Bandha Pasam (transl. Relationships) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh and produced by Periyanna. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Devika. It was released on 27 October 1962.
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Directed by | A. Bhimsingh |
Screenplay by | A. Bhimsingh |
Story by | Valampuri Somanathan[1] |
Produced by | Periyanna |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Gemini Ganesan Savitri Devika |
Cinematography | G. Vittal Rao[1] |
Edited by | A. Bhimsingh A. Paul Duraisingam R. Thirumalai |
Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Shanthi Films |
Distributed by | Sivaji Productions |
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Running time | 154 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[2][3] The "Pandhal Irundhaal Kodi Padarum" song's pallavi is loosely based on "Eternally", composed by Charlie Chaplin.[4]
Song | Singers | Lyrics |
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"En Kathaithaan" | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | 'Kavi' Rajagopal |
"Eppo Vechikalam" | J. P. Chandrababu | Mayavanathan |
"Idhazh Mottu Virindhida" | P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela | |
"Kavalaigal Kidaikattum" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Sreenivas | |
"Nitham Nitham" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | |
"Pandhal Irundhaal Kodi Padarum" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki | 'Kavi' Rajagopal |
Bandha Pasam was released on 27 October 1962.[5] Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the performances of the cast, particularly Devika, Ranga Rao and Rajamma, but criticised the music and the title's lack of relevance to the story.[6]