Ichhapuran

Ichhapuran (Wish Fulfilment) is a 1970 Bengali comedy drama film directed by Mrinal Sen ^{[1] [2]} produced by the Children’s Film Society, ^[3] based on the same name short story of Rabindranath Tagore. ^[4] This is the only children’s film made by director Mrinal Sen in his entire career. ^{[5] [6]}

Plot

It revolves around the life of a young mischievous boy Sushil and his school teacher father Subal. Sushil is not interested in studies at all and always likea to play. He wishes to be like his father, having liberty to enjoy life like an adult person can. On the other hand Subal also wishes to be young like Sushil. One day their wishes are fulfilled by God and their bodies get swapped. After huge confusion and comical situation they finally desire to get back to their original selves. ^[4]

Cast

• Shekhar Chatterjee as Subal
• Sadhu Meher
• Surajit Nandi
• Sova Sen as Sushil's mother
• Nimai Ghosh

References

1. "Ichhapuran (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
2. Mukhopadhyay, Deepankar (1995). The Maverick Maestro, Mrinal Sen. Indus. ISBN   978-81-7223-213-9. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
3. "How differently did Bengal's cult directors use Tagore in their films?". The Times of India. 9 May 2019. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
4. Pioneer, The. "'Icchapuran' screened at Tribal Museum". The Pioneer. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
5. The Wish Fulfilment (1970) | MUBI. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024– via mubi.com.
6. Service, Express News (3 February 2024). "Veteran actor, director Sadhu Meher passes away at 84". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.

External links

• Ichhapuran at IMDb