Nacholer Rani
| Nacholer Rani | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond |
| Cinematography | Akhtar Hossain |
| Edited by | Manir Hossain |
Production company | Pankouri |
Release date |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
Nacholer Rani (Queen of Nachol) is a 2006 Bangladeshi film. It is based on the early 1950s Santhal people uprising in Nachol Upazila in Chapai Nawabganj District, East Bengal and the role of social activist and reformer Ila Mitra.[1][2] The film was the feature-length debut of director Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond.
Plot summary
[edit]In 1950, Mitra took up the cause of the Santhals. She was married to Ramendra Nath Mitra, a zamindar of Ramchandrapur in Nachol.[3][4] She left her lavish life and fought for the ill-treated Santhals. She garnered recognition for her dedication to their cause. She was treated as an uncrowned queen by the Santhals. They gave her the title Rani Ma (Queen mother).[5]
Production
[edit]Diamond was the costume designer and scriptwriter as well. Shahana Shumi played the role of Ila Mitra. Other actors were Kajol Majumder, Rabiul Islam, Afsana Rahman, Sajjad, Ripon, and Tapon. About 450 Santhals and 250 policemen performed in the film.[6] Ivana and Anima De Costa were the playback singers.[6]
The theatrical release of the film was on June 30, 2006, which was observed as the 150th anniversary of the Santhal rebellion.[3]
Reception
[edit]The film was screened at the 10th Dhaka International Film Festival.[7] Diamond was awarded Atandra Padak for his direction of this film and Gangajatra.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Sirajul Islam. "Nachole Uprising". Banglapedia. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ "A focus on the marginalised". The Daily Star. September 11, 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ a b Karim Waheed (July 4, 2006). "Nacholer Rani: A tale of indomitable courage". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ "Censor Board's indecision on 'Nacholer Raani'". The Daily Star. September 7, 2005. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ "Nacholer Rani at the Censor Board". The Daily Star. July 29, 2005. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ a b Novera Deepita (June 10, 2005). "Nacholer Rani : The uncrowned queen of the Santals". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ "Unsatisfactory turnout: Observations by local participants". The Daily Star. January 18, 2008. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ "'Atandra Padak' comes to Diamond". The Daily Star. November 22, 2010. Retrieved March 16, 2016.