Satya Harishchandra (Telugu film)
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Satya Harishchandra is a Telugu
mythological film, based on the story of Raja Harishchandra
who was renowned for upholding truth
under any circumstance. Mahatma Gandhi
's life was very much influenced by Raja Satya Harishchandra stories. The movie was basically a story of social justice at the hands of a righteous king.
The songs of Ghantasala
and S.Varalakshmi are ever remembered by the audience.
.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
mythological film, based on the story of Raja Harishchandra
Harishchandra
Harishchandra, in Hindu religious texts is the 36th king of the Solar Dynasty, Surya Maharishi Gothram . His legend is very popular and often told as a benchmark for an ideal life. He was renowned for his piety and justice. His name is Sanskrit for "having golden splendour".Harishchandra had two...
who was renowned for upholding truth
Truth
Truth has a variety of meanings, such as the state of being in accord with fact or reality. It can also mean having fidelity to an original or to a standard or ideal. In a common usage, it also means constancy or sincerity in action or character...
under any circumstance. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , pronounced . 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement...
's life was very much influenced by Raja Satya Harishchandra stories. The movie was basically a story of social justice at the hands of a righteous king.
The songs of Ghantasala
Ghantasala (singer)
Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a...
and S.Varalakshmi are ever remembered by the audience.
Soundtrack
This film has 22 songs and poems penned by Pingali Nagendra Rao and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara RaoPendyala Nageswara Rao
Pendyala Nageswara Rao was a popular drama actor, singer and music director in Telugu Film Industry for over 25 years from early 1950s to late 1970s. He has composed music for many successful Telugu movies during that period.-Early life:He was born at Vanukuru near Vijayawada and later shifted to...
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