A Musical of Memories|Feb. 28, 2014|India|150 Min.|TV-PG
Genre: Adventure;Bangla;Drama;Family;Music;Mystery;Thriller
Description: **Jaatishwar 2014 Movie Overview**
**Storyline:**
In the present day, Rohit Mehta (played by Jisshu Sengupta), a Gujarati man raised in Calcutta, falls in love with Mahamaya (Swastika Mukherjee) and tries to win her heart. However, his limited knowledge of Bengali becomes a hurdle. Mahamaya challenges him to write and sing a Bengali song flawlessly, promising to consider a relationship if he succeeds. Determined, Rohit travels to Portugal to study colonial history.
Two years later, Mahamaya works as a radio jockey, while Rohit continues his studies in Portugal, still deeply in love with her. His Bengali improves with the help of his friend Bodhi (Abir Chatterjee). Rohit chooses to focus on music for his dissertation, researching the 19th-century folk poet Hensman Anthony (Anthony Firingee). He returns to Calcutta and visits Farashdanga in Chandannagar, where Anthony once lived.
At the local library, Rohit meets Kushal Hajra (Prosenjit Chatterjee), a mysterious man who claims to be the reincarnation of Anthony. Kushal reveals that memories of his past life are overwhelming him, erasing his present identity. Rohit promises to help Kushal seek treatment in Calcutta in exchange for detailed insights into Anthony’s life.
The story then shifts to the 19th century, where Anthony captivates villagers with his musical talent. He saves a young Bengali widow, Soudamini, from performing *sati* and later marries her. Despite his Portuguese origins, Anthony yearns to master the Bengali language and compose songs in it. He learns Bengali by studying Hindu scriptures and understanding the essence of folk compositions.
This dual narrative weaves together the past and present, exploring themes of love, identity, and cultural fusion.
Cast director: Srijit Mukherji
Cast actor: Prosenjit Chatterjee, Swastika Mukherjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Abir Chatterjee, Rahul Banerjee, Riya Sen, Mamata Shankar, Ananya Chatterjee, Sujan Mukherjee, Debleena Sen
Original name: জাতিস্মর