''Pagala Premi'' () is a 2007 Indian Odia-language romantic drama film directed by

Hara Patnaik Hara Pattanaik (12 October 1958 – 13 January 2015), also known as Hari Patnaik, was an Indian actor, director and screenplay writer known for his works in Odia cinema. He has acted over 60 Odia language, Odia-language movies and directed about ...

and stars

Sabyasachi Mishra Sabyasachi Mishra is an Indian actor known for his work in Odia Cinema. He is referred to as "''Superstar'' of Cinema of Odisha, Ollywood". ''Pagala Premi'' was his first movie, for which he earned an Odisha State Film Awards, Odisha State Film Aw ...

and newcomer Arpita Mukherjee. This is a remake of Telugu movie ''

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'' (2004).

Plot

Surya and Gitanjali are smart college students. Surya falls in love with Gitanjali at first sight. Ajay is a spoilt brat and is the son of local M.L.A. Abinash. Ajay likes Gitanjali and thus proposes to her. When Gitanjali refuses, Ajay threatens that he will jump from the college roof top. Being a meek girl, Gitanjali accepts the proposal and starts dating Ajay. Meanwhile, Surya proposes to Gitanjali. In the presence of Gitanjali's boy friend, Ajay, Gitanjali refuses. But Surya doesn't yet to give up on her as he feels that Gitanjali doesn't love Ajay truly. Surya tries to impress Gitanjali sincerely without creating a rift between the two. The film is all about how Surya tries to win Gitanjali with his attitude and positive out look.

Cast

as Surya * Arpita Mukherjee as Gitanjali * Sukanta as Ajaya * Pradyumna Lenka as M.L.A. Abinash * Saroj Dash * Chaitali * Debjani * Alok Roy * Tapas Sargharia * Nimananda * Niranjan Pati * Koyel Das * Sonali *

Abhinayasri Abhinayashree is an Indian actress and dancer known for her works in the Tamil film and television industries. She has also acted in Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. She appeared as a contestant on ''Bigg Boss (Telugu season 6 ...

as an

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in "Aa Mane Anandapur"

Production

Sabyasachi Mishra was offered the lead role after he was spotted by Hara Patnaik at a stage show. Kolkata-based Arpita Mukherjee made her debut with this film.

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by Manmatha Misra who reused all the songs from the original.

Accolades

won the Best Actor Award from the

Orissa State Film Awards The Odisha State Film Awards have been conferred by the Department of Culture of the Government of Odisha, India India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by a ...

in 2007.

Simultaneously Shot

directed and simultaneously shot the 2007 Bengali language film ''Pagal Premi, starring Ritwick, Yash, Arpita''. The film was made in both Odia and Bengali, with separate casts for each version.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 1404069, Pagala Premi 2007 films Odia remakes of Telugu films Indian romantic comedy films 2007 romantic comedy films 2000s Odia-language films 2000s masala films Films directed by Hara Patnaik