Brahmachari (1938 film)

Apart from the witty dialogues and satirical theme, the film became popular for Shirodkar's seductive song sequence wearing a swimsuit.

The film became notable for the song sequence "Yamuna Jali Khelu Khel" where Shirodkar wore a swimsuit.

[5][7] The film was a hit at the box office and ran for twenty five weeks in Mumbai and for fifty in Pune.

[9] After stunning the traditional Marathi audience and despite the criticism for the bold scene, the film brought popularity for Shirodkar.

The two went on to play successful lead roles in various film like Brandichi Batli (1939), Ardhangi / Ghar Ki Rani (1940), Amrut (1941), Mazhe Bal (1943) and more.

It starred Prashant Damle and Varsha Usgaonkar in lead roles and was directed by Damu Kenkre.

The music was revived by Ashok Patki and the popular song "Yamuna Jali Khelu Khel" was still maintained with Usgaonkar now in a swimsuit, trying to seduce Damle.

Usgaonkar was noticed by director-actor Sachin Pilgaonkar, who then launched her in films through Gammat Jammat.

Sung by newcomer Sampada Hire, the music was composed by Avadhoot Gupte and was picturised on Ankush Choudhary and Sonali Kulkarni.