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{{Infobox film
| name = Gurudeva<br />Guru
| name = Gurudeva<br />Guru
| image =
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| director = B. Jaffer
| director = B. Jaffer
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| writer = B. Jaffer<br /> Y Venkateswaralu (Telugu dialogues)
| producer = K. Kaliyamurthy
| producer = K. Kaliyamurthy
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| writer = B. Jaffer<br /> Y Venkateswaralu (Telugu dialogues)
| starring = {{plainlist|
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Jai Akash]]
*[[Jai Akash]]
*[[Pranathi]]
*[[Pranathi]]
}}
}}
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| music = [[Sabesh–Murali]]
| cinematography = [[R. Madhi]]
| cinematography = [[R. Madhi]]
| editing = R. R. Eshwar<br /><small>'''Editing supervision:'''</small><br />[[V. T. Vijayan]]
| editing = R. R. Eshwar<br /><small>'''Editing supervision:'''</small><br />[[V. T. Vijayan]]
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| music = [[Sabesh–Murali]]
| studio = Sriselva Muthukumara Movies
| studio = Sriselva Muthukumara Movies
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2005|4|1}} (Tamil)<br />{{Film date|df=yes|2005|6|30}} (Telugu)
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2005|4|1|Tamil}} {{Film date|df=yes|2005|6|30|Telugu}}
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| country = India
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| language = Tamil<br />Telugu
| country = India
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| language = Tamil<br />Telugu
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'''''Gurudeva''''' is a 2005 Indian [[romantic drama film]] directed by Jaffer. The music by [[Sabesh–Murali]] and produced by K. Kaliyamurthy. The film stars [[Jai Akash]], along with [[Pranathi]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], and [[Riyaz Khan]]. The film was shot simultaneously in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as '''''Guru'''''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/pressmeet-guru.html | title=Telugu cinema press meet – Guru – Jai Akash, Pranati }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/html/tamil-cinema-interview-jaiakash.html|title=Jai Akash|work=Behindwoods|date=12 July 2005}}</ref> This film was released on 1 April 2005 under the banner of Sriselva Muthukumara Movies.
'''''Gurudeva''''' is a 2005 Indian [[romantic drama film]] directed by Jaffer. The music by [[Sabesh–Murali]] and produced by K. Kaliyamurthy. The film stars [[Jai Akash]], along with [[Pranathi]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], and [[Riyaz Khan]]. The film was shot simultaneously in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as '''''Guru'''''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 October 2004 |title=Press Meet – Guru |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/pressmeet-guru.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622085014/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/pressmeet-guru.html |archive-date=22 June 2022 |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 July 2005 |title=Jai Akash |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/html/tamil-cinema-interview-jaiakash.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219111642/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/html/tamil-cinema-interview-jaiakash.html |archive-date=19 February 2022 |access-date=19 February 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> This film was released on 1 April 2005 under the banner of Sriselva Muthukumara Movies.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==


The movie is about a street rowdy's love for a rich heiress. Guru ([[Jai Akash]]) is a street rowdy who hangs out in a mechanic shop owned by Mari ([[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]), a handicapped man who is the advisor to Guru. They lead a happy life. Deva ([[Pranathi]]) falls in love with him. Later they both decide to marry.
The movie is about a street rowdy's love for a rich heiress. Guru is a street rowdy who hangs out in a mechanic shop owned by Mari, a handicapped man who is the advisor to Guru. They lead a happy life. Deva falls in love with him. Later they both decide to marry.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%;"
{{Colbegin}}
! Actor (Tamil) !! Actor (Telugu) !! Role
* [[Jai Akash]] as Guru
|-
* [[Pranathi]] as Deva
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Jai Akash]] || style="text-align:center;" |Guru
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* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Mari
|-
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* [[Riyaz Khan]] as Deva's unwanted suitor<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2005/04gurudeva.asp|title=Gurudeva|date=9 April 2005|work=Chennai Online|last=Mannath|first=Malini|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061014121055/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2005/04gurudeva.asp|archive-date=14 October 2006}}</ref>
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Pranathi]] || style="text-align:center;" |Deva
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* [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Sundar (cameo appearance)
|-
* [[Pandu (actor)|Pandu]]
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] || style="text-align:center;" |
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* [[Devadarshini]] as Deva's friend
|-
* [[Madhan Bob]] as Doctor
| style="text-align:center;"| [[Dhamu]] || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Srinivasa Reddy]] || rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | Guru's friends
{{colend}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| [[Muthukaalai]]
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| [[Vaiyapuri]] || style="text-align:center;"| [[Chitram Seenu]]
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| Karthik Sabesh || style="text-align:center;"| Babloo
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| [[Ilavarasu]] || style="text-align:center;"| [[Gautam Raju]] || style="text-align:center;"| Police officer
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] || style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Pandu (actor)|Pandu]] || style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Madhan Bob]] || style="text-align:center;" | Doctor
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Omakuchi Narasimhan]] || style="text-align:center;" |
|}
;Tamil version
;Tamil version
{{cast listing|
{{colbegin}}
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* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Maari
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*[[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Sundar
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*[[Riyaz Khan]] as Deva's unwanted suitor<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=9 April 2005 |title=Gurudeva |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2005/04gurudeva.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061014121055/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2005/04gurudeva.asp |archive-date=14 October 2006 |access-date=22 February 2022 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref>
* [[Dhamu]] as Poonai
* [[Dhamu]] as Poonai
* [[Muthukaalai]] as Guru's friend
* [[Vaiyapuri]] as Guru's friend
* Sabesh Karthik as Guru's friend
* [[Ilavarasu]] as Police officer
* [[Omakuchi Narasimhan]]
* [[Chelladurai]]
* [[Chelladurai]]
* [[Kovai Senthil]] as Priest
* [[Kovai Senthil]] as Priest
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* [[Devadarshini]] as Deva's friend
{{Colend}}
}}
;Telugu version
*[[Srinivasa Reddy]] as Guru's friend
*[[Chitram Seenu]] as Guru's friend
*Babloo as Guru's friend
*[[Gautam Raju]] as Police officer


== Production ==
== Production ==
During the making of the Telugu version, an intimate scene was filmed between Jai Akash and Pranathi in the presence of the assistant director. Since the assistant director was unsatisfied with the shot, the shot was taken eight times. Jai Akash said that the scene was filmed enough times, and he slapped the assistant director after the assistant director did not agree.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/17-2-05/jaiakash_bad.htm | title=Behindwoods : Bad boy Jai Akash }}</ref>
During the making of the Telugu version, an intimate scene was filmed between Jai Akash and Pranathi in the presence of the assistant director. Since the assistant director was unsatisfied with the shot, the shot was taken eight times. Jai Akash said that the scene was filmed enough times, and he slapped the assistant director after the assistant director did not agree.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2005 |title=Bad boy Jai Akash |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/17-2-05/jaiakash_bad.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622085014/http://www.behindwoods.com/News/17-2-05/jaiakash_bad.htm |archive-date=22 June 2022 |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
Music by [[Sabesh–Murali]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gurudeva (2005) |url=https://www.raaga.com/tamil/album/gurudeva-songs-T0000866 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220234024/https://www.raaga.com/tamil/album/gurudeva-songs-T0000866 |archive-date=20 February 2022 |access-date=20 February 2022 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> The audio was released on 31 January 2005 at AVM Studios.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/01022005-6.shtml|date=1 February 2005|website=Cinesouth|access-date=24 July 2024|title=Cassette Release Function of the film 'Gurudeva'- with photos|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050204062844/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/01022005-6.shtml|archive-date=4 February 2005}}</ref>
Music by [[Sabesh–Murali]].<ref>https://www.raaga.com/tamil/album/gurudeva-songs-T0000866 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}</ref>
*"Aanandham Aanandham" – [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[Mathangi Jagdish|Mathangi]]
*"Aanandham Aanandham" – [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[Mathangi Jagdish|Mathangi]]
*"Saiva Karuvadu" – Sabash, [[Manikka Vinayagam]], [[Srilekha Parthasarathy]]
*"Saiva Karuvadu" – [[Sabesh-Murali|Sabash]], [[Manikka Vinayagam]], [[Srilekha Parthasarathy]]
*"Azhage Azhage" – [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]], [[Anuradha Sriram]]
*"Azhage Azhage" – [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]], [[Anuradha Sriram]]
*"Silenta Sirichu" – [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Pop Shalini]]
*"Silenta Sirichu" – [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Pop Shalini]]
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== Release and reception ==
== Release and reception ==
The film was scheduled to release on February 14, but was delayed.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/lined-up-for-feb14/article28578336.ece|title=Lined up for Feb.14|work=The Hindu|date=7 January 2005}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Sify]]'' opined that "There is nothing new in the way if presentation and music director Sabesh Murali rehashes old ?gana? songs of Deva".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/guru-deva-review-tamil-pclvIwgchefca.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219221220/https://www.sify.com/movies/guru-deva-review-tamil-pclvIwgchefca.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 February 2022|title=Guru Deva|work=Sify|date=5 April 2005}}</ref> Balaji Balasubramaniam of ''BBThots'' gave the film a rating of one out of five stars and opined that "''Gurudeva'' badly needs a revamp of its screenplay And as long as they are rewriting it, they should consider hiring someone who actually knows how to write one!".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/2005/gurudeva.html|title=GURUDEVA|work=BBThots|last=Balasubramaniam|first=Balaji}}</ref><ref>[https://archive.org/details/kalki2005-04-17/page/96/mode/2up ''Kalki'' review]</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.bizhat.com/review_guru_deva.php |title=BizHat.com - Guru Deva Review. Jai Akash, Pranathi, Nasser, Illavarasu, Riyaz Khan, Dhamu |website=movies.bizhat.com |access-date=15 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060327082404/http://movies.bizhat.com/review_guru_deva.php |archive-date=27 March 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The film released alongside the low budget films ''[[Girivalam (film)|Girivalam]]'' and ''[[Thaka Thimi Tha]]'' and did not fare well at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice/Chennaiweekendbox-office(Apr01-03)-plupk5jajcebe.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128184400/https://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice/Chennaiweekendbox-office(Apr01-03)-plupk5jajcebe.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 January 2021|title = Chennai weekend box-office (Apr 01-03)|work=Sify}}</ref>
The film was scheduled to release on 14 February, but was delayed.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 January 2005 |title=Lined up for Feb.14 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/lined-up-for-feb14/article28578336.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925091550/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/lined-up-for-feb14/article28578336.ece |archive-date=25 September 2020 |access-date=15 October 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Sify]]'' opined that "There is nothing new in the way if presentation and music director Sabesh Murali rehashes old ?gana? songs of Deva".<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2005 |title=Guru Deva |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/guru-deva-review-tamil-pclvIwgchefca.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219221220/https://www.sify.com/movies/guru-deva-review-tamil-pclvIwgchefca.html |archive-date=19 February 2022 |access-date=19 February 2022 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> ''Bizhat'' wrote "There is nothing new in the way if presentation and music director Sabesh Murali rehashes old ‘gana’ songs of Deva. Debutant director Jaffer seems to have been remote controlled by the hero who tries to ape Ajit style of ‘dadagiri’ and dialogue delivery. Paranathi tries hard to look glamorous though she is an average looker. Perhaps Jai Akash will get a better story next time!".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Guru Deva |url=http://movies.bizhat.com/review_guru_deva.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060327082404/http://movies.bizhat.com/review_guru_deva.php |archive-date=27 March 2006 |access-date=15 May 2022 |website=BizHat.com}}</ref> The film released alongside the low budget films ''[[Girivalam (film)|Girivalam]]'' and ''[[Thaka Thimi Tha]]'' and did not fare well at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2005 |title=Chennai weekend box-office (Apr 01-03) |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice/Chennaiweekendbox-office(Apr01-03)-plupk5jajcebe.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128184400/https://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice/Chennaiweekendbox-office(Apr01-03)-plupk5jajcebe.html |archive-date=28 January 2021 |access-date=28 September 2020 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>


The film was released in Telugu as ''Guru'' in June 2005. Since the Telugu version failed due to lack of publicity, Jai Akash went to the Telugu producer Muppa Ankanna Rao's house and threatened him. Akash was subsequently sent to jail and released after a compromise was made.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jai-akash-arrested-news-telugu-kkfv2odbhhj.html|title=Jai Akash arrested!|work=Sify|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912220752/http://www.sify.com/movies/jai-akash-arrested-news-telugu-kkfv2odbhhj.html#selection-2899.0-2899.19|archive-date=12 September 2012}}</ref>
The film was released in Telugu as ''Guru'' in June 2005. Since the Telugu version failed due to lack of publicity, Jai Akash went to the Telugu producer Muppa Ankanna Rao's house and threatened him. Akash was subsequently sent to jail and released after a compromise was made.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 July 2005 |title=Jai Akash arrested! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jai-akash-arrested-news-telugu-kkfv2odbhhj.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912220752/http://www.sify.com/movies/jai-akash-arrested-news-telugu-kkfv2odbhhj.html |archive-date=12 September 2012 |access-date=21 February 2022 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 06:12, 27 August 2024

Gurudeva
Guru
Directed byB. Jaffer
Written byB. Jaffer
Y Venkateswaralu (Telugu dialogues)
Produced byK. Kaliyamurthy
Starring
CinematographyR. Madhi
Edited byR. R. Eshwar
Editing supervision:
V. T. Vijayan
Music bySabesh–Murali
Production
company
Sriselva Muthukumara Movies
Release dates
  • 1 April 2005 (2005-04-01) (Tamil)
  • 30 June 2005 (2005-06-30) (Telugu)
CountryIndia
LanguagesTamil
Telugu

Gurudeva is a 2005 Indian romantic drama film directed by Jaffer. The music by Sabesh–Murali and produced by K. Kaliyamurthy. The film stars Jai Akash, along with Pranathi, Nassar, and Riyaz Khan. The film was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu as Guru.[1][2] This film was released on 1 April 2005 under the banner of Sriselva Muthukumara Movies.

Plot

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The movie is about a street rowdy's love for a rich heiress. Guru is a street rowdy who hangs out in a mechanic shop owned by Mari, a handicapped man who is the advisor to Guru. They lead a happy life. Deva falls in love with him. Later they both decide to marry.

Cast

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Actor (Tamil) Actor (Telugu) Role
Jai Akash Guru
Pranathi Deva
Nassar
Dhamu Srinivasa Reddy Guru's friends
Muthukaalai
Vaiyapuri Chitram Seenu
Karthik Sabesh Babloo
Ilavarasu Gautam Raju Police officer
Vijayakumar
Pandu
Madhan Bob Doctor
Omakuchi Narasimhan
Tamil version

Production

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During the making of the Telugu version, an intimate scene was filmed between Jai Akash and Pranathi in the presence of the assistant director. Since the assistant director was unsatisfied with the shot, the shot was taken eight times. Jai Akash said that the scene was filmed enough times, and he slapped the assistant director after the assistant director did not agree.[4]

Soundtrack

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Music by Sabesh–Murali.[5] The audio was released on 31 January 2005 at AVM Studios.[6]

Release and reception

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The film was scheduled to release on 14 February, but was delayed.[7] A critic from Sify opined that "There is nothing new in the way if presentation and music director Sabesh Murali rehashes old ?gana? songs of Deva".[8] Bizhat wrote "There is nothing new in the way if presentation and music director Sabesh Murali rehashes old ‘gana’ songs of Deva. Debutant director Jaffer seems to have been remote controlled by the hero who tries to ape Ajit style of ‘dadagiri’ and dialogue delivery. Paranathi tries hard to look glamorous though she is an average looker. Perhaps Jai Akash will get a better story next time!".[9] The film released alongside the low budget films Girivalam and Thaka Thimi Tha and did not fare well at the box office.[10]

The film was released in Telugu as Guru in June 2005. Since the Telugu version failed due to lack of publicity, Jai Akash went to the Telugu producer Muppa Ankanna Rao's house and threatened him. Akash was subsequently sent to jail and released after a compromise was made.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Press Meet – Guru". Idlebrain.com. 5 October 2004. Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Jai Akash". Behindwoods. 12 July 2005. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  3. ^ Mannath, Malini (9 April 2005). "Gurudeva". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 14 October 2006. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Bad boy Jai Akash". Behindwoods. 17 February 2005. Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Gurudeva (2005)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Cassette Release Function of the film 'Gurudeva'- with photos". Cinesouth. 1 February 2005. Archived from the original on 4 February 2005. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Lined up for Feb.14". The Hindu. 7 January 2005. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Guru Deva". Sify. 5 April 2005. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Guru Deva". BizHat.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2006. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Chennai weekend box-office (Apr 01-03)". Sify. 5 April 2005. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  11. ^ "Jai Akash arrested!". Sify. 9 July 2005. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
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