Brahmachari (1938 film)
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Pandit Indra (dialogues for Hindi version)
Meenakshi Shirodkar
Damuanna Malvankar
G D Madgulkar
| Brahmachari | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Master Vinayak |
| Written by | P. K. Atre (story and dialogues for Marathi version) Pandit Indra (dialogues for Hindi version) |
| Starring | Master Vinayak Meenakshi Shirodkar Damuanna Malvankar G D Madgulkar |
| Cinematography | Pandurang Naik |
| Music by | Dada Chandekar |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | Marathi Hindi |
Brahmachari (transl. Celibate) is a 1938 black and white Marathi film. The film was directed by Master Vinayak and written by Pralhad Keshav Atre and starred Master Vinayak himself along with Meenakshi Shirodkar in lead roles.The film was also made in Hindi language.
Atre paired with Master Vinayak for the second time for this film after the 1937 film Dharmaveer. Apart from the witty dialogues and satirical theme, the film became popular for Shirodkar's seductive song sequence wearing a swimsuit.
Audumbar is a young and ordinary man. On one occasion he happens to listen to the lecture given by Deshbhakta Jatashankar. Jatashankar in his speech emphasizes discipline and celibacy. This speech inspires Audumbar and he decides to join the Institute of Acharya Chandiram. He renounces his sexual desires and also throws away his collection of posters of film actors.
But at the institute, he comes across Kishori, a young woman and all his vows to Brahmacharya are tested. Kishori tempts Audumbar but Audumbar manages to avoid the temptation. Kishori pretends to hurt herself and calls out Audumbar. Audumbar finally has no choice and carries her. Her father and the townsfolk from the association come and find him carrying Kishori. She screams and the blame comes on Audumbar. Audumbar years later runs a collection of goods from the institute. He once again meets Kishori who appears with one of the members of Acharya Chandiram. He resents and doesn't like her but slowly over time she wins him over. But then Audumbar fights constantly with Kishori. She is left in tears. Her father tries to comfort to no avail. The member who goes with Kishori is attracted to her. He eventually is caught in an allegation that Audumbar tells the chief and Audumbar marries Kishori.
Cast
- Master Vinayak as Audumbar / Kanhaiya (in Hindi version)
- Meenakshi Shirodkar as Kishori[1]
- G D Madgulkar
- V.G. Jog
- Dada Salvi
- Damuanna Malvankar as Acharya Chandiram
- Javdekar as Deshbhakta Jatashankar
- Vasant Eric
Production
Pralhad Keshav Atre, who had previously published many novels, poems and also written stories and dialogues for films, paired with Master Vinayak for the second time for this film. Previously they had worked together on the 1937 Marathi film Dharmaveer, which was a religious satire.[2]
The film was actress Meenakshi Shirodkar's debut film.[3] She had previously worked in theatre. The film became notable for the song sequence "Yamuna Jali Khelu Khel" where Shirodkar wore a swimsuit. The scene involved the character Kishori trying to seduce Audumbar while bathing on a ghat.
