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The result was Merge with Unniarcha. I just found out that there's an article titled "Unniarcha", so I'm taking liberty to merge this with Unniarcha. utcursch | talk 17:06, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Unniyarcha[edit]

No context. While "Unniyarcha" is a notable Malayalam legend and ballad, it is unclear whether this article is meant to be about that or a film or stage portrayal of same name. The two cast member names don't line up with the 1961 film. Askari Mark (Talk) 18:16, 25 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of India-related deletions. -- the wub "?!" 18:33, 25 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Delete: Fails Notability, Reliable Sources, Verifiability. --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ ^{walkie-talkie} 19:05, 25 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Keep If the legend/figure is notable, there's grounds for an article (if I'm not mistaken, even minor folkloric figures can get their own articles, right?). The cast member listing does make it very confusing, but I believe the rest of the article makes it clear enough that it is referring to the legend. Although the context provided isn't very thorough, it still establishes what the article is about. Also, take note that the original article made no mention of any cast, this was added by another user. I would recommend simply removing that portion of the article. I don’t think verifiability is going to be a problem, and assuming that the legend is at least fairly notable (and it seems that it is), I’m sure that the appropriate sources are both existent, and easily accessible. Calgary 19:16, 25 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Comment I'm fairly sure that Unniyarcha is a rather notable character, and that the legend surrounding her is as notable. (Unfortunately, I don't personally have the sources to back up this claim.) There is a film adaptation of the story by the same name, as noted by Askari Mark. I'm under the impression that the creator of this article meant to write about the film adaptation. Or perhaps he meant to write about the original legend and the adaptation (kind of like Chemmeen). He probably just didn't remember who the actors were; he just remembered that it was an old movie and probably concluded from this that the actors who performed in it were the "old" actors. --Kuaichik 23:47, 25 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Weak keep. I've added some sources, and a Google search indicates that the legend is notable. utcursch | talk 14:11, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: If utcursch or someone is willing to take the article under their wing and develop it further, I'm willing to withdraw the AfD. As I said, the subject of Unniyarcha is notable; what's unclear is whether this article was supposed to be about the legend or a film or theatrical production. Utcursch's recent changes indicate a preference for developing the article along a clear path (the legend) and I have no problem with that. Askari Mark (Talk) 17:30, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
To be honest, I don't know much about the legend, since I am not a Malayali. But, this seems notable, and I'll try to find some sources and make the article better. utcursch | talk 05:10, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Keep its a crappy article, but the subject is notable. Also looks like this AFD is helping to improve it --Xorkl000 20:48, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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