Paribar
Paribar, a family drama, hit the screens in November 1978. Directed by K.H.D. Rao, the film stars S. Chakrapani, Anita Das, Bholanath Das, Abhaya Mohanty, Jayaram Samal (Jayi), Gloria Mohanty, and Preeti Patnaik in prominent roles.
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Cast & Crew
Music
Upendra Kumar
Writing
Akshaya Mohanty
Movie Details
Paribar – Odia Remake of a Telugu film
The Odia film Paribar, produced by the South Indian banner Pratap Movie Enterprises, is a remake of a popular Telugu movie. The Odia adaptation was directed by K.H.D. Rao with the support of Raman Rao from Kalinga Films Distributors.
Creative Team & Music
The dialogues were penned by Akshay Mohanty, while the soulful music was composed by Upendra Kumar. Lyrics came from Brundaban Jena and Narayan Prasad Singh. Among the songs, Purila Asha Mora, Bharila Mana Mora and Shakuni Mamu Ra Pasa Khela emerged as major hits. Vocals were rendered by renowned singers Pranab Patnaik, Sikandar Alam, S. Janaki, and H.P. Geeta.
Directed by: K.H.D. Rao
Production Co: Pratap Movie Enterprises
Distributed Co: Kalinga Films
Dialogues: Akshaya Mohanty
Lyrics: Brundaban Jena, Narayan Prasad Singh
Music: Upendra Kumar
Technical Crew
Cinematography: S. Parthasarathi
Art Direction: S. N. Rao & P. K. Mohanty
Dance Direction: Madhuri Devi
Editing: A. Ajay Kumar
Makeup: M. Satyam
Costumes: M. Sayeed
The songs were recorded at A.V.M. Prasad and Sharda Studios, Madras.
Cast
The movie featured a stellar cast including S. Chakrapani, Bholanath Das, Abhaya Mohanty, Jayaram Samal (Jayi), Narendra Mishra, Satyanarayan Sinha, Anita Das, Rukmini, Gloria Mohanty, Preeti Patnaik, Gitarani Jain, Pallavi Mohapatra, and many others.
Production & Release
Shot at Bhagyanagar Studios, Hyderabad, under the banner of Pratap Movie Enterprises, Paribar was a black-and-white film released in November 1978 at Prabhat Cinema, Cuttack. At a time when Odia cinema production was limited and many producers never ventured into a second film, projects like Paribar provided opportunities for Odia artists and contributed to the growth of Odia cinema.
Despite its noble intent and star-studded cast, the film was considered mediocre in overall quality – similar to other ventures directed by K.H.D. Rao.
Songs:
- Maa Lo Mahima Mayee Ashisha Dayeeni (Singer: S. Janaki)
- Tu Ei Kula Chandrama Nahin Ke (Singer: Vani Jayaram)
- Mili Misi Thile Sara Paribare Saraga Seneha (Singer: Sikandar Alam)
- Purila Aasha Mora Bharila Mana Mora Rupa (Singer: Pranab Patnaik, S. Janaki)
Movie Artworks:
Reference: Odia Chalachitra Ra Agyat Adhyaya by Bhim Singh, Odiamelody, Tushar Nath Mohapatra
