Matira Manisha
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Matira Manisha is a 1966 Oriya film, from India
, directed by Mrinal Sen
.
Based on the novel by Kalindi Charan Panigrahi
of the same name, the film contrasts traditional and modern values as exemplified by the different attitudes of two brothers towards their inherited family land. The plot explores human relationships using a wide range of themes, including Gandhian and Marxist ideologies, postwar social conditions, agrarian culture, rustic life, and traditional family values.
) and Chakadi (played by Prashanta Nanda
), and disagreements over the family home and land after his death.
On his death, Shama Pradhan entrusts his elder son Baraju with the responsibility of looking after his younger son Chakadi, and entreats him to keep the family land and home together, and not split it between the two brothers. Baraju is a peace-loving person who commands respect from the villagers for his idealistic way of life, and Baraju's wife Harabou (played by Bhanumati Devi) is portrayed as an ideal housewife, who is very caring and affectionate towards Chakadi, his wife Netramani (played by Sujata Anand) and their two children.
Chakadi, in contrast, is shown as carefree and irresponsible, happy to loaf around the village. His wife, Netramani, who is envious of Harabou, insists that the property should be split between the two brothers. A local troublemaker, Hari Mishra, also tries to sow discord between the two brothers.
Swayed by the designs of his wife Netramani, and of troublemaker Hari Mishra, Chakadi asks his elder brother to divide the property between them. Baraju is shocked, and is torn between his respect for his father's wishes and his affection for his brother. His solution is to hand over the land and the house to Chakadi, satisfying Chakadi's desire, while respecting his promise to his father not to partition the property. Baraju leaves the house with his wife Harabou and their two children, without regret or rancour.
After Baraju's departure, Chakadi feels miserable, is nostalgic about the old times, and wants his brother and family back. He goes to Baraju and begs him to return home. But Baraju, who is committed to the spirit of sacrifice, non-attachment, and love, advises Chakadi to go back home and take care of all that he has left behind.
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, directed by Mrinal Sen
Mrinal Sen
Mrinal Sen is a Bengali Indian filmmaker. He was born on 14 May 1923, in the town of Faridpur, now in Bangladesh in a Hindu family. After finishing his high school there, he left home to come to Calcutta as a student and studied physics at the well-known Scottish Church College and at the...
.
Based on the novel by Kalindi Charan Panigrahi
Kalindi Charan Panigrahi
Kalindi Charan Panigrahi , was a noted Oriya poet, novelist, story writer, dramatist and essayist. He was one of the members of the Oriya literary group Sabuja Gosthi...
of the same name, the film contrasts traditional and modern values as exemplified by the different attitudes of two brothers towards their inherited family land. The plot explores human relationships using a wide range of themes, including Gandhian and Marxist ideologies, postwar social conditions, agrarian culture, rustic life, and traditional family values.
Synopsis
The plot revolves round the family of Shama Pradhan, a rural farmer, and his two sons, Baraju (played by Sarat PujariSarat Pujari
Sarat Pujari is one of the noted actors of Oriya film industry. He pioneered the Oriya cinema in the early sixties.He born on 8.8.1934 at Nayagarh.His early education completed in many schools all over Orissa .After that he has completed his post graduation in Economics and Diploma in Paintings in...
) and Chakadi (played by Prashanta Nanda
Prashanta Nanda
Prashanta Nanda is one of the most popular Oriya Movie stars in the state of Orissa in India. He served Oriya Film Industry as an actor, director, screenplay writer, and lyricist and even as a playback singer. He was also former Minister of State of Orissa.-Life and career:In 1962, he won...
), and disagreements over the family home and land after his death.
On his death, Shama Pradhan entrusts his elder son Baraju with the responsibility of looking after his younger son Chakadi, and entreats him to keep the family land and home together, and not split it between the two brothers. Baraju is a peace-loving person who commands respect from the villagers for his idealistic way of life, and Baraju's wife Harabou (played by Bhanumati Devi) is portrayed as an ideal housewife, who is very caring and affectionate towards Chakadi, his wife Netramani (played by Sujata Anand) and their two children.
Chakadi, in contrast, is shown as carefree and irresponsible, happy to loaf around the village. His wife, Netramani, who is envious of Harabou, insists that the property should be split between the two brothers. A local troublemaker, Hari Mishra, also tries to sow discord between the two brothers.
Swayed by the designs of his wife Netramani, and of troublemaker Hari Mishra, Chakadi asks his elder brother to divide the property between them. Baraju is shocked, and is torn between his respect for his father's wishes and his affection for his brother. His solution is to hand over the land and the house to Chakadi, satisfying Chakadi's desire, while respecting his promise to his father not to partition the property. Baraju leaves the house with his wife Harabou and their two children, without regret or rancour.
After Baraju's departure, Chakadi feels miserable, is nostalgic about the old times, and wants his brother and family back. He goes to Baraju and begs him to return home. But Baraju, who is committed to the spirit of sacrifice, non-attachment, and love, advises Chakadi to go back home and take care of all that he has left behind.
Cast
- Sarat PujariSarat PujariSarat Pujari is one of the noted actors of Oriya film industry. He pioneered the Oriya cinema in the early sixties.He born on 8.8.1934 at Nayagarh.His early education completed in many schools all over Orissa .After that he has completed his post graduation in Economics and Diploma in Paintings in...
as Baraju - Prashanta NandaPrashanta NandaPrashanta Nanda is one of the most popular Oriya Movie stars in the state of Orissa in India. He served Oriya Film Industry as an actor, director, screenplay writer, and lyricist and even as a playback singer. He was also former Minister of State of Orissa.-Life and career:In 1962, he won...
as Chakadi - Bhanumati Devi as Harabou
- Sujata Anand as Netramani
- Dukhiram Swain as Hari Mishra
- Ram Manya
- Kartick Ghosh
- Bhim SinghBhim SinghBhim Singh is an Indian politician and author, born August, 17 1941. He is the Chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party, a political organisation based in India in state of Jammu and Kashmir.-World Tour:...
- Snehalata
- Meeta
- Aloka Kanungo
Crew
- Producer - Babulal Doshi
- Director - Mrinal SenMrinal SenMrinal Sen is a Bengali Indian filmmaker. He was born on 14 May 1923, in the town of Faridpur, now in Bangladesh in a Hindu family. After finishing his high school there, he left home to come to Calcutta as a student and studied physics at the well-known Scottish Church College and at the...
- Story - Kalindi Charan PanigrahiKalindi Charan PanigrahiKalindi Charan Panigrahi , was a noted Oriya poet, novelist, story writer, dramatist and essayist. He was one of the members of the Oriya literary group Sabuja Gosthi...
- Screanplay & Dialogue - Gopal Chhotaray
- Camera - Sailaja Chatterjee
- Music - Bhubaneswar Mishra
- Director Of Photography - Sailaja Chatterjee
- Editor - Gangadhar Naskar
- Art Direction - B. Kalyan
Music
- Rama Bibha Kare Ho Lakhana Para Jaati (sung by Akshaya MohantyAkshaya MohantyAkshaya Kumar Mohanty was a multi-faceted music personality from Orissa, India. Though most popular as a singer-composer, he was also a lyricist...
) - Udigale Gendalia Jhadidele Para (sung by Akshaya Mohanty)