Bhishma (1962 film)
| Bhishma | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | B. A. Subba Rao |
| Based on | Life of Bhishma |
| Produced by | B. A. Subba Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | B. A. S. Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bhishma is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, based on the life of Bhishma from the epic Mahabharata,[1] produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.
Plot[edit]
The film begins in the court of Brahma where Mahabhisha & Ganga lure each other and the lord curses them to be born as mortals. Mahabhisha takes birth as Shantanu in the Kuru dynasty meets Ganga and marries her, on the condition of never questioning any of her actions. Time passes, and Ganga gives birth to 7 children and drowns them in the river. During the turn of the eighth one, devastated, Shantanu confronts her when she disappears with the child who grows up to be Devavratha, a great warrior trained by Parasurama. Once accidentally, he gets acquainted with his father while hunting. Ganga unites them and leaves. A few years later, Shantanu gets attracted to Satyavati the daughter of Dasaraju. So, he goes with a proposal which they accept, insisting that Satyavati's son would inherit the throne of Hastinapura. Hence, Devavratha pledges a powerful vow of lifelong celibacy and service to whoever sits on the throne of their dynasty. Thereafter, he is nobilitated as Bhishma and his father gives him a boon that death will not near him until he calls for it. After some time, Shantanu passes away and Satyavathi's son Vichitravirya becomes the king. Bhishma decides to perform his nuptial with the princesses of Kaasi Amba, Ambika, & Ambalika. However, the Kaasi king affronts not submitting the proposal to Hastinapura as Satyavati belongs to a lower caste. Enraged, Bhishma abducts the princesses. Following, Amba proclaims her love for Salwa when Bhishma honorably sends her back. Anyhow, Salwa denies her when Amba gets back to Bhishma and asks him to splice which is impossible because of his oath. Then Amba approaches Parasurama who edicts Bhishma but in vain and the war erupts in which Parasuram is defeated. Accordingly, Amba takes a pledge to seek to avenge Bhishma and performs huge penance to please Siva and takes a boon that she will be the cause of Bhishma's death. Next, Amba reincarnation as Sikhandi, a woman who later transformed into a man. The Kurukshetra war begins, Bhishma is designated as the supreme commander of the Kauravas, and Pandavas are unable to defeat him for 10 days. Ergo, on the tactic of Krishna, Arjuna shoots Bhishma, keeping Sikhandi in front and he is collapsed on Ampashayya the arrow bed. After the completion of the war, Bhishma leaves his breath on Uttarayana Punyakalam and Krishna bestows him a boon that the day shall be celebrated as Bhishma Ekadashi.
Cast[edit]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Bhishma
- Master Nagaraju as young Bhishma
- Anjali Devi as Amba / Shikhandi
- Kanta Rao as Salwa
- Relangi as Narada Maharshi
- Haranath as Lord Krishna
- Shobhan Babu as Arjuna
- Gummadi as Karna
- Nagabhushanam as Parashurama
- Dhulipala as Duryodhana
- Satyanarayana as Lord Shiva
- Prabhakar Reddy as Shantanu
- Vangara as Rajaguru Madhava
- C. S. R as Shalya
- Peketi Sivaram as Vichitravirya
- Malladi as Drupada
- A. V. Subba Rao as Dasaraju
- A. V. Subba Rao Jr as Drona
- Jagga Rao as Dushasana
- Suryakantham as Dasaraju's wife
- G. Varalakshmi as Kunti
- Sujatha as Satyavati
- Anuradha as Ganga
- Meena Kumari as Hemangini
- Susheela as Ambika
- Malleswari as Ambalika
- Nirmalamma as Drupada's wife
Soundtrack[edit]
| Bhishma | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1962 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Lyrics were written by Aarudhra.[2]
| S. No | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brahmadevasutha Bhagyavidhaata | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | |
| 2 | Teliyagalere Nee Leelalu | Ghantasala | |
| 3 | Jo Jo Jola Garala Bala | P. Susheela | |
| 4 | Hailo Hailessa | K. Jamuna Rani | |
| 5 | Naa Janmambu | Ghantasala | |
| 6 | Manasuloni Korika | P. B. Srinivas, P. Susheela | |
| 7 | Mahadeva Sambho | P. Susheela | |
| 8 | Bhavi Bharatha Katha | Aakula | |
| 9 | Durasache Duryodhanadulu | Ghantasala | |
| 10 | Madhava Madhava | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | |
| 11 | Bava Karunude | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 12 | Samaramatanchu | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 13 | Emanuvaru | Madhavapeddi Satyam | |
| 14 | Poru Nashtambu | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 15 | Nannu Nevvaniga | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 16 | Chesina Karmaye | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 17 | Kuppinchi Yegasina | Ghantasala | |
| 18 | Pandavulunu Kunthi | P. B. Srinivas | |
| 19 | Deva Deva | Ghantasala | |
| 20 | Namo Tyaga Charitha | Pithapuram |
References[edit]
- ^ Mondal, Manisha (18 January 2019). "N.T. Rama Rao, the three-time CM of Andhra Pradesh who could serve one full term". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Bheeshma (1962)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
