
TILOTTAMA
Offset on Paper
Circa
1954
Size (cms)
50 x 75
Artist
Anonymous
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Publisher
Basant Pictures, Bombay
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Tilottama is a 1954 Hindi mythological film directed by Babubhai Mistry and produced by Basant Pictures. Renowned for his mastery in mythological storytelling, Mistry presents a captivating tale based on Hindu mythology. The film features Chitra, P. Kailash, B. M. Vyas, Indira Bansal, Maruti, and Shri Bhagwan in prominent roles.
The story revolves around Tilottama, a stunning celestial nymph created by the gods. Her beauty becomes the source of conflict when two demon brothers, Sund and Upsund, attempt to capture her while the sage Shukracharya is in deep meditation. The film explores the themes of desire, divine justice, and the eternal battle between good and evil, with elements of fantasy and devotion woven throughout the narrative.
The music, composed by S. N. Tripathi with lyrics by Gopal Singh Nepali, complements the mythological tone of the film. Notable songs include “Phoolo Se Marna Mukhda Singarna,” “Jab Jab Niklega Chand Main Aaungi Tere Samne,” and “Nayi Rani Ji Ka Raaj Ho Gaya,” all sung by Asha Bhosle. Released on January 1, 1954, Tilottama remains a classic example of early Indian mythological cinema.
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