Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam
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Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam is a 1986 Telugu Biographical film
directed by K. Vasu. It is based on the life of Bhagwan Shirdi Sai Baba, who has preached and practiced Religious humanism
. Vijayachander
portrayed the role of Baba.
It was dubbed into Hindi as Shirdi Sai Baba Ki Kahani and into Tamil
as Sri Shirdi Saibaba.
Biographical film
A biographical film, or biopic , is a film that dramatizes the life of an actual person or people. They differ from films “based on a true story” or “historical films” in that they attempt to comprehensively tell a person’s life story or at least the most historically important years of their...
directed by K. Vasu. It is based on the life of Bhagwan Shirdi Sai Baba, who has preached and practiced Religious humanism
Religious humanism
Religious humanism is an integration of humanist ethical philosophy with religious rituals and beliefs that center on human needs, interests, and abilities.-Origins:...
. Vijayachander
Vijayachander
Vijayachander is an actor, predominantly appearing in South Indian films.He has debuted in the film Sudigundalu in 1967.-External links:...
portrayed the role of Baba.
It was dubbed into Hindi as Shirdi Sai Baba Ki Kahani and into Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
as Sri Shirdi Saibaba.
The Plot
Bhagwan Shri Sai Baba lived in British India. He was initially shunned by both Hindus and Muslims, especially by Hindu Bal Bhate. Sai was a Muslim and Bal Bhate forbade him to enter any Temple. Rohila, a Muslim, who thought Sai was desecrating the local Masjid by performing Hindu prayers and incantations and attempted to kill Sai. Then he saw both the Allah and Bhagwan in Sai and became a devotee. When Sai was ready to give up his body and resurrect himself after 3 days, just like Lord Jesus, a disbelieving Bal had wanted Sai's body to be cremated within 24 hours - only to find out that Sai had indeed risen, and also became his devotee. Bhagoti, a leper, who was cured by Sai became his follower. Though Sai had no relations, he did call Tatya's mother his sister; Tatya his maternal nephew; a devotee named Laxmi as his daughter, and an elderly woman as his mother. Sai displayed his true form and opulence to another devotee, Nana Chandorkar. Sai lived in a rebuilt Masjid and urged his devotees to pray God, as the Creator and to love and respect all living beings. He begged for alms daily so that he could collect sins and wash them away. He always uttered 'Allah Bhala Kare' and 'Bhagwan Bhala Kare' to both Muslims and Hindus alike. He appeared in a multitude forms to his deities (Lord Jesus, Guru Nanak Devji, Allah, Bhagwan Shri Ganesh) to cater to the various tastes of devotees. Sai was also fond of Nanavli, a mentally challenged devotee, who often challenged Sai. He was one of the few who really understood and accepted Sai as Vishnu's Avatar. Sai appeared simultaneously in a wealthy man's and Nana's dreams and called upon them to construct a Mandir of Bhagwan Shri Krishna. While the construction was under way, Sai prophesied the death of Tatya. Shortly thereafter while bequeathing the nine coins symbolizing nine virtues to Laxmi (which depict Sravan, Kirtan, Smaran, Pagsera, Archana, Namaskar, Dastan, Samveta, & Atmanivrdan) Sai was ready to demonstrate to his devotees why they should not worry about Tatya's impending demise.Cast
| Character | Actor/Actress |
|---|---|
| Bhagwan Shri Sai Baba | Vijayachander Vijayachander Vijayachander is an actor, predominantly appearing in South Indian films.He has debuted in the film Sudigundalu in 1967.-External links:... |
| Nanavali | Chandra Mohan Chandra Mohan (actor) Chandra Mohan or Chandramohan is a Telugu film actor. He acted as Hero, comedy, support character roles in many Telugu films.-Early life:... |
| Shyama | Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao, better known as Kanta Rao , was an Indian film actor and film producer from Andhra Pradesh, India. He acted in more than 400 Telugu mythological, social and folklore movies. He also acted in a few Hindi, Kannada and Tamil movies. He produced about five films under the... |
| Mahalsapathi | Seshgiri Rao |
| Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Anjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :... |
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| Nana Chandorkar | J. V. Somayajulu J. V. Somayajulu J. V. Somayajulu was an Indian theatre and film actor. His most notable role was as Sankar Sastry in the Telugu movie Shankarabharanam he has won Filmfare Best Actor Award .... |
| Tatya Patil | Raja |
| Sridhar Sridhar Sridhara was one of lord Vishnu's thousand names when consort to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.----Sridhar may also refer to:*B.U. Sridhar, Senior Specialist at HCL... |
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| Ramaprabha | |
| Rushyendramani Rushyendramani Rushyendramani was a famous drama and film actress and playback singer from South India... |
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| Daroga Dasuganu | Tyagaraaju |
| Bhagoti | Adabala |
| Ramachandra Patil | Jaya Bhaskar |
| Aayaram | Ramakrishna V. Ramakrishna V. Ramakrishna is a playback singer in South India. Some of his Bhakti Songs are memorable.-Life sketch: He was born to V. Rangasai and Ratnam on August 20, 1947. He is also related to P. Susheela.He graduated from B.Sc in his young age. Impressed by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao he took up to... |
| Gayaram | Chalam Chalam Chalam is a yesteryear actor played versatile roles in Telugu film industry as a hero, comedian, character actor, producer,art director, and set director... |
| Vijaya Chamadeswari | |
| Murali Mohan Murali Mohan Murali Mohan Maganti is an Indian film actor, producer and a businessman from Telugu cinema. He has also been active in politics for the Telugu Desam Party of Andhra Pradesh, in India.-Early life:... |
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| Bal Bhate | Suthi Veerabhadra Rao Suthi Veerabhadra Rao Sutti Veerabhadra Rao or Mamidipalli Veerabhadra Rao was a very popular South Indian Film Actor who essayed the roles of Comedian and Character artists, as well as a renowned Radio /Theater Artist.... |
Soundtrack
- Baba Sai Baba Neevu Maavale Manishivani (Music director: Ilayaraja; Singer: S. P. Balasubramaniam)
- Daivam Manava Roopamlo Avatarinchunee Lokamlo (Music director: Ilayaraja; Singer: P. SusheelaP. SusheelaPulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
) - Hey Panduranga Hey Pandarinadha Saranam (Music director: Ilayaraja; Singer: Yesudas)
- Jai Shirdi Naadha Saideva (DandakamDandakamDandakam or Dhandakam is a literary style of poetry seen in Sanskrit and Telugu languages.-Famous Telugu Dandakams:* Mouni Dandakam - Mallikarjuna Pandit* Bhogini Dandakam - Potana...
) (Music director: Ilayaraja; Singer: V. RamakrishnaV. RamakrishnaV. Ramakrishna is a playback singer in South India. Some of his Bhakti Songs are memorable.-Life sketch: He was born to V. Rangasai and Ratnam on August 20, 1947. He is also related to P. Susheela.He graduated from B.Sc in his young age. Impressed by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao he took up to...
) - Maa Paapala Tolaginchu Deepala Neeve Veliginchinavayya (Music director: Ilayaraja; Singer: Yesudas)
- Nuvvu Leka Anadhalam Bratukanta Ayomayam Baba (Music director: Ilayaraja; Singer: S. P. Balasubramaniam and Chorus)
- Slokams (Music director: Ilayaraja; Singer: Yesudas)
External Links
- Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam film at IMDb.
- Listen to Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam songs at Raaga.com