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Ramayani
Ramayani is a 1945 Hindi mythological film directed by Sarvottam Badami for Purnima Productions. The music direction was by S. N. Tripathi with lyrics written by Bekal Several films were made in that era based on the Ramayana. Vijay Bhatt made his famous Ram Rajya (1943), and Purnima Productions made their version of the epic, titling it Ramayani The film starred Pahari Sanyal, Nargis, Chandra Mohan, Rose, Kanhaiyalal and Amirbai Karnataki [Wikipedia]
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Plot Summary
The film is a cinematic adaptation of the epic Ramayana, focusing on the story of Rama and Sita. It chronicles Rama's exile to the forest, the abduction of Sita by Ravana, and Rama's subsequent quest to rescue her, culminating in a fierce battle.
Critical Reception
Ramayani was a significant film of its time, lauded for its grand scale and faithful adaptation of the epic. It was a major box office success, contributing to the enduring legacy of both the story and its cast, particularly K.L. Saigal. Its production values were considered high for 1940s Indian cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its epic scope and devotional narrative.
K.L. Saigal's performance as Rama was critically acclaimed.
Recognized for its ambitious attempt to bring the Ramayana to the screen.
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Fun Fact
The film marked one of the last major roles for legendary playback singer and actor K.L. Saigal, who passed away just a year after its release.
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