Indradhanura Chhai

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Indradhanura Chhai
Directed by Susant Misra
Written by Susant Misra
Produced by Orissa Film Development Corporation& Jugala Debata
StarringRobin Das
Surya Mohanty
Soniya Mohapatra
Bijainee Misra
Cinematography Jugala Debata
Edited by Chakradhar Sahu
Music by Vikash Das
Distributed by Visual Link Pvt. Ltd.
Release date
  • 1993 (1993)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageOdia

Indradhanura Chhai is a 1993 Indian Oriya film directed by Susant Misra. This film reflects the traditional structures of social and family life of a small town in India are growing strongly affected by the progressive urbanization of the country. Three generations of women see their perception of human nature to evolve, as their personal relationships. In their loneliness, they face problems of tradition, culture, religion and manage gender relations. Gradual urbanization and its consequences affect the traditional, social and family structures in a growing small town in India. The story explores the multidimensional conflicts of three women of different generations, their changing perceptions about human nature and personal relationships. Their lonely moments are highlighted in the context of the inexorable flow of time amidst issues of tradition, culture, religion and man-woman relationships. [1]

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Synopsis

The film looks at the lives of three women living in Bhubaneshwar. Vijaya's husband died a few days after their wedding and she is trying to cope with her feelings for a kind, local teacher. Her friend, Sonia, is caught between modernity and traditional notions of female virtue while Aunt Nila has difficulty in facing up to getting old. [2]

Cast

Crew

Music

Vikash Das has arranged music for this film

Review

Susant Mishra's Indradhanura Chhai (Shadows of the Rainbow ) shows how urbanization and the consequent rise of modern consumerism have affected the traditional social and family structures in Bhubaneswar. Against the backdrop of this changing cityscape, Indradhanura Chhai explores the multidimensional conflicts of its characters, their changing perceptions about human nature and personal relationships. With hypnotic visual rhythms, Susant Mishra shows the lives of three women living in the modernizing town of Bhubaneswar, its skyline dominated by magnificent temple architecture. [3]

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