves'' and ''Alladin and the Magic Lamp'' are the most famous ones. Both have been translated into most languages of the world, and have found stage and screen adaptations in many languages. [[T. R. Sundaram]] of [[Modern Theatres]] remade the 1954 Hindi movie to the Tamil adaptation.


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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# "En Aattamellaam" by [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna|P. Bhanumathi]]
# "En Aattamellaam" by [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna|P. Bhanumathi]]


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==References==
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{{reflist}}


==External Links==
==External Links==
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3NNqRTxDWk Watch song En Aattamellaam in Youtube]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3NNqRTxDWk Watch song En Aattamellaam in Youtube]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QobRBjaLUI Watch song Anbinaale Aalavandha in Youtube]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QobRBjaLUI Watch song Anbinaale Aalavandha in Youtube]


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==References==
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{{reflist}}


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Alibabavum Narpadhu Thirudargalum
File:Alibabavum 40 thirudargalum dvd cover.jpg
DVD Cover
Directed byT. R. Sundaram
Produced byT. R. Sundaram
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
P. Bhanumathi
P. S. Veerappa
K. A. Thangavelu
K. Sarangapani
M. N. Rajam
M. G. Chakrapani
Music bySusarla Dakshinamurthy
Distributed byModern Theatres
Release date
  • 14 January 1956 (1956-01-14)
CountryTemplate:Film India
LanguageTamil

Alibabavum Narpadhu Thirudargalum is a 1956 Indian Tamil film starring M. G. Ramachandran and P. Bhanumathi in the lead roles. The film was released in Pongal Day, 14 January 1956.[1] It is the first colour film made in the Tamil language.[2] This film was remade into Telugu as Alibaba 40 Dongalu.

Plot

The film opens with Marziana (Bhanumati) dancing and singing in the public square of Bhagdad, her faithful aide Dhowlat (K. Sarangapani) playing the dholak. Marziana is an orphan and sings and dances on the streets to earn a living. As the song ends, the tyrant Sher Khan, commander of the unpopular ruler Amir Kasim Khan (M. G. Chakrapani) tries to force Marziana to come with him to be inducted into the king’s harem, but she resists him with all her might. She is rescued by Ali Baba (MGR), who fights with Sher Khan and vanquishes him. Marziana and Dowlat find refuge in Alibaba’s house. Alibaba is a poor woodcutter and lives with his sister Ayisha (Susheela) and servant Bulbul (M. N. Rajam). Marziana learns that they are the siblings of the king, who had driven them out at the instigation of his cruel wife Salima (Vidyavati). Marziana and Alibaba find themselves falling in love.

Seeing the fabulous wealth that Alibaba has brought home from the hideout of the robbers, Marziana is seized by sudden insecurity and doubt. She suspects that this sudden affluence would change Alibaba and he would not remain loyal to her anymore.

Amir Kasim wallows in jealousy when he hears of the sudden fortune of Alibaba, and is determined to ferret out the source of Alibaba’s riches. Under Salima’s guidance, he invites Alibaba and his household for a feast. Cunningly obtaining the secret of the robbers’ cave from Alibaba, he then orders Alibaba’s arrest, accusing him falsely of attempted murder. The ever-resourceful Marziana pretends to hail Kasim’s order. She declares that Alibaba had been unfaithful to her and he deserved this retribution. And taking a knife, she sings this song, acting as though she means to kill Alibaba. But as she nears Alibaba at the end of the song, in a swift movement of the knife she cuts the ropes that bind his hands. Alibaba is free and after a thrilling sword fight in which he is naturally the victor, they make good their escape.

Kassim somehow tricks Alibaba into telling him the secret message to go into the cave. He goes there and greedily starts collecting many treasures. Shortly, he forgets the message, leaving him trapped. The thieves come, and kill Kassim for entering their secret cave. Alibaba is declared the king of Baghdad when his brother dies. The entire city rejoices, as Alibaba is known for his noble qualities. Marziana greets him with a song in praise.

From the cobbler Gulam’s (Thangavelu) assertion that the woodcutter Alibaba had become wealthy overnight, the leader of the thieves Abu Hussain (P.S. Veerappa) guesses that it is Alibaba who has discovered the secret of his cave. However, they kill the cobbler after finding out the secret. Having his men hidden inside barrels, Abu Hussain comes to Alibaba’s house disguised as an oil merchant seeking shelter for the night. By happenstance Marziana notices Abu Hussain whispering to his man hidden in the barrels and realizes his true identity. Dancing at a banquet that Alibaba hosts in honour of the guest, Marziana sings this song even as per prior arrangement each time she sounds the gong while dancing, Dowlat and Bulbul roll the barrels one by one into the swirling waters.

Eventually, Marziana reveals that Abu Hussain is present and he also accepts it. This leads to a fight between him and Alibaba, which goes on till the secret cave. Alibaba wins the battle by tossing Abu Hussain into a pond of boiling red water (the same way Abu Hussain killed the cobbler), and everyone becomes prosperous once more.

Cast

Production

The story of Alibaba is one of the tales that Queen Scheherazade related to the brutal king Shahryar every night in order to save her own life. Translated in English by Sir Richard Burton, the Arabian Nights became popular all over the world. Alibaba and the 40 Thieves and Alladin and the Magic Lamp are the most famous ones. Both have been translated into most languages of the world, and have found stage and screen adaptations in many languages. T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres remade the 1954 Hindi movie to the Tamil adaptation.

Soundtrack

List of songs:

  1. "Azhagaana Ponnu Naan" by P. Bhanumathi
  2. "Chinnanjiru Chitte" by S. C. Krishnan & Jikki
  3. "Maasilaa Unmai Kadhale" by A. M. Rajah & P. Bhanumathi
  4. "Naama Aaduvadhum Paaduvathum Kaasukku" by Swarnalatha & K. Jamuna Rani
  5. "Unnai Vidamaatten" by P. Bhanumathi
  6. "Allahvin Karunaiyaale.... Ullaasa Ulagam Unakke Sondham" by Ghantasala
  7. "Salaam Baabu" by Jikki
  8. "Anbinaale Aalavandha" by P. Bhanumathi
  9. "En Aattamellaam" by P. Bhanumathi

References

  1. ^ http://www.jointscene.com/movies/kollywood/Alibabavum_40_Thirudarkalum_-1956/3462
  2. ^ "Remembering Bhanumathi". The Hindu. 28 December 2005. Retrieved 2008-11-30.

External Links

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