Orissa Cinema

Mr Amiya Pattnaik has clapped the mahurat shot of SAMAYA HATARE DORI at Hanuman Temple near CRP Square at Bhubaneswar.

The film credits are as follows:

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Presented by – Choudhary Ashok Das
Proudced by - Smt. Tilotoma Das, Choudhary Pinky Das
Script & Direction – Amulya Das
Music – Rati-Alok
Lyrics-Nizam, Arun Mantri, Purendu Dasmohapatra, Ratikant Barik, Purna Mohapatra
Vocals: Namita Agrawall, Md. Aziz, Manas Pritam, Kumar Bapi, sailabhama, Tapu Mishra, Pami
Camera: Ganeswara Mohapatra
Art - Partha Mohanty
Dance - Murali Babu
Fight - kundatara Babu
Costume – Babuni
Make up – Promod
Graphics - sasikant Rout
Still Photo - Tukuna (Payal Studio)
Star Cast - Sidhant, Anu Choudhrary,Mihir Das, Meghna Mishra, Debajani, Debu Bose, Braja singh, Suman, Neelam, Nayanatara, Raja Mohanty, Ashok Bal, Krushna, Chanda, Tota, Pagul, Bijoy Mohanty (Rourkela), Hena, Julie, Satyanaran Bhatter, Sapan Gupta, Arun, Master swaraj, Baby Nikitaa and Aparajita

Orissacinema wishes her readers a Happy Ratha Jatra!

We also invite you to the premier show of Jai Jagannath which took place in Bhubaneswar!

(Photographs by Ashok Panda)

By Ashok Palit

Following the heels of season’s top releases, upcoming is the new Oriya film “Samaya Hatare Dori“. This star-studded extravaganza is awaiting its Mahurat on July 17th.

“Samaya Hatare Dori” is produced by Choudhary Ashok Das, and directed by Amulya Das. The much-awaited film stars some of the biggest names in Oriya film industry: Aparajita, Mihir Das, Anu, Debajani, Hadu, and Braja.

Stay tuned and look out for more on this space for the updates on “Samaya Hatare Dori”!

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Remember E Mana Manena?

The Mihir Das/Arindam/Kajal/Barsha starrer is currently running houseful and also is mired with controversies.

The film has entered into a legal problem as Hyderabad-based film production house M/s Prasad Production Pvt Ltd (PPPL) has alleged the movie has violated Copyright Act.

The movie `Ea Mana Manena’ produced under the banner M/s Maa Bhavani Pictures of Bhubaneswar was released on March 29 just hours before a lower court in Bhubaneswar had restrained its producer from releasing the movie. The producer of the movie Bijaya Kumar claimed as the movie was released before the court verdict was pronounced, the court’s ruling had become “in-fructuos” and the same was not binding on him. The young film producer, who has made a movie after almost a decade of his premier movie in 1995, has also challenged the lower court’s order in Orissa High Court. A fast track court of Bhubaneswar had on March 29 restrained the producer from releasing its movie after taking up a petition filed by the managing director of PPPL. The PPPL in its petition had prayed for an ad-interim injuction against Bijaya Kumar and urged the court to restrain him from releasing his movie as the later has violated the Copyright Act. The Hyderabad-based film production house claimed in his petition that the Oriya movie is a copy of a Telugu blockbuster film `Arya’.

The managing director of PPPL in his petition had claimed that he had purchased the copyright of the Telugu film in January 2006 for Rs 37 lakhs to make films in other different languages, including Oriya language. But the Oriya film producer maintains that the storyline of his romantic movie is entirely of his own and he has not copied it from any other cinema. “I have never seen the Telugu film `Arya’ nor have I read or heard about its content. I released my movie after obtaining a certificate from the Censor Board, Kolkata,” Bijaya Kumar who is also in construction business told mediapersons here .

Petition filed

He also said his movie was running full house in many places and it would be released in other cinema houses of the soon. In order to avoid any further legal hassles over his movie, Bijaya Kumar also filed an application before the Orissa High Court on Monday urging the court to set aside the lower court’s order of March 29.

Did you know the legendary Bollywood star Mithun Chakraborty is largely responsible for making an Oriya film a runaway hit?

“Ae Jugara Krushna Sudama”, released across Orissa in January, is back at as many as 11 cinema theatres for a second time primarily because of the performance of the Bengali actor, who dazzled Bollywood with his dancing in the 1980s.

Basanta Naik’s Brajaraj Movies has produced A Jugara Krushna Sudama , which features Mithun in a lead role. “People in Orissa have shown extra interest to watch this movie,” a thrilled Naik said.

About eight Oriya films had been released since January, but A Jugara Krushna Sudama was the only one that had been a commercial success, the producer said.

Directed by Hara Patnaik, A Jugara Krushna Sudama is Naik’s 12th Oriya movie. It is the story of two friends, one poor and the other rich. Mithun plays the poor friend while Uttam Mohanty, a top Oriya actor, plays the rich one.

Naik is perhaps the only Oriya film producer who has risked roping in stars from Bollywood and Bengali cinema to add to a movie’s appeal. He had cast Raakhi Gulzar in his film Maa in the 1990s.

“Maa was a super hit at that time. I also introduced Prasenjit, Debashree Roy and Sujit Kumar (from Bengali cinema) before Orissa audiences. However, Mithun’s film has broken all past records,” Naik said.

This is the first time Mithun has played the lead role in an Oriya film. Earlier, he had made a guest appearance in Sahara Jaluchi .

“I saw his guest appearance in Sahara Jaluchi and decided to take him in my movie. He spoke good Oriya,” Naik said.

The experience of working with the star of such Bollywood hits as Disco Dancer was enriching, said the producer.

“We learnt many things from him. Mithun was very punctual and sincere. We had a 28-day schedule of shooting for him but one of the leading stars was ill. Therefore, we had to extend it to 62 days and Mithun cooperated. Looking at the commercial success (of A Jugara Krushna Sudama ), I am planning to dub the film in Bengali and Chattishgari languages,” added Naik.

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After successful production of 17 Oriya romantic movies, 18th production of Brajaraj Movies Oriya feature film `Mu tote love karuchhi’, had its mahurat recently at Gadgadeswar Temple. Film maker Basant Nayak inaugurated the first shot by switching on the camera. The shooting which is expected to be completed within 45 days includes locations such as Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Puri and Dhenkanal.

About the film:
According to producer of Brajraj Movies Sanjay Nayak, “the movie’s story line is based on a love triangle, revenge and subsequent sacrifice.” The film also has six songs.

Credits:
Producer, Story: Sanjay Nayak
Executive Producer: Binay Nayak,
Dialogue, Screenplay: Ranjit Patnaik
Music Director: Swarup Nayak
Screenplay, Direction: Ashok Pati

Fight: Raju Master
Dance: Sudhakar
Camera: Ramesh
Publicity photographer: Bishnu Moharana
Makeup Man: Kapil
Costume: Nirmal Das
Art Direction: Rabi Moharana
Production: Ajaya Naik, Gautam Samal
Joint direction: Hara Rath, Sangram Mohanty, Amar Pati Playback: Kumar Bapi, Tapu Mishra, Udit Narayan,

Artists: Bijay Mohanty, Uttam Mohanty, Ajit Das, Anita Das, Tandra Ray , Namita Das, Mihir Das, Siddhanta Mohapatra, Arindam, Jayiram Samal, Sasmita Pradhan, Namrata Thappa, Mamuni Mishra, Hadu, Tanveer, Salil Mitra, and Bobby Mishra.

Photos: Ashok Panda

Monika O My Darling is slated for release next week. Its a rip-roaring comedy awaited eagerly. Following are the details. For the complete gallery, please click here!

Presented by: Debraj Movies
Producer: Binapani Sahu
Director: Nilamani Sahoo
Assistant Director: Ratikanta Sahu, Prasanta Siddhu
Story, Dialogue: Nilamani Sahoo
Sound: Asmita Das
Camera: Ajit
Makeup: Sankar, Mantu
Costum: Amiya
LIghts: Maa Mangala Cine Equipment
Spot: Bulu, Rabi
Lightsmen: Kapila, Amulya, Kalia
Transport: Mumi, Tukula, Butu
Artists: Rabi Mishra, Mamuni Mishra, Hari, Hadu, Chakradhara Jena, Pintu Nanda, Rajdip, Suman, Rachita, Baby Pradhan, Aksaya Bastia, Santosh, Tulu, Rabi, Duji, Kuna, Umesh, Bikash, Prashant, Bitusmita, and Nilamani
Special thanks to: S Routray (Bapi), Kailash Ch, Sethi, and Jooz Company.

Story: Four heroes and three heroines star in this serious comedy cinema. Confusions strife high as the male protagonists fall for Monika, the heroine, without realizing her actual class status. And as events start unfolding and the realities hit the suitors, the movie turns into nothing less than a great comic relief.

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Last week, OrissaCinema.com published the news of Jai Jagannath being released all over India on July 12.

As readers grow more curious about the film’s prospects, we decided to offer you a synopsis of the film, as well as a stunning Gallery of pictures!

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A Brief Synopsis

The story of “JAI JAGANNATH” is based on the ancient scripture Lakshmi Puran. The untouchables were not allowed to pray, worship and do rituals to God in the ancient ages. Sriya – one of the important characters in this story dares to pray and worship and wins over the support of Goddess Lakshmi. The real drama begins when Lakshmi is separated by Lord Jagannath at the behest of his brother Balram (Balabhadra) because she ends discrimination on earth by encouraging even untouchables to conduct rituals and worship.

As Lakshmi moves out of Jagannath’s household both Jagannath and Balram undergo immense suffering so much so that they have to starve without water and food. The curse of Lakshmi had a severe impact on both the brothers that for 12 years they had a tough time. Soon they realised the importance of Lakshmi and were keen to bring her back to their abode.

Lakshmi returned to Jagannath’s abode on one condition that there will be no discrimination of caste and creed on earth. This unique story highlighted that for God everyone was equal besides it reflected the reforms and progressive stance of Gods from the ancient times. Only in the end through Narad it is revealed that Jagannath to end casteism and discrimination had himself “set up” these series of events which highlighted the social message besides the strength of true spirituality.

State of the Art graphics, rich production values and divine music are the highpoints of Jai Jagannath. This socio-mythological film has six songs in all. The film is presented by BHARAT SHAH and directed by Sabyasachi Mohapatra featuring Sadhu Meher, Jyoti Mishra, Sreetham Das, Pinto, Shila Lipi, Sarat Poojari and Devashish etc.

Lord Jagannath of Puri

Puri is one of the most auspicious and important pilgrim town of India situated on the banks of Bay of Bengal in Orissa. It is one among the four sacred dhams (sacred places) of the Hindus with a mammoth temple of Jagannath (lord of the universe). The temple architecture showcases the golden era of Utkal (ancient Orissa). The temple complex at Puri comprise has a separate temple for goddess Lakshmi. The deities of Balaram and sister Subhadra alongwith Jagannath symbolises the family ties of the trio and are worshipped together. Lakhs of pilgrims visit Jagannath temple where about 26 rituals are conducted and the daily routine of the lord is akin to that of normal human being. The deities are also adorned in different attires according to the seasons and festivals.

As per the legend, after Lord Krishna left his mortal body behind his “nabhi” ( navel ) did not turn into ashes hence Arjuna immersed the “nabhi” into the ocean which after ages transformed into wood known as “daru” which was in due course worshipped as ‘daru Brahma Jagannath”. Even today, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balaram and Subhadra’s deities are made of wood and every 12 years it is cremated. Jagannath’s, Balaram and Subhadra’s deities have a unique appearance, it neither look like human or animal in its fullness. It is this abstract look that signifies the form and formless (akaar & niraakar) aspect of the Hindu spirituality. Ishwara as per Hindu philosophy denotes both form and the formless. Jagannath is widely regarded as the incarnation of Lord Mahavishnu. Rath Yatra is the most significant festival at Puri. It is said it during the yatra period ( as per lunar calendar), Jagannath, Subhadra and Balaram comes out on the street to meet the devotees as an annual ritual. Lakhs of people converge at Puri from all parts of India and abroad to witness the temple chariot with the deities being pulled on the wide main temple road of Puri.

Sabyasachi Mohapatra

Sabyasachi Mohapatra is a highly respected and successful Oriya film maker.He has won several national and international awards including the prestigious “Utkal Jyoti” award. His sensitively handled film “Bhuka” was raved by critics both in India and abroad.
He has made socially relevance movies besides box office hits and has been bridging the gap between art and the so called commercial cinema. He had been of film juries for National Awards and has also made noteworthy documentaries like India 24 Hours and several televisions programmes.

Jai Jagannath is his first multi-lingual socio- mythological feature film to be made in Oriya, Hindi, and 13 other languages simultaneously.

Director’s Note

Our ancient mythology is not only modern but is also progressive. Centuries ago, our texts like Lakshmi Puran highlighted issues like casteism and women empowerment through highly interesting stories.

The latest film Jai Jagannath is as much social as it’s mythological. The foundation of caste division in ancient times was done as per the skills and duities of the people in those days. It is the wrong interpretation of the varna system and the subsequent traditional practices which have divided the society further.

After my reading Lakshmi Puran, I realised it is a great powerhouse of family oriented stories. The message in this film is momentous for all of us to understand and practise to eradicate the evils in the society.

All Indian stories do focus on the value system but Lakshmi Puran is one such scripture which highlights not only the cultural values but it explains the relevance of familial values especially the subtle relationship among the family members.

In this film the relationship between Brahma and Jiva is portrayed through Jagannath and his brother Balabhadra respectively. Jagannath acts with knowledge while Balabhadra acts out of maya.

Orissacinema is delighted to announce that To Bina Mo Kahani Addha is waiting on the wings for the June 14 release. The details of the film follows. For the complete gallery, please click here.

Film: To Bina Mo Kahani Addha
Language: Oriya
Banner: Omm Movies
Producers: Bijay Kumar Patra & Purna Chandra Das
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue & Direction: Sanjay Nayak
Music: Santiraj Khosla
Singers: Babul Suprio, Abhijit, Namita Agrawal, Pankaj Jaal, Sanju Mohanty
Lyric: Arun Mantri, Basantraj Samal, Nirmal Nayak, Bijoy Malla
Camera: Samba
Art: Amiya Moharana
Makeup: Kapil
Costume: Jogi Sena
Choreographer: Murali Babu
Fight: R. Raju
Still Camera: Tukuna, Payal Studio
Production Manager: Bhabagrahi Swain
Chief Assistant Director: Sudhansu
Asst. Director: Nimain, Sribatsa
Editor: Siba Prasad Mohanty
Cassettes: Sarthak Music
Casting: Anubhab, Archita, Ajit Das, Anita Das, Raimohan, Jina, Debjani, Biju Badjena, Jayee, Arvind, Chakradhar Jena
Special attraction: Cow (Laxmi), Goat (Ramu), Dog (Tiger)

Story: Arun is a rich young man. He goes to a village to see a girl because his parents wanted to conduct his marriage with that girl. But in the village, Arun is arrested by the girl and is sent to jail. Arun returns from jail to tries to impress the girl, and even manages to finally tie the knot. However on the fourth night, he confesses that he had merely resorted to manipulation so as to seek revenge on her. Eventually, director Sanjay Nayak grants the movie a happy ending.

Sanjay Nayak has directed 13 films so far. Some of them involve experimental themes around cut hands, fifty dwarfs, scropion, skeleton, dog etc. In this film, a cow plays the role of a mother, and it also stars a goat and a dog.

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New film Pagala Premi is awaiting release on June 14.

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For sure, it will be a treat for the Oriya film connoisseurs, for Pagal Premi is technically a much advanced cinema that has used the latest of equipment. This could well be such an experiment for the first time in a regional film.

All this is possible as this high budget film is a venture of Prasad Productions. Prasad Productions is a 80-years old South-based famous production house. It has produced more than 100s of Hindi and Telugu movies including Kamal Hasan’s Ek Duje Ke Liye. And Pagal Premi is the first digital Oriya venture of this big production house.

The subject of film is so sensitive that it is absolutely difficult to direct such a delicate story line. But Hara Pattanaik has done his job smoothly by his sensible and magical direction. Hara Pattanaik is the promising top class director of Orissa film industry who has already given historical hits like I Love You. He is well known for his creative skills, and this time again he has proved himself by handling this film with terrific characterizations and an extraordinary screenplay.

To give the film a fresh look, the Director has decided to take a starcast of complete new-comers. It is a big challenge for the Director. But with his strong determination and confidence Hara Pattanaik has managed every thing according to his plan. The entire team behind Pagal Premi was very energetic and did a great job.

The film’s special attraction is a song which was done in the moving train’s roof top. All the songs are very sweet and the song are full of energetic dance.

And finally, Pagal Premi is ready to drive you crazy by creating history and trends for future. Or just convert you into a Pagal Premi yourself! Watch out for its June release!

Synopsis

Surya (Sabyasachi) and Gitanjali (Arpita) are smart college students. Surya falls in love with Gitanjali at first sight. Ajay (Sukanta) is a spoilt brat and is the son of local M.L.A. Abinash (Pradyumna Lenka).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.

The Detail Cast and Credits of Pagal Premi:

Banner: Prasad Productions
Produced by: A. Ramesh Prasad,
Story: Sukumar
Screenplay and Direction: Hara Pattanaik
Chief Asst. Director: Debu Pattanaik
Asst. Directors: Mandip Mukherji, Arindam Mishra, Jeeban Kumar See
Dance: Murli Babu
Fight: Judo Ramu
Lyrics: Arun Mantri, Basantraj Samal
Production designer: K.S. Ramchandran
Editor: Chandra Sekhar Mishra
Music: Manmatha Mishra
Photography: Niranjan Dash
Dialogue: Dr. Subodh Pattanaik
Costume: Jogi Sena
Makeup: Haresh Khuntia
Hair Styles: Mousumi Swain
Production controller: Debendra Rana
Art: Satyananda Naik
Stills: Prasanna Senapati
Singers: T.Souri, Kumar Bapi, Tapu Mishra, T.Srinu (introducing), Giraffe: Prasad, Venkateswar, Jagan, Kumar, Raju, Haribabu, Sriram, Murli, Anjinalu
Pocketpar: Satish, Kanda Reddy
Volume Base: Kishore
Electricians: Pramod Swain, Fakira Swain, Prabir Das
Lightmen: Kusha Jena, Buna, Ranjan Sahoo, Balakrushna, Prasad, Ravi, Chinna, Shyam, Udaya, Arun, Subramanium
Camera caretakers: Mahesh, Ganesh, Laxman
Cranemen: Tulu, Kula, Kulu, Sanatan
Production boys: Sribachha, Gobardhan, John, Megha, Mustak, Bhajaman, Bapina, Kedar, Raju
Asst.camera: Subala Naik
Asst. Production: Sailendra, Kabula
Asst. Makeup: Chandi Sahu, Tutu
Asst. Costume: Subas, Dukha, Bibhu
Asst. Sound: Sharada, Appana
Asst. Dance: Soumi Das
Asst. Art: Sanatan, Sridhar
Asst. Editors: Biswanath, Ashutosh
Office Asst.: Jagannath Mohanty, Ramesh Patra, Animesh Singh
Office Accountant: Gadadhar Behera
Drivers: Ramesh, Arun, Aju, Arun, Trinath, Kalia, Shiba, Dholi, Ratan
Dubbing, editing, processing: Prasad Kalinga Laboratories
Song Recording: Prasad Studios (Chennai)
Re-recording: Prasad 70 mm (chennai),
Equipments: Prasad Outdoor Unit, Kalinga Studio, Ekolite

Starring:
Sabyasachi, Arpita, Sukanta, Pradyumna Lenka, Saroj Dash, Chaitali, Debjani, Alok Roy, Tapas Sargharia, Nimananda,
Niranjan Pati, Abhinayasri, Sanjay Bhola, Binayak Mishra, Naba Acharya, Koyel Das, Sonali, Kirti, Suman, Little, Tota, Priyanka, Meghambari, Soumi, Puja, Priya, Barsha, Piu, Kakali, Sumita, Sasmita, Dipti, Basanti, Chandra, Shankar, Sanjay, Manas, Nibas, Akshaya, Bichi, Tusar, Pilu, Ashutosh, Tanveer, Yash, Ritwick, Chobu, Jeeban, Mandeep, Liku, Chunga, Nalini, Jayant, Tuku, Bapi, Shambhu, Chintu, Babu, Shatrujit, Subas, Pradip, Pranab, Trinath, Arun, Deba Rana, Subala Naik, Narana, Miki, Sailendra, Musha bhai,
Child artists: Swaraj, Spandan, Shubham, Manisha, Monalisa, Sukanya, Sourabh, Swetaparna
Special appearance: Hara Pattanaik