Poley Poley Urey Man Ready
:) The big budget Assamese filim directed by Timothi Das Hanse, was recently passed by the Censore Board with U/A certificate. The Hinidi version of the filim titled Pal Pal Dole Man is, however, awaiting Censore certification. Both the versions are scheduled for release before the forthcoming Bhogali Bihu in 36 cinema house of the North East, including Assam. The filim will have an all-India release before May. Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik and Shreya Ghosal have lent their voices, along with Zubin Garg and child singer Asthajita for Pal Pal Doley Man.
Produce under banner of Hills Motion Picture Association, Diphu, the filim has Artistes like Malaya Goswami, Nipon Goswami, Rabi Sarma, Barsarani Bishaya, Arun Nath, Hirayanya Deka, Dinesh Das, Gayatri Mahanta, Rimpi Das, Jupitora Bhuyan, supported by others. An important character is portrayed by director Timothi Das Hanse. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi appears as a guest artiste. The 35 mm cinemascope filim has been shot by Sivanan Baruah, while editing is by Devankar Borgohain (Debu), The music is by Biman Barua, Arup Dutta and Timothi Das Hanse. The Story, screenplay and dialogue are written by Hanse.
e - Purchasing
:) Din, Raati, Aru Hritu, a compilation of 112 songs peened by the celebrated poet-lyricist, published by Heritage Northeast, was realeased by Assam Education Minister Gautom Borah. The release fuction was held on December 29, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Navakanta Barua, at the Guwahati Book Fair. It was attended among others by dignitaries like Homen Borgohain, Harekrishna Deka, and Arun Sarma. The preface by Tafazzul Ali, named Gannor Sandhanot, and the last page - Kabir Gaan by Dr Birendranath Dutta, dwelling at length on the life and works of Navakanta Barua, have enriched the compilation. Heritage Northeast deserves praise fro bringing out this compilation, which is worth preserving.
'Ramdhenu's dubbing in progress
:) Since his second film 'Prabhati Pakhir Gaan' (1992), eminent director Munin Barua has always worked with internationally known film editor A Shreekar Prasad of Chennai. Munin Barua's first film 'Pitaputra' (1988) was edited by Shreekar Prasad's father A Sanjeevi. A multiple National Award winner, A Shreekar Prasad has edited quite a lot of films made in various regional languages besides films from Sri Lanka. Eminent Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanegor's internationally acclaimed 'Akash Kusum' was also edited by A Shreekar Prasad. After landing in Chennai, Munin Barua was busy with editor Shreekar Prasad giving final shape to his much anticipated film 'Ramdhenu'. Everything has gone quite smoothly so far much to Munin Barua's satisfaction. Soon after his arrival in Guwahati, 'Ramdhenu's dubbing has commenced. Asom's reputed sound recordist Jatin Sarma is supervising the dubbing works. 'Ramdhenu' filled with several interesting characters has multiple story threads and some unexpected screen moments. The film's story mostly set in Guwahati locations functions as a cautionary tale that speaks to our own bouts of self-absorption and the problems we create for ourselves. Munin Barua's realistic story gets an unusual treatment here. The performances are kept subtle too. There is also a sizzling item number in the film performed by newcomer Moonmi Phukan. The song was filmed on set resembling a bar at the Jyoti Chitraban Studio premises. Its sung by Mumbai's popular playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan. The film produced by popular channel 'Rang' also has story, script and dialogues by Munin Barua. Music is scored by Jatin Sarma (Maina). Cinematography is by Suman Duwara. Costumes and art direction by Manjula Barua. 'Ramdhenu' stars Bishnu Khargharia, Tapan Das, Jatin Bora, Prastuti Parashar, Nischita Goswami, Kulada Kumar Bhattacharjya, Juwan Dutta, Pakija Begum, Jayanta Deka, Jayanta Das, Utpal Das, Mitali Sarma, etc. The film is slated for release during the Durga Puja festivities.
Sattriya music at Kanpur
:) Sangeet Natak Academy winner, Kamalabari Satra's Barbayan, Bayanasarjya Ghanakanta Bora won tremendous praise and appreciation performing Sattriya and khol in a National Music Conference held at IIT Kanpur amidst a distinguished gathering of scholars, artistes and media persons. His talented disciples, Anwesha Mahanta and Dwijen Barman joined him on stage to a stunning display of Sattriya and khol drum. The combined performance enraptured the audiences. A workshop on Sattriya dance was also conducted by Ghanakanta Barbayan from June 1 to June 5 at the cultural event which was held under the intitiative of 'Society For Promotion Of Indian Classical Music And Culture Among Youth (SPICMACAY)'s North-East branch. Students from Jalandhar, Varanashi, Kolkata, Chattisgarh, Kanpur, Delhi, Kerela and other places took part in the workshop. They derived great artistic satisfaction in this dance form. The idea behind this workshop was to popularise Sattriya dance and pass on this great art to posterity, in the hope that it will continue to live on, to enliven and enlighten, for generations to come. An accomplished teacher and performer of Sattriya, Ghanakanta Barbayan is deeply involved with preserving dance styles and music of Sattriya. As a dance exponent, he have had the good fortune to travel many places, presenting Sattriya dance to audiences from all over the country. The cultural event inaugurated by B L Joshi also had renowned artiste Girija Devi presenting her solo classical recital, T N Sheshan's virtuoso violin display, Pandit Rajan and Sajan Mishra performing classical music, 'Qaawali' show by Barchi brothers, Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Raag based classical music, Ramkailash Jadav's 'Biraha', Ustad Ali Khan performing with the Rudrabeena and Pandit Ulhas Kalekar performing classical music. The cultural event also witnessed 102 year old Abul Rashid Khan's classical performance and eminent artiste Pandit Biswamohan Bhatt's delightful performance with the Beena. Audiences at the event will particularly remember Ghan Barbayan and Dwijen Barman's superb display of khol drum and Anwesha Mahanta's artistry over the intricate and finer nuances of Sattriya dance.
Video CD 'Bonbhujor ANANDA' _
:) The new video CD 'Bonbhujor Ananda' is a wonderful gift to ardent lovers of poetry recitation. Through acting, this video album provides an innovative insight into the intriguing nature of poetry recitation. 'Bonbhujor Ananda' uses poetic words to convey deep thoughts and feelings. The video album produced under the banner of 'G K Production' is scripted, directed and planned by Deepak Bora. The album comprises of fourteen poems by such distinguished poets as Keshav Mahanta, Nabakanta Barua, Jyotiprasad Agarwala, Gautam Prasad Barua, Hem Barua, Birendra Kumar Bhattacharjya, Bishnuprasad Rabha, Ismael Hussain, etc. The works produced by these illustrious poets are an indelible part of the fabric of our state. The poems were recited by Purabi Saikia, Pankaj Bora, Pallabi Phukan, Dhritiman Keot, Tuhin Kanya Bora and others. Purabi Saikia's reading of Tukhprabha Kalita's 'Draupadi' is one of the album's highlights. She also beautifully captures the essence of another well-known poem 'Mamtar Sithi'. Two of the album's recitation pieces 'Dhritarashtrar Asuwa' and 'Hera Biplabi Bidruhi Veer' were read with much thought and feeling by Pankaj Bora and Pallabi Phukan. However the acting by the cast of newcomers looked quite shallow and vacuous mainly due to lack of any experience in the field. The artistes acting in the video are Deepak Bora, Ranjan Tamuli, Angana Bordoloi, Khagen Bayon, Nibedita Gayan, Rajashree Bora, etc.
Audio CD 'Prithibir Sote' _
:) A recent audio album 'Prithibir Sote' is a remarkable volume of poems by twenty industrious poets of the state. The poets whose works feature in the album are Birinchi Bhattacharjya, Hafiz Ahmed, Arun Mahanta, Lili Devi Borkotoky, Tapan Das, Mrinalini Saikia, Priyambada Das, Jyotsna Ali, Neera Talukdar, Khabir Ahmed, Nilima Goswami Sarma, Kumud Chandra Deka, Hemanta Kumar Goswami, Uttam Kakoti, Pranab Sarma, Md. Basirul Islam, Arunima Goswami and Pramod Chandra Bhattacharjya. The poets share their experiences or strong feelings. As a powerful genre, the album provides them with an opportunity to highlight their creativity and express their feelings. The album planned by Kishore Patowary is directed by Mridul Kumar Dutta. Music is composed by Rabindra Nath. The poems were recited by Birinchi Bhattacharjya, Mridul Kumar Dutta, Arunima Goswami, Satyajit Barua, Rabindra Das, Manasi Bujorbarua, Priyambada Das, Babul Choudhury, Kalpana Sarma, Kishore Patowary, Nilima Goswami Sarma, Hemanta Kumar Goswami and Pramod Chandra Bhattacharjya. The wonderful recitations by the poets and artistes brings the proceedings alive. The album presented by 'Rasraj' aims to ensure that important contemporary voices are not neglected and are properly recorded for posterity. Poetry has a calming effect to the senses. 'Prithibir Sote' unveils new dimensions.
