Palum Pazhamum
Palum Pazhamum (; ) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. The film, produced by G. N. Velumani under Saravana Films, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 9 September 1961. The film was a hit at the box office. It was remade in Kannada as "Beratha Jeeva", and in Hindi as "Saathi". Plot. Ravi (Sivaji Ganesan) is a doctor searching for a cancer cure. Shanthi (Saroja Devi) is Ravi's nurse who assists him in his research. Ravi offers to marry her after  her father's death. After putting in enormous efforts, Ravi emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Shanthi is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Ravi begins to neglect his duties as a doctor, focusing on Shanthi's health. Shanthi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research. The train crashes and Shanthi is believed to be dead. Ravi is heartbroken but vows to complete his research. Ravi's family forces him to marry Nalini (Sowcar Janaki), but they do not have a happy home life, as he is more oriented towards his research than  his family. Nalini and Ravi fight, and in one of these fights Ravi loses his eyesight. Meanwhile, Shanthi escapes the train crash and goes to Switzerland to cure her tuberculosis. Shanthi returns from Switzerland to find that her husband has lost his eyesight. She offers to nurse Ravi; Ravi finds her voice familiar but does not recognise her, and confides in her that he is still fond of his ex-wife. Nalini overhears this, and complains to her parents. Shanthi faces criticism from the womenfolk of the house for her intimacy with Ravi. Ravi's brother Sekar (Prem Nazir) grows  fond of Shanthi and tells Ravi so. Ravi suggests they marry. Shanthi is upset and reveals her identity to Ravi's family. Ravi's sight is restored by an operation. He recognises Shanti and rushes to the marriage hall to find that Shanthi's sister is married to his brother. Ravi reunites with Shanti while Nalini joins the Red Cross and flies to Switzerland. The movie ends with Ravi and Shanthi working together to benefit mankind. Soundtrack. The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy (a duo consisting of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy) with lyrics by Kannadasan. The  song "Ennai Yaarendru" is based on Sindhu Bhairavi raga, "Indha Nadagam" is based on Shubhapantuvarali, "Kadhal Siragai" is based on Kapi, and "Paalum Pazhamum" is based on Natabhairavi. The song "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" was written by Kannadasan to showcase his friendship with Viswanathan. Reception. "Kumudam" praised the film for Saroja Devi's performance. Kanthan of "Kalki" criticised the film title's lack of relevance to the story, but called the film an entertainer. In popular culture. "Paalum Pazhamum" has been referenced in various films. In a comedy scene from "Karagattakaran" (1989), Goundamani brings milk and sings "Paalum Pazhamum" to console  Ramarajan who is sad. In "Uthama Raasa" (1993), Vellaiyan (Senthil) and Ondipuli (Goundamani) will be singing "Paalum Pazhamum" since Prabhu and Kushboo are celebrating their honeymoon. In "Duet", Both Senthil and Charlie in order to pursue a blind girl (Subashri) calls a beggar to sing "Ennai Yaar Endru" to which lip sync and pretend as if they sing well. In "Settai" (2013), Nadupakka Nagaraj (Santhanam) is shocked to see Arya's flat being untidy. The song "Ponaal Pogattum" is used as background song for the scene. The film's title also became the name for a collection of silk saris