Sangte Aika
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAnant Mane
Screenplay byVyankatesh Madgulkar
Story byG. G. Parkhi
Produced byAnant Mane
Starring
CinematographyE. Mohammed
Edited byGangaram Mathaphode
Music byVasant Pawar
Production
company
Chetana Chitra
Release date
1959
Running time
157 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Sangte Aika[lower-alpha 1] (transl. Listen, I'll Tell You)[1] is an Indian Marathi-language classic tamasha film directed and produced by Anant Mane, from a screenplay Vyankatesh Madgulkar, featured Jayshree Gadkar, Dada Salvi, Chandrakant, Suryakant, Hansa Wadkar, Sulochana Latkar, Vasant Shinde. The film was a huge commercial hit, ran over 131 weeks in Pune’s Vijayanand Theatre and screened alomost two year across the cities in Maharashtra, a record that later broken by the Hindi film Sholay.[2][3] Afterwards, the movie served as the inspiration for Wadkar's 1970 autobiography of the same name.[4]

The film was cinematographed by E. Mohammad and editing is handled by Gangaram Mathaphode. The music is composed by Vasant Pawar while sound design is by S. Damle.[5][6]

Plot

The story of Sangate Aika revolves around the rivalry between character Chima, a tamasha performer and Mahadev Patil, a cruel and conceited landlord and village chief of Rajuri. Even though Patil hasn't been convicted, Chima is furious with him for killing her father and for openly opposing the village's feudal structure. Because Patil is unable to question his authority in the community, the narrative develops as he commits other atrocities. He sends Salaram, a dacoit, to kill Sakharam Shinde, an industrious but impoverished farmer, and then rapes Sakharam's wife Hansa because of his conceit about insignificant things like bullock cart racing. After his daughter was born, she passed away. Subsequently, Patil turns on Salaram and gives him up to the authorities. In a surprising turn of events, Salaram looks after Hansa during her pregnancy and gives the kid to Chima upon her passing. As a result, Patil's daughter Hansa, who is also named Patil, dances in a tamasha for his adversary. Chima. At last, Patil becomes concerned about his son's antics when he witnesses Krishna, his half-sister, constantly playing practical jokes and showing affection for Hansa. Chima purposefully cheers on the young man and makes fun of Patil for falling into the trap that fate has set for him. Unaware of his daughter's conception and upbringing, Patil is appalled by his son's wicked impulses and driven insane by this information. In the pivotal last scene, Chima, resolved to get retribution, makes her way back to Rajuri with the goal of outing Patil. She performs a song on stage and informs the stunned audience—among them Krishna—about Patil's crimes. Hansa is also there, sobbing as she stands next to her adoptive mother on stage. After all the information has been revealed, Patil approaches Tamasha in the last confrontation brandishing a gun. However, just as Patil is about to shoot Salram, a dacoit kills Salram. Hansa gives her brother Krishna a rakhi as the curtain descends.[7]

Cast

Release and reception

The film was released in 1959 in Maharshtra, becomes a major commercial success.[3][4] Sangte Aika set a record by continuous screenings for almost 230 weeks. It also made a lasting impression on Marathi literature and theatre.[10] Narwekar stated that Shikleli Baiko and Sangte Aika both reaffirmed the notion that the new Marathi film audience was concentrated in rural regions and was drawn to movies with a similar theme. Those who made films against this backdrop did so out of a natural desire to distance themselves from the limited urban Marathi film audience. Prior to independence, Marathi films were praised for their unique substance, and in light of this appreciation, Hindi versions were made shortly after.[4]

Impact

The number of tamasha films steadily grew between 1959 and 1972. Sangte Aika spent nearly 140–240 weeks in theaters. Production figures for the tamasha film increased starting in 1961. As a result, there were two in 1961 (Shahir Parshuram and Rangapanchami), two in 1964 (Sawaal Majha Aika! and Sundara Mana Madhye Bharli), three in 1967, five in 1970.The tamasha gained popularity in rural performing circuits with a cinematic rendition. As it was eventually performed in tiny towns and villages, this also had an impact on its performance elements. A form that the film industry had successfully taken was being influenced in the opposite way. It led to an odd historical turnabout for the tamasha as a folk art form and the film industry.[11]

Soundtrack

Sangte Aika
Soundtrack album by
Vasant Pawar
Released1959
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length35:33
LanguageMarathi
LabelSaregama India Limited
External audio
audio icon Sangte Aika Soundtrack

The music composed by Vasant Pawar and the songs are sung by Asha Bhosale, Vitthal Shinde, Madhubala Jhaveri, and Kumud Pendekar, while the lyrics were provided by G. D. Madgulkar.[12] The lavani song "Bugadi Majhi Sandali Ga" was becomes very popular at that time, sung by Asha Bhosale and picturised on Jayshree Gadkar.[8]

Track listing

No. Title Singer(s) Length
1 "Bugadi Majhi Sandali Ga" Asha Bhosale 3:28
2 "Chandra Ugavato" Asha Bhosale, Vitthal Shinde 5:52
3 "Kaal Sari Raat" Madhubala Jhaveri 3:25
4 "Ram Ram Ghya" Asha Bhosale 3:28
5 "Zali Bhali Pahat" Asha Bhosale 3:44
6 "Dhumya Rishi Sangat Ase" Madhubala Jhaveri 2:34
7 "Sanga Hya Vedila" Vitthal Shinde, Kumud Pendekar 3:18
8 "Are Are Nandyacha Pora" Madhubala Jhaveri, Vitthal Shinde 3:16
9 "Paatlachi Por" Madhubala Jhaveri 6:30

Notes

    1. ↑ Also spelled as Sangtye Aika or Sangate Aika.

    References

    1. ↑ Abrams, Tevia (1974). Tamasha: People's Theatre of Maharashtra State, India. Michigan State University. Department of Theatre.
    2. ↑ "3-day film fest in Kolhapur marks Mane's birth centenary". The Times of India. 2015-09-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
    3. 1 2 Ketkar, Sachin; Ramachandra, Keerti (2023-12-01). Vyankatesh Madgulkar: A Villageful of Stories and a Forestful of Tales. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-003-81582-2.
    4. 1 2 3 Gokulsing, K. Moti; Dissanayake, Wimal (2013-04-17). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-77291-7.
    5. ↑ "Sangte Aika (1959)". Pune International Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
    6. ↑ "Sangtye Aika (1959)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
    7. 1 2 Majumdar, Neepa; Mazumdar, Ranjani (2022-08-23). A Companion to Indian Cinema. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-119-04819-0.
    8. 1 2 "Asha Bhosle at 90: Ten of Her Timeless Gems". The Wire. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
    9. ↑ "Watch Online Marathi Movie Sangte Aika - ShemarooMe". ShemarooMe. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
    10. ↑ "Lord Swaraj Paul appointed chancellor of University of Wolverhampton". India Today. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
    11. ↑ Ingle, Hrishikesh Sudhakar (2022-08-01). Marathi Cinema, Cultural Space, and Liminality: A History. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-267593-4.
    12. ↑ "Sangte Aika soundtrack". Saregama. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
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