Hansuli Banker Upakatha

Hansuli Banker Upakatha (1962)

হাঁসুলীবাঁকের উপকথা

FOLK TALES OF THE RIVER BEND

Set in 1941, the film delves into the complexities of rural life in Bengal. It sheds light on the oppressive Zamindari system, a social structure that perpetuates inequality and suffering. By exploring the lives of individuals caught within this system, the film offers a poignant commentary on the changing social dynamics and the growing discontent that would ultimately lead to significant transformations.

Date of release
1962-04-14
TMDB
10.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Drama
Director
Tapan Sinha

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Hansuli Banker Upakatha

Hansuli Banker Upakatha is a film by Tapan Sinha based on the novel by Tarashankar Bandopadhyay, in 1962. The film was produced under the Jalan Productions starring Kali Bannerjee, Dilip Roy, Rabi Ghosh and others. Set in 1941, the movie explores life in rural Bengal, the realities of the Zamindari system that was responsible for much of the social inequalities in Bengal, as well as the changes in social perceptions with time.

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