Mahananda (film)

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]

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

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
  • Gargi Roychowdhury as Mahananda Bhattacharya, an eminent writer and socio-political activist [5]
  • Debshankar Haldar as Bidhan Bhattacharya, husband of Mahananda Bhattacharya [6]
  • Ishaa Saha as Mohal Basu, a PhD scholar who is researching on the life and works of Mahananda Bhattacharya [7]
  • Arno Mukhopadhyay as Bihan, Mohal's boyfriend

Soundtrack
Mahananda
Soundtrack album by
Bickram Ghosh
Released14 March 2022
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length18:44
LanguageBengali
LabelFriends 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 DasmunshiBickram GhoshSahana Bajpaie2:34
2."Amar E Poth"Rabindranath TagoreRabindranath TagoreSahana Bajpaie2:05
3."Mati Amar"Subhendu DasmunshiBickram GhoshSahana Bajpaie3:26
4."Hey Ote"Subhendu DasmunshiBickram GhoshDipannita Acharya3:51
5."Dhanuk Uthao"Subhendu DasmunshiBickram GhoshTimir Biswas, Dipannita Acharya3:16
6."Dhol Baje"Subhendu DasmunshiBickram GhoshDipannita Acharya0:37
7."Jhanshi Song"Subhendu DasmunshiBickram GhoshDipannita 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]

References
  1. "Arindam Sil on Mahasweta Devi film Mahananda: I wanted to create something that will inspire the next generation". The Indian Express. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  2. "Bengalis have chosen to forget Mahasweta Devi: Filmmaker Arindam Sil". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  3. "Mahananda: এলোমেলো সাদা চুল, মুখভর্তি বলিরেখা! চিনতে পারছেন এই অভিনেত্রীকে?". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 2 January 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  4. "Mahananda (2022) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in kolkata - BookMyShow". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  5. "Gargee Roychowdhury: Playing Mahashweta Devi is a milestone in my career - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  6. সংবাদদাতা, নিজস্ব. "Mahananda: জোর কদমে আবার শ্যুটিং শুরু, 'মহানন্দা' মুক্তি পাবে পুজোতেই". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  7. "'Mahananda' is about Mahasweta Devi's principles". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  8. "Mahananda Music Launch: মহাশ্বেতা দেবীর জীবন থেকে অনুপ্রাণিত 'মহানন্দা'! রয়েছে রবীন্দ্রসঙ্গীত থেকে আদিবাসী সুর". Aaj Tak বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  9. "Arindam Sil's next 'Mahananda' to release on April 8 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  10. Chakraborty, Shamayita (10 April 2022). "MAHANANDA MOVIE REVIEW". ETimes Entertainment Times. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  11. "Mahananda Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Mahananda by Times of India". The Times of India. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  12. Sarkar, Roushni (10 April 2022). "Mahananda review: Commendable recreation of Mahasweta Devi's life highlights need to tap her legacy". Cinestaan. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  13. "পুঁজিবাদ, রাজনৈতিক স্বার্থের বিরুদ্ধে এক নারীর অদম্য লড়াইয়ের গল্প 'মহানন্দা'". The Indian Express (in Bengali). 9 April 2022.
  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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