Pasamalar

Pasamalar English The Flower of Love is a 1961 Indian Tamil drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh. It features Sivaji Ganesan and Savithri in lead roles, while Gemini Ganesan, K. A. Thangavelu, M. N. Rajam and M. N. Nambiar play supporting roles. It tells the story of Rajasekhar and his bonding with his younger sister Radha. Radha falls in love with his brothers friend. Rajasekhar eventually arranges for their marriage. Problems they face form the story. It was film version of the Malayalam writer Kottakaras story Paasa Malar

Rajasekhar Sivaji Ganesan becomes the guardian to his younger sister Radha Savitri after their parents death. The brothersister duo love, care and adore each other and are inseparable. When the factory in which Rajasekhar works is shut down due to a labour problem and he is depressed, Radha gives him 1000 which she had earned and saved by making toys. She advises him to use this money as seed capital and commence his own toy business. The dutiful brother follows his sisters advice, starts a business and in a short time, becomes rich. Anand Gemini Ganesan a former colleague of Rajasekhar who earlier helped him to get a job in his old factory, is jobless and approaches Rajasekhar for work. Rajasekhar appoints him in his concern and over a period of time, Anand and Radha fall in love. Rajasekhar, who is very possessive of his sister, gets angry with Anand as he feels betrayed. However, knowing how intensely Radha loves Anand, he arranges for their wedding.After the marriage, Anand, along with his aunt and cousin, move into Rajasekhars house. Rajasekhar marries Malathy M. N. Rajam, a doctor, on Radhas suggestion. All of them continue to live under the same roof and several misunderstandings arise. Anands aunt uses every opportunity to widen the rift between Malathy and Radha and Radha and Anand. Unable to witness Radhas troubles, Rajasekhar moves out of the house with his wife, Through Radha, Anands aunt serves a legal notice to Rajasekhar, demanding a share in the property for Radha. Malathy files a counter petition and the property is attached by the court, pending resolution. Unable to see Radhas sufferings, Rajasekhar withdraws the case. Still the families do not unite. Radha delivers a girl and Malathy delivers a boy. After her childs birth, Malathy goes abroad for further studies, leaving the child with Rajasekhar. ........

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