Charana Daasi
| Charana Daasi | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. Prakash Rao |
| Written by | Vempati Sadasivabrahmam (story /screenplay /dialogues) |
| Produced by | A. Shankar Reddy |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao Anjali Devi Savitri |
| Cinematography | P. L. Roy |
| Edited by | N. M. Shankar |
| Music by | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | Lalitha Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 196 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Charana Daasi (English: Wife) is a 1956 Telugu drama film, produced by A. Sankar Reddy under the Lalitha Films banner[1] and directed by T. Prakash Rao.[2] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi, Savitri in the lead roles[3] and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[4] The film is based on Rabindranath Tagore's Bengali novel Noukadubi.[5][6] The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as Mathar Kula Manickam (1956),[7] later in Hindi as Ghunghat (1960) and again in Hindi as Paraya Ghar (1989).
Plot
The film revolves around couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (N. T. Rama Rao) & Parvathi (Anjali Devi) and the second couple is Venu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) & Lakshmi (Savitri). Venu and Lakshmi are love birds. But Venu is summoned and asked to marry another girl forcibly. Since his father's life and honor are at stake, Venu agrees to the marriage. Simultaneously, another marriage takes place in the same village; it's Dr. Chandra Shekar's visits best friend's sister Pavarthi's marriage. But unfortunately, the marriage cancels in the last moment due to dowry problems; to keep up his friend's prestige Shekar marries Parvathi. Due to the sudden marriage, the couple does not see each other. On the other side, the marriage is happening without his wish, Venu has also not seen the bride's face. Both the bridal parties are traveling on the same train, which run into a disastrous accident. In the accident, Venu's parents and wife are die in it. Here Venu mistakes Parvathi as his wife seeing her bridal dress lying beside him and takes her home. Shekar thinks that both his friend and wife are dead. Before it is too late, Venu realizes his terrible mistake. He keeps it secret from Parvathi and engages himself in the relentless task of finding Parvathi's husband to restore them. Before he could succeed, there arise clashes between him and Lakshmi because she mistakes Parvathi as his wife. Parvathi also comes to know the truth and fled from Venu's house with shame and agony, she falls into a river and fate again intervened to save by her own mother-in-law and lands in her husband Shekar's house. Even living at her in-law's, she is not able to reveal her identity because of fear that Shekar may suspect her chastity. Meanwhile, fate again snatched Lakshmi, who gets mentally sick because of the cheating made by Venu and she is admitted at Shekar's hospital. During the time of treatment, Lakshmi, Shekar, and their families come closer. Their parents decide to make their marriage. Parvathi also happily agrees to it. At the time of their engagement, Venu arrives and reveals the entire truth. Shekar whole-heartedly accepts Parvathi and both of them thank Venu. Lakshmi also says sorry to Venu. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Venu & Lakshmi.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Dr. Chandra Shekar
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Venu
- Anjali Devi as Parvathi
- Savitri as Lakshmi
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Raghavaiah
- Relangi as Mahesham
- Ramana Reddy as Narsu & Krishna (dual role)
- Govindarajula Subba Rao as Basavaiah
- Chadalavada as Hanumanthu
- Perumallu as Rangaiah
- Suryakantam as Seshamma
- Kannamba as Annapurna
- Hemalata
- Sowcar Janaki as Saroja
Crew
- Art: TVS Sharma
- Choreography: Vempati
- Story-Screenplay-Dialogues: Vempati Sadasivabrahmam
- Lyrics: Samudrala Sr, Kosaraju, Vempati Sadasivabrahmam, BVN Acharya
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Jikki, P. Leela, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pendyala Nageswara Rao, Mallikarjuna Rao, Swarnalatha, K. Rani
- Music: Saluri Rajeswara Rao
- Editing: N. M. Shankar
- Cinematography: P. L. Roy
- Producer: A. Sankar Reddy
- Director: T. Prakash Rao
- Banner: Lalitha Films
- Release Date: 20 December 1956
Soundtrack
| Charana Daasi | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 42:28 |
| Label | HMV Audio |
| Producer | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
Music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. Music released on HMV Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Gulabeela" | Samudrala Sr | Ghantasala,P. Susheela, | 2:07 |
| 2 | "Aasalu" | Samudrala Sr. | P. Susheela | 3:49 |
| 3 | "Are Beta" | Vempati Sadasivabrahmam | Mallikarjuna Rao | 3:14 |
| 4 | "Gunde Raayi Chesuko" | B. V. N. Acharya | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | 3:42 |
| 5 | "Ee Dayachaluna Raa" | Samudrala Sr. | P. Leela | 3:41 |
| 6 | "Regina Aasa" | Samudrala Sr. | Jikki | 2:59 |
| 7 | "Sree Lalithaa" | BVN Acharya | Swarnalatha | 3:03 |
| 8 | "Badilee" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 3:36 |
| 9 | "Nede Kadaa" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam, K. Rani | 3:32 |
| 10 | "Maruvakumaa" | BVN Acharya | Swarnalatha | 4:31 |
| 11 | "Murisenu" | Samudrala Sr. | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 2:23 |
| 12 | "Oho Viyogini" | BVN Acharya | P. Susheela | 2:42 |
| 13 | "Yekkadunnadi" | Samudrala Sr. | Zikki and Rani | 3:10 |
References
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- ^ "Charana Daasi (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
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