Palum Pazhamum
| Palum Pazhamum | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Screenplay by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Story by | G. Balasubramaniam Pasumani |
| Produced by | G. N. Velumani |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | G. Vittal Rao |
| Edited by | A. Bhimsingh A. Paul Duraisingh R. Thirumalai |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Saravana Films |
| Distributed by | SivajiFilms |
Release date |
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Running time | 184 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Palum Pazhamum (pronounced [paːlɯm paɻamɯm] transl. Milk and Fruit) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 9 September 1961. The film was remade in Kannada as Beratha Jeeva,[1] and in Hindi as Saathi.[2]
Plot[edit]
Ravi is a doctor searching for a cancer cure. Shanthi is Ravi's nurse who assists him in his research. Ravi offers to marry her after her father's death. After putting in enormous efforts, Ravi emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Shanthi is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Ravi begins to neglect his duties as a doctor, focusing on Shanthi's health. Shanthi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research.
The train crashes and Shanthi is believed to be dead. Ravi is heartbroken but vows to complete his research. Ravi's family forces him to marry Nalini, but they do not have a happy home life, as he is more oriented towards his research than his family. Nalini and Ravi fight, and in one of these fights Ravi loses his eyesight. Meanwhile, Shanthi escapes the train crash and goes to Switzerland to cure her tuberculosis. Shanthi returns from Switzerland to find that her husband has lost his eyesight. She offers to nurse Ravi; Ravi finds her voice familiar but does not recognise her, and confides in her that he is still fond of his ex-wife. Nalini overhears this, and complains to her parents. Shanthi faces criticism from the womenfolk of the house for her intimacy with Ravi.
Ravi's brother Sekar grows fond of Shanthi and tells Ravi so. Ravi suggests they marry. Shanthi is upset and reveals her identity to Ravi's family. Ravi's sight is restored by an operation. He recognises Shanti and rushes to the marriage hall to find that Shanthi's sister is married to his brother. Ravi reunites with Shanti while Nalini joins the Red Cross and flies to Switzerland. The movie ends with Ravi and Shanthi working together to benefit mankind.
Cast[edit]
- Sivaji Ganesan as Dr. Ravi
- B. Saroja Devi as Shanthi & Neela
- Sowcar Janaki as Nalini
- M. R. Radha as Mama
- T. S. Balaiah as Chinnavar
- S. V. Subbaiah as Periyavar
- M. S. Sundari Bai as Gomathi
- A. Karunanidhi as Sanjeevi
- Manorama as Mayilvahanam
- C. T. Rajakantham as Maruthayee
- K. Sairam as Devangu
- S. A. Kannan as Shanthi Ungel
- T. Thangaraj
- V. Nagayya as Doctor (Guest Appearance)
- Prem Nazir as Sekar
- K. D. Santhanam as Bai
Production[edit]
The song "Thendral Varum" which was picturised on Sowcar Janaki was removed from the film due to length issues.[3]
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy (a duo consisting of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy) with lyrics by Kannadasan.[4] The song "Ennai Yaarendru" is based on Sindhu Bhairavi raga,[5] "Indha Nadagam" is based on Shubhapantuvarali,[6] "Kadhal Siragai" is based on Kapi,[7] and "Paalum Pazhamum" is based on Natabhairavi.[8] The song "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" was written by Kannadasan to showcase his friendship with Viswanathan.[9]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Aalaya Mainiyin" | P. Susheela | 03:19 |
| "Ennai Yaar Endru" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:50 |
| "Intha Nadagam" | P. Susheela | 03:27 |
| "Kadhal Siragai" | P. Susheela | 04:04 |
| "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:06 |
| "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" (Sad) | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:24 |
| "Paalum Pazhamamum" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:23 |
| "Ponaal Pogattum Poda" | T. M. Soundararajan, M. S. Viswanathan | 06:10 |
| "Thendral Varum" | P. Susheela | 03:11 |
Release and reception[edit]
Palum Pazhamum was released on 9 September 1961,[10][11] and distributed by Sivaji Films.[12] Kumudam praised the film for Saroja Devi's performance.[13] Kanthan of Kalki criticised the film title's lack of relevance to the story, but called the film an entertainer.[14] The film ran for over 100 days in theatres.[15]
In popular culture[edit]
The film's title also became the name for a collection of silk saris.[16]
References[edit]
- ^ "சரோஜாதேவிக்கு பாராட்டும், சௌகார் ஜானகிக்கு ஏமாற்றமும் தந்த பாலும் பழமும் படம்!". News18 (in Tamil). 3 January 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ Marja Evelyn Mogk, ed. (2013). Different Bodies: Essays on Disability in Film and Television. McFarland. p. 122. ISBN 978-0-7864-6535-4.
- ^ ஜானகி, சௌகார் (21 March 1993). "வீசாத தென்றலும் வராத சேதியும்" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 57–59. Retrieved 27 March 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Palum Pazhamum". Gaana. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Mani, Charulatha (10 May 2013). "Light and melodious". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali". The Hindu. 18 February 2012. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ Mani, Charulatha (7 December 2012). "Notes that intrigue". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "ராகங்களும் திரைப்படப் பாடல்களும்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Melody, magic and MSV". The Hindu. 15 February 2004. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Palum Pazhamum". The Indian Express. 8 September 1961. p. 3. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "71–80". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ^ "Palum Pazhamum". The Indian Express. 15 October 1961. p. 3. Retrieved 25 December 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "சரோஜா தேவி: 5. நீ சாந்தி தானே...!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 21 May 2016. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ காந்தன் (24 September 1961). "பாலும் பழமும்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 33. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Ganesan, Sivaji; Narayana Swamy, T. S. (2007) [2002]. Autobiography of an Actor: Sivaji Ganesan, October 1928 – July 2001. Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust. p. 241. OCLC 297212002.
- ^ Swaminathan, Chitra (23 October 2014). "Checks go out of the box". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
