Prathidwani-Sholay-Avar Enakke Sontham

• As we all know,Sholay is the highest earning movie of all time in Indian Cinema.

• The British Broadcasting Corporation(BBC) proclaimed it “Film of the Millenium”.

• The theme music of Sholay by sir  Rahul Dev Burman has been enjoyed by everyone.Though its a great great tune,the initial guitar piece seems to be inspired from the movie “Prathidwani” which has music by sir  G.K.Venkatesh.

• Prathidwani with Dr.Rajkumar in the lead got released in the year 1971 whereas Sholay with sir Amitabh Bachchan in the lead released in 1975 only.

• An interesting part here – Ilaiyaraaja sir assisted G.K.Venkatesh sir for the movie “Prathidwani” as a Guitarist.The guitar piece is Ilaiyaraaja’s own composition(as reliable sources said and i also hope the same) and he played it for the song “Mareyadiru sneha”.

• Another interesting fact is that Ilaiyaraaja has used the same guitar piece for the song “Devan Thiruchabai Malargale” in the movie “Avar Enakke Sontham” which got released in the year 1977.

• Listen to Sholay Theme Music here.

• Listen to the song “Mareyadiru sneha” from the movie “Prathidwani” here.(after 53 seconds)

• Listen to the song “Devan Thiruchabai Malargaley” from the movie “Avar Enakke Sontham” here.(Initial guitar Piece)