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The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]]. The song "Andhi Mazhai" is set in two [[carnatic raga]]s: [[Vasantha (raga)|Vasantha]] and [[Kamavardani|Pantuvarali]].<ref>{{ |
The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]]. The song "Andhi Mazhai" is set in two [[carnatic raga]]s: [[Vasantha (raga)|Vasantha]] and [[Kamavardani|Pantuvarali]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://swarajyamag.com/magazine/prince-turns-1000 |title=Prince Turns 1000 |last=Balakrishna |first= Sandeep |date=17 October 2015 |work=[[Swarajya (magazine)|Swarajya]] |access-date=16 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116040728/http://swarajyamag.com/magazine/prince-turns-1000 |archive-date=16 November 2016}}</ref> Viji Manuel was the keyboardist, while V. S. Narasimhan was the violinist.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/back-with-a-bang/article6379597.ece |title=Back with a bang |last=Balasubramanian |first=V. |date=4 September 2014 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 February 2018}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:10, 19 February 2018
| Raja Paarvai | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
| Written by | Ananthu Kamal Haasan Balakumaran Santhana Bharathi |
| Produced by | Chandra Haasan Charuhasan Kamal Haasan |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan Madhavi |
| Cinematography | Barun Mukherjee |
| Edited by | V. R. Kottagiri |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Haasan Brothers |
| Distributed by | Haasan Brothers |
Release date | 10 April 1981 |
Running time | 144 min |
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Raja Paarvai (Royal Gaze) is a 1981 Tamil-language Indian film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The story was written by Kamal Haasan, for whom the film was also his 100th starrer and first production. The score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was simultaneously made and released as Amavasya Chandrudu (Moon on a new moon day) in Telugu.
Plot
Raghu (Kamal Haasan) is a blind violinist. Nancy (Madhavi) is keen on chronicling Raghu's inspiring life as a visually impaired but independently living person. Their relationship blossoms into a romance that is supported by Nancy's lighthearted grandfather (L.V. Prasad). Nancy is eventually due to be married to another man selected by her family, but leaves the church and rides away with Raghu.
Cast
- Kamal Haasan as Raghu
- Madhavi as Nancy
- L. V. Prasad
- Y. G. Mahendra
Production
Raja Paarvai was the 100th film for Kamal Haasan as an actor, and first as producer and screenwriter.[1] It is loosely based on the 1972 film Butterflies Are Free.[2] The film also marked the debut of art director Thota Tharani in Tamil cinema.[3] It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Amavasya Chandrudu.[4] The final scene of the film which featured Madhavi's character leaving the church in her wedding dress and joining Haasan, was inspired by the final scene in The Graduate.[5]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Andhi Mazhai" is set in two carnatic ragas: Vasantha and Pantuvarali.[6] Viji Manuel was the keyboardist, while V. S. Narasimhan was the violinist.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Andhi Mazhai Pozhikirathu" | Vairamuthu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Azhagae Azhagu" | Kannadasan | K. J. Yesudas | 4:28 |
| 3. | "Vizhiyorathu Kanavum" | Gangai Amaran | Kamal Haasan, Uma Ramanan | 3:39 |
| 4. | "Theme Music" (Instrumental) | 3:52 |
Reception
The film received critical acclaim,[8] but was a box office failure, though it has since attained cult status. Hassan's performance earned him a Filmfare Award.[9][10] He had to work seven to eight years to compensate the loss he faced through this film.[11]
References
- ^ Kesavan, N. (14 May 2016). "100th film jinx grips the mighty sans 'Captain'". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ "U3 Cinema – 3 : Raja Paarvai, Aval Appadithan, Requiem for a Dream". Vikatan TV. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (8 May 2009). "Talent finds meeting point". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (3 November 2015). "'My focus is to give quality films at great speed'". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ^ Marja Evelyn Mogk (2013). Different Bodies: Essays on Disability in Film and Television. McFarland. p. 128.
- ^ Balakrishna, Sandeep (17 October 2015). "Prince Turns 1000". Swarajya. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ Balasubramanian, V. (4 September 2014). "Back with a bang". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ Kumar, S. Shiva (27 August 2009). "'I'm a limelight moth'". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (7 September 2010). "Singeetham Srinivasa Rao's gems before Christ". Rediff. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ Jeshi, K. (27 September 2004). "No stopping him". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ Subramanian, Karthik (30 January 2013). "'Will have to seek a secular State for my stay'". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
External links
- Raja Paarvai at IMDb
