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词条 Thaayi Saheba
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  1. Plot summary

  2. Cast

  3. Interpretations

  4. Highlights

  5. Awards and screenings

  6. References

  7. External links

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| screenplay = Girish Kasaravalli
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| cinematography = H. M. Ramachandra
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Thaayi Saheba ({{lang-kn|ತಾಯಿ ಸಾಹೇಬ}}, Mother Saheba) is an Indian Kannada language film released in 1997 directed by Girish Kasaravalli. The film was an adaptation of Kannada novel of same name written by Ranganath Shyamrao Lokapura.

Plot summary

The film is based on the story of a Brahmin family during the pre independence and post independence periods of India. The protagonist Narmada Thayi is the second wife of Appa Sahib, a freedom fighter. The childless couple decide to adopt the child of Venkobanna, a close relative. Venkobanna has other plans in mind when he gives away his child in adoption. He calculates that his son will inherit the family's money and property. In the meanwhile, Appa Sahib also has an illicit relationship with Chandri and a daughter is born to them. Narmada Thayi is a patient woman and although aware of her husband's character, she supports him and the household. After the independence, Appa Sahib supports the government's view that the laborers who till the land own them. Venkobanna is angered to see this long-awaited plan of his crumble due to the utopian views of App Sahib. After a brief illness, Appa Sahib leaves the house one day with a group of people to protest for the sake of the farmers never to return again. Months after this, Narmada learns that her husband has been imprisoned by the government. But no other detail regarding Appa Sahib comes to light. Narmada Thayi is the only one capable of handling the household. She seeks the help of Venkobanna to help her handle monetary issues. Meanwhile, their adopted son comes of age. The story takes a surprise and unexpected turn when Thayi Saheba discovers that her adopted son is in love with Appa Sahib's mistress's daughter, who legally is his sister. She tries in vain to convince her son not to go against social ethics. With Chandri, Narmada Thayi sets out to find her husband. Together they travel to many prisons, but Appa Sahib is never found. Thayi Saheba must either save the son, who seeks freedom to marry Chandri's daughter or save herself because if she supports the marriage, she could be jailed. She tries to cancel the adoption, but no such thing as adoption cancellation existed then. She also tries to see if somebody can adopt Chandri's daughter, but adopting a girl child was never allowed. Finally, Thayi Saheba tells her son that he is free to do whatever he wants. She gets ready to face the serious consequence of the marriage. The film ends with Thayi Saheba waiting on the steps of her house and an angered Venkobanna arriving with the police and announcing their arrival.

Cast

  • Jaimala
  • Suresh Heblikar
  • Shivaram
  • Harish Raju
  • Bharath
  • Ranukamma Murugodu
  • Basavaraj Murugodu
  • Sudha Belawadi
  • Vijaya Ekkundi
  • Rathi Manjunath
  • Deepa Rabakavi
  • Sunanda Kadapatti
  • Vishweshwara Surapura
  • Venkata Rao
  • H. G. Somasekhara Rao

Interpretations

It is difficult to say what Thaayi Saheba was all about. It was evidently a film that narrated the transition in the Indian society from the pre independence to the post independence periods. We can easily skip the transition part and look at the film as a straight narrative about the life of Narmada Thayi. The film also narrates the social conditions of women during that period. Thayi Saheba can definitely be viewed as a sum total of all these interpretations. We witness the social and political transition of the Indian Society through the life of the protagonist.

Highlights

  • Thaayi Saheba was a very well made film. The plot subject was highly complex and handling such an intricate theme and adapting it to the celluloid was a difficult task. Jaimala's performance as Thaayi Saheba was widely appreciated.
  • The climax was yet another feature of the film that left a lasting impression on the viewer. The picture of Narmada Thayi sitting on the porch of her house prepared to face the police is unforgettable. As Venkobanna announces the arrival of the police, the camera just moves up giving us a final glimpse of the protagonist and then the light fades out.

Awards and screenings

//45th National Film Awards">45th National Film Awards[1]
  • Best Film — Girish Kasaravalli
  • Special Jury Award — Jaimala
  • Best Costume Design — Vaishali Kasaravalli
  • Best Art Direction — Ramesh Desai
Mysore Sandal Gold Awards[
//#2'>2]
  • Best Film
  • Best Cinematographer — Ramachandra
  • Best Actress — Jaimala
//46th Filmfare Awards South">46th Filmfare Awards South
  • The film won three filmfare awards in the Kannada film category.
  • Best Film
  • Best Director — Girish Kasaravalli
  • Best Actress — Jaimala
V Shantaram Awards
  • Best Film
  • Best Director — Girish Kasaravalli
1997–98
//Karnataka State Film Awards">Karnataka State Film Awards
  • First Best Film
  • Best Actress — Jaimala
  • Best Supporting Actor — Shivaram
  • Best Story — Ranganath Shyam Rao Lokapura
  • Best Cinematographer — H. M. Ramachandra
Screenings
  • Vancouver Film Festival

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=45th National Film Festival|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm45thNFAAward.aspx|publisher=iffi.nic.in|accessdate=5 April 2017|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505170923/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm45thNFAAward.aspx|archivedate=5 May 2014|df=dmy-all}}
2. ^"Three awards for Thayi Saheba"

External links

  • {{IMDB title|0334488}}
  • Transcending the mundane Frontline
{{NationalFilmAwardBestFeatureFilm}}{{Girish Kasaravalli}}

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