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The soundtrack features 6 songs [[musical composition|composed]] by [[A. R. Rahman]], with lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]]. The Hindi version of the soundtrack was titled ''Sapnay'' and had lyrics penned by [[Javed Akhtar]]. A new song titled ''Teri Meri Baat'' was added to this version. |
The soundtrack features 6 songs [[musical composition|composed]] by [[A. R. Rahman]], with lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]]. The Hindi version of the soundtrack was titled ''Sapnay'' and had lyrics penned by [[Javed Akhtar]]. A new song titled ''Teri Meri Baat'' was added to this version. |
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The soundtrack earned [[A. R. Rahman]] the [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]] for the second time. [[K. S. Chitra]] and [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] won the [[National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] and [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] for the tracks ''Ooh La La La'' and ''Thanga Thamarai'' respectively. [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]] and [[Unni Menon]] won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback]] and [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback]] for the tracks ''Poo Pookkum Oosai'' and ''Ooh La La La'' respectively. [[Sadhana Sargam]] and [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]] were hot contenders for the |
The soundtrack earned [[A. R. Rahman]] the [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]] for the second time. Rahman also won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director|Tamil Nadu State Award]] and [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award]] for his work. |
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[[K. S. Chitra]] and [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] won the National Film Award for [[National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]] and [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]] for the tracks ''Ooh La La La'' and ''Thanga Thamarai'' respectively. [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]] and [[Unni Menon]] won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback|Best Female Playback]] and [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback|Best Male Playback]] for the tracks ''Poo Pookkum Oosai'' and ''Ooh La La La'' respectively. [[Sadhana Sargam]] and [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]] were hot contenders for the National Award but missed the award by a whisker to Chithra. |
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Besides the musical excellence, the songs were also noted for the picturisation. Choreography was done by [[Prabhu Deva]] and he got the [[National Film Award for Best Choreography]] for his work in the film. ''Poo Pookkum Oosai'' is regarded as one among the most brilliantly choreographed songs. Playback singer [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|Kay Kay]] was introduced by Rahman through the song ''Strawberry Kannae''. |
Besides the musical excellence, the songs were also noted for the picturisation. Choreography was done by [[Prabhu Deva]] and he got the [[National Film Award for Best Choreography]] for his work in the film. ''Poo Pookkum Oosai'' is regarded as one among the most brilliantly choreographed songs. Playback singer [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|Kay Kay]] was introduced by Rahman through the song ''Strawberry Kannae''. |
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| Minsaara Kanavu | |
|---|---|
| Cinematography | Ravi K. Chandran |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
| Distributed by | AVM Productions Ayngaran International |
Release date | 14 January 1997 |
Running time | 153 mins |
| Language | Tamil |
Minsara Kanavu (Tamil:மின்சார கனவு) is a 1997 Tamil film musical directed by Rajiv Menon. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by A. R. Rahman. Originally produced in Tamil, it went on to be dubbed in Telugu under the title Merupu Kalalu(మెరుపు కలలు) owing to its popularity and in Hindi as Sapnay(सपने).
It stars Arvind Swamy, Prabhu Deva, and Kajol Devgan. Kajol Devgan plays a young woman who wishes to become a nun, whilst at the same time being torn between two competing suitors, played by the two lead actors.
The film was noted for its musical-like quality and choreography. The film's music composer A. R. Rahman earned the Best Music Director award for the second time at the National Film Awards for his work on the score and soundtrack (his first win was for his debut work on the film Roja).
The movie concerns a love triangle between characters played by Kajol, Arvind Swamy and Prabhu Deva.
Plot
Thomas (
S.P.B) business. One day he happens to see Priya (Kajol) when he goes to a church hostel to see his aunt, a nun in that church. He falls in love with Priya but won't disclose the fact when he comes to know that Priya is interested in God and servicing the poor. So he asks for the help of Deva (Prabhu Deva), a barber who knows the tricks of seducing girls to fall in love. Deva befriends Priya through his musical troop (Nassar
and his group) and does various kinds of activities to make Priya fall in love with Thomas. But at one point, Deva himself falls in love with
Priya which she reciprocates. Thomas realizes this at the end and sacrifices his love and plans to become a church priest.
Cast
| Actor | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prabhu Deva | Deva | Vikram is the Dubbing Artist for him in Tamil |
| Arvind Swamy | Thomas | |
| Kajol | Priya | Revathi is the Dubbing Artist for her in Tamil |
| Nassar | Guru | D eva's Friend but his friend son fall with the guy |
| Girish Karnad | Priya's Dad | |
S.P.B |
Thanga Durai | Thomas's Dad |
Awards
The film has won the following awards since its release:
1997 National Film Awards (India)
- Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Music Direction - A. R. Rahman
- Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Choreography - Prabhu Deva
- Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Male Playback Singer - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Female Playback Singer - K. S. Chitra
1997 Filmfare Awards South (India)
- Won - Best Actress Award - Kajol
- Won - Best Music Director - A. R. Rahman
Soundtrack
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
The soundtrack features 6 songs composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu. The Hindi version of the soundtrack was titled Sapnay and had lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar. A new song titled Teri Meri Baat was added to this version.
The soundtrack earned
Filmfare Award
for his work.
Best Male Playback for the tracks Poo Pookkum Oosai and Ooh La La La respectively. Sadhana Sargam and Sujatha
were hot contenders for the National Award but missed the award by a whisker to Chithra.
Besides the musical excellence, the songs were also noted for the picturisation. Choreography was done by
Kay Kay
was introduced by Rahman through the song Strawberry Kannae.
Original Tamil version
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1 | Vennilavae (Part 1) | Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam | 5:58 |
| 2 | Vennilavae (Part 2) | Shankar Mahadevan, Sadhana Sargam | 5:58 |
| 3 | Poo Pookum Oosai | Sujatha, Malaysia Vasudevan
|
6:47 |
| 4 | Manna Madurai (Ooh La La La) | K. S. Chitra, Srinivas
|
5:53 |
| 5 | Thanga Thamarai | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Malgudi Subha | 4:58 |
| 6 | Strawberry Kannae | KK , Febi Mani
|
4:25 |
| 7 | Anbendra | Anuradha Sriram | 3:33 |
Hindi version (Sapnay)
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1 | Chanda Re (Part 1) | Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam | 5:58 |
| 2 | Chanda Re (Part 2) | Shankar Mahadevan, Sadhana Sargam | 5:58 |
| 3 | Aawara Bhanwre | Hema Sardesai, Malaysia Vasudevan | 6:47 |
| 4 | Ek Bhagiya | K. S. Chitra, Srinivas
|
5:53 |
| 5 | Door Na Ja Mujhse | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Malgudi Subha | 4:58 |
| 6 | Strawberry Ankhein | KK , Kavita Paudwal
|
4:25 |
| 7 | Roshan Hui Raat | Anuradha Sriram | 3:33 |
| 8 | Teri Meri Baat | Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Hema Sardesai | 5:19 |
Trivia
- Actor vikram has given his voice for prabhu deva in some scenes as he got throat infection while in the middle of making this movie.
- Actress revathi has dubbed for kajol.
- This is rajiv menon's first directorial venture.
- S.P.Bgot national award for the first time in Tamil in this movie.
- The movie ran for more than 175 days all over Tamil Nadu.
- The movie was remade in Hindi titled Sapnaybut it did not do that well.
External links
- Minsaara Kanavu at IMDb
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