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Utsab
''Utsab'' () is a 2000 Bengali-language drama film directed by Rituparno Ghosh and stars Madhabi Mukherjee, Mamata Shankar, Rituparna Sengupta, Prasenjit Chatterjee, Pradip Mukherjee, Deepankar De and Arpita Pal. The film focuses on the various emotional currents passing among family and relatives underneath the supposedly festive occasion of Durga Puja. Plot This is a family drama which is portrayed on a background of Durgapuja, West Bengal's biggest "Utshob" (Festival). The story is about a cultured Bengali family, different members of which have gathered in native house on the occasion of Durga puja. Bhagbati (Madhabi Mukherjee) has four children; two sons Asit ( Pradip Mukherjee), Nishit ( Bodhisattva Mazumdar) and two daughters, Parul (Mamata Shankar) and Keya (Rituparna Sengupta). It is the festival time and all the children are at the main house to celebrate the festival. Meanwhile, Shishir, ( Deepankar De) a relative who is also a big real estate agent, is interested in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rituparno Ghosh
Rituparno Ghosh (31 August 1963 – 30 May 2013) was an Indian film director, actor, writer and lyricist. After pursuing a degree in economics, he started his career as a creative artist at an advertising agency. He received recognition for his second feature film '' Unishe April'' which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. Having won 19 National Awards, along with his contemporaries Aparna Sen and Goutam Ghose, Rituparno heralded contemporary Bengali cinema to greater heights. Ghosh died on 30 May 2013 in Kolkata after a heart attack. Ghosh was also one of the openly homosexual personalities in Indian cinema. Ghosh was influenced by the works of Satyajit Ray and was an avid reader of Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore's works are frequently referenced to in his films. He also made a documentary titled ''Jeevan Smriti'' on the life of Tagore. In his career spanning almost two decades, he won 12 National and numerous International awards. His unreleased Bengali movie ''Sun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anuradha Roy (actress)
Anuradha Roy is an Indian actress who is recognized for her work in Bengali cinema. She made her film debut with Ajoy Bandopadhyay's horror drama ''Karoti'' (1988). She is best known for her role in '' Utsab'' (2000) directed by Rituparno Ghosh and Bengali TV serial Rajeshwari where she played Rani Rashmoni Filmography * Tumi O Tumi * Ami Achhi Sei Je Tomar (2013) * Hathat Vishon Valo Lagchhe (2013) * Hoyto Premer Jonno (2013) * Hridoyer Shabdo (2013) * Jodi Hridoye Lekho Naam (2013) * Jug Jug Jio (2013) * Samadhi (2013) * Antore Shudhu Tumi (2013) * Classmate (2013) * Holud Pakhir Dana (2013) * Antardaho (2013) * Maach Misti & More (2013) * Gundaraj (2013) * Jaal (2012) * Student No. 1 (2011) * Achena Prem (2011) * Love Connection (2010) * Poth Jodi Na Shesh Hoy (2010) * Preyashi (2010) * Ganyer Meye Sovona (2010) * Besh Korechhi Prem Korechhi (2010) * Saptosur (2009) * Neel Akasher Chandni (2009) * Tumi Kar (2008) * Biyer Lagna (2008) * Shudhu Tomar Jonyo (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pradip Mukherjee
Pradip Mukherjee, also known as Pradip Mukhopadhyay, (11 August 1946 – 29 August 2022) was an Indian actor and dramatist who primarily acted in Bengali movies. Although not famous for acting in mainstream movies, Pradip Mukherjee received critical acclaim for his acting in movies like Satyajit Ray's ''Jana Aranya'', Buddhadeb Dasgupta's '' Dooratwa'' and Rituparno Ghosh's '' Utsab''. Early life Mukherjee was born to middle-class parents Sammohan Mukhopadhyay and Bhakti Mukhopadhyay and grew up in the Chorbagan area of Shimla in Kolkata. He completed his high school education at Hare School in 1965 and graduated from City College, Kolkata, in 1970. He took up law and graduated from law school in 1973. Acting career At college, Mukherjee took drama lessons and joined drama academies. He acted in several plays at Tapan Theater in Kolkata. After graduating from law school, he worked full-time as a lawyer and acted in plays at the weekends. In 1974, he met Satyajit Ray who, impr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
