Apr. 24, 2015|India|114 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Bangla;Drama;Music;Romance
Description: Jhumura (2015) is a Bengali film written and directed by Anindya Chatterjee in his directorial debut and produced by Ultimax Productions Private Limited. The movie is a lyrical tale that explores the lives, love, and challenges of performers of Jhumur, a traditional folk art form in Bengal. The cast includes Samadarshi Dutta, Sohini Sarkar, Sabitri Chatterjee, and Parthasarathi Chakrabarty. Released on April 24, 2015, the film is an emotional journey, paced slowly yet captivatingly, offering a refreshing departure from typical mainstream cinema.
The story follows two young journalists, Rwik (Samadarshi) and Sahana (Sohini), from Kolkata, who travel to Purulia to uncover stories about the fading Jhumur art. There, they encounter an elderly couple who share the musical love story of Kanchan and Kusum, set in Jhumura, a tribal village. The film is a poetic visual experience, crafted with a deliberate and smooth narrative by the director and enhanced by the stunning cinematography of Mrinmoy Nandi. Each frame is thoughtfully composed, capturing the essence of Purulia’s landscapes, its hills, streams, and the soulful tunes of Jhumur.
The movie also subtly portrays the struggle of traditional art forms against modern entertainment, creating a sensory journey for the audience. The music, rustic and melancholic, complements the visual storytelling, making Jhumura a heartfelt tribute to the beauty of folk art and the emotions it evokes.
Cast director: Anindya Papai Chatterjee
Cast actor: Sohini Sarkar, Samadarshi Dutta, Debapratimm Dasgupta, Sabitri Chatterjee, Kuchil Mukherjee, Gopa Sengupta, Partho Sarathi Chakraborty, Pradip Chakraborty, Tania Kar, Suchandra Chandra
Original name: ঝুমুরা