Karutha Rathrikal

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{{short description|1968 film by P. Subramaniam}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Karutha Rathrikal
| image = Karutha Rathrikal.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = [[P. Subramaniam]]
| producer = [[P. Subramaniam]]
| screenplay = [[Nagavally R. S. Kurup]]
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde]]''|[[Robert Louis Stevenson]]}}
| starring = [[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]]<br />[[K. V. Shanthi]]<br />[[T. K. Balachandran]]<br />[[Rajasree]]
| music = [[M. S. Baburaj]]
| cinematography = Nair E. N. C.
| editing = N. Gopalakrishnan
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1967|06|09|India}}<ref name="Vijayakumar" />
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}
'''''Karutha Rathrikal''''' ({{translation|The Darkest Nights}}) is a 1967 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[science fiction thriller film]] directed by [[P. Subramaniam]] under the name Mahesh.<ref name="Vijayakumar">{{Cite news |last=Vijayakumar |first=B. |date=12 June 2017 |title=Karutha Rathrikal: 1967 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/karutha-rathrikal-1967/article18964070.ece |access-date=19 February 2018}}</ref> An adaptation of the 1886 novella ''[[Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde]]'' by [[Robert Louis Stevenson]], it was the first science fiction film in the history of [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=The Liverpool Companion to World Science Fiction Film |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |year=2014 |isbn=978-1-78138-038-3 |editor-last=Fritzsche |editor-first=Sonja |pages=57}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Santhan, a medical practitioner, is in love with his cousin Vimala, with whom his marriage is fixed. Vimala's father, a banker, died under mysterious circumstances. Santhan develops a medicine, which transforms a person into a monstrous creature when consumed. He also invents the formula that reverts the person back to their original self. Santhan keeps this invention a secret. After reading his uncle's diary, Santhan realises that other voracious directors of the bank are responsible for his death. Santhan plans revenge on them by utilising his invention.

Vimala's cousin Mohan is in love with Vilasini, a night club dancer. The other bank directors influence Mohan, through Vilasini, and try to steal the bank documents from Vimala's house. A monstrous creature appears before Vilasini and threatens her death if she acts accordingly. Vilasini discovers that Santhan is the one killing the bank directors. Mohan also learns about the secret that Santhan is the monstrous creature.

Vimala's uncle Kochammavan comes to the city to conduct Vimala and Santhan's marriage. The police also arrive there in pursuit of the monstrous creature. Mohan reaches the spot and exposes Santhan, who then transforms himself into the monstrous creature. But before the police can arrest Santhan, he commits suicide.

== Cast ==
*[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]] as Santhan

*[[T. K. Balachandran]] as Mohan

*Vaikkom Mani as Kochammavan

* [[K. V. Shanthi]] as Vimala
*[[Rajasree]] as Vilasini



== Production ==
''Karutha Rathrikal'', adapted from the novella ''[[Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde]]'' by [[Robert Louis Stevenson]], was the first science fiction film in [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref name="Vijayakumar" />

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[Baburaj]] and the lyrics were written by [[O. N. V. Kurup]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Karutha Raathrikal |url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=229 |access-date=14 October 2014 |website=Malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Karutha Raathrikal |url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?3623 |access-date=14 October 2014 |website=Malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref> Songs like "Aararivoo Aararivoo" and "Omanathinkale" attained popularity.<ref name="Vijayakumar" />

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length
|-
| 1 || "Aararivoo Aararivoo" || [[Kamukara]] || [[O. N. V. Kurup]] ||
|-
| 2 || "Chirikkudukke" || [[K. J. Yesudas]], B. Vasantha || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|-
| 3 || "Kilimakale" || [[S. Janaki]] || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|-
| 4 || "Maanathekku" || Kamala, [[Zero Babu]] || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|-
| 5 || "Maayayalla" || [[L. R. Eeswari]], [[M. S. Baburaj]] || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|-
| 6 || "Omanathinkale" (Sad Scene II) || [[S. Janaki]] || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|-
| 7 || "Omanathinkale" (Happy) || [[S. Janaki]] || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|-
| 8 || "Omanathinkale" (Sad) || [[S. Janaki]] || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|-
| 9 || "Pookkalaanen Koottukaar" || [[L. R. Eeswari]] || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|}

== See also ==
* [[Science fiction films in India]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0255299}}

{{Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde}}

[[Category:1960s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:1960s science fiction films]]
[[Category:1968 films]]
[[Category:Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde films]]
[[Category:Films based on horror novels]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian science fiction films]]

Main Aisa Kyun Hoon

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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Main Aisa Kyun Hoon
| cover =
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]] (composer) and [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]] (singer)
| album = [[Lakshya (2004 film)|Lakshya soundtrack]]
| released = 2004
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = [[Film Soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]], [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| length = 4:34
| label = [[Sony Music]]
| writer = [[Javed Akhtar]]
| producer = [[Farhan Akhtar]] & [[Ritesh Sidhwani]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
'''"Main Aisa Kyun Hoon"''' ({{translation|Why am I like this?}}) is a single from the 2004 Indian film ''[[Lakshya (2004 film)|Lakshya]]'' composed by the trio [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]], featuring lyrics by [[Javed Akhtar]], Vocals by [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]] and choreographed by [[Prabhu Deva]].

==Music==
Farhan and the trio [[Jam session|jammed]] together and decided to go on with a [[Funk music|Funky]]-[[Techno music|Techno]] [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] number. The song had a laid back groove, as it had to suit the character of [[Hrithik Roshan]], the protagonist of the film, who's lazy and aimless.<ref name=yt>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTDl-vL2wwM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/yTDl-vL2wwM |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=The Making of Main Aisa Khon Hoon – Part 1 – Lakhsya |via=YouTube |date=29 July 2009 |accessdate=29 June 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

==Reception==
The song was lauded by critics and listeners alike. ''[[Rediff]]'' music review noted,"the superbly arranged hip-hop tune is one hell of a catchy number".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/26lakshya.htm |title='Lakshya' needs more punch |publisher=Rediff.com |accessdate=29 June 2011}}</ref> The [[Bollywood Hungama]] in its year end music report, described the song as "an experiment succeeding big time".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2004/12/29/490/index.html |title=2004: A year of melody, rock and jazz |publisher=Bollywoodhungama.com |date=29 December 2004 |accessdate=29 June 2011}}</ref>

[[Prabhu Deva]], the choreographer of the song, said that "the song's beat was too good, and inspired him to do something different".<ref name=yt/>

==Choreography==
The song is noted for the choreography of Deva, which earned him his second [[National Film Award for Best Choreography]] after ''[[Minsaara Kanavu]]''. The song features Roshan, who plays a typical capricorn, not a very active, out-there kind of person, and is shot in a [[Surrealism|surreal]] environment.
The director of the film, [[Farhan Akhtar]], was quoted saying "Main Aisa Kyon Hoon", the song with Prabhu Deva who also choreographed the dance sequences in the film, was supposed to be set in a very surreal environment. We wanted someone who could do some surrealistic moves. We also wanted to make it a challenge for Hrithik Roshan so he could have some fun.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/08farhan.htm |title=Lakshya is about Hrithik, about finding yourself |publisher=Rediff.com |accessdate=29 June 2011}}</ref>

==Awards==
* [[National Film Award for Best Choreography]] – [[Prabhu Deva]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Choreography]] – Prabhu Deva

==See also==
* [[Lakshya (2004 film)|Lakshya]]
* [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]
* [[Lakshya (2004 film)|Lakshya (soundtrack)]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Songs with music by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]
[[Category:2004 songs]]
[[Category:Hindi film songs]]
[[Category:Songs with lyrics by Javed Akhtar]]
[[Category:Shaan (singer) songs]]

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