Ashwamedham is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and written by Thoppil Bhasi. It is based on Thoppil Bhasi's play of the same name. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela and Prem Nazir in lead roles along with Madhu and Sukumari in supporting roles. The film revolves around Sarojam (Sheela), who contracts leprosy. A sequel, Sarasayya, was released in 1971.[1][2]
| Ashwamedham | |
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| Directed by | A. Vincent |
| Written by | Thoppil Bhasi |
| Based on | Ashwamedham by Thoppil Bhasi |
| Produced by | Hari Pothan |
| Starring | Sathyan Prem Nazir Madhu Sheela |
| Cinematography | P. Bhaskara Rao |
| Edited by | G. Venkittaraman |
| Music by | G. Devarajan |
Production company | Supriya Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (September 2022) |
Cast
edit- Sheela as Sarojam
- Sathyan as Dr. Thomas
- Prem Nazir as Mohanan
- Madhu as Sadanandan
- Sukumari as Gely
- Adoor Bhasi as Manthravaadi
- P. J. Antony as Keshava Swami
- T. R. Omana as Mohanan's Mother
- Bahadoor as Health Visitor
- GK Pillai as Mohanan's Father
- Indira Thampi as Sarala
- Kambissery Karunakaran as Kushtarogi
- Junior Sheela
- Santha Devi as Lakshmi
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma.[3]
| Song | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Ezhu Sundara Raathrikal" | P. Susheela |
| "Karutha Chakravaalamathilukal" | P. Susheela, Chorus |
| "Oridathu Jananam" | K. J. Yesudas |
| "Thekkumkooradiyaathi" | B. Vasantha |
| "Udayagiri Chuvannu" | P. Susheela |
References
edit- ^ Vijayakumar, B. (11 September 2011). "Aswamedham 1967". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Vijayakumar, B. (8 November 2015). "Sarasayya: 1971". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "അശ്വമേധം (1967)". malayalasangeetham.info (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 16 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
External links
edit- Ashwamedham at IMDb