Manini (1961 film)

Manini
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAnant Mane
Screenplay byVyankatesh Madgulkar
Story byMahadevshastri Joshi
Produced byD. J. Nayak
E. Mohammad
Starring
CinematographyV. Bargir
Edited byGangaram Mathaphode
Music byVasant Pawar
Production
company
Kala Chitra[2]
Release date
  • 25 January 1961 (1961-01-25)
[1]
Running time
127 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Manini is a 1961 Indian Marathi-language family drama film directed by Anant Mane[3] and produced by Kala Chitra. The film stars Jayshree Gadkar, Chandrakant Gokhale, Hansa Wadkar, Indira Chitnis, Ramesh Deo, Vasant Shinde, and Sharad Talwalkar. At the 9th National Film Awards Manini Won National Film Award for Best Marathi Feature Film.

Gadkar's portrayal as a modest and exemplary daughter-in-law assists the film in transplanting a neo-traditional set of values into the emerging urban middle class context.[4]

Plot

Malati defies her parents' wishes and marries Madhavi, despite their differing circumstances. Battling bouts of depression while traversing life's journey, she occasionally finds solace. When her parents visit, Annasaheb derides her choices, urging her to leave with him, but she stands her ground. Despite receiving invitations to her sister's weddings, Malati and Madhav depart their home with heavy hearts, never to return. Ignoring subsequent invitations, they remain resolute. Malati lives out her days with unwavering determination.

Cast

Production

The production of the film was completed at Shalini Cinetone in Kolhapur.[5]

Remakes

The film was adapted in Gujarati as Maa Dikri directed by Krishnakant.[6]

Soundtrack

Manini
Soundtrack album by
Vasant Pawar
Released1961
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length19:54
LanguageMarathi
LabelSaregama
Official audio
Manini - Full Album on YouTube

All music is composed by Vasant Pawar

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger (s)Length
1."Are Sansar Sansar"Bahinabai ChaudhariSuman Kalyanpur3:46
2."Are Khopya Madhi Khopa"Bahinabai ChaudhariAsha Bhosale3:01
3."Dhartichya Khushimadhy"Bahinabai Chaudhari, G. D. MadgulkarSuman Kalyanpur3:07
4."Vanvaas Ha Sukhacha"G. D. MadgulkarAsha Bhosale3:31
5."Man Vadhay Vadhay"Bahinabai ChaudhariAsha Bhosale3:22
6."Uma Mhane Yadyni Maze"G. D. MadgulkarSuman Kalyanpur, Chorus3:10
Total length:19:54

References

  1. ^ "Manini". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ^ Mass Media in India. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. 2000. ISBN 978-81-230-0814-1.
  3. ^ Yojana. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1995.
  4. ^ "Manini (1961)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  5. ^ "मानिनी". Marathifilmdata.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  6. ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7.