Saptapadi (1981 film)
Saptapadi | |
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Directed by | K. Viswanath |
Screenplay by | K. Viswanath |
Dialogue by | Jandhyala |
Story by | K. Viswanath |
Produced by | Bhimavarapu Buchhireddy |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Kasthuri |
Edited by | G. G. Krishna Rao |
Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Jyothy Art Creations |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Saptapadi (transl. Seven steps) is a 1981 Indian
Premise
The film is not only about the seven steps that one takes during their Indian wedding that completes the act of shedding the bachelorhood and entering a more stable householder state but also talks about an individual's journey breaking away from the shackles of conservatism to finding a path of understanding, encompassing and enlightenment.
Plot
Saptapadi deals with the transformation of an individual so devoted to the concept of rituals, that it takes an act of God for him to realise the true spirit behind the rituals and true meaning of the prayers. Yajulu is a man of great conviction. According to him rules and customs, that have been passed down generations thus standing the test of the time, are there for a reason and hence are immutable; traditions are trademarks of culture and customs, its signature. He does not mind losing his daughter for his principles.
He is well into his twilight years which give him even more reason to not mend his ways. In his footsteps follows Gaurinadha (son of his son), gearing up to be head priest at the local temple. Yajulu's will prevails over Hema's (daughter of his daughter) wish and Gauri and Hema end up being married. However, Hema is secretly in love with a flutist, who is not of her caste. The brilliance of Viswanath comes full fore at this point, when on the couple's first night, Gaurinadha witnesses
Cast
- J. V. Somayajulu as Yajulu
- Allu Ramalingayyaas Raju
- J. V. Ramana Murthyas Avadhani, Yajulu's son
- Dubbing Janaki as Annapurna, Avadhani's wife
- Ravikanth as Gaurinadha Sastry, Yajulu's grandson
- Bhamidipati Sabita as Hema
- Girish Pradhaan as Haribabu
- Jhansi as Katyayani
- Prameela Rani as Karuna
- Sivaparvathi as Raju's daughter
- Sakshi Ranga Rao as Chayanulu
- Mallikarjuna Rao
Soundtrack
All music is composed by
Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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1981 | K. Viswanath B. Bucchireddy |
National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration | Won |
1981 | K. Viswanath | Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer[6] | Won |
1981 | G. G. Krishna rao | Nandi Award for Best Editor | Won |
1981 | Kasthuri | Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer | Won |
1981 | S. Janaki | Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer | Won |
1981 | Bucchireddy | Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu | Won |
References
- ^ "సప్తపది: వర్ణాంతర వివాహానికి వినూత్న విచారం" (PDF). Zamin Ryot. 10 July 1981. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "1701vip黄金城集团|首页-welcome".
- ^ Articles : Movie Retrospect : Retrospect : Saptapadi (1981)
- ^ The films of K. Viswanath — AISFM Blog
- ^ "Articles : Movie Retrospect : Retrospect : Saptapadi (1981)". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
External links
- Saptapadi at IMDb