''Chandragrohon: The Lunar Eclipse'' () is a Bangladeshi film based on a short story written by Indian Bengali author

Syed Mustafa Siraj Syed Mustafa Siraj (; 14 October 1930 – 4 September 2012) was an Indian author. In 1994, he received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel '' Aleek Manush'' (''Mythical Man''), considered his most lauded work. In 2005, his short story "Ran ...

. The film was released 2008 and younger director Murad Parvez first time directed the film. The film features

Riaz Riaz (; , or ) is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. History Riaz is first mentioned in 900 as ''Villa Roda''. The municipality was formerly known by its German name ''Zum Rad'', however, tha ...

, Sohana Saba, and

Champa Champa (Cham language, Cham: ꨌꩌꨛꨩ, چمڤا; ; 占城 or 占婆) was a collection of independent Chams, Cham Polity, polities that extended across the coast of what is present-day Central Vietnam, central and southern Vietnam from ...

in lead roles along with

Shahiduzzaman Selim Shahiduzzaman Selim (born January 5) is a Bangladeshi theatre, television and film actor. Known as one of the finest actors in Bangladesh , he won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for his performance in the fi ...

, KS Firoz,

Dilara Zaman Dilara Zaman (born 19 June 1943) is a Bangladeshi film and television actress. She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1993 and Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2008. Early life and education Dilara Zaman was born on 19 J ...

, Kohinur, Gazi Rakayet, Azom Faruk and Kazi Riton in supporting roles. In 2008, the film won three

National Film Awards The National Film Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit given for "Excellence within the Cinema of India, Indian film industry". Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India ...

and including other four awards.

Story

A mad woman (Champa) lived near the Marwari Ghat. People from the market had sexual relationships with her at night. As a result, she became pregnant. Moyra Masi (Dilara Zaman) starts to look after her in this circumstances. One rainy night, she gives birth to a little girl and after four years she(champa) dies. Moyra Masi looks after the little girl. The girl (Sohana Saba) does not get any name and so everyone calls her Falani.

Cast

- Kasu * Sohana Saba - Falani *

- Sokhi Pagli *

- Ismail Driver * KS Firoz - Abul *

- Moyra Mashi * Kohinur - Modon * Gazi Rakayet - Shombhu * Azom Faruk - Marwari owner of Caubeji * Kazi Riton - Raja

Music

''Chandragrohon'' film songs were composed by

Habib Wahid Habib Wahid is a Bangladeshi music composer and singer. He is the son of composer Ferdous Wahid. Habib gained prominence in the early 2000s with his unique fusion of traditional Bangladeshi folk music and contemporary pop elements, earning h ...

and Imon Saha. The film Song written by

Kabir Bakul Kabir Bakul (born 21 November 1966) is a Bangladeshi lyricist and journalist. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics 6 times for the films ''Megher Kole Rod'' (2008), ''Swami Strir Wada'' (2009), ''Nisshash Amar Tumi'' (2010), ...

, Jewel Mahmud, Mohammad Rafiquzzaman, and Arko Mostofa. There is total 11 songs in the film. Singers are Habib Wahid,

Samina Chowdhury Samina Chowdhury (born 28 August 1966) is a Bangladeshi singer. She mostly sings modern and classical songs. Her notable songs include ''Jonmo Theke Jolchi Mago'', ''Amar Buker Moddhyekhane'', ''Amar Dui Chokhe Dui Nodi'', ''Ekbar Jodi Keu'', ''K ...

, Nancy, Dinat Jahan Munni and Subir Nandi.

Song list

Awards

Rainbow Film Festival

* The winner of the 2009 Best Movies

National Film Awards

''Chandragrohon'' won

National Film Award The National Film Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit given for "Excellence within the Cinema of India, Indian film industry". Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India ...

and also other four awards totally seven sections. * Won Best Director - Murad Parvez * Won Best Dialogue - Murad Parvez * Won Best Screenwriter - Murad Parvez * Won Best Producer - Azom Faruk * Won Best Music Director - Imon Saha and

* Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role -

and Dilara Jaman * Won Best Actor in a Negative Role - Jahirauddn Peer

Meril Prothom Alo Awards

''Chandragrohon'' won two

Meril Prothom Alo Awards The ''Meril-Prothom Alo Awards'', or simply ''Prothom Alo Awards'', is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers' Choice and Critics ...

: * Won Best Film * Won Best Director - Murad Parvez.

Bacasasa Film and Culture Award

* Won: Best Film - Azom Faruk

References

External links

* * ''Chandragrohon'' o
BMDb
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