Mahananda (film)

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Mahananda
Mahananda 2022 poster.jpeg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Arindam Sil
Written by Arindam Sil
Shubhendu Dasmunshi
Produced by Firdausul Hasan
Probal Halder
Starring Gargi Roychowdhury
Debshankar Halder
Ishaa Saha
Arno Mukhopadhyay
CinematographyAyan Sil
Edited bySanglap Bhowmik
Music by Bickram Ghosh
Production
company
Friends Communication
Distributed bySSR Cinemas
Release date
  • 8 April 2022 (2022-04-08)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali

Mahananda is a 2022 Indian Bengali-language biographical film directed by Arindam Sil. [1] The film is produced by Firdausul Hasan and Probal Halder under the banner of Friends Communication. The film is based on the life and works of the eminent writer and socio-political activist Mahasweta Devi. [2] The film stars Gargi Roychowdhury in the title role. [3]

Contents

Plot

Mohal Basu, an enthusiastic college student, wants to pursue her PhD research on the writer and socio-political activist Mahananda Bhattacharya. For that, she goes to Mahananda herself and a series of events occurs in their life which changes Mohal mentally. [4]

Cast

Soundtrack

Mahananda
Soundtrack album by
Bickram Ghosh
Released14 March 2022
Genre Film soundtrack
Length18:44
LanguageBengali
Label Friends Communication
Official audio
Mahananda - Full Album on YouTube

All the songs are composed by Bickram Ghosh [8] and the lyrics are penned by Subhendu Dasmunshi.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Rong Dhorese"Subhendu Dasmunshi Bickram Ghosh Sahana Bajpaie 2:34
2."Amar E Poth" Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath Tagore Sahana Bajpaie 2:05
3."Mati Amar"Subhendu Dasmunshi Bickram Ghosh Sahana Bajpaie 3:26
4."Hey Ote"Subhendu Dasmunshi Bickram Ghosh Dipannita Acharya3:51
5."Dhanuk Uthao"Subhendu Dasmunshi Bickram Ghosh Timir Biswas, Dipannita Acharya3:16
6."Dhol Baje"Subhendu Dasmunshi Bickram Ghosh Dipannita Acharya0:37
7."Jhanshi Song"Subhendu Dasmunshi Bickram Ghosh Dipannita Acharya2:04
Total length:18:44

Release

The film was theatrically released on 8 April 2022. [9]

Reception

Mahananda has received positive to mixed reviews, with critics praising its narrative structure and performances but criticizing the characterization of its protagonist. [10] [11] [12] Sandipta Bhanja of The Indian Express wrote "The heart of this film is the music of Bickram Ghosh. Which gave another dimension to 'Mahananda'. Be it the use of Santali instruments in the background music or the song 'Rong Dhorese' sung by Sahana Bajpai. 'Mahananda' once again proved that Arindam-Bickram duo has undoubtedly set another milestone in Bengali cinema music. How did the indomitable struggle of a woman, the force of her mental strength put the ruling party in confusion? If you want to know then you can watch 'Mahananda' in theatres". [13] Ranabir Bhattacharyya of Hindustan Times wrote "The early events of Mahananda's life are especially marked on the screen. Bijan Bhattacharya's conversation with Mahasweta Devi seems to be caught effortlessly in moments of humility like those of Mahananda and Bidhan Bhattacharya. In Arno Mukhopadhyay, Ishaa Saha also catches the eye with their easy chemistry. Bickram Ghosh's music scheme has given a worthy accompaniment. And of course Sahana Bajpaie's songs should not be missed!Sabarni Das' costume design is the asset of this movie". [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Bengalis have chosen to forget Mahasweta Devi: Filmmaker Arindam Sil". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
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  14. ↑ "Mahananda Film Reviews: পর্দার মহানন্দা কি ধারে ভারে বাস্তবের মহাশ্বেতা দেবী হয়ে উঠল? উত্তরে চমক আছে". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). 9 April 2022.
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