Shahjahan (film)

Shahjahan
Directed by Ravi
Produced by R. B. Choudary
Written by Prasanna Kumar(Dialogue)
Screenplay by Ravi
Story by Ravi
Starring Vijay
Richa Pallod
Vivek
Music by Mani Sharma
Cinematography Arthur A. Wilson
Edited by V. Jaishankar
Production
company
Release dates
  • 14 November 2001 (2001-11-14)
Running time
 160 min
Country India
Language Tamil

Shahjahan is a 2001 Indian Tamil romantic film written and directed by Ravi and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features Vijay and Richa Pallod in the lead roles while Krishna and Vivek portray supporting roles. The film, which had music was composed by Mani Sharma, released to positive reviews from critics on 14 November 2001.[1]

Plot

The film is about a man Ashok (Vijay) who helps lovers. He understands the psychology of women and knows how to catch their heart. Whenever a man wants a girl to fall in love with him, Ashok makes it occur. However, he advises his friends not to tell their love immediately because of past incidents that even lead to a death. Ashok falls in love with a girl (Richa Pallod), but never tells his love to her. His friend starts to love her and Ashok is not aware of this. Ashok ends up helping his friend making his love succeed, without knowing that his friend's girlfriend is his crush. Ashok realizes the girl was Richa at the register marriage near the end of the movie and bursts into tears when his friends are not looking. The movie ends as Ashok not marrying Richa and is a helper for couples forever.

Cast

Production

R. B. Choudary, after the successes of Poove Unakkaga and Thulladha Manamum Thullum, signed on Vijay for a project to be directed by Vikraman. However, Vijay opted against starring in Vikraman's venture and Ravi was roped in to make a film, which later became Shahjahan.[2] The director had previously approached Vikram with the script of the film.[3] Arthur A. Wilson was signed to handle the camera, Mani Sharma to compose the music, Vairamuthu to write lyrics while Prabhakaran did the art work and Prasanna Kumar has written the dialogue.[4]

Richa Pallod, who had appeared in advertisements and Telugu films, was selected to portray the female lead role, while actress Meena appeared in an item number. The film also saw Sona Heiden signed on to appear a supporting role.

Critical Reception

The film was released to Positive reviews from critics and audience.The critic from The Hindu gave the film a positive review claiming that "youth, romance and vibrant music seem to sell at a premium these days" and that Shahjahan "has all these in ample measure". The critic added that Richa "has little to do but look good" and Vijay "sparkles in the role of Ashok" while Krishna "fills the bill of a perfect non-action hero".[5][6]

Soundtrack

Shahjahan
Soundtrack album by Mani Sharma
Released 20 July 2001
Recorded 2001
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 22:00
Language Tamil
Label Star Music
Producer Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma chronology
Narasimha Naidu
(2001)		 Shahjahan
(2001)		 Ezhumalai
(2002)

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Mani Sharma, and All Lyrics was penned by Vairamuthu.The album was well received by the audience.[7]

Song Singer Lyrics
Achchacho Punnagai Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy Vairamuthu
Kadhal Oru KK Vairamuthu
Manidha Manidha Srinivas Vairamuthu
May Madham Devan Ekambaram, Sujatha Mohan Vairamuthu
Mellinamae Mellinamae Harish Raghavendra Vairamuthu
Minnalai Pidithu Unni Menon Vairamuthu
Sarakku Vachirukken Shankar Mahadevan, Radhika Thilak Vairamuthu

References

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