Bandham (film)
| Bandham | |
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| Directed by | K. Vijayan |
| Written by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
| Story by | S. Narayanasamy |
| Produced by | Anandavalli Balaji |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Kajal Kiran Shalini Anand Babu |
| Cinematography | Tiwari |
| Edited by | D. Vasu |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Bandham (transl. The Bond) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by Anandavalli Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Kajal Kiran, Shalini and Anand Babu.[1] It is a remake of the Malayalam film Chakkarayumma.[citation needed] The film was released on 26 January 1985.[2] Shalini reprised her role in the Telugu remake with the same name.[3]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs an improved plot summary. (April 2023) |
Abraham is a rich and arrogant businessman. His only daughter, Mary is in love with poor Raja. Abraham disowns his daughter while Raheem helps them get married and supports them. They have a daughter Asha but Raja dies untimely. Raheem manipulates the situation in such a manner that Abraham meets Asha and they slowly start bonding. What happens when Abraham finds out that Asha is his grand-daughter forms the rest of the story.
Cast
[edit]- Sivaji Ganesan as Abraham, retired general and Mary's father.
- Kajal Kiran as Mary, Abraham's daughter.
- Shalini as Asha, Mary's daughter.
- Anand Babu as Raja, Mary's love interest.
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Thomas, Raja's friend.
- Jaishankar as Raheem, principal of Raja's college and Abraham's friend.
- Manorama as Naveetha
- Charle as Abdul, Raja's collagemate.
- Babloo Prithiveeraj as dancer in song "Hey Aatha"
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh.[4][5]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Mullaikodi Allikadi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Vaali |
| "Baby Baby O My Baby" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan |
| "Bandham Bandham Pasa Bandham" | K. J. Yesudas | Vaali |
| "Hey Hey" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and chorus | Vaali |
Reception
[edit]Kalki appreciated the performances of Ganesan and Shalini, as well as their chemistry.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "241-250". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ ராம்ஜி, வி. (26 January 2019). "கே.பாலாஜிக்குப் பிடித்த ஜனவரி 26ம் தேதி!" [K. Balaji liked the date 26 January!]. Kamadenu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Umashanker, Sudha (5 December 1986). "The little profession". The Indian Express. p. 14. Retrieved 4 January 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Bandham (1985)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ "Bandham Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "பந்தம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 17 February 1985. p. 50. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
