The shooting of the biographical film Gungun Kore Mahua, inspired by the life of iconic Bengali actress Mahua Roy Chowdhury, is currently in progress. A major highlight of the film is the depiction of veteran actress Sandhya Roy, who is widely considered to have been Mahua’s mentor and a key influence in her career. Actress Ridhima Ghosh will portray Sandhya in the film.
A new Bengali film titled Gungun Kore Mahua is being produced by Rana Sarkar. In this film, actor Tathagata Mukherjee will portray the legendary Uttam Kumar. The actor himself has confirmed the news.
He shared, “Portraying an extraordinary artist like Uttam Kumar on screen is not merely acting for me—it carries a deep emotional responsibility and a sense of reverence. His distinct personality, the subtle elegance of his performances, and the fine layers of emotion he expressed—keeping all of that in mind, I’ve tried to rediscover him in Gungun Kore Mahua. I believe it’s impossible to imitate him exactly. Instead, my aim was to internalize his feelings and essence and convey that to the audience. Throughout this journey, I’ve tried to present a fresh interpretation while maintaining utmost respect for him. I’ve sincerely attempted to capture the unique grace and dignity that defined him as the ‘Mahanayak’.”
Meanwhile, Rana Sarkar has already shared a picture from the shoot featuring Tathagata on social media. Although his face isn’t clearly visible in the image, a closer look reveals that he is seated in the look of Uttam Kumar. Even without prior knowledge, one can easily guess it’s Tathagata in that appearance. For the past few days, shooting has been taking place at a house near the Hedua area in North Kolkata. At the beginning, some issues arose with the crew members, prompting a press conference at the IMPA office by Rana Sarkar and IMPA president Pia Sengupta. The matter was later resolved through the mediation of Federation president Swaroop Biswas. Since last Saturday, shooting has resumed in full swing, and Tathagata’s portions were completed that day.
The film is directed by Rajdeep Ghosh, with the story and screenplay written by Arkadeep Mallika Nath. When Mahua Roychowdhury entered the film industry, Uttam Kumar was at the peak of his career and served as a guiding figure in the industry. Various interviews suggest that after her marriage to Tilak Chakraborty, Mahua, along with her friends, visited Uttam Kumar’s house, where they spent time eating, chatting, and enjoying themselves.
Notably, actress Ankita Mallick will play the role of Mahua in the film. Additionally, Dibyani Mondal will portray Mahua in her younger days. It is also reported that actor Loknath Dey may appear as Mahua’s father, Nilanjan Roychowdhury.
Debolina has acted before. Apart from lending her voice to the songs sung by the heroine, she will also act. What age of Mahua will Divyani portray on screen?
Debolina Nandi is both a singer and an actress in Mahua Roychowdhury's biopic! Rumor has it that she may play the role of the late actress's sister.
There is more to the surprise. In this film, two popular small screen heroines, Ankita Mallick and Dibyani Mondal, will play the same role!
Debolina will sing the song for the character of Mahua Roychowdhury in this film. As soon as the news spread, social media and Tollywood were shaken. Tollywood welcomed the producer's move.
It is heard that Dibyani will be seen portraying the young Mahua Roychowdhury on screen. On the other hand, Ankita will play the adult Mahua Roychowdhury.
Mahua Roychowdhury was a celebrated Bengali film actress, known for her remarkable performances. By the age of 27, she had starred in over 80 films, many of which were highly appreciated by both audiences and critics. However, her controversial life and mysterious death prevented her legacy from fully reaching newer generations.
Producer Rana Sarkar is bringing Mahua Roychowdhury's story to the big screen with the film Gungoon Kare Mahua, directed by Sohini Bhowmik. The screenplay, based on research, is being developed by Devpratim Dasgupta and Sohini. Pre-production work is currently underway.
There has been significant speculation about who will portray Mahua Roychowdhury. Reports suggest Ayanya Chattopadhyay might play Mahua's childhood role, and she may also depict the late actress's later years. However, other names are being considered, with a look test already conducted.
Rajnandini Pal is expected to play Mahua Roychowdhury in the film. A known face in Bengali cinema and web series, Rajnandini has acted in films like Udanchandi, Ek Ji Hai Raja, Sampoorna, Asoor, and Tooru Love. She is also the daughter of actress Indrani Dutt.
Tamal was only 7 when Mahua Roychowdhury died. His father Tilak took him away from the world of entertainment and brought him up.
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| Mother and Son - Mahua and Tamal |
Rana Sarkar is bringing Mahua Roy Chowdhury's life on the big screen. Sohini Bhowmik will direct the film. Before the start of shooting, producer Rana, director Sohini, screenwriter Debpratim Dasgupta met Tamal and his family to get permission to make the film. Mahua's son Gola aka Tamal Chakraborty and his wife met the producer. After passing engineering and working for a few days, Tamal also entered the entertainment world like his mother. He is a music arranger. If all goes well, he can also play the role of music arranger in the upcoming film based on his late mother.
39 years passed after the death of Mahua. Mahua's husband Tilak Chakraborty also passed away 2-3 years back. There are many controversies surrounding the death of the late actress. Before Rana, no one even thought of making a film about her. What was Tamal's reaction after telling the matter? According to the producer, "At first they felt a little uneasy. Tamal therefore requested that the film should not be made only on the controversies surrounding his mother. We promise, our mission is to celebrate Mahua's life. I really want to enrich the history of the Bengali entertainment world by catching a talent like him on the big screen.” After that they didn't say no. . He happily agreed and told many unknown facts about Mahua to the producer. He assured cooperation in research work. At the same time, Tamal promised that he will take charge of music in his mother's biopic.
Mahua's birthday on September 24. Coincidentally, Tamal was born on his mother's birthday. Producer's wish, on that day he will officially announce the film and start shooting.
Rana Sarkar is bringing Mahua Roychowdhury back to the big screen, the actress will be alive in the biopic?
Mahua Roychowdhury died just at 27. Her death is still shrouded in mystery. Why is there no mention of her on the day of his death on July 22?
At the age of just 27, the heroine of more than 80 films. Most of the films are appreciated by the audience and critics. Even after that, Mahua Roy Chowdhury is like the 'Duorani' of the Bengali entertainment world! When is her birthday or birth month? This generation is far away, do you remember the previous generation? Even on July 22, the day of her death, no one spends a word about the actress. However, both in commercial and parallel films - Mahua proved herself. Tarun Majumdar, Tapan Sinha had special love for her. Mahua was daughter to Tarun Babu. Satyajit Ray considered Mahua Roychowdhury as a geneous and ranked her next to Sabitri Chatterjee in Bengali films. Satyajot Ray once said in an interview that Mahua had the potential to become all time top actress in Bengali film industry.
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Her controversial life and death shrouded in mystery did not allow Mahua to reach this generation? Producer Rana Sarkar is going to find the answer to this question on the big screen. As per producer of this film, this film is to pay tribute to her and to answer some questions. The initial name is 'Gungun Kare Mahua'.
New face Sohini Bhowmik in the direction. Debapratim Dasgupta and Sohini in research-screenplay. Who will be seen in the role of Mahua? According to the producer, “Many are thinking. Can't name anyone right away.Also said that the late actress had acted with everyone from Uttam Kumar to Prosenjit Chatterjee. They will also be in the film. So he is not in a hurry to choose the actor.
Also screenwriter Debapratim. It is claimed that he is trying to portray both the human Mahua and the actress Mahua equally. Keeping this in mind, so that it does not become a documentary in any way.
Sriman Prithviraj (1973)
Je Jekhane Dariye (1974)
Raja (1974): Director Tapan Sinha
Bagh Bondi Khela (1975, revised in 1989)
Sei Chokh (1976)
Dampati (1976)
Anandamela (1976)
Jiban Morur Prante (1976)
Asamay (1976)
Ajashra Dhanyabad (1976)
Chhotto Nayak (1977)
Kabita (1977)
Behula Lokhindar (1977)
Seshraksha (1977)
Babumoshai (1977)
Pratishruti (1977)
Ranger Saheb (1978)
Ghatkali (1979)
Dub De Mon Kali Bole (1979)
Daksha Joggo (1979)
Dour (1979)
Mother (1979)
Bono Basar (1979)
Ei to Sangsar (1979)
Satma (1979)
Paka Dekha (1980)
Priyatama (1980)
Subarnalata (1980)
Kalo Chokher Tara (1980)
Sei Sur (1980)
Sesh Bichar (1980)
Parabesh (1980)
Dadar Kirti (1980)
Upalabdhi (1981)
Subarna Golak (1981)
Pratishodh (1981)
Kalankini (1981)
Surya Sakshi (1981)
Saheb (1981) - Bulti
Kapal Kundala (1981)
Father (1981)
Bodhon (1981)
Aaj Kal Porshur Galpo (1981)
Subha Rajani (1982)
Imon Kalyan (1982) - Mallika
Sonar Bangla (1982)
Amrita Kumbher Sandhane (1982)
Shathe Sathang (1982)
Faisala (1982)
Utsarga (1982)
Matir Swargo (1982)
Jabanbondi (1983)
Din Jai (1983)
Rajeshwari (1984)
Prayaschitta (1984)
Lal Golap (1984)
Parabat Priya (1984)
Shatru (1984)
Jog Biyog (1985)
Aadmi Aur Aurat (1985, TV Movie)
Aloy Phera (1985)
Amar Prithibi (1985)
Neel Kantha (1985)
Paroma (1985)
Sandhya Pradip (1985)
Till Theke Tal (1985)
Madhumoy (1985)
Anurager Chowa (1986)
Kenaram Becharam (1986)
Prem O Paap (1986)
Abhimaan (1986)
Dadu Nati o Hati (1986)
Jeeban (1986)
Shapmukti (1986)
Ashirbad (1986)
Madhumoy (1986)
Raj Purush (1987)
Lalan Fakir (1987)
Abir (1987)
Jawab (1987)
Ashirwad -1987
Jagoron (1990)
Sankranti (1990)
Rangbaaz (1993)
Jekhane Ashroy (2009) - (final film role)
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Sei Chokh is a Bengali romantic drama film directed by Salil Dutta based on a story on Bengali novelist Bimal Mitra. The film was released 30 July 1976. Nachiketa Ghosh was the music director of Sei Chokh.
Plot
Nabakrishna's uncle Prankrishna bring back him to their home from a mental home. Before that Nabakrishna lives a bindas life, always developed relationship with women and being kind hearted he always gifted them. His uncle and aunt tries to impose restrictions on his life style but he never change himself. He soon escapes with his servant Bipul. They don't have any place to stay hence Nabakrishna goes to Mrs. Nandi's home. Nita, Mrs. Nandi's niece is a simple girl who loved Amal against her aunts will, but Mrs. Nandi plans to separate them and fixes Nita's marriage with Nabakrishna. Hearing the news of the marriage another lady Malati rushes to cancel the marriage because she was Nabakrishna's ex lover. By this time Nita's lover Amal also returns. Finally Nita gets her lover and Nabakrishna realises the need of change in his life according to his age.
Uttam Kumar as Nabakrishna
Utpal Dutt as Nabakrishna's uncle
Sabitri Chatterjee as Malati
Mahua Roychoudhury as Nita
Partha Mukhopadhya as Amal
Sulata Chowdhury
Chhaya Devi
Jahor Roy
Dilip Roy
Basabi Nandi
Kalyani Adhikari
Haradhan Bannerjee
Moni Srimani
Sailen Mukhopadhyay
Sabitri and Uttam Kumar are excellent in this film but Mahua Roychowdhury proved her talent in this film. She shared the screen with Sabitri and Uttam Kumar successfully.
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| Sabitri and Mahua in Film Sesh Raksha |
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| Sabitri and Mahua in Film Sesh Raksha |
decision. At the day of his sister's marriage when everyone was enjoying, Saheb was fighting for his life. Suddenly his sister-in-law came to know everything and became very upset. All his brothers were imposing allegation on him for that unaccounted money, then his sister-in-law exposed everything and made them quiet. At last, Saheb's father went to hospital and mourned for his neglected child.
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| Last Shot of Mahua - the dialogue was 'Aami Bhalo Nei Ashish' |
