Bhakta Markandeya is an Indian film shot simultaneously in Tamil and Kannada languages and directed by B. S. Ranga with a different supporting cast in each of the versions. Master Anand played the title role of Markandeya in both the versions. The film was released in 1957.[1][2][3]
| Bhakta Markandeya | |
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| Directed by | B. S. Ranga |
| Screenplay by | Thuraiyur Moorthi (Tamil) Chi Sadashivaiah (Kannada) |
| Produced by | B. S. Ranga |
| Edited by | P. G. Mohan M. Devendranathan |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Vikram Pictures |
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| Country | India |
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Plot
editThe theme of the story is the nullification of the powers of Yama (the God of Death) by Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva blesses sage Mrukanda Maharshi and his wife with a child. Their child, Markandeya, was given a lease of 16 years to live in this world. But the child worships Lord Shiva with unlimited Bhakthi (devotion). When he completes 16 years of age, Yama comes to take his life as appointed. Markandeya grips the Shivalinga and Lord Shiva appears before Yama and tells him not to take Markandeya's life, because he (Lord Shiva) has blessed the boy. So, Markandeya becomes an immortal. The moral of the story is that one who surrenders to God need not worry about death.
Cast
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Tamiledit
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Kannadaedit
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Soundtrack
editTamil songs
Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, while the lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi.[4]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Om Namaschivaaya" | V. Nagayya & P. Leela | 03:00 |
| "Thirumaalum Brammanum" | 03:38 | |
| "Ulagamellaam" | V. N. Sundaram | |
| "Daevaadhi Dhaevaa" | 05:35 | |
| "Aaduvadhum Paaduvadhum" | A. P. Komala | 06:17 |
| "Naragam Idhudhaan" | S. C. Krishnan & K. Jamuna Rani | |
| "Saaindhaadammaaa Saindhaadu" | P. Leela & Group | 02:40 |
| "Miyaav Miyaav Miyaav" | S. C. Krishnan | |
| "Unnai Nee Ennippaar" | Sivaraman | 02:39 |
| "Ulagin Muzhumudhalae" | T. Sathyavathi | 03:06 |
| "Iravaamal Ivvulagil" | ||
| "Sivanae Unnaitthozudhu" | ||
| "Anbin Uruvae Neeyae" | P. B. Sreenivas & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 03:09 |
| "Oru Maanguyil" | P. Susheela | 03:26 |
| "Ingum Angum" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | |
| "Andasaraasarangal" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi |
Kannada songs
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
| Song |
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| "Om Namaha Shivaya" |
| "Howdo Allavo Neeve Heli" |
| "Chenne Cheluve Baare" |
| " Jo Jo Kandaiah" |
| "Harahara Sundara Saambasadaashiva" |
| "Shivanalli Sharanagiranna" |
| "Shivane Bhayaharane" |
| "Ago Malligeyu Dumbiyanu" |
| "Ammana Golidu Kelisade" |
| "Nithya Nirmala Bhava" |
References
edit- ^ "1957 – பக்த மார்க்கண்டேயா". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ^ "விக்ரம் ஸ்டூடியோவில் உருவான 'பக்த மார்க்கண்டேயா'!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 2 January 2024. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ M, Marimuthu (2 January 2024). "67 years of Bhakta Markandeya: 16 வயது சிறுவனின் மெச்ச வைத்த சிவபக்தி.. நீண்ட ஆயுளைப்பெற்ற மார்க்கண்டேயரின் கதை!". Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 127.